Programming
It's not just high-end tools that are an important factor of machining processes like FreeTurn. The right programming solutions also play a significant role. We work with strategic partner companies to optimally combine tool and software expertise and develop user-friendly programming solutions for our customers. Alongside the programming solution we've developed in house, ToolPaths (link), there are others available for use with High Dynamic Turning.
The table below contains an overview of the different companies and development status of each solution:
Overview of the CAM solutions
| CAM provider | Product | HDT (static) roughing | HDT (static) finishing | Full HDT (dynamic) roughing | Full HDT (dynamic) finishing |
| SolidCam | Yes (developer version) |
Yes (developer version) |
in development | Yes (developer version) |
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| SIEMENS | SIEMENS NX | Yes | Yes | in development | Yes |
| CAMBRIO | GIBBSCAM | Yes | Yes | in development | Yes |
| TopSolid | Yes | Yes | in development | Yes | |
| OPEN MIND | hyperMILL | Yes (developer version) |
Yes (developer version) |
in development | Yes (developer version) |
| EXAPT | Yes | Yes | in development | Yes | |
| Go2cam | Yes | Yes | - | - | |
| HEXAGON | egecam | in development | in development | in development | in development |
| HEXAGON | ESPRIT | in development | in development | in development | in development |
Overview of control solutions
| Manufacturer | Product | HDT (static) roughing | HDT (static) finishing | Full HDT (dynamic) roughing | Full HDT (dynamic) finishing |
| SIEMENS | Sinumerik ONE Version 6.21 | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| FANUC | Tool Posture Turning |
Yes | Yes | No | No |
| HEIDENHAIN | CNC/TNC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| DMG MORI | FreeTurn Cycle | Yes | Yes | No | No |