New NCL Version 9.6 Handles Complex Toolpaths

By DE Editors

The latest release of NCL Version 9.6 from Numerical Control Computer Sciences (NCCS; Newport Beach, CA), developer of NCL multi-axis machining software for the aerospace, automotive, and turbomachinery industry, is said to offer more time savings in the generation of complex toolpaths, and can help streamline the programming of five-axis complex parts on CNC machines.

New strategies reduce programming time by allowing the user to automate the machining strategy of NCL. The user can machine multiple surfaces in a single operation and has the option of milling around avoidance surfaces.

Tactics allow circular interpolation records to be processed as a single arc motion rather than a series of linear motions, resulting in a quicker simulation of circular records and a more accurate measurement of circular cuts.

New tool displays in the external library file include the shape of the cutter,  shank, and tool holder.

For details, go to Numerical Control Computer Sciences.

Sources:  Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.