Cimatron - NC Subtractive Manufacturing
(Numerical Control & Post Processing)

The Cimatron NC (Numerical Control) Subtractive Manufacturing environment is part of an integrated solution to turn your mold and die designs into prototypes or fully functioning production mold/die tools with unprecedented accuracy and speed.

The NC Guide will take you through every step, from defining cutters to creating toolpaths and procedures, to simulation and post-processing. The Cimatron GPP and GPP2 post processors convert NC toolpaths and procedures into a G-Code program required by a specific CNC (Computer Numerical Control) machine.

---

Post-processing preparations: Program machining and drilling tools to remove supports, machine high-quality surface areas, and drill, tap or ream holes. Shorten lead time: Automatically receive printing preparation data as stock (including support geometry, support region contours, and machining offset objects), and apply smart machining templates to them.

---

Highlights

• Fast, Efficient ProgrammingFast, Efficient Programming

  Complete NC projects in record time Enjoy background toolpath calculations; continue normal work on a project while the computer calculates procedures in the background. Speed up calculations with multi-core capabilities as standard, and the SuperBox toolpath calculation accelerator device as an optional add-on. Preview procedure results and parameters before they are calculated, with visualization of the remaining stock compared with the part, and optimize parameters accordingly. Reuse templates or sequences in the same project or in a totally different project. Templates and sequences can also help you standardize machining in your tool shop.

  The SuperBox offers ultra-accelerated processing.

• Built-in CAD FunctionalityBuilt-in CAD Functionality

  All the CAD you need for the best machining results Take advantage of a full hybrid system, which allows you to combine wireframe, surfaces, local open solid and solid functions as part of the NC environment. Optimize machining by adding surfaces and contours, capping holes and slots, and extending surfaces as well as applying drafts and rounds, using dedicated features.

  Cap holes and adjust draft angles on-the-fly.

• Efficient RoughingEfficient Roughing

  Maximize material removal rate while prolonging tool life Built-in NC-Preview function enables the preview of machining results in a matter of seconds, allowing programmers to optimize machining strategies and eliminate errors early in the process. Ensure short machining times for any selected machining strategy with continuously updated multi-axis stock. Check for tool shank and holder collisions against the auto-updated stock automatically at all stages of Roughing and ReRoughing operations. Generate a High Speed Milling (HSM) all-rounded toolpath with constant tool load, trochoidal milling, advanced clean between passes, efficient rough between layers, and state-of-the-art ridge removal.

• High Quality FinishingHigh Quality Finishing

  Achieve a superior surface quality Choose from a rich set of 3 to 5-axis optimized machining strategies, for any model, including: Adaptive Z layers True spiral motions All rounded motions Flow-line machining Cleanup (rest machining) and pencil Slope controlled finishing Optimized CBP (Clean between passes) Unique Ridges handling by Zero Overlap trochoidal Automatically adapt machining strategies to achieve a high, polish-free surface quality using built-in analysis of local slopes.

• Full 5-Axis Capabilities for Mold MakingFull 5-Axis Capabilities for Mold Making

  Reduce setup time, shorten machining time, and improve surface quality Reduce the need for electrodes with direct milling of narrow slots and tiny corner radiuses. Utilize a single setup for multi-side operations. Choose from a rich selection of machining strategies and support a complete range of cutters including tapered cutters, lollipop tools, and slot mill cutters. Support positioning and continuous milling, providing full control over the tilt and lead angles as well as gouge and collision check of the tool shank and holder against the part. Generate touch-of-a-button 5-axis tilting toolpaths especially suitable for rapid machining of parts with deep cavities, narrow ribs and tiny corner radiuses, using shorter and more rigid tools for best surface quality and reduced machine time. Verify all toolpaths and eliminate unnecessary tryouts with advanced post-processor based simulation capabilities—including material removal, remaining stock, and complete machine kinematics.

• Plate Machining and Automated DrillingPlate Machining and Automated Drilling

  Generate efficient toolpaths for plate machining and save 90% of drill programming time Achieve efficient and accurate machining of plates with powerful pocket or profile milling options. Adaptive, accurate and easy-to-use drilling functionality for applications ranging from plate machining to 5-axis production and gun drilling. Hundreds of holes can be recognized in seconds and are automatically assigned the appropriate drilling sequence. Stock recognition capabilities take into consideration the stock existing above the hole before it is drilled, enabling the assignment of an optimal drilling sequence. Produce cooling channels effectively with gun drilling machines, with an automatic mechanism to handle crossing. Enjoy automatic transfer of hole properties assigned during the tool design phase, such as thread, accuracy and surface quality, saving a huge amount of time and eliminating errors. Program wire EDM machining in 2 or 4-axis wire modes, ensuring optimal CNC performance with a built-in database of EDM machines.

• Advanced Micro MillingAdvanced Micro Milling

  For miniature, high precision milling Cimatron offers dedicated micro-machining strategies for cost-effective manufacturing of molds for very small, high precision parts. Generate superb surface quality with tolerances as tight as 0.0001mm, using cutting tools with diameters as small as 0.1 mm. Use Cimatron's micro milling capabilities to support cutting-edge Direct Milling.

• Simulation and Post-Processor SupportSimulation and Post-Processor Support

  Machine with confidence and predict results View the cutting process and its results prior to machining, with a color-coded display to help you analyze the remaining material around the part. Simulate the real machine kinematics and toolpath motion, checking tool shanks and holders against the part with advanced simulation generated with the G-code. The ability to predict machine behavior enables errors to be corrected and eliminated ahead of time. A rich library of post-processors is offered for practically all 3-axis and 5-axis machines as well as all leading controllers. A state-of-the-art post-processor generator can be easily customized to any specific needs.

• NC Setup and Tool Table ReportsNC Setup and Tool Table Reports

  Facilitate information flow between NC programmers and the shop floor Generate NC Setup and Tool Table reports automatically as you post-process a program or as a separate action. Reports provide the machine operator with all relevant information including minimal and maximal dimensions, a picture of the setup, the entire tool list with all relevant parameters, and complete statistics of expected machining time per tool and for the entire job. Customize reports for the shop floor to include company logo, machine time, machine limits, and other user-specific data and parameters. Generate reports in HTML, EXCEL and PDF.

What would you like to do?

• NC Basics

• Working in NC

• NC Functions

• Post Process

• Preferences Introduction

• General Preferences

• NC Preferences

Some functionality may be dependent on the product package. Contact your Reseller if you require a license.