Simulation for Composites

CGTech will demonstrate how critical simulation is when trimming composite parts. CGTech will also be demonstrating VERICUT Composite Applications: VERICUT Composite Paths for Engineering (VCPe), VERICUT Composite Programming (VCP) and VERICUT Composite Simulation (VCS).

"Because composite workpieces have a significant amount of process time and labor in them prior to machining, they can be more expensive than even some exotic metal alloy workpieces," said Bill Hasenjaeger, CGTech's Product Marketing Manager. "It is usually not possible to repair a composite workpiece damaged during machining. Thus, validation of the part program is extremely critical."

CGTech will be exhibiting its latest version of VERICUT software. VERICUT is CNC machine simulation, verification and optimization software that enables users to eliminate the process of manually proving-out NC programs. VERICUT simulates all types of CNC machining, including drilling and trimming of composite parts, waterjet, riveting, robotics, mill/turn and parallel kinematics. VERICUT runs as a standalone, but can also be integrated with leading CAM systems.

Visitors to CGTech's booth will receive a thorough overview of the steps needed to get from a CAD designed composite part to CNC programs that drive an automated fiber placement (AFP) or automated tape laying (ATL) machine. There will be information on new projects that highlight the implementation and use of machine independent off-line NC programming software for AFP and ATL machines, such as the work being done at NASA's Langley Research Center using a 16-tow Electroimpact automated fiber placement machine. Current customer projects to be highlighted include extensive use of robots, lasers, probing and ultrasonic knifes.

For more information contact:

CGTech

9000 Research Dr.

Irvine, CA 92618-4214

949-753-1050

info@cgtech.com

www.cgtech.com

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