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 […]
KipwareM® Conversational CAM for Milling – New Feature Release – Next Tool Look Ahead & T Call
Kentech Inc. has released Version 22.1.0 of our KipwareM® – Conversational CNC Programming Software for Milling. This release contains a new feature to enable the output of the next T command … referred to some time as pre-loading the next tool … when outputting G code. Pre-loading allows the next tool to index and be […]
Benefits of KIPWARE® Conversational CNC CAM vs. CAD/CAM
As we update steadly in this BLOG, there has been constantly growing interest in KIPWARE conversational CNC programming software as an alternative to traditional CAD/CAM systems. So much so that KIPWARE® is now the fastest growing brand of PC based conversational CAM in machine shops around the world. Clients are discovering that KIPWARE Conversational CNC […]
Why KIPWARE® Conversational CNC Programming Software is BETTER than CAD/CAM
Conversational CNC programming software is better than CAD/CAM for several reasons. First, it is much easier to learn and use. Conversational CNC programming software uses a point-and-click interface, which makes it easy for even beginners to create CNC programs. CAD/CAM software, on the other hand, requires a much higher level of technical knowledge. Second, conversational […]
The Effects of Inaccurate Cycletime Estimating in Your Machine Shop
Machining time estimation is the process of predicting how long a machining operation will take to complete. It is important for profitability but also for the planning, scheduling, costing and optimizing machining processes. The most common focus on innaccurate cyceltime estimating is in the profit and loss of higher or lower times when machining the […]
There’s a NEW MEANING for the Acronym CAD/CAM …
The success of Kipware® conversational CNC programming software … conversational CAM … has meant a new meaning has been given to the acronym CAD/CAM. NO LONGER is creating a DRAWING the start point for CNC programming . In fact, NO LONGER is the entire CNC programming process driven by a drawing. Kipware® conversational has taken […]
NEW RELEASE : Features for Swiss / Multi-Spindle / Multi-Turret for Machining Cycletime Estimating
Version 11.0.0 of KipwareCYC® – Machining Cycletime Estimating Software has been released. This upgrade includes a new feature called GHOSTING for estimating machining times on swiss machines as well as multi-spindle and multi-turret CNC turning centers. How Does It Work? To utlize this new features users create times in KipwareCYC® for all operations required to […]
@Kipware Twitter Account Deactivated
With the purchase of Twitter by #ElonMusk … Kentech Inc. has chosen to deactivate and remove our @KIPWARE Twitter account. Eloan Musk was once, in our eyes, a visionary and a positive force for change in our world. Over the years … he has lost step and fallen to the low levels of other wealthy […]
NEW RELEASE : Conversational 3D Programming for KipwareM® – 3D Conversational Hole Fillet Menu
Kentech Inc. and Kipware® conversational continue to show their innovative and pioneering spirit with the latest release for our conversational 3D option for KipwareM® – Conversational CAM / CNC Programming Software for MILLING. KipwareM® is the only application on the market that gives users the ability to create 3D G code for standard 3D shapes […]
Cutter Compensation – a CNC Programmers Best Friend – Best CNC Programming Practices
Many programmers shy away from cutter compensation … primarily because they have never taken the time to fully understand both it’s power nor how to use it properly. But the reality is that cutter comp is one of a programmers best friends. The most common reason goes something like this “It’s just as easy to […]
