CGTech, the developer of Vericut CNC verification and simulation software, has announced new capabilities for users of Siemens PLM Software's NX CAM. Users with the 'NX-to-Vericut' interface can now reference an NX part file from within their verification session. For existing 'NX-to-Vericut' users, no additional licenses are required: Vericut opens the part file using the currently installed NX software.John Reed, managing director of CGTech, said: 'The Siemens PLM Software - CGTech partnership adds value for NX users by providing a single versatile CNC simulation analysis and optimisation tool. 'This enhancement increases the benefits of CGTech's NX interface, which offers users of Vericut's G-Code and machine-simulation capabilities an easy way to configure simulations for complex machines and machining processes,' he added.
The interface sets-up and runs Vericut directly from NX's manufacturing menus, automatically referencing design, stock and fixture models; NC programs; and tooling information in Vericut. Vericut simulates both CLSF and post-processed G-code NC programs for even the most complex CNC machine tools and controls. In Vericut version 7.0, the NX interface was enhanced to enable specifying NC sub-programs and subroutines to be simulated.
