Hexagon NCSIMUL 2022

NCSIMUL 2022 includes direct access to MachiningCloud, an Industry 4.0 solution providing a knowledge base of cutting tool manufacturers and the ability to search for tool components to create assemblies in minutes. These tool assemblies are securely saved in MachiningCloud for consultation and future use and can also be exported to CAM or simulation software. The imported data is displayed in the tool library editor, which allows some adjustments to be made before validation (for example: tool number, gauge value, reference name etc).

The main benefits of MachiningCloud include:

    Reduced tool preparation time
    Up-to-date manufacturer-supplied tool data for every simulation
    Secure collision detection with tools
    One-click import of complete tool lists



Reporting improvements

The NCDOC reporting module is enhanced with functions that make it possible to monitor the checks performed on a program before sending it to the workshop. These new features improve quality assurance company by adding traceability. All actions, calculations and analyses monitored during the session are displayed in the product information windows and in the documentation in the form of a checklist. The documentation generated by the module is now embedded in the NCSIMUL project, so it can be viewed by the operator in the workshop from NCSIMUL Player.
Key benefits:

    Traceability of verifications and analyses performed on the program
    Up-to-date documentation always included in the NCSIMUL project
    Documentation available for consultation in the workshop with NCSIMUL Player
    A single file containing the Player and the instructions



Machine-specific licensing

Machine-specific licensing for 3 + 2 milling machine, 5-axis continuous milling machine and single channel mill-turn allowing the use of NCSIMUL and Hexagon CAM interfaces for one machine. Licences can be purchased via subscription.
Key benefits:

    A scalable offer by CNC machine
    Machine, software and Hexagon interfaces available in a single package
    Greater flexibility via the subscription model


Simulation improvements

During the simulation it is now possible to view the coolants activated by the program. All types of coolant can be animated, including exterior multi-nozzles, by the centre, cabin washing, blowing, etc. The definition of the properties of the nozzles (position, orientation, length of the jet, colour) is done in the kinematics editor, while the animation is an option of the simulation parameters.
Key benefits:
Simulation management is improved by generating messages for the user when:

    The simulation was interrupted before the end
    There is nothing to simulate when the intermediate roughs are up to date
    The simulation is paused, a line in the alarm logger allows the user to reposition in the program before continuing the simulation