A new generation of CNC machining technology

This article briefly introduces the latest features of NC technology, namely intelligent CNC machining. At the same time, a brief answer was given to the technical issues related to intelligent NC.

Since its establishment in 1982, Cimatron's innovative technology and strategic direction have made Cimatron Limited a recognized leader in CAD/CAM. As a leader in tool-oriented CAD/CAM integration solutions, we are committed to providing mold, tool, and die-casting moldmakers with comprehensive, cost-effective software solutions that streamline manufacturing cycles and strengthen manufacturers and external vendors. Collaborate to dramatically reduce product delivery time.

Over the years, Cimatron's CAD/CAM solutions have become an indispensable product tool in enterprise equipment, from small mold manufacturing plants to manufacturing companies in large companies worldwide. Today, more than 4,000 customers worldwide Use Cimatron's CAD/CAM solutions to manufacture products for a variety of industries including automotive, aerospace, computer, electronics, consumer goods, pharmaceuticals, military, optics, telecommunications and toys.

In March 1996, Cimatron became a publicly traded company traded on the NASDAQ Stock Exchange - CIMTF. World-renowned industry analysts refer to Cimatron as the most important software development in the field of manufacturing-oriented CAD/CAM solutions. One of the businesses.

Full automation of the process

As a world-class supplier of CAD/CAM solutions for the manufacturing industry, it has achieved a new breakthrough in NC technology - intelligent NC, which combines today's most advanced processing technology: automated NC (ANC) and knowledge-based processing ( KBM). These techniques are combined with the knowledge of blank residue. Cimatron's Smart NC represents a breakthrough in the field of NC technology today. Cimatron's KBM gives users the ability to optimize tool path and generate more efficient NC code.

When Cimatron actually analyzes the geometric model and decides that it should be processed using a similar machining scheme, KBM can estimate additional machining man-hours. ANC can reserve the processing of the authoritative programmers in the company. Each process can be applied to any part of the technical similarity. When the user has a library of processing solutions, NC programming becomes a step-by-step job. After each machining trajectory is generated, Cimatron calculates the blank margin and uses this information to optimize the subsequent machining trajectory.
The application of Intelligent NC (INC) in the company provides users with a series of easy-to-use and comprehensive tools. The use of these tools will automate the machining process, the NC programming time will be greatly reduced and the tool path will be optimized, which will greatly shorten The production cycle of the product.

Intelligent NC FAQ

1. How can I make the processing so simple-----click a button to complete?

The NC machining can be completed with one click of the button, which can only be realized by the intelligent NC method. Intelligent NC has the ability to apply already stored machining techniques to the automatic generation of tool path trajectories (ANC), applying the definition of tool path trajectory to new geometric models (KBM) and the ability to optimize according to machining conditions.

2. Does Smart NC (INC) work if no part families are created?

Cimatron does not require parts to be parameter-dependent. The user does not need to program only the parts related to the parameters, but automatically programs the parts with similar machining processes, such as cavity and electrode. The system automatically analyzes, identifies parts, analyzes the blank, and clamps the state; then uses the stored machining technique for automatic trajectory generation, applies the trajectory definition to the new geometry model, and optimizes the machining.

3. I don't have time to teach the system how to process it. What should I do?

INC does not require the user to spend extra valuable time. When the user completes the definition of the machining process in a particular job each time, simply store the machining process as a technical template. The next time the user has to process a part with similar machining process, the tool path will be automatically generated.

4. Does INC have the ability to generate safe and efficient automatic tool path?

KSR allows the user to check the actual blank margin at any time, so the user can fully check the results before sending the machining results to the shop. The system provides a single-step tool track inspection, simulation and inspection and combined blanks. The color chart of the knowledge is checked to ensure the correctness of the processing results. Users can also tailor the machining path for their specific needs, machining strategies and machining purposes. KBM can adjust the generation of each tool path according to the user's new geometric model, and optimize the tool path for correct machining. Optimization includes removing the air knife, automatically adjusting the feed rate if necessary, removing non-flat tool motion such as sharp corners, or automatically splitting the tool path and automatically suggesting new machining tools when the chuck interferes. An area that has not been processed to avoid interference, and so on.

5. Is INC based on feature processing?

Do not. Feature-based machining can only be limited to the geometric features of the designer's modeling. These geometric features have nothing to do with the optimization method used to process the part. Intelligent NC (INC) is different, it can handle processing-oriented technical features such as: bevel, horizontal area, curvature, and boundary area.

6. Is smart NC (INC) only applicable to solid models?

Do not. A model can be either a solid model or a surface model, or it can be a hybrid model with surfaces and solids. In fact, Intelligent NC (INC) can even be applied to wireframe models and geometric models from point clouds. Whether it is a geometric model built in Cimatron's modeling environment, or a data interface such as IGES, STEP, SAT, etc., geometric models built in other systems, intelligent NC (INC) can be separately application.

Technical terminology
INC--------Intelligent NC
KBM------ knowledge based processing
KSR------- blank residue knowledge
ANC-------Automation NC
FBM------- Feature-based NC
ATP--------Automatic tool path