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WORKNC CAM SOLUTION FOR HIGH-PRECISION MOULD, DIE AND TOOLING INDUSTRIES

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WORKNCCONTINUOUS FURTHER

DEVELOPMENT AND SERVICEWORKNC has been refined as an automated CAD/CAM system since its beginnings

in 1988. Thanks to continuous further development, long-standing experience

and competence in CNC machining, Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence offers its

customers cutting-edge technology. WORKNC is the solution for a diverse array of

industries, ranging from vehicle manufacturing, aerospace, defence, engineering,

consumer electronics, general mechanical engineering, medical and dental

technology, mould and tool construction, models and prototypes, motor sports,

special machines and sports and leisure items.

Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence is proud of the quality of its customer service

and works like a partner together with its customers in order to optimise the

efficent use of its CNC machines with the help of its worldwide customer service

network.

THE SOLUTIONManufacturers all over the world trust in the quality, reliability and user-

friendliness of WORKNC, one of the most widely used CAD/CAM systems in

the world. Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence continuously invests in quality,

customer service as well as research and development in order to provide its

customers with highly innovative software technology.

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HIGHLY EFFICIENT ROUGHING STRATEGIES

Cutting paths for roughing and

residual material roughing are two of

the many strengths of WORKNC. The

strategy of waveform roughing, with

its even material removal, is one major

improvement over standard roughing

techniques. This results in extended tool

service life and shorter machining time.

FINISHING AND POST-MACHINING

A large number of finishing and

residual material strategies in

WORKNC enables users to effortlessly

tailor machining processes to their

individual requirements. Residual

material strategies automatically

detect the remaining material, which

eliminate unnecessary tool movements

and reduce total machining times.

MODULE AUTO 5

WORKNC Auto 4 is a unique innovation

in the field of 5-axis machining. Users

can automatically generate axis tool

paths based on existing 3-axis tool

paths, 5-while factoring in the specific

kinematics of the selected 5-axis milling

centre.


2 TO 5-AXIS MACHININGAutomated WORKNC CAD/CAM software for 2 to 5-axis machining has been continuously refined since

1988 and is now in use at thousands of companies in many different industries worldwide. With the

WORKNC CAM system, Hexagon offers the ideal software with which the user can generate collision-

free tool paths virtually at the push of a button. WORKNC’s multi-thread machining takes advantage of

the benefits of multi-core computers with rapid calculating and processing times. Preparation times

are also reduced thanks to predefined machining sequences and milling path calculations in batch

processing mode. WORKNC’s dynamic raw part management updates itself according to machining

process and supports any desired formed milling tools. The result is high-precision post-processing,

uniform stress on the tool and exceptionally reliable tool paths.

Roughing procedures can be programmed in half the time and run 70% faster.

Roy Thomas,

Patterson Mold & Tool

Waveform roughing

Collision detection


WORKNC USERS INCLUDE:

Virtually all automotive companies in the world:

Audi®, Toyota®, Ford®, Peugeot®, Citroen®,

Renault®, Volkswagen®, Mercedes-Benz®, BMW®,

Jaguar®, Rolls-Royce®, Bentley®, General Motors®,

Nissan® and Honda®; aerospace companies,

including Snecma® and Eurocopter®; home

appliance manufacturers like Calor®, Miele® and

Whirlpool®; consumer electronics manufacturers,

such as Samsung® and Motorola® as well as a great

number of mould, die and press tool construction,

such as the multinational corporation Arrk® Group.

The EDM processes have eliminated the need to cut the die directly, thus reducing the production time by 82%. Hiroki Takama,

Riken Forge

WORKNC allows us to successfully machine with tools with a diameter of 0.2 mm and a length of 10.5 mm, which corresponds to a length-to-diameter ratio of 26 - without bending or damage. Mr. Kazuya Fukushima,

Shinkoh Mold Co. Ltd

ROUGHING

Tool paths for roughing and residual material roughing

in WORKNC enable the removal of large amounts of raw

material in a single pass, and with great cut depths. In the

process, the dynamic raw part management ensures the

necessary precision in order to be able to work with small-

diameter tools as well.

TOOL PATH OPTIMISATION

Optimised tool paths for high-speed processing make it easy,

quick and safe to machine even the hardest of metals, and

thus reduce the need for electrical discharge machining.

COLLISION DETECTION

Expanded collision detection and prevention checks the part,

its holder, the tool machine itself and the machine limitation,

in order to generate absolutely dependable tool paths. It

automatically separates the collision-free segments of the

tool path from those with collision.

Draft angle analysis


APPLICATION-SPECIFIC CAD FOR CAMUSER INTERFACE WORKNC’s intuitive graphic user interface ensures that users

can work productively within a very short time.

ANALYTICAL TOOLS

Analytical tools simplify the process of querying CAD data to

check features such as draft angles and the smallest radius.

Intuitive operation and automated processing strategies make

WORKNC the ideal tool for use in the production sector.

TOOL PATH EDITING

Thanks to WORKNC’s high-performance graphic tool path

editor, users can quickly and intuitively change the tool path

and adjust it to their individual requirements with a single

command.

WORK PLAN PREPARATION

Programming means more than just creating tool paths.

WORKNC includes specialised CAM-oriented CAD functions,

which can be used prior to programming. Automation tools

such as sequences can be created in order to optimise

programming.

CAD-DATEN

WORKNC can import model data of all leading CAD systems

and handle even the largest of files with ease. WORKNC

workds with all conventional neutral data formats, such as

IGES, STEP, STL, Parasolid and SolidWorks. Other interfaces

can be used for specific, native CAD files in order to read them

in. The CAD interfaces of WORKNC have been continuously

refined in order to offer optimall performance and reliability

when opening native CAD files. WORKNC’s CAD interfaces are

constantly updated so that they can handle the latest new

innovations in native file formats.

WORKNC VIEWER The milling path viewer of WORKNC is the ideal tool when

programming is not being carried out directly in the production

sector. This efficient and cost-effective product can be used to

open CAM files from WORKNC for viewing, analysis, simulation

and review and only post-process milling paths without

blocking an entire WORKNC programming licence to do so. *Only with Shop Floor Editor

WORKNC-SHOP FLOOR EDITOR

The Shop Floor Editor offers the same options as the

WORKNC viewer, but also enables adapting the cutting data

and generatin a new NC code (post-processor run). It is also

possible to save the changes made.


YOUR AUTOMATIC CAM SOLUTION FOR 2 TO 5-AXIS MACHINING

The analysis function assigns colour codes to radii so that we can select the right tools from the tool library. The analysis of complex components is simplified by the dynamic cross-section view and the semi-transparent part view.

Haruki Matsui,

TOMCO Co Ltd

WORKNC‘s graphic tool path editor is lightning-fast. Ceyhun ÇINAR,

Serdar Plastik


Waveform roughing strategy

I was quite surprised at how easily WORKNC can be learned. Moreover, we are in regular contact with WORKNC application technicians, whose assistance and training sessions we are quite happy to take advantage of.

Marvin Sims,

Presrite Corporation

Large-volume roughing

The 3D raw part model feature is a very useful option for us. Machining the part with smaller tools helps us remove as much material as possible before finishing.

Jason West,

Astro Machine Works

3, 3+2-AXIS ROUGHING & RESIDUAL MATERIAL ROUGHINGHIGHLY EFFECIENT ROUGHING STRATEGIES The automated tool paths for roughing and

residual material roughing in WORKNC enable

users all over the world to reliably and safely

achieve unparalleled cutting volumes.

Thanks to the dynamic raw part model

magaement, the software algorithms know

exactly where the materialmust be removed at

all times, thus keeping tool stress constant and

simultaneously monitoring for potential collisions

and preventing back-ups and unnecessary

movements.

PARALLEL CALCULATION TECHOLOGY Multi-thread maching functions throughout

all WORKNC tool pats and work areas, runs on

multiple cores simultaneously and thus works up

to tem times faster, so that more tool paths can be

calculated in parallel, which significantly reduces

the programming and calculation times.

ROUGHING AND RESIDUAL MATERIAL ROUGHING STRATEGIES The roughing and residual material roughing

strategies comprise the following points:

• constant tool engagement rates through the

algorithm for wavelike roughing

• rounded and smoothened paths for dynamic

high-speed machining

• The ability to cut at great Z-depths in a single

pass in order to maximise the cutting volume

and get the most out of the tool

• Machining of planar surfaces over the entire

part, in which the correct 3+2 machining

orientation is automatically created

• Roughing larger volumes with high-volume

roughing strategy

PRECISE HIGH-SPEED FINISHING AND RESIDUAL MATERIAL PROCESSING

We ahve used the machining strategies of WORKNC for roughing and finishing, and the result was remarkable. WORKNC easily solved our problems through the use of the parameters of our old CAM system and generated dynamic paths without waviness or stripes and a significantly better surface quality directly from the machine.

Mr Liu,

Shandong Weifang Foton Mould Co. Ltd

Prospect Mold has profited enormously from WORKNC. We achieve a machine run time of 80%.

Mark Gruic,

Prospect Mold


Roughing larger volumes

Finishing with HSC tools

FINISHING AND POST-MACHING A large number of finishing and post-

machining strategies in WORKNC

enables users to effortlessly adapt

machining processes to their individual

requirements. In conjunction with the

high-performance graphic Toolpath

Editor and the capability of creating

sets of knowledge-based automatic

machining strategies, WORKNC ensures

extremely short programming times

and significant improvements in quality

and productivity.

FINISHING MILLING PATHS Finishing milling paths comprise the

following points:

• Global finishing for a continuous

spiral-shaped tool path over a

continuous surface

• Sutomatic finishing of level

surfaces

• Z-constant finishing and

subsequent optimisation for flat

areas

• Undercut post-processing

• Z-level post-processing

• Contour-parallel residual material

machining

• Finishing with guide curves

• Machining of thin-walled parts

(such as electrodes)

RESIDUAL MATERIAL TECHNOLOGY The residual material technology

detects the remaining material, limits

the unnecessary tool movements

and enables users to work with very

small and fragile cutting tools, and

simultaneously reduce the total cutting

times.

Spiral-shaped lead-in movement,

prevention of unnecessary rearward

movements, corner smoothing and

global finishing strategies are all part of

optimisation for high-speed machining.

They ensure that the tool remains in

contact with the part. In order to make

it even more user-friendly, 3D surfaces

can be selected easily simply by rolling

over them with the mouse.

Precisely contoured residual material machining


AUTOMATED 2-AXIS MACHINING

2-AXIS MACHINING User-defined machining templates are available for

programming 3D models. High-performance options speed up

programming for 2D geometries. WORKNC generates dynamic,

reliable milling paths with long tool service lives, even if the

geometry has surface flaws, such as holes or intersecting

surfaces.

The 2D machining strategies comprise the following points:

• Tangents to the curve

• Curve residual material machining

• Pocket milling

• Rib machining

• Planar milling in curves

• Drilling and tapping

FEATURE DETECTION

WORKNC feature detection automates the individual drilling

processes in components with many boreholes.

The resulting milling paths ensure top machining quality of the

entire part.

Feature detection consists of the following points:

• Automatic recognition of cylindrical shapes

• Automated detection of the drilling features of the entire

part, even at pitches

• Selection of predefined drilling sequences

• Automatically generated drilling processes

• Management of deep and intersecting boreholes

INTERACTIVE DRILLING

With the help of the interactive drilling functions in WORKNC,

users can select the position and size of a borehole directly

from the model typology. The intuitive interface can be used

to create complete drilling cycles quickly so that users can

easily create reliable and effective drilling processes, even for

pitched boreholes, and achieve a long tool service life.


The automatic feature detection dependably recognises all kinds of boreholes, from fittings and threadings to blind holes. This reduces programming work and saves time.

Joseph Batz,

Sable Engineering

WORKNC‘s feature detection immediately paid for itself. We saved countless work hours. What‘s more, WORKNC made our production even more productive, eliminated many sources of faults and this significantly improved the precision of our finished tools.

Ed Busman,

Walker Tool and Die


25% of our work consists of 5-axis machining Our ten WORKNC users program them exclusively using Module Auto 5, which is extremely easy to use.

Roy Thomas,

Patterson Mold & Tool



Auto 5 Tool paths for 5-axis machining

AUTOMATED 5-AXIS MACHINING

5-AXIS MACHINING Being able to easily define 5-axis milling paths allows

simultaneous 5-axis production for any company. Simple

programming and handling enables use directly in the workshop.

The intelligent tool paths are automatically dynamically

controlled in order to prevent collisions and factor in the travel

limitations of each specific tool machine.

SIMULTANEOUS 5-AXIS STRATEGIES

WORKNC ualso includes specialised 5-axis strategies for

individual applications, like hobbing, trimming, engraving,

impeller, shovel and tube machining, as well as wing wheels.

• 5-axis milling paths on surface basis.

• 5-axis milling paths on curve basis.

• 5-axis milling paths on Z-constant basis.

• 5-axis drilling

• Special milling:

- 5 impeller roughing/finishing

AUTO 5 WORKNC Auto 5 allows users to automatically convert 3-axis

milling paths to fully simultaneous 5-axis ones in just a few

steps.

This unique WORKNC module gives companies the advantages

of dynamic, efficient 5-axis milling paths with the use of

shorter and sturdier tools. This enables complex parts to be

processed in a single work step.

The user-friendliness of WORKNC and the large number of

automatic functions enable easy learnability with an effective

increase in production. Much less time is needed for training

than with other CAD/CAM systems, even in 5-axis production.

Gedruckt in Neu-Isenburg. Juni 2019

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