NCL to Be Exhibited At WESTEC 2009
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Enhanced capabilities for multi-axis machining
Irvine, CALIFORNIA - January 24, 2008 NCCS, the developer of NCL multi-axis machining software, used extensively in the aerospace, automotive and turbo-machinery industries, will be participating in the WESTEC 2009 Exposition taking place March 30 through April 2, 2008 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. NCCS (Booth #3282) will showcase the latest version of their flagship product NCL V9.7 as well as other state-of-the-art manufacturing solutions including PostWorks, an advanced multi-axis universal postprocessor and NCL/Machine Simulator which provides high performance, realistic, simultaneous material removal and CNC machine tool simulation. NCL V9.7 includes dozens of enhancements that speed the creation of highly efficient multi-axis tool paths.
Auto-roughing enhancements
o In addition to contoured and rectangular billets, a forging can now be used as a stock model, significantly reducing both programming and machine time when roughing parts made from forgings.
o The system will now automatically identify and machine all planar surfaces which are perpendicular to the current tool axis thereby ensuring no excess material remains at any level.
o Enhanced the ability to select an unlimited number of avoidance surfaces that can be used to block off areas to be machined later or to avoid tooling geometry.
Performance enhancements
o Large complex models load up to 25% faster than in previous versions.
o Material removal and machine simulations are 50% faster.
o Tool path animation is up to 50% faster.
Application Library enhancements
NCL offers unique libraries that extend the system's manufacturing capabilities to address specific applications, such as aerospace and turbo-machinery components.
Aerospace Application Library
o Improved approach and transition motion when machining flange top features, leading to a reduction in machine time.
o Added a high speed kellering option for finishing contoured walls.
o Improved the efficiency of the multi-axis corner reduction strategy (rest machining)
Turbo-machinery Application Library
o Added a new automated high-speed roughing strategy for impellers and blisks which reduces cycle times by more than 50% over traditional roughing methods.
o Added new hub finishing options which can reduce cycle times by up to 50%.
o Added a variable stock remaining option that allows the user to specify separate stock allowances at the shroud and hub thereby tapering the rough machined vane to provide greater rigidity for subsequent finishing operations.
PostWorks universal postprocessor enhancements
o Added an advanced look ahead option for A/C style rotary machines that intelligently positions the machine's axes to avoid over travel.
o Added options to reduce or eliminate dramatic swings of the C-axis when the tool axis is near vertical.
o Added an integrated machine simulator that automatically creates a basic solid model of the machine and dynamically simulates the machine's movement to ensure configuration accuracy.
About NCCS
Numerical Control Computer Sciences (NCCS) has been an international supplier of Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) 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.
