Software Updates for IMSpost and IMSverify
February 1, 2014
IMS Software has released updates for IMSpost and IMSverify for CNC post processing, verification and machine simulation. New features in both products are designed to provide enhanced support for FANUC, Siemens and Heidenhain CNC controllers and advanced machining technologies for milling, turning, mill-turn and robotic CNC machines.
IMSpost 8.1 transforms APT or CL (cutter location) files into machine-specific G/M-codes. It includes support for all major CAM systems, CNC controller types and for machines with any number of linear and rotary axes.
According to the company, IMSpost includes support for advanced features found on the latest generation machines and CNC controllers including:
- High-speed machining support
- Automatic conversion of point-to-point data to NURBS format
- User-customizable interface and menus
- Arc fitting of point-to-point data in any plane
- APT/CL file read ahead
- Advanced linearization for multi-axis machines
- Optimized output using linear tangency
- Automatic support of co-linear axes
- Canned cycles or simulated drilling cycles for machines without cycle support
- Use of the same post processor for any CAM system or hardware platform
- Easy-to-use macro language and debugger
- Conversational output style support
- Integrated controller emulation/reverse post technology.
"IMSverify 6.1 delivers solids-based CNC verification and machine simulation, with gouge and collision detection, for any type of CNC machine," said a company spokesperson. "Complete emulation of the CNC controller means the actual machine code to be used to run the tool cutter path on the machine is fully tested in a virtual environment. Comparison of the cut model to the CAD model of the final part quickly highlights any areas remaining to be machined, or areas where too much material has been removed.
"IMSverify works with any G/M-code file, and is not dependent on any specific CAM system. Version 6.1 adds support for touch screen interfaces in Windows 7 and 8."
Other features of IMSverify include:
- Breakpoints (at specific blocks, tool changes, conditions)
- Dynamic rotation, pan and zoom while cutting
- Synchronized APT, G-code and material removal
- Full multi-axis support, including RTCP and working planes
- Detailed representation of tool, tool holder, stock, clamps and fixtures
- Solids-based material removal with advanced visualization, including realistic shading and user control of color, transparency and error highlighting
- Full machine simulation including clash detection
- Complete mill-turn support including synchronization of multi-channel controls.
For more information contact:
Inge Lund, North American Sales
IMS Software, Inc.
800 Broadway
Haverhill, MA 01832
847-307-5958
inge@ims-software.com
www.ims-software.com
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