febrero 22, 2012

WorkNC CAD/CAM technical sessions across the USA

Sescoi ran ten sessions across America to celebrate 20 years in the US market and to roll out its latest WorkNC V21 automatic CAD/CAM software which uses multi-threading technology to make CNC programming up to 10 times faster.

In total over 200 delegates attended the technical sessions covering the Akron, Cincinnati, Grand Rapids, Chicago and Detroit areas enabling a large proportion of Sescoi’s customers to find a session within easy traveling distance. Major companies in attendance included Motorola, Alcoa, Honda Transmission Manufacturing, Johnson Controls, GKN Aerospace, Anderson Global, Prospect Mold, Reuther Mold, Decatur Mold, Commercial Tool and H.S. Die.

As well as a great opportunity for networking and comparing manufacturing techniques the events focused on the success Sescoi has achieved in the US market and the advances delivered in WorkNC V21.

In particular, delegates heard about the new parallel processing and multi-threading which splits calculation tasks between multiple processor cores taking advantage of the advances in the latest computer hardware. Sescoi explained the principles behind the new calculation methods and how to take full advantage of them, as well as giving tips on choosing the most suitable hardware, backed by test results from actual trials on different computer configurations.

WorkNC users were also brought up to date with the new toolpaths and new functionality built into the latest version. The new Continuous Finishing toolpath enables smooth finishing operations, ideal for high speed mills, to be completed automatically across the whole part, while the Multiple Flat Surface Finishing strategy provides new options to optimize and shorten programming and machining times. For roughing, new spiral trajectories will reduce the number of retract movements required, reducing the chance of damage to the tool while at the same time shorten cycle times. Extra toolpath editing options make WorkNC’s already powerful capabilities in this area even more comprehensive. Additionally, maximum holder profile interrogation helps users to choose the best tool and holder combination for each specific machining scenario.

The attendance levels at the technical sessions demonstrated how effective WorkNC is in each of the delegate’s organizations, and the interest shown in the advances in Version 21 indicates that the software will continue to keep users at the forefront in their industries.