Machining Software delivers 5-axis functionality.
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Suited for aerospace, automotive, and turbomachinery industries, NCL enables machining of multiple surfaces in one operation. Capabilities of flow-line milling option automate machining strategy of toolpaths created within NCL, while ability to control axis of tool with secondary part surface assists in machining highly curved surfaces. Option of milling around avoidance surfaces promotes surface finish quality and minimizes machine tool wear.
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New NCL 5-Axis Capability
- New strategies provides greater five-axis functionality -
Newport Beach, California - May 1, 2007 - NCCS, the developer of NCL multi-axis machining software for the aerospace, automotive and turbomachinery industry, announced today new capabilities added to the flow-line milling option that automates the machining strategy of toolpaths created within NCL.
Automated Flow-line Milling
Flow-line milling is typically used to machine rib-top and fillet surfaces. Among the new strategies that have been added to the flow-line milling option include:
o The ability to machine multiple surfaces in a single operation. This capability further extends its existing machining capability and provides the user with a greater five-axis milling functionality.
o The option of milling around avoidance surfaces. This new option improves surface finishes and reduces machine tool wear.
o The ability to control the axis of the tool with a secondary part surface to assist in machining highly curved surfaces. This feature is designed to offer the user more tool control when working with complicated five-axis parts.
These are just a few of the many enhancements made to flow-line milling as the automated machining strategy of NCL increases.
According to David Schultz, NCCS' Manager of CAD/CAM Applications, "NCL's five-axis capability offers users more tool control than any other CAM system on the market. Applying the multi-surface five-axis flow-line machining automates the machining strategy and reduces the amount of time users spend machining five-axis toolpaths".
About NCCS
Numerical Control Computer Sciences (NCCS) has been an international supplier of Computer-Aided Manufacturing software and services for over 30 years. A recognized leader in software solutions for multi-axis machining applications, its flagship product NCL, is used by leading manufacturing companies throughout the world. For more information, visit NCCS' website at www.nccs.com.
