NCSimul Improves CNC Quality Assurance and Traceability

The latest release of NCSimul includes direct access to MachiningCloud, an Industry 4.0 solution providing a knowledge base of cutting tool manufacturers. MachiningCloud offers the ability to search for tool components, which can be exported to CAM or other simulation software. The imported data is displayed in the tool library editor, enabling adjustments to tool number, gauge value, reference name and more.

The update also enhances the NCDoc reporting module with functions that make it possible to monitor the checks performed on a program before sending it to the workshop. According to NCSimul, these new features improve quality assurance by adding traceability. All actions, calculations and analyses monitored during the session are displayed in the product information windows and in the documentation via a checklist. The documentation generated by the module is now embedded in the NCSimul project, so it can be viewed by the operator in the workshop from NCSimul Player.

Another update is to the simulation itself; it is now possible to view the coolants activated by the program. All types of coolant can be animated, including exterior multi-nozzles, cabin washing, blowing and more. The definition of the nozzle properties (position, orientation, length of the jet and color) is done in the kinematics editor, while the animation is an option of the simulation parameters.

In addition, the new Esprit interface for milling and turning enables users to send data such as 3D elements, tools, programs and origins to NCSimul. The user can start the simulation without making any changes to the project.