Feed Rate Optimization Strategies for High-Efficiency Machining
CGTech will showcase its feed rate optimization strategies with a presentation demonstrating the difference between high speed and high-efficiency machining.

Vericut User Events Scheduled
CGTech will host 24 users’ exchange events in 2013.

Software Offers Faster, Easier CNC Simulation
Vericut 7.2, available from CGTech, is designed to improve speed and reduce the time required for CNC programming and machining.

Direct Interface for Machining Simulation
CGTech and DP Technology have developed the Esprit-to-Vericut interface.

Simulation Software Offers Speed, Usability Improvements
CGTech offers version 7.2 of Vericut software, a CNC machine simulation, verification and optimization program at IMTS 2012.

Simulation Software Offers Speed, Usability Improvements
CGTech offers version 7.2 of Vericut software, a CNC machine simulation, verification and optimization program designed to eliminate manual prove-outs of NC programs for virtually all types of CNC machine tools. 

Partnership Simplifies Tool Library Creation
CGTech (Irvine, California), the developer of Vericut CNC verification and simulation software, and Zoller, a supplier of tool presetting and measuring machines, have announced a partnership to better serve the customer base of both companies.

Webinar: Using Simulation Software to Achieve “Lights-Out” Machining
A free webinar on Thursday, May 17 will explain the key role that NC verification and simulation plays in lights-out machining.

Vector Programming Eases Five-Axis Aerospace Machining
Because the CNCs on this shop’s largest five-axis machining centers accept vector coordinates as program input instead of traditional G codes, critical jobs can be shifted readily from machine to machine.

Software Enables AFP Experimentation
CGTech’s Vericut Composite Paths for Engineering (VCPe) provides composite part designers, mechanical engineers and process engineers with the same software tools as NC programmers for creating NC program paths

When CAM-Integrated Simulation Isn’t Enough
Whereas this shop’s CAM system is limited to evaluating only internal CAM files, Vericut software from CGTech uses the actual post-processed G code.

CNC Simulation Software Update Improves Speed
Version 7.2 of CGTech’s Vericut CNC machine simulation and optimization software features enhancements designed to improve speed.

Simulation Software Saves Time, Boosts Confidence
Vericut simulation software from CGTech provides the confidence the company needs to machine high-value parts without the time required for manual prove-outs or the risks associated with less-robust alternatives.

CGTech Opens Sales Office in India
CGTech (Irvine, California), the developer of Vericut CNC verification and simulation software, has formed a subsidiary company in India.

Composite Applications Simulate Fiber-Placement Machinery
Version 7.1 of CGTech’s Vericut Composite Programming (VCP) and Vericut Composite Simulation (VCS) applications are designed to program and simulate automated fiber-placement machinery from various machine tool builders.

CNC Machine Simulation and Optimization Software
The company’s CNC machine simulation, verification and optimization software eliminates manual prove-out of NC programs, thus reducing scrap and rework.

Enhanced Software Reduces Development Time
Enhancements to Vericut 7.1 CNC machine simulation, verification and optimization software from CGTech are designed to reduce the time required for manufacturing engineers to develop, analyze, inspect and document the CNC programming and machining process.

CNC Machine Simulation, Optimization Software Update
CGTech’s Vericut 7.1 CNC machine simulation and optimization software enables users to reduce scrap loss and rework by eliminating manual prove-out of NC programs.

CGTech Opens Office in Brazil
Vericut verification and simulation software developer CGTech (Irvine, California) has formed a subsidiary company in Brazil.

Optimized Code for CNC Machine Simulation Software
Vericut 7.0 CNC machine simulation, verification and optimization software features significant performance-improving enhancements that reduce the time required for manufacturing engineers to develop, analyze, inspect and document the CNC programming and machining process.

Learn What More Your Software Can Do
Consider a software audit involving the software company’s support personnel. Let them watch how you use (and don’t use) the capabilities of the product you already own.

CNC Machine Simulation and Optimization Software
Vericut 7 CNC machine simulation, verification and optimization software enables users to eliminate manual prove-out of NC programs, the company says.

Joe Gibbs Racing To Host Vericut Event
CGTech (Irvine, California), the developer of Vericut NC verification, optimization and simulation software, has announced that Joe Gibbs Racing will host the April 15, 2010 Vericut User’s Exchange event near Charlotte.Attendees will learn about new software features as well as tips and tricks for improving manufacturing efficiency.

Software Developer Announces User Meetings
Software developer CGTech (Irvine, California) has added additional Vericut User’s Exchange (VUE) events for 2010, bringing the total to 24.

CNC Machine Simulation And Optimization Software
CGTech offers version 7 of its Vericut machine simulation, verification and optimization software, which is designed to eliminate manual prove-out of NC programs.

CGTech Announces 24 North American Vericut Users’ Exchange Events
At the request of customers, CGTech (Irvine, California) has added additional Vericut User’s Exchange (VUE) locations in 2010, bringing the total number of North America events to 24.

CNC Machine Simulation, Optimization Software
 Vericut 7 CNC machine simulation, verification and optimization software eliminates manual prove-out of NC programs while reducing scrap loss and rework.

Tool Certainty
For GKN Aerospace to overcome tool-related variations on its largest milling machines, it had to confront error sources that go unnoticed in many shops.

Enhanced Machine Simulation, Optimization
Vericut 7 from CGTech features enhancements designed to reduce the time required for manufacturing engineers to develop, analyze, inspect and document the CNC programming and machining process. Instead of focusing on new features or add-on modules, the company says it has focused on code optimization and customer-driven enhancements.

Interactive Software Interface
CGTech says its enhanced PRO/E-to-Vericut user interface gives Pro/E users an effective way to access features in Vericut from within the CAD/CAM environment. The interface offers users of Vericut’s G-code and machine simulation capabilities an easy way to configure simulations for complex machines and processes, the company says.

CGTech, Doosan Announce Partnership
CGTech, the developer of Vericut machine simulation software, and machine tool builder Doosan Infracore have entered into a partnership to better serve their mutual customer base. With CGTech’s Vericut simulation software, user’s of Doosan’s machining centers, turning centers, EDMs and other products can ensure the accuracy of toolpath programs before machining.

Simulation Software Reduces Setup, Rework
Vericut 7 features performance-improving enhancements that are said to reduce the time required for manufacturing engineers to develop, analyze, inspect and document the CNC programming and machining process. Instead of focusing on new features or add-on modules, the software focuses on diligent code optimization and customer-driven enhancements. According to the company, CNC machine simulation, verification and optimization software enables users to eliminate the process of manually proving-out NC programs.

Software Developer Solicits Customer Input
In coordination with the upcoming release of its Vericut 7 machine simulation software, CGTech (Irvine, California) has scheduled 17 North American Vericut User’s Exchange (VUE) events in 2009. In addition to an introduction to new features and tips and tricks for improving efficiency, the events will provide attendees with an opportunity to express ideas about the future direction to the software. After the events, one attendee from North America will be selected at random to win 2 days of on-site training and consulting for his or her company.

Software Streamlines First-Part Prove-outs
On-machine part prove-outs can increase costs by tying up valuable manufacturing time and increasing the risk of errors that can damage both the workpiece and the machine itself. With Vericut simulation software from CGTech, this aerospace manufacturer has not only avoided these issues, but also increased confidence to the point where it commonly uses its multi-spindle machines to  cut multiple first-run parts simultaneously.

CNC Machine Simulation And Optimization Software
Vericut 7 CNC machine simulation, verification and optimization software eliminates manual prove-out of NC programs, the company says. It is also said to reduce scrap loss and rework. The program optimizes NC programs in order to save time and produce higher quality surface finishes.

Vericut Contest Winners Announced
CGTech has announced the winners of its 2008 Vericut Super-User contest. The contest began at the company’s headquarters in Irvine, California at the first of more than 20 Vericut user exchange meetings held in 2008 as part of CGTech’s ongoing 20th anniversary celebrations. Customers were encouraged to submit their most interesting Vericut simulation files, which were judged on creativity, complexity and uniqueness.

Enhanced Machine Simulation And Optimization Software

No Need For Speed
In this shop, high speed machining makes sense at 4,000 rpm. While the disciplines the shop put in place made a new 15,000-rpm profiler dramatically more productive, high speed machining would have remained valuable even if the new machine never came. Acoording to a co-owner of this shop, high speed machining has no need for speed.

Simulation Software Enables "Lights-Out" Five-Axis Machining
Hall & Stavert has been manufacturing marine hardware for more than 65 years. The company incorporated Vericut machine-simulation software to verify NC programs and shorten turnaround time. Developed by CGTech, the solids-based software system interactively simulates the material-removal process of an NC program. The software depicts three- to five-axis milling/drilling and wire EDM operations as well as multi-axis turning and mill/turn machining.

Simulation Speeds Cycle Times On Complex Parts
Selecting "safe" feed rates resulted in wasted time or poor cutting conditions on complex fuel-control parts. With optimization software, this shop achieved more aggressive feed rates.

Program Prove-Out Via Machine Simulation
Before new machining jobs are run at this aerospace composites facility, they are first proven out using 3D machine tool simulation software. Such preventive measures have proven valuable in eliminating damage to tools, machines and parts.

Simulation Software Keeps Tool Maker On Cutting Edge
As a supplier of metal-removal tooling for more than 100 years, Ingersoll Cutting Tool Company (Rockford, Illinois) has sought to help manufacturers remain competitive by providing innovative and productive metal-removal solutions. Since the early 1990s, the company has used Vericut software from CGTech (Irvine, California) as a component of its manufacturing process.

Software Gets Solar Racecar Up And Running
The molds needed for this racing project required 36 hours of machining time, so the team also enlisted the help of Vericut software from CGTech. Incorporating this software, the Cincinnati machine tool used didn't miss a minute of regular production time.

Boat Parts Production Is More Precise With Five-Axis Machining Software
With Mastercam and Vericut CNC simulation software, this company was able to produce even the tightest of tolerances for its demanding boat parts.

Setting The Stage For Production
This software is an external verification/optimization tool that provides faithful representations of first-run machining processes. This affords the opportunity to rectify machining conflicts before the first chip flies.

Smarter Machining Squeezes More Productivity And Profits From The Shop Floor
To increase efficiency and productivity, this Canadian mold shop began programming NC cutter paths on the shop floor, in real time.

Shop Controls Its Own Destiny
Waiting sometimes 12 weeks for delivery of aluminum castings was a production bottleneck for this Colorado aerospace component manufacturer. Using a novel combination of solids modeling software, verification and stereolithography, the company managed to reduce lead times by 25 percent. This approach may be one your shop can use as well.

The Case For Verifying And Optimizing Tool Paths
Two very different shops illustrate the potential value of software that works between the CAM software and the CNC.

The Right Tool, Right Away
In-house custom tool grinding extends the reach of CNC machining.

Ontario Manufacturer Is Driving For Success
Engineers at EXCO were working on a die cast die used to produce the three-liter front wheel drive transmission case for Ford. Similar to work they done before, but this time, they wanted to go straight to steel. 'This was the first job they used computer generated programs to rough machine inserts for this type of part,' said Brian Roberts, NC Coordinator.

• Finishing A Pocket Floor In Titanium

  Machining animation from Boeing illustrates effective techniques for titanium workpieces. This simulation also shows finishing of the floor of the pocket.

• Finishing Walls In Titanium

  Machining animation from Boeing illustrates effective techniques for titanium workpieces. This video shows material machined out of the corners prior to finishing.

• Plunge-And-Sweep For Finishing Corners

  Machining animation from Boeing illustrates effective techniques for titanium workpieces.