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Source: CGTech

tion software, such as VERI- lems quickly and easily, with a and verifies the accuracy of the
Simulating,
verifying, CUT, verifies post-processed click of the mouse. machining process, it also opti-
and optimiz- G-Code instead of the CL data. Measurement and inspection mizes the G-Code by adjusting
ing This is the exact same G-Code tools allow the user to check the feed rates for each cut to
the machin- that runs within the NC system and verify the dimensional make the process safer, faster,
ing process of the machine, so the software accuracy of cut models, some- and more efficient. It drastically
with inde- is able to carry out a compre- thing most CAM verifica- reduces cycle times so inadver-
pendent hensive machine simulation tion systems cannot do. With tently you get faster turnaround,
G-Code based on the same data that will in-process measuring, known less out-sourcing, reduced tool
verification operate the machine. as X-Caliper in VERICUT, cut breakage and longer tool life.
software, Unlike CAM verification, the stock can be measured at any
such as machine features, components, time, including hole depths,
VERICUT, The advantages of using
eliminates fixtures, and stock are identi- volume removal, model thick- independent G-Code
any fear of a cal to the physical process, and ness, air distance, diameter/ verification
new NC it offers accurate feature-rich radius, center of gravity and Simulating, verifying, and opti-
program and models, cylinders, cones and many more. While the AU- mizing the machining process
reduces so on. Multiple set-ups are sup- TO-DIFF feature compares the with independent G-Code veri-
set-up time. ported as cut stock is automat- CAD design model to the sim- fication software, such as VERI-
ically transferred between set- ulation to detect differences, CUT, eliminates any fear of a
ups in the proper orientation. gouges, or excess material. This new NC program and reduces
All cut history is maintained way the user can be certain set-up time. The checking is
from the first set-up to the sec- that the final component pre- done during production plan-
ond set-up and so on. This al- cisely reflects the design intent. ning before any real machin-
lows the user to identify prob- VERICUT not only simulates ing starts. So, you never waste
valuable machining time, and
you will be confident that the
process will deliver accurate
parts with no machine crash-
es, while adjusting feed rates to
optimize machining time and
prevent broken cutters.
Given the advantages of using an
Source: CGTech independent verification system
you have to ask, ‘is your internal
CAM simulation good enough?’

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