Usher in The Smart Factory of Industry 4.0

In Booth E-3267, SPRING Technologies Inc. (Boston, MA) will demonstrate how their “NCSIMUL Solutions 10” all-in-one digital suite can truly usher in the “smart” factory. They will focus on their most popular modules in the suite: NCSIMUL MACHINE and NCSIMUL CAM. NCSIMUL MACHINE is an innovative CNC software solution that provides realistic simulation of the machining process. Users can simulate, verify, optimize and review machine programs based on the actual characteristics of the machine tools. Three-dimensional graphics help to avoid machining crashes while powerful algorithms and embedded process-based knowledge enable cutting conditions to be optimized. NCSIMUL MACHINE verifies programs in three steps: investigates and corrects coding errors, simulates to locate collisions and correct motion errors, and validates the program. The benefits are many, including reducing the time spent on debugging programs; preventing the costly risk of spindle collision, tool breakage and scrap; and improving cycle times and process optimization efficiencies.

SPRING Technologies has also addressed the increased use of composite materials by developing NCSIMUL Composites. New algorithms in NCSIMUL MACHINE enable the simulation of fiber lay-ups with the initial media, the already laid material and roller position taken into account. The software offers a realistic display of the complete 3D model of the final part, selectively displaying each layer.

NCSIMUL CAM streamlines the existing CAM process to simplify CNC programming by allowing users to change the target machine in one click, without any reprogramming efforts. From the main CAD/CAM program or machine controller G-code, it generates programs for any machine tool that are verified and optimized without an external post-processor and takes into account the kinematics of the machine tool, machine controller, cutting tools and conditions. This efficiency results in lead-time reduction from prototype to production and in repurposing legacy programs to new machines.

“In North America, our customers on average save 90 percent of their machine setup time, $500,000 a year in production time by optimizing feed rates, and more than $100,000 dollars annually on machine crash avoidance,” said Silvère Proisy, the North American operations director for SPRING Technologies. “We invite all who are looking to improve their machining OEE (overall equipment effectiveness) to see our demonstrations and for those moving towards the completely digital environment in their shops.” He will touch on each of these topics during a presentation entitled “Boost Your Traditional Programming Process: Simplicity and Flexibility” on Monday, September 12, at 11:00 am in Room W194-A.

SPRING Technologies Inc., 50 Milk Street, 16th Floor, Boston, MA 02109, 617-401-2197, Fax: 815-425-2197, www.ncsimul.com.