Conversational CNC Programming Software for TURNING
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 lathe 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 lathe software has taken the programming of complex shapes, using the conversational approach, to new, higher levels.
Conversational programming with Kipware® does not require ANY G code experience. Kipware® conversational CNC lathe software has opened the world of CNC programming to everyone with no CAD or CAD drawing experience required.
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.
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.
Kipware® is DIFFERENT
Kipware® conversational programming 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® conversational CNC programming software is NOT LOCKED to the machine. Kipware® conversational CNC lathe software is the ultimate in portability and allows users to program multiple machines with just one Kipware® conversational package.
Unlike simplistic wizards, Kipware® conversational 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 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.
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.
You can program ANYTHING with KipwareT® !!!
KipwareT® is the top of the line in PC based conversational CNC programming software.
The menu options outlined below illustrate why.
Bar Feed
KipwareT® handles it all from automatic barfeeders to turret mounted pullers.
Facing
Quickly create facing cycles from a simple fill-in-the-blank form.
Simple Turning
Simple one diameter turning with radii or chamfers.
Complex Turning
Multiple diameters with chamfers and/or radii on any/all corners are easily programmed.
Simple Boring
Simple one diameter boring with radii or chamfers.
Complex Boring
Multiple diameters with chamfers and/or radii on any/all corners are easily programmed.
Drilling
From simple drilling to complex peck then pullout cycles ... go way beyond canned cycles.
OD Grooving
Easily create OD grooving or cut off cycles with chamfers and/or radii.
Shoulder Grooving
Complex OD grooving against a shoulder with chamfers / radii.
OD Pulley Groove
Easily create complex grooving cycles for grooves with the same / different tapers.
Full Radius Grooves
Grooves with a radius bottom are easily programmed.
Radius Pulley Grooves
Complex grooves with the same / different tapers and full radius bottom are easily programmed.
OD Profile Grooving
Grooves with ANY chamfer or radii on ANY corner are easily programmed.
ID Grooving
Easily create ID grooving with chamfers and radii.
Shoulder Grooving
Complex ID grooving against a shoulder with chamfers / radii.
ID Pulley Groove
Easily create complex grooving cycles for grooves with the same / different tapers.
ID Profile Grooving
Grooves with ANY chamfer or radii on ANY corner are easily programmed.
Face Grooving
Easily create face grooving with chamfers and radii.
Face Profile Grooving
Grooves with ANY chamfer or radii on ANY corner are easily programmed.
OD Threading
KipwareT® can create cycles for everything from simple straight threads to multi-start to multi-taper threads.
ID Threading
KipwareT® can create cycles for everything from simple straight threads to multi-start to multi-taper threads.
Tapping
Whether straight tapping or rigid tapping, KipwareT® can handle them all.
Knurling
KipwareT® goes beyond "standard" programming to include op's like knurling.
Ball Turning
Beyond "standard" ... ball turning cycles are easily created.
Back Turning
KipwareT® includes back turning for a straight diameter.
Back Turning
KipwareT® includes back turning for a tapered diameter.
Simple OD Radius
Sometimes it's just a simple OD radius.
Simple ID Radius
Sometimes it's just a simple ID radius.
Simple OD Taper
Sometimes it's just a simple OD taper.
Simple ID Taper
Sometimes it's just a simple ID taper.
Custom Cycles
Easily create custom cycles to be recalled at any time ... parts catcher, parts counter ... anything.
Speed / Feed Wizard
The included wizard auto calculates speeds and feeds and fills the form fields for you.
SketchPad
The included SketchPad allows users to draw or import DXF files ... then create tooplpaths for non-standard type shapes.
Toolpath Plotting
The included KipwareTP® application allows for plotting and simulation before you bring the code to the machine.
Toolbox Software
The included KipwareTB® - Toolbox Software puts shop formulas and other tools like trig calculators at your fingertips.
Video Training
Access our forever-free, constantly upgraded training library of videos directly from within KipwareT®.
Online Manual
Access our forever-free, constantly upgraded online manual directly from within KipwareT®.
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The EASIEST Conversational Live Tool & Y Axis in the Industry !!
KipwareT® conversational CNC programming software contains the EASIEST and FASTEST conversational Live Tool and Y Axis programming options on the market. Using fill-in-the-blank forms users can quickly and easily … without a CAD drawing … create complex milling and drilling programs for indexing C axis and live tools and full C axis / Live Tool / Y Axis.
Use the fill-in-the-blank conversational menu for simpler tasks … or use the powerful, included SketchPad for more complex shapes.
NEW — Conversational Sub-Spindle Programming NOW Available !!
KipwareT® conversational CAM now offers conversational sub-spindle programming. Create TRANSFER and CUT-OFF TRANSFER cycles and G code programs all conversationally using simple fill-in-the-blank forms
