Easy to Use |
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High level of automation reduces interaction time |
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Allows users to activate functions with pre-defined defaults and formulas |
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Features a simplified user interface |
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Easily-accessible powerful CAD functions embedded within the NC environment |
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High Level of Productivity Even for Novice Users |
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Template-driven programming allows novice users to create efficient toolpaths rapidly |
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Automated recognition of remaining stock and adaptive machining strategies |
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Easy transition to full CimatronE NC package, with no productivity loss |
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Capture and Distribute Company Know-How |
Company’s NC experts capture and distribute machining knowledge and best practices: |
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Definition of machining strategies |
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Definition of cutting conditions |
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Definition of NC-programming control level |
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Definition of available CAD functionality |
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True Shop Floor Programming for CNC Operators |
Designed for CNC operators, CimatronE NC-Lite demands almost no NC programming experience : |
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Self-adapting machining strategies for efficient toolpaths |
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In-process recognition of stock allows safe toolpath generation |
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Smooth multi-cutter toolpath without dangerous manual editing |
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Solution Capabilities |
CimatronE NC-Lite can machine 3-axis parts of any size and shape, and includes : |
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2.5-axis operations – drill, pocket and profile |
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3-axis milling and 2-axis positioning |
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Effective wireframe and surfacing functions |
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Robust standard and direct data interface |
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Rich built-in set of manufacturing templates |
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Improve Communication between Shop Floor and Engineering |
CimatronE NC-Lite can be easily operated in conjunction with CimatronE NC - smoothing communication between the shop floor and engineering without demanding extensive shop floor CAM training. For example: |
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CimatronE NC users can complete jobs started on CimatronE NC-Lite |
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CimatronE NC-Lite users can load files from CimatronE - including toolpaths |
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CimatronE NC users can generate CimatronE NC-Lite toolpaths |
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CimatronE NC-Lite Use Cases |
Side-by-side with CimatronE NC
A combination of CimatronE NC seats and CimatronE NC-Lite seats is ideal for medium to large NC shops that employ multiple NC users with different skill levels. With CimatronE NC-Lite, simple tasks can be done by less skilled employees, under the guidance of NC experts. |
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Automated 3-axis solution for specific tasks
Many specific 3-axis milling tasks can be highly automated, for example : |
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Almost 90% of electrodes can be machined with a small set of predefined smart templates |
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For milling of plates prior to heat treatment - rough, rerough and semi-finish can be done by CimatronE NC-Lite at the click of a button |
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General purpose, true shop floor solution for CNC operators
By offloading some NC programming from engineeringlevel NC programmers to the shop floor, shops save money and increase productivity. |
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