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.

Our software application to generate NC codes customized for machining strategies like HDT for FreeTurn tools.

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)
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 ESPRIT EDGECAM Yes Yes in development Yes

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