The Peak Productivity Solution for Programming CNC Swiss-Type Lathes

Overview

Software That Saves Time & Money

PartMaker SwissCAM software automates the programming of multi-axis, sliding headstock CNC lathes, commonly known as CNC Swiss-type lathes. PartMaker applies a Patented Visual Programming approach to simplify programming of these complex machines resulting in significant savings of both time and money.

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Setup Faces

PartMaker SwissCAMs Patented Visual Programming approach lets you break a complex part into a set of planar and rotary faces. Machining functions, such as turning, plane milling and cylinder milling are carried out separately for each face in an intuitive manner.

Major Benefits
Create and validate CNC programs more easily Reduce machine setup time Program all your CNC machines in the same intuitive manner Increase precision for even the most complex parts

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Draw Geometry

Part design can be prepared quickly and easily in an integrated drawing package or geometry can be imported from other CAD systems.

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Prepare Tools

A tools database manages usage of gang, turret, back working and end working tools and automatically sets "toolshifts" required for Swiss machining. Feeds and speeds for each tool are calculated automatically.
PartMaker is a registered trademark of IMCS, Inc. PartMaker software is protected by U.S. Patent 6,112,133. SwissCAMTM and ConfigPostTM are trademarks of IMCS, Inc. All other trademarks

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Output NC Code
Testimonials
"The main feature that sold us on PartMaker was its ability to program Swiss-type lathes. If youre buying new machines that reduce cycle time, why keep your part programming in the dark ages?" Mark Peniska, Manufacturing Engineer, Isco Inc Lincoln, Nebraska "PartMakers divide and conquer approach to programming Swiss-type lathes makes it an intuitive and easy-to-use CAD/CAM system for programming multi-axis Swiss-type lathes with live-tooling. PartMaker provides a cost-effective method for programming CNC Swiss-type lathes." Alan Christman, Vice President, CIMdata Ann Arbor, Michigan

PartMaker SwissCAM outputs G-code programs with machine-specific wait codes automatically inserted. The software outputs multiple synchronized NC Code files for most Swiss-type lathes including those from Citizen, Star, Tsugami, Tornos, Hanwha and others.

6... Optimize Processes

The Process Table shows an overview of machining for each operation including feeds, speeds and cutting times on both the main and sub spindle. You can quickly synchronize processes by just pointing and clicking.

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Create Features

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Visualize Cutting

Create part features based on the type of operation you wish to perform. Tools are automatically chosen based on the cut being made. Visual representations of machining operations and cutting parameters assure quicker learning and ease of use.

The software simulates the motion of the stock through the guide bushing allowing you to see the CNC Swiss cutting process on screen.

Compatablility
Programs CNC Swisstype lathes from: Citizen Star Tsugami Tornos Hanwha Nomura Traub KSI ...and others

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FEATURES
ConfigPost Application

BENEFITS
Programs machines from Hardinge, Citizen, Star, Tsugami and others Creates a unified NC programming approach Customizes output to eliminate manual editing Automates repetitive operations reducing programming time Simplifies programming of parts involving multiple turning and live tooling operations Shortens learning time and enhances ease of use Manages tool inventory Supports slitting saws, keyway cutters and form tools Automatically calculates optimum feeds and speeds Reduces data entry time Helps prevent tool collisions Supports part transfer and synchronous main and sub spindle operations Visually define various turning features Programs index drilling and milling on face and diameter Eases programming of polar and cylindrical milling Simplifies programming of polygon milling and pocketing and contouring in XY and YZ planes Handles programming of angled tooling Helps visualize programmed part before machining Specially designed for machinists to minimize input time Allows data exchange with other CAD systems Shortens learning time in familiar environment Finds answers to programming questions with a click of a button Buy only the software modules you need for your equipment

PartMaker
Application
Process Table PostProcessor

Config File

Compatibility Supports most popular CNC Swiss type lathes PartMaker supports CNC Mills, Lathes, Turn-Mills and Wire EDMs User Configurable Post Processor Programming Methodology Knowledge-Based Machining Divide and Conquer Programming Strategy Patented Visual Programming Approach

Part Program File

Customize Output to Eliminate Manual Editing with ConfigPost !

TM

Programming Capabilities Tool Database Advanced Tools Material Database Common Part Features Database Stock Motion Simulation Sub Spindle Support Contouring, Turning, Threading, Cutoff and Grooving Cycles Live Tooling Continuous C-axis Milling Y-axis Programming B-axis/Angled Milling 3D Machining Simulation Drawing Features Integrated drafting ParasolidTM and Bi-directional DXF interface Technical Specifications Microsoft Windows Developed Software Internet-linked, On-line Context Sensitive Help Fully modular software

The ConfigPost application lets you . . . Customize NC program formats to meet your shops unique requirements Improve documentation by automatically inserting comments throughout NC code Develop new post processors

System Recommendations
Microsoft Windows 98, ME, NT, 2000 or XP Math coprocessor 32 MB RAM IBM or compatible PC with a Pentium processor or higher 40 MB hard disk space SVGA monitor or higher

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Software That Saves Time & Money

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