Conversational CNC Programming Software for MILLING
stop the cad/cam overkill !!
Spend more time MAKING CHIPS ... NOT DRAWINGS !!
Lifetime License --- 2 Seats Standard -- NO Maintenance Fees -- NO Internet Required
Why Shop Floor Programming ?
95% of machine shops around the world spend every day in the creation of G code for “everyday” workpieces … not airfoils and dies.
The Kipware® conversational CAM approach allows novice programmers as well as experts to quickly and easily create G code CNC programs faster than any CAD/CAM program … without the need for a CAD drawing nor CAD/CAM experience. And … the real world development of Kipware® conversational CNC programming software has taken the programming of complex shapes, using the conversational approach, to new, higher levels.
Conversational CNC programming with Kipware® does not require ANY G code experience. Kipware® conversational has opened up the world of CNC programming to everyone … without the need for CAD or CAD drawing experiences.
Why Kipware® ?
- Easy to install … receive a download and get programming within (1) hour on normal business days and within (12) hours on off days.
- Lifetime purchase … with no maintenance fees … and (2) seats standard !!
- Intelligent Interface … spend more time doing and less time learning to use the software.
- Supplement, Compliment or Replace any CAD/CAM system by adding Kipware® conversational for quicker, easier everyday type programming. Kipware® = everyday programming … CAD/CAM = complex programming.
- NO Special PC Requirements … we built Kipware® to run efficiently on the shop floor with no requirements for outlandish video cards, vast memory or extreme processor speeds. Find minimum requirements HERE.
- UNLIMITED, FOREVER-FREE, ACCESS to our complete video training library and online user manual.
Kipware® is DIFFERENT
Kipware® software uses simple fill-in-the-blank forms to create powerful G code / CNC programs that include “best programming practice” outputs like canned cycles, cutter compensation and more.
No drawing, CAD or G code programming experience is required to create powerful G code programs with Kipware® conversational CAM.
Unlike conversational CNC controls … Kipware® is NOT LOCKED to the machine. Kipware® conversational CNC programming software is the ultimate in portability and allows users to program multiple machines with just one Kipware® package.
Unlike simplistic wizards, Kipware® conversational CAM creates REAL G code programs that can contain multiple operations with powerful shop floor features like canned cycles, cutter compensation and more.
In addition … if you need to program non-standard shapes, Kipware® conversational CAM includes the Kipware® SketchPad.
Draw directly in the SketchPad or import DXF files from a CAD program and create efficient G code programs for those shapes. It’s easy to create BOTH roughing and finishing toolpaths in the SketchPad.
And the SketchPad includes our patent-pending Machinist Mode. In the Machinist Mode users can simply move the mouse as if it was the tool and create roughing toolpaths on the fly. Super simple and efficient … anyone can create powerful toolpaths the way you want to machine.
"I'm torn between CAD/CAM and Conversational"
CAD/CAM is all the rage … but is it really? CAD/CAM was never designed to be a primary G code generating tool … it is a design tool first and foremost. That is why everything starts with a drawing. To create even the simplest G code … a drawing … and CAD experience … is required. Some toughts to consider :
- Am I designing? … or do I just need to create G code for machining.
- Will the requirement to know how to draw in CAD have a detremental impact on my ability to create G code to machine … my ability to hire “good chipmakers” to create G code?
- Does the initial cost … training … and ongoing yearly maintenance fees justify a full blown CAD/CAM system / purchase? After all … yearly maintenance fees are how the CAD/CAM companies make money.
- Is a cloud based option like Fusion 360 really worth it? Fusion started out FREE for hobbyists … but once that crowd was sucked in … the yearly price bumps started to lock users in. And if you stop … all your work is lost and no longer available.
"I already have CAD/CAM .... Why should I consider Kipware®?"
Not EVERY job requires CAD/CAM … nor a CAD/CAM operator. Oftentimes … conversational can be the faster and more efficient option. The need to create a drawing for even the simplest G code can be time consuming and inefficient. Some thoughts to consider :
- Making parts for fixtures or boring jaws are 2 examples of how quick and easy conversational can be more efficient. Having a simpler option for simpler parts / tasks is important.
- CAD/CAM requires skilled and trained personnel … conversational is a great tool for good chipmakers who just need a little help to create G code. Conversational will open the doors to allow more people to create G code.
- A drawing or model is not always available … and the requirement to create a drawing for simpler parts is inefficient and cumbersome.
- Kipware® means a lifetime license … -2- seats standard … no maintenance fees ever … and unlimited, forever free access to onine training videos and manuals.
Since 1986, Kentech Inc. has been a leader, innovator and pioneer in PC based conversational CNC programming software combining over 30+ years of professional manufacturing experiences with innovative computer programming skills.
Kipware® conversational is the PREMIER conversational CNC programming software on the market. Our Clients include Fortune 500 companies … Industry Leaders and Pioneers.
WHO Uses Kipware?
Large Shops
LARGE SHOPS who want to break away from the CAD/CAM ONLY and PROGRAMMING DEPARTMENT ONLY models to speed up the programing of fixtures, workholding and simpler workpieces.
Small Shops
SMALL SHOPS who want to break the hold of expensive CAD/CAM software, yearly maintenance fees, and being at the mercy of the “CAD/CAM GUY” to get good chipmakers involved in CNC programming to expand their capabilities.
DIY'ers & One-Man-Shops
DIY ‘ers and ONE MAN SHOPS who want to get their CNC equipment … older and new CNC machines … up and running, making chips and making profits faster and easier. To spend more time MAKING CHIPS … NOT DRAWINGS.
KipwareM® is POWERFUL - EASY-TO-USE - COMPLETE
Kipware® conversational CAM is the gold standard in PC based conversational programming software because of innovation
and constant development based on real world user input.
Facing
Easily create cycles to face square and rectangular surfaces.
Tapered Facing
No waste, efficient facing cycles for tapered surfaces.
Round Facing
No waste, efficient facing cycles for round surfaces.
Qualify Sides
Powerful side milling ... left side, right side, both sides, climb mill, conventional mill ... so many options available.
Round Pocket
Square / Rectangular Pocketing
Round Boss
Square / Rectangular Boss
Horizontal Slot
Vertical Slot
ALL cycles contain user defined auto-ramping, cutter comp options, climb or conventional cutting, user defined depth of cut, rough and / or finishing and so much more !! Even more … any shape can be rotated at any degree with one simple input turning simple shapes into complex shapes quick and easy.
Bolt Circle
Grid Pattern
Holes At An Angle
Custom Drill Cycle
Simple Drilling
KipwareM® contains tons of drill cycles with tons of options that go way beyond the CNC controls canned cycles … all quick and easy to create within the conversational, fill-in-the-blank format.
Drill Nibbling
A great cycle to use for roughing slots or pockets ... super easy to create.
OD Helical
From one to an unlimited number of holes. Define the cycle once and KipwareM® does all the work.
ID Helical
From one to an unlimited number of holes. Define the cycle once and KipwareM® does all the work.
OD Thread Milling
From one to an unlimited number of holes. Define the cycle once and KipwareM® does all the work.
ID Thread Milling
From one to an unlimited number of holes. Define the cycle once and KipwareM® does all the work.
Engraving
From text on a straight line to text on a line at any angle. just type the text and KipwareM® does all the work.
Boss Contouring
Powerful boss contouring with ANY user defined chamfer at ANY angle or ANY radius on ANY corner.
Linear Slotting
Any number of slots at any user defined angles.
Radial Slotting
Complex operation but super easy to program with Kipware®.
Hex Machining
Just a few inputs will create an efficient and powerful hex machining cycle.
Multi Sided Milling
Need more than a hex ... KipwareM® makes it easy. Any number of sides with one single input.
Rotation
Such a powerful feature !! Take ANY cycle and rotate it at any user defined angle with just a simple input.
4th Axis Drilling
Straight Slotting
Tapered Slotting
4th Axis Threading
Engraving
4th Axis options come standard and include operations like drilling, slotting ( straight or twisted ), slotting on tapered surfaces, as well as threading and engraving with the 4th axis.
Custom Cycles
Create custom cycles that can be recalled anytime ... table index, pallet change, pause for inspection ... whatever.
SketchPad
The included SketchPad allows users to draw or import DXF files and create toolpaths for non-standard shapes.
KipwareTP®
The included KipwareTP® application allows users to simulate toolpaths before sending them to the machine.
Toolbox Software
The included KipwareTB® toolbox software puts needed formulas and other powerful tools like trig calculators at your fingertips.
Speed / Feed Wizard
The included KipwareCSF® speed and feed wizard auto-calculates speeds and feeds and insert tem into the forms.
Video Training
Unlimited, forever free access to our video training library is available directly from within KipwareM®.
Online Manual
Unlimited, forever free access to our online user manual is available directly from within KipwareM®.
INNOVATIVE -- PIONEERING -- INDUSTRY LEADING
The ONLY Conversational 3D Programming in the Industry !!
KipwareM® conversational CNC programming software contains the ONLY conversational 3D programming option on the market. Using fill-in-the-blank forms users can quickly and easily … without a CAD drawing … create complex 3D toolpaths for standard 3D shapes.
CONES … TAPERED HOLES … TAPERED Square & Rectangular BOSS … TAPERED Square & Rectangular POCKET … Horizontal & Vertical TROUGHS … Female BENDING DIES … CURVED SURFACES … BOWLS … RADIUS EDGES … TAPERED RADIUS EDGES … HOLE FILLETS … and we’re constantly adding new options based on user requests !!
