Don’t Be Afraid of 5 Axis CNC Programming [Conversational 5 Axis Programming with KipwareM]
5 axis CNC machining is quickly becoming all the rage as it’s benefits become more and more apparent. The real problem though is everyone thinks that 5 axis programming is only meant for complex, multi-axis workpieces. But that is very far from the actual truth. Well let’s back up and start with some facts. There […]
The Story of Kipware® [Why we created our REAL WORLD CNC Software]
Our story ( really my story ) is most likely very close to your story. Started out as a machinist … working on the shop floor running manual machinery … lathes, millers, grinders, planers … basically any machine tool you can imagine. Worked up to Class “A” Machinist … Tool & Die maker … working […]
Customer Supplied CAD Drawings [The Truth No One Talks About]
All the rage today is “my customer supplies the CAD drawing” or “my customer supplies the model”. Great … just use your CAD/CAM software to make a G code program from that. RIGHT ???? WRONG !!!! CAD/CAM USERS BEWARE !! The “TRUTH” that no one ever talks about is that more and more … due […]
Kipware® Companion Programs – The Hidden Gems
A purchase of our Kipware® CONVERSATIONAL programming software is a purchase of SO MUCH more than just a G code generating system … although that in itself is a hell-of-a-buy !! After living and working on the shop floor for 30+ years … we know that programming is more than just generating the cutting program. […]
