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Established in 1962, MECANOPLASTICA S.A.,
Spain, is a leading company in designing and
manufacturing medium to large sized injection
and compression moulds.
They specialise in high added value and high
performance moulds, supplying the most
prestigious European companies in the
automobile sector, as well as in computer
equipment, electric equipment, furniture and other
trades.
Mecanoplastica were looking for one CAM software
package that would suit all of their needs, when
manufacturing big, heavy moulds for the automotive
industry.
Working with very large model part files could be a
problem at times. Other CAM software packages they
had tried were not able to handle the mass of
information; they had problems when loading the parts
and also with the calculation of the toolpaths. A core
side assembly (heavy IGES file >300 Mb), with lots of
parts in it (as in the picture above), was too much to
handle and calculation time took too long; sometimes
toolpaths would take a whole weekend to calculate.
Company Newsletter Summer 2017
Mecanoplastica had worked with TULCAM software in
the past, which was an earlier version of NCG CAM
rebranded for Portugal and Spain many years ago.
They decided to return to that interface because it is
very friendly and easy to use.
With NCG CAM, it is now possible to work with
complex geometries and get the toolpaths to machine
mould cavities and cores at a reasonable time.
Calculation times compared to other software can be
approximately 15% faster with NCG CAM, but often it
was not possible for others to calculate the large parts
at all!
NCG CAM gives better results with some machining
strategies; especially when roughing.
The response from the NCG CAM Technical Support
Team is very fast, ensuring minimum downtime on the
shop-floor at any time.
“NCG CAM works!!! It is easy to use, fast and gives
a complete CAM solution for both the CAM office and
for the machine operators on the shop-floor. We now
have a CAM software tool that gives us great
potential to work with and develop our knowledge of
simultaneous 5-Axis continuous machining. ” says
David Coello, CAM Engineer, Mecanoplastica.
MECANOPLASTICA S.A. Invest in 4 Seats of NCG CAM and
Advance to Simultaneous 5-Axis Machining for Large Moulds
Above – Example of a Cavity Mould Created
by Mecanoplastica Using NCG CAM.
Setting the standard for advanced 3D CAM software
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Originally launched 20 years ago, our CAM software now called NCG CAM, has a long standing reputation
in many countries for advanced 3D milling.
Whilst we do have a Subscription option in some countries, our main license type is Perpetual and we
have no intention to change this.
Also, rather than being Cloud based, NCG CAM is designed to work standalone on a dedicated computer.
This is more efficient for complex calculations on large amounts of data and is far more secure.
Are You a CAM Software User Unhappy with being Forced
Down the Subscription or Cloud Route? Then Read On..
PGT Inca, UK have been a supplier of tooling to
the investment casting industry since 1973 and
have built a worldwide reputation for supplying
quality tooling.
PGT Inca has become the first choice tooling
supplier for a number of foundries throughout the
world for the supply of tooling for complex smaller
aerospace components, covering single vanes,
multi vanes and core tooling.
Recent investments have enabled PGT Inca to
expand into the IGT market, gaining preferred
supplier status to one of the major suppliers of
large vanes and blades.
PGT Inca were looking for CAM software suitable for
programming on the shop-floor.
PGT Inca had both NCG CAM and another product in
their programming department, so the solution was to
chose between either one of these.
Talking with their programmers and CNC operators, the
programmes written in NCG CAM were favoured, so
they chose to invest in 5 seats of NCG CAM, including
a seat of simultaneous 5-axis.
NCG CAM was easier to use - to achieve the same
results in the other software required far more steps
during programming.
The setup sheets created in NCG CAM are far more
user friendly. Many of the CNC operators complained
about the amount of paperwork and lack of header
sheets when running the other program files.
PGT Inca now has the ability to start the programming
on the shop floor, with the project then being transferred
back into the programming department for the more
complex time consuming elements to be completed.
“NCG CAM has given us greater flexibility to produce
programs quickly in a preferable format.” says Jeremy
Smith, General Manager, PGT Inca.
PGT Inca Choses to Invest in 5 Seats of NCG CAM,
Including Simultaneous 5-axis
Mini Guide to User Interface - Continued:
Clicking on the tool number list, it is the possible to
select an individual tool number. The list will only
show tools used in the toolpaths being post
processes.
The estimated time shown now is for all toolpaths
that use that tool number.
By selecting “Selected” from the list, it is then
possible to select groups of toolpaths, and the
estimated time show is for the selected toolpaths.
This can be very useful when you have a lot of
toolpaths using the same tool number, it makes it
easy to check the cutting time for a particular tool or
selected toolpaths, then if it is too long, some
toolpaths can be changed to a different tool number.
Major Enhancement
Along Curve Passes
Allow separate extension/trimming of the start and
end of passes.
Positive values will extend, negative values will trim
back / shorten the pass.
New Features
Post-Processor
An option has been added to allow multiple selected
toolpaths to be post-processed into separate files. This
just required the ‘Post to individual files’ option to be
ticked.
If using the ‘Post to individual files’ option, it is then
possible to group or join adjacent toolpaths that use the
same tool number in consecutive toolpaths.
If using this feature, and the specified NC file is
“job_2461_nc5”, the suffix _01, _02, _03… will be
added to the file name, giving: job_2461_nc5_01.nc,
job_2461_nc5_02.nc, job_2461_nc5_03.nc.
User Interface
An option has been added to the toolpath verification
page when post processing to allow the estimated
machining time to be obtained for all toolpaths, for a set
of selected toolpaths, or for a specific tool number. The
default is “All” so the estimated time is for all tools, as it
was before.
Mini Guide to User Interface:
With All selected, the estimated time is for all the
toolpaths.
Development Projects Delivered in NCG CAM - Version 15
Point Releases
Continued on page 5
Also see NCG CAM in Action on:
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A demonstration version of NCG CAM
software, is available to download.
The demonstration version of NCG CAM has
unlimited usage and while there are restrictions to the
machining output, it can also be used in its basic form
as a FREE .iges viewer.
http://www.ncgcam.com/demorequest.html
Demonstration Version Available to Download
NCG CAM Solutions Ltd, UK announced their
official global Partnership with Nicolás Correa
machine tools, on 1st February 2017.
One of Nicolás Correa machine tools key market
sectors is to large automotive and aerospace mould
tool manufacturers. The fact that NCG CAM software
specialises in producing toolpaths for the mould, tool
and die industry and is also renowned for its speed,
ease of use and ability to handle large part files,
makes Nicolás Correa and NCG CAM perfect partner
products.
NCG CAM will be utilised in many of the Nicolás
Correa Technical Application Centres and will be used
for live machining demonstrations at various global
exhibitions.
The roll out started at the Nicolas Correa
Headquarters in Spain and the following:
• Beijing, China, April 17 - CIMT Exhibition
(http://www.cimtshow.com/enindex.jsp )
• France, April 17 – Industrie Exhibition
(http://www.industrie-expo.com/homepage )
• Germany, September 17 – Emo Exhibition
(http://www.emo-hannover.de/en/news/ )
See NCG CAM software in action on a Correa Fox:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0OCFn6dvNcM
Partnering with NCG CAM software gives added
value to customers as they can also advise and
recommend CAM software, as using to produce parts in
the Nicolas Correa Technical Centres.
NCG CAM is able to work with very large part files
without crashing, saving time and adding reliability.
Post-processors are readily available.
Ease of use makes the training of users very easy
“Nicolás Correa’s company mission is to provide milling
solutions to our customers ensuring always the highest
level of technical support, either in after-sales or in
application engineering services. NCG CAM helps us to
show our customers an optimised milling process,
generating clean toolpaths in an easy way with high
levels of reliability.“ says Javier García - Marketing &
Applications Engineering Director, Nicolás Correa.
About Nicolás Correa
Currently, Nicolás Correa exports 90% of its
production to the main industrialised countries, such as
Germany, China, France, Italy, Great Britain, USA,
Canada, etc., through a wide network of distributors
and subsidiary branches which provide direct, personal
contact with the customer.
NCG CAM Software Partners with
Nicolás Correa Machine Tools
Above – Produced using NCG CAM on a
Correa Fox
You Tube:
http://www.youtube.com/user/
NCGCAMSolutionsLtd
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NCG-CAM-
Solutions-Ltd-304632936329961/
Mini Guide to 5-Axis morphed toolpath with tool axis
tilt / alignment curves - Continued:
Those curves will need to be combined into a single
folder.
Select the Drive surface, curves to morph to /
between, Check surfaces and the Tilt / tool axis
alignment curves folder. Mouse right > Five axis
morph passes.
Tool Database
Added button "Export MRU To Text..." to the Tools >
Options --> Tool Database page. This exports the
most recently used cutters list to a tool database text
(csv) format file.
Enhancements
New Dialog Option
New dialog option to filter holes by type when creating
drilling data from detected holes.
5-Axis
It is now possible to define Tilt Lines when doing Five-
Axis Morph machining.
This can be done for the 5 axis along curve and 5 axis
swarf toolpaths already, it works in much the way same
here.
Mini Guide to 5-Axis morphed toolpath with tool axis tilt
/ alignment curves:
Create the Drive and Check surfaces as you would
normally require, also the curves to morph to /
between.
Next you need the tilt / tool axis alignment curves, it is
possible that some were in the file you loaded, but
doubtful.
These curves can be created by creating a points
folder, then adding points by clicking on suitable points
around the curve (the top curve was used for this
example), then adding additional points that curves can
be made between. Select the relevant 2 points, mouse
right > create curve.
Development Projects Delivered in NCG CAM - Version 15
Point Releases
Continued on page 7
NCG CAM is an Official CAM Partner for CAD
Corrections and modifications to toolpaths can
be done quickly and easily.
Roughing can be started on the CNC machine
before finishing toolpaths are even created.
Very little down time.
NCG CAM is user friendly, easy to learn.
FSM can multi-task with the simulation tool,
which has resulted in reduced collisions.
FSM in Canada & Poland Utilise NCG CAM
for Speed and Ease of Use
FSM’s Headquarters located in Qinhuangdao,
China, has established itself as the largest and
leading equipment maker for automotive weather
seals, appearance trims and door frames.
FSM Poland is central to East and West Europe; this
subsidiary can service moulds, machines and
tooling produced in China that have been exported
to European customers.
FSM Canada, located near the United States border,
serves the North American customers with services
such as engineering changes, program
management, design reviews, repairs, testing and
final sign off.
FSM were looking for CAM software that enabled them
to quickly and easily create toolpaths for modifications
on existing parts and could also machine complex new
parts with ease.
‘NCG CAM is perfect for what our company needs.
Toolpaths are created and edited quickly to reduce
downtime. The NCG CAM Customer Support
Department responds quickly and efficiently to any
questions that we may have.’ says Daniel Taillon,
CNC Programmer.
Shaft Profile Analysis
Modifications made to the tool in the shaft profile
analysis dialog are now saved in the database in a
new plan. Hence performing a ‘properties’ on the
Shaft profile plan will not show the tool holder and
cutter shank details. Subsequent operations will use
the updated tool (from the shaft profile dialog).
Improvements have been made to the Required
Body Length and Required Cylindrical Length
Calculations. The display of shaft profile data during
animation has been improved too.
Above, Properties on a shaft profile shows the holder
and cutter shank that was defined.
The toolsheet will display the cutter shank and
holder details from the shaft profile.
Enhancements
Toolsheets
Added 3 and 4 view layout options to the bitmap writer
dialog.
A new option has been added to the toolsheet images
to allow the addition of some basic dimensions on the
multiple orthogonal views.
Development Projects Delivered in NCG CAM - Version 15
Point Releases
NCG CAM Machine Tool & Tooling Partners
Tam Plastik were using 2 seats of another
software package before testing and deciding to
use NCG CAM.
CAM programming is so easy and fast with NCG
CAM; the company has installed 6 seats of NCG
CAM in their workshop in last three years.
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Tam Plastik was established in 1972 and is
located in İstanbul, exporting garment hangers all
over the world.
Tam Plastik Braiform Inc. is one of biggest
companies focused on plastic and metal garment
hanger production in Turkey, producing plastic
hangers via plastic injection moulds in their mould
workshop.
Tam Plastik have to design and produce many types
of textile and garment hangers for the fast moving
textile market; this means that both the design and
manufacture of the plastic injection moulds must be
produced in very short delivery time.
The CAM programming is a really critical step within
this process and it needs be very fast.
“We prefer NCG CAM, as it is easy to use and has a
fast response time.
We like to use NCG CAM very much and deliver
our massive orders succesfully on time.” says
Yusuf CEYLAN, Technical Manager.
TAM PLASTİK BRAIFORM Inc. Invests in 6 Seats of
NCG CAM for Fast Production
Please check out latest NCG CAM live machining
video which is now available on our YouTube site:
https://youtu.be/Dgn5nXPP2Jk
This video has been jointly created with two of our
UK partners:
- Emuge Franken - Tooling
- +GF+ Mikron - Machine Tools
For more information, contact Estelle Dunsmuir -
estelle@ncgcam.com
Enjoy!
New NCG CAM Live Machining Video with
Emuge Franken and +GF+ Mikron
Sam Langford – Technical Support Engineer
Before joining us, Sam worked in a number of relevant
roles in the precision engineering industry including
CAD/CAM and Production Development at Surface
Generation and Applications Support and Sales at
Emuge-Franken.
His key skills include production process development,
production CAD/CAM, jig design and modelling.
Sam looks forward to helping NCG CAM customers
succeed with new challenges.
Dr. Yan Yang - Software Developer
Yan joined our Software Development Team in
February 2017 and is currently working on
improvements to the NCG CAM User Interface.
Before joining us, Yan worked in similar job roles at
several companies in the CAD/CAM industry,
including Siemens and Dassault Systemes, aswell as
end user CAD software development at Ottobock.
Her key skills include strong C++ programming, also
CAD and modelling experience relevant to CAM.
Yan looks forward to contributing to the Company's
success.
Meet the New NCG CAM Team Members
https://www.youtube.com/user/
NCGCAMSolutionsLtd/videos
Contact: Mrs Estelle Dunsmuir – Sales & Marketing Director
NCG CAM Solutions Ltd, Cambridge, UK
Tel: +44 (0)1223 236408 / +44 (0)1353 699840
www.ncgcam.com Email: estelle@ncgcam.com
Established in Cambridge, UK, NCG CAM Solutions
Ltd provides CAM software solutions, offering all the
tools needed to manufacture prototypes, models,
moulds, dies, patterns and finished products. Our
specialist area is 3D HSM CAM with our product NCG
CAM.
All of our staff have a wealth of CAM experience,
having worked in the CADCAM and engineering
industry for many, many years. This includes our
support team, who have actually worked on the shop-
floor using CAM software on live jobs, so are able to
provide an excellent back up and support service.
Established in June 2009, NCG CAM Solutions Ltd
has a rapidly growing global reseller base, with
resellers for NCG CAM in UK, Germany, Spain,
Netherlands, Slovenia, Slovakia, Poland, Hungary,
Romania, Serbia, Croatia, Norway, Turkey, India,
Ukraine, UAE, Russia, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong,
Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia,
Thailand, Vietnam, Australia, Brazil, South Africa and
across USA and Canada.
To contact a reseller, for more product information, or
to download a demonstration version of NCG CAM visit
the company’s website www.ncgcam.com .
Alternatively contact Estelle Dunsmuir for more
information – estelle@ncgcam.com or call +44 (0)1223
236408 / +44 (0)1353 699840.
NCG CAM is a stand-alone CAM system offering an
easy to use HSM CAM solution that integrates with
existing CAD and CAM systems, including SmartForm
Design, Think3, Ansys SpaceClaim, CREO,
Pro/ENGINEER and SolidWorks.
NCG CAM boasts many innovative features. It is
suitable for all types of forms, creating an optimised,
smooth cutter motion for HSM, while helping to extend
tool life, minimising wear on the machine tool and
producing parts with excellent surface finish.
NCG CAM has a very user-friendly interface, with a
typical learning curve of just 1 day required to machine
a live job. It is perfect for the high-speed machining of
moulds, dies, prototypes and precision surface
machining.
SOFTWARE FEATURES:
Very user friendly interface – making it suitable for
even occasional users
NCG CAM offers many advanced 3D machining
routines, rest roughing & 3 + 2 capabilities for all
toolpaths, simultaneous 5-axis add-on module
available
Fast and efficient roughing strategies, including
core roughing
Advanced drilling routines – includes automatic
hole detection and / or user defined holes
All machining routines are fully gouge protected for
both the cutter and the tool holder
KEY BENEFITS:
Stand alone CAM software that is compatible with
ANY other CAD package
Extremely easy to use with just 1 day training
required to machine a live job Ideal for shop-floor
programming
All post-processors are written in-house
Powerful 3D machining
Toolpaths are optimised for HSM
o Increased efficiency
o Reduced wear on machine
o Extended tooling life
Saves time and money !!
About NCG CAM Standalone 3D HSM CAM Software
About NCG CAM Solutions Ltd
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