CAM Software facilitates sheet and plate processing.August 4, 2008 -
With drill, tap, and spindle operation support, ProNest handles requirements of plasma or oxyfuel cutting machines. It provides specialized sorting of part spindle operations as well as tool change and cycle parameter support. Depth of counterboring and countersinking operations can be controlled from CAD file through use of Blocks, and multi-step operations using multiple tools at variable depths can be defined in tooling library and called out in a CAD file.
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Original Press release
MTC Software, Inc.
22 West Main Street
Lockport, NY, 14094
USA
Enhanced Spindle Operations Support for ProNest Is a Hole-in-One for Users
Lockport, NY USA - July 23, 2008 - MTC Software has updated and enhanced its drill, tap and spindle operation support for ProNest; the company's advanced nesting software for sheet and plate processing.
The specialized plug-in was developed to specifically handle the unique requirements of plasma or oxyfuel cutting machines that incorporate drilling, tapping and other spindle operation capability. The updated system provides specialized sorting of the part spindle operations as well as tool change and cycle parameter support.
Some of the exciting features of this ProNest nesting software plug-in include;
o Pre-drill pierce locations allowing users to automatically add drilled holes at the pierce locations of all cut profiles.
o Auto-select tool tolerance used by the system to match up the drills and taps found in the nest with the tools in the integrated customizable tooling library.
o The depth of operations such as counterboring and countersinking can now be controlled from the CAD file through the use of Blocks.
o Multi-step operations utilizing multiple tools at variable depths can now be defined in the tooling library and called out in a CAD file by simply adding named "Block" at the desired location.
o CAD colors are used to automatically convert round holes found on the turret layer of the nest into a fine or course tap instruction. Pre-drills for taps are specified automatically in the tooling library.
o A flexible parameter file is used to automatically specify the spindle speed, feedrate and other cycle parameters for each tool operation, for every material type and thickness.
To learn more about the enhanced spindle operation support for ProNest nesting software contact your local MTC Software office.
MTC Software develops CAM software for sheet and plate processing and is a global company with offices in the USA, Germany, United Kingdom, Singapore, and Australia. Products include nesting software (ProNest, TurboNest), HVAC flat pattern software (Design2FAB), job management software (JobTrak), and software for turret punch applications (GeoPoint) Typical applications involve Plasma, Oxyfuel, Laser, Waterjet, and Punch.
CONTACT:
Derek Weston
V.P. International Sales and Marketing
MTC Software, Inc.
Phone: 716.434.3755
FAX: 716.434.3711
Email: derekw@mtc-software.com
Website: www.mtc-software.com
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