FeatureCAM to Vericut add-in

VERICUT is an application from CGTech-UK, which enables you to simulate, fix problems in, and optimize CNC toolpaths for more efficient machining. Use the FeatureCAMToVericut.bas add-in to export milling, turning and turn/mill documents as VERICUT projects.

Note: FeatureCAM Ultimate is required for this functionality.

To export a document as a vericut project:

1. Open the .fm file you want to export.
2. Load the FeatureCAMToVericut.dll add-in.
3. Select the post processor you want to use.
4. Run a simulation to generate the NC code, and ensure the part has no errors.
5. Create a UCS in the part to use as the VERICUT machine Attach component.
   • If you want to export multiple setups, you must create an Attach UCS for each setup. If you do not want to export a setup from the part, deselect the setup's check box in the Part View.
   • For 5-Axis parts, all the setups are combined, so you need to create only one Attach UCS.
6. If the part must be moved between setups during simulation, create a rotational UCS to describe the movement.
7. Select Add-Ins tab > Macros panel > FeatureCAMToVericut.
8. Specify the export settings in the FeatureCAM to VERICUT dialog.
9. Click Export and Open in Vericut to export the document and open it in VERICUT.

   The following files and folders are created:

   • .vcproject file — VERICUT project file containing all of the exported data that can be opened in VERICUT.
   • .mcd files — G code.
   • .tls files — tool library.
   • .stl files — all solid models and stock are exported as .stl files. Names of the .stl files either reflect name of the solid in FeatureCAM or name of the model (i.e., stock.stl).
   • Clamps folder — contains .stl files representing fixture/clamp models.
   • Holders folder — contains .stl files representing tool holders.
   • .fcvini file — FeatureCAM to VERICUT project settings file containing data entered into the form during project export.
   • .log file — Export log. Exporting problems are logged in this file.

     If you report a problem with the FeatureCAM to VERICUT add-in, include the .log file, FeatureCAM .fm file and .cnc files, VERICUT template, control and machine files.

   If you do not have VERICUT installed, select File > Export in the FeatureCAM to VERICUT dialog to export the document without opening it in VERICUT.

   You can now use VERICUT to simulate the part.