CG Tech plans to launch new version of VERICUT Software for Aerospace Manufacturers at Paris Air Show 2017. What new features the company is adding?

CGTech previewed its latest simulation software release of VERICUT 8.1 at the Paris Air Show. Version 8.1 includes its new Additive module (mentioned above), along with several substantial enhancements to the following existing modules.

Force Optimisation

Force optimises NC programs by analysing cutting conditions such as force, chip thickness, and feed rate. In 8.1, Force can display graphs and charts in real-time, revealing cutting conditions and forces as they are encountered by cutting tools. This feature allows the NC programmer to identify undesirable cutting conditions such as excessive forces, chip loads, tool deflection, or material removal rates represented as spikes in the graphs. Force Charts are dynamically linked with VERICUT's NC Program Review, making it easy to review problem cutting conditions. With one click on the chart, the user is taken to the location in the CNC program and shown the actual cut in the graphics window. By optimising toolpath feed rates: Force reduces production time, prolongs tool life, and produces a higher quality finished product.

Enhanced Sectioning

VERICUT's new Section dialog makes it easier and faster to see inside a part during simulation. This allows the user to check proper fit, and identify interference between the workpiece and machine components. Sectioning abilities in 8.1 extend to machine views, which help with complicated machines where visibility is challenged. Simulation can be stopped, rewound, sectioned, and zoomed to achieve unobstructed viewing needed to pinpoint errors highlighted during the simulation.

X-Caliper Dimensions

The X-Caliper measuring tool identifies model thickness, length, and width dimensions. In 8.1, measurements are shown on the part, and can be rotated with the part, zoomed, or dragged to a different location. Multiple dimensions can be displayed to quickly document key measurements with on part dimensions, and setup dimensions designed for inspection aids. Dimension images are easily referenced in VERICUT reports.

Improved report template

Revisions in Report template make creating a custom report easier. Now the NC programmer can: edit in template directly, replace report editor with what you see is what you get (WYSIWYG) editor, edit HTML objects and code directly, and modify text/fonts and insert images similar to standard Word documents.

Grinding and Dressing

VERICUT 8.1 enhanced support for Grinding and Dressing operations. Users can now simulate Dressing: where a secondary tool is applied to a grinding wheel to freshen the grinding surface, or to change the grinding wheel cutting shape. VERICUT can simulate the Dynamic compensation needed while the dresser is used, even when the grinder is engaged with the part.

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