NCSIMUL machine is an application from Spring Technologies, which enables you to simulate, fix, and optimize CNC tool paths. Use the FeatureCAMToNCSIMUL.dll add-in to export milling or turning documents to NCSIMUL projects.
Note: FeatureCAM
Ultimate is required for this functionality.
To export a document to an NCSIMUL project:
- Install NCSIMUL on your computer and the NCSIMUL tool for reading
FeatureCAM files.
- Install the
FeatureCAMToNCSIMUL.dll add-in.
- In the milling or turn/mill document, run the simulation and generate the NC code. Fix any errors.
- Select Add-Ins tab > Macros panel >
FeatureCAM to NCSIMUL.
- Use the
FeatureCAM to NCSIMUL dialog to set the options for exporting your project.
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Select output directory — By default, the NCSIMUL file is saved in the document folder. To save the file in a different folder, enter the location and name of the folder, or select
Browse to select it.
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NCSIMUL machine file — Enter the path to the NCSIMUL machine file, or click
Browse to select it.
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Select solids to be exported as clamps — Select any solids you want to export.
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Post uses to identify tool — Select
Tool number or
Tool ID to specify how tools are identified in the post file.
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Machine Zero offset from setup UCS — Enter the distance between the Setup UCS and the machine table 0.
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Select Setup — For non-indexed parts, select the Setup you want to export from the menu.
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Select whether post uses — For 5-axis indexed parts with the NC Code Reference Point set to each Setup's own fixture, select an option to specify whether the post supports
Individual fixture offset or
DATUM shift and rotation.
- Click
Export to export the file.
FeatureCAM simulates the part and exports the program files. When the export is finished, a message lists the files and their locations.
NCSIMUL always creates a separate project for each Setup in the document. If the
Generate single program option is enabled, the add-in disables the option, creates the program files, and then returns the option to its original state.