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CIMdata Publishes CGTech VERICUT Product Review

CGTech — Tue, 17 Dec 2019 18:13:42 +0000

CIMdata, Inc., the leading global PLM strategic consulting and research firm has released a detailed product review for CGTech’s numerical control (NC/CNC) simulation, verification, and optimization solution suite, VERICUT. The review features the most recent version of VERICUT, V9.0, released in November 2019.

The product review details the full range of VERICUT’s functionality, beginning with the capture of NC programs and related data from a CAM system, verifying and simulating CNC machining, and creating shop floor CNC machine set-up information and documentation. The product review also details the features, functions, and benefits of the VERICUT software module Force as applied to optimizing and improving the run-time of NC tool paths.

“CGTech continues to expand the boundaries of NC verification with their Force capabilities and support for additive manufacturing combined with their established subtractive verification techniques,” says Mike Fry, Director of Manufacturing Systems Engineering Practice at CIMdata. “VERICUT’s broad range of capabilities make CGTech a preferred solution provider for industries as diverse as machine tools, automotive, aerospace, and medical instrument design and manufacturing.”

The review states that CGTech is one of the most rapidly growing NC software providers, and is ranked as the 8th largest provider among all CAM software worldwide. CGTech is the first and only company to have entered the top ten in CIMdata’s ranking of NC suppliers based on direct revenues where the company’s primary focus is not the creation of original NC programs.

Click HERE to view the complete product review.

About CGTech

CGTech’s VERICUT® software is the standard for CNC simulation, verification, optimization, analysis, and additive manufacturing. CGTech also offers programming and simulation software for composites automated fiber-placement, tape-laying, and drilling/fastening CNC machines. VERICUT software is used by companies of different sizes in all industries. Established in 1988, and headquartered in Irvine, California; CGTech has offices worldwide.

About CIMdata

CIMdata, an independent worldwide firm, provides strategic management consulting to maximize an enterprise’s ability to design and deliver innovative products and services through the application of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM). CIMdata provides world-class knowledge, expertise, and best-practice methods on PLM. CIMdata also offers research, subscription services, publications, and education through international conferences.

For more information, visit www.CIMdata.com.

CGTech Welcomes Mark Forth as Global Business Development Manager

CGTech — Mon, 14 Oct 2019 17:46:05 +0000

CGTech, the leader in verification and simulation software technology for the manufacturing industry, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Forth as Global Business Development Manager. Mr. Forth joined CGTech corporate headquarters in Irvine, CA on October 1st, 2019.

“Mark is a great addition and asset to CGTech. With many years’ experience in the manufacturing industry we are extremely pleased to welcome him to the team,” said Jon Prun, Founder and President of CGTech.

Mark has over 25 years’ experience in the CAD/CAM industry, during which time he has held roles at Delcam and Autodesk within applications, sales, product management, marketing and business development. Mark graduated from Teesside University with a BA(Hons) in Industrial Design and Engineering. At CGTech, he is responsible for driving strategy, business performance and partnership development. Mark resides in the United Kingdom with his family.

About his appointment Mark said, “I am delighted to join CGTech and their fantastic team who are helping manufacturing companies, machine tool builders and technical partners to simulate, optimize and verify their wide range of production processes. Being able to accurately represent the virtual world as close to the real world is essential for companies attempting to digitalize their businesses. CGTech, with over 30 years of experience, 200+ dedicated staff worldwide and industry leading VERICUT software is the ideal partner to support our customers on this journey.”

To contact Mark Forth, please email: mark.forth@cgtech.com

About CGTech

Established in 1988, and headquartered in Irvine, California; CGTech has offices worldwide.

Contact: Virginia Steverson | Virginia.Steverson@cgtech.com
P: (949) 753-1050

CGTech, VERICUT, and OptiPath are registered trademarks of CGTech.
AUTO-DIFF and X-Caliper are trademarks of CGTech.

CGTech to Demonstrate VERICUT 9.0 at South-Tec

CGTech — Wed, 21 Aug 2019 01:01:33 +0000

South-tec | Booth #1621

Visit CGTech in Booth #1621 at South-Tec 2019, to see a demo of the new features coming in version 9.0 of VERICUT CNC machine simulation and optimization software. VERICUT software is the industry standard for simulating CNC machining in order to detect errors, potential collisions, or areas of inefficiency. It operates independently, but can also be integrated with leading CAM systems.

VERICUT 9.0 features several enhancements designed to increase power and improve efficiency:

Save time with instant access to viewing the workpiece, CNC machine, or both
Use major functions (like Section, X-Caliper and AUTO-DIFF) in any view
Easily switch between workpiece and machine views, layouts and docking arrangements
Auto-configure VERICUT for optimization with improved connectivity to tooling websites and cloud repositories

“VERICUT 9.0’s all new graphics display sets the bar for realism and streamlines user actions in all views,” says VERICUT Product Manager, Gene Granata. “In version 9.0, there’s more flexibility to display/hide machine and other components, enhanced Section and better translucency. Most users will experience gains in performance – especially in VERICUT’s free Reviewer app.”

CGTech will also demonstrate VERICUT’s Force optimization module at WESTEC. VERICUT + Force provides an integrated simulation-optimization solution that can significantly reduce machining times, and improve cutting tool and machine life. All NC programs, new or old, can be optimized with Force to run as efficiently and safely as possible. Force is available for milling, turning, and mill-turn machines.

About CGTech

CGTech, VERICUT, and OptiPath are registered trademarks of CGTech.
AUTO-DIFF and X-Caliper are trademarks of CGTech.

CGTech to Demonstrate VERICUT 9.0 at WESTEC

CGTech — Fri, 19 Jul 2019 00:07:03 +0000

CGTech will demonstrate version 9.0 of VERICUT CNC machine simulation and optimization software in booth 1337 at the WESTEC tradeshow. VERICUT simulates real NC data on digital twin machines to prevent crashes, identify conflicts between setups and tooling, and ensure machined parts match engineering designs.

VERICUT 9.0 features several enhancements designed to increase power and improve efficiency:

Save time with instant access to viewing the workpiece, CNC machine, or both
Auto-configure VERICUT for optimization with improved connectivity to tooling websites and cloud repositories
Use major functions (like Section, X-Caliper and AUTO-DIFF) in any view
Easily switch between workpiece and machine views, layouts and docking arrangements

About CGTech

CGTech, VERICUT, and OptiPath are registered trademarks of CGTech.
AUTO-DIFF and X-Caliper are trademarks of CGTech.

VERICUT 8.2 Introduces a New Optimization Module – Force Turning

CGTech — Mon, 03 Dec 2018 18:18:54 +0000

CGTech, developer of the world’s leading independent CNC verification, simulation and optimization software, VERICUT, has announced that its latest release, Version 8.2, includes a new module for NC program optimization: Force Turning.

“CGTech has a strong commitment towards helping customers improve their competitive stance through NC toolpath and process optimization. With today’s highly competitive market, machine shops need to produce parts faster than ever before. VERICUT Force makes the most effective NC program for the given material, cutting tools used, and machining conditions. The result is significant time savings, improved cutting tool and machine life,” says VERICUT Product Manager, Gene Granata.

Force is a physics-based NC program optimization module that analyzes and optimizes cutting conditions to achieve ideal chip thicknesses, while managing the cutting forces and spindle power required. VERICUT 8.2 adds Force Turning to optimize lathe turning, and mill-turn operations, when combined with Force Milling. Force Turning makes it easy for anyone to create NC programs for optimal cutting of inside/outside diameters, shoulders, as well as in corners and tight spaces- without the worry of encountering excessive cutting forces or high spindle power demands.

Force provides NC programmers with detailed information about the cutting process that they never had before. NC programmers quickly and easily identify problems and unsafe cutting conditions lurking in their NC programs. With a single click, users can review problem-causing cuts, which if left uncorrected, could cause chatter, break the tool, damage the part or machine. Force optimization automatically corrects these issues, such as excessive cutting forces, metal removal rates, power, torque, and tool deflection while simultaneously correcting underutilized cutting conditions by raising them to optimal performance levels.

About CGTech

For more information, visit cgtech.com or contact info@cgtech.com.

CGTech Corporate Headquarters
9000 Research Drive
Irvine, California 92618-4214
P: 949-753-1050
F: 949-753-1053

CGTech to Highlight Additive Enhancements at IMTS 2018

CGTech — Wed, 08 Aug 2018 14:38:55 +0000

The Additive Manufacturing Conference has invited Gene Granata, VERICUT Product Manager, of CGTech to be a speaker at its annual conference coming to the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) in Chicago Il, September 11-12. Granata’s session, entitled “Solve AM Challenges Through Simulation” will show how many of the inherent difficulties of additive manufacturing can be avoided, and how expensive additive machines or parts can be protected from damage by using the right additive simulation software.

In addition to Gene Granata’s presentation, CGTech is pleased to announce the latest release of VERICUT CNC Simulation Software, Version 8.2. With input from thousands of users worldwide from every industry, the focus of VERICUT 8.2 has been to provide convenience features to improve simulation visibility, speed workflow, streamline each user’s verification process, and detect even more potential problems that could be present in additive processes.

Visit CGTech at IMTS Booth #133346

Advancements for Additive Manufacturing

VERICUT 8.2 adds even more realism to additive simulation, and detects many common error conditions programmers face when creating parts additively. Additive material can be applied “as programmed” via the additive path, or projected to the part surface for a more “natural” deposition behavior. With projection, material build rates vary based on changes in bead overlap, acute corner motions, and starting/stopping at the same location- all of which can cause unpredictable material buildup. Users can verify that laser focal distance stays within the tolerance range required for proper cladding, and that excessive material “overhang” conditions do not exist, which can lead to improper adherence. Warnings are given for non-conforming additive conditions to help programmers determine when additive strategies are likely to fail, or when it may be beneficial to make a milling cut.
About Gene Granata

Mr. Granata, VERICUT Product Manager, has been with CGTech since 1992. With more than 30 years of CNC manufacturing experience, Mr. Granata is responsible for planning development of CGTech’s flagship software product VERICUT, and associated CAD/CAM and Tooling interfaces.

About CGTech

For more information: visit the CGTech website at cgtech.com, call (949) 753-1050, or email info@cgtech.com.

CGTech Opens New Office in Russia

CGTech — Tue, 15 May 2018 16:10:56 +0000

CGTech, the developer of VERICUT CNC simulation, verification and optimization software, is pleased to announce the formation of a direct office in Russia. Headquartered in Moscow, the subsidiary is responsible for marketing, sales, technical support, and reseller support throughout Russia.

“CGTech is committed to customer success around the world, as demonstrated by our continued investment in local offices for direct sales and support,” said Jon Prun, President of CGTech. “There is a growing demand for simulation of complex machine tools and CGTech is well positioned to provide manufacturers with the skills and technologies they need to be successful.”

The office is located at White Stone Business Park, Floor 5, Office 524, 4-Y Lesnoy Pereulok 4, Moscow, 125047. “This office is a real benefit for our existing Russian customers. It strengthens our position as the worldwide leader in NC simulation, verification, and optimization technologies,” said Prun.

About CGTech

Headquartered in Irvine, California CGTech specializes in numerical control (NC/CNC) simulation, verification, optimization and analysis software technology for manufacturing. Since 1988 CGTech’s product, VERICUT® software, has become the industry standard for simulating CNC machining in order to detect errors, potential collisions or areas of inefficiency. CGTech also offers machine-independent off-line programming and simulation software for automated fiber-placement CNC machines. With offices worldwide, VERICUT software is used by companies of all sizes, universities/trade schools, and government agencies in more than 55 countries.