Kipware Software – The FASTEST ROI (Return on Investment) in the MACHINING INDUSTRY
In today’s “trump economy”, every CNC machine shop is feeling the pinch. From higher material costs to the ever widening skills gap, “trump’s economy” has caused havoc in the industry. Now more than ever, it is imperative that when buying tools for your shop, you see a fast retun on investment (ROI) to recoup your […]
Why CNC G Code Conversion is the SMART CHOICE … Over Re-Posting and Re-Programming
The Core Message Why Convert Instead of Repost? Save time and reduce downtime Preserve proven toolpaths and edits Avoid costly reprogramming or CAM software use Lower risk of introducing errors Business Impact — Quick Wins for Your Shop Floor: 85% faster transitions between machines or shops Zero CAM license needed for minor changes Higher uptime […]
The 3 Biggest Obstacles Facing Machine Shops Today – And How KIPWARE® Solves Them All
Machine shops today face THREE major challenges, driven by technological advancements, market pressures, and labor dynamics.This article lays them out clearly … and gives you the good news of how KIPWARE® software can help solve them all. Let’s dive in !! 1. Skilled Labor Shortage Problem: There is a shortage of skilled CNC programmers and […]
KipwareXC® – The Intelligent Post Processor Alternative … Maybe Genius Level !!
One of the biggets, constant and universal struggles in machine shops around the world is the “control incompatibility” issue. G code formats between CNC controls are different … Fanuc different than Okuma … different than Fagor … different than Mazak … different than Haas … and on and on. The result is that G code […]
New CNC XChange Feature — Enhanced Search and Replace for G Code Conversion
Version 20.0.0 of our CNC XChange – Fanuc / Haas <–> Okuma G code conversion software has been released. Enhancements to this version include the ability to define multiple replace condiitons for a single line whne performing G code conversion. For example : Replace : G83Z-1.000Q.100E.012 with : G74Z-1.000K.100F.012 This conversion can be set up […]
The State of Manufacturing in 2022 – And Why Manufacturing Should Never Be The Same
This article is SHORT and SWEET … TOTALLY TRUE … and illustrates a point that if heeded … and you should … can help all size manufacturers and machine shops move forward with speed and confidence. Let’s start with two main points : Today’s manufacturing is grappling with a multitude of issues … as listed […]
KipwareXC® G Code Conversion Software – New Release – Security Features
Kentech Inc. is pleased to announce the release of Version 19.1.0 of our KipwareXC® – User Configurable G Code Conversion Software. The newest feature release includes security features for users that wish to block access to the editing of created PROFILES and / or converted G code. Under the SETTINGS page … users now have […]
KipwareXC® – New Release Feature – Auto-Calculate Tapping Feedrates
Kentech Inc. is pleased to announce the release of Version 18.4.0 of our KipwareXC® – G Code Conversion Software. Among other “under the hood” revisions and improvements, Version 18.4.0 contains a new feature that will reverse calculate feedrates for standard tapping and rigid tapping cycles. Users have been requesting this feature because they have run […]
KipwareXC® G Code Conversion Software — Hidden Gems #1
After 30+ years of working and living on the shop floor, Kentech Inc. develops REAL WORLD software solutions. Our experiences have shaped and molded our thinking and development goals to push us to create software solutions that make huge impacts in our clients manufacturing systems and processes. No where is this more in show than […]
Covid-19 … CNC Machine Shops … and Kipware®
I think we have all heard this more than enough … “these are unprecedented times,” We all know it … because we are all living it. Unfortunately. First off … we salute everyone for their efforts from staying at home to social distancing to the most needed front line workers. You have our gratitude for […]
