Blended Tool Path Generation Reduces Manual Programming

Numerical Control Computer Sciences (NCCS), the developer of NCL multi-axis machining software, showcases the latest version of its flagship product NCL, as well as PostWorks Connect, an advanced multi-axis universal postprocessor, and NCL/IPV, which provides high performance, realistic, simultaneous material removal and CNC machine tool simulation.

NCL offers a blend of automated and user-controlled tool path generation techniques that is said to result in reduced programming and machine cycle time and increased quality. According to the company, NCL’s combination of power, flexibility and tool control enable users to quickly produce any part, reduce machine time, improve quality and increase profits. NCL runs native in the Windows 64-bit environment, in addition to the 32-bit environment. The increased memory allocation of the 64-bit processing environment provides better performance and stability.

PostWorks is a universal two- through 10-axis postprocessor and postprocessor generator. PostWorks features five-axis+ support, the ability to convert NC code for virtually any machine/controller combination and a host of intuitive features as standard. PostWorks Connect is the company’s latest innovation, combining an easy-to-use interface with advanced functionality for complete control for machine code.  

Additional features include total output control with the ability to adjust output data with scale, mirror, translate and rotate, macro capability for advanced customization, plugin control to convert any known CAD/CAM format for virtually any CNC machine, complete cycle support and customization and the ability to clone existing posts to quickly modify specific aspects for machines with similar configurations.

The company says these key features of NCL and PostWorks will help companies get the most out of their software investment by increasing programming proficiency, in addition to improving the quality and accuracy of their NC programs.