WorkNC

WorkNC is a CAD / CAM software, which is developed by the French company Sescoi for machining in 2, 2.5, 3, 3 2 and 5-axis. WorkNC is used by more than 25 % of the companies in leading economic countries, as used, for example, Japan and is especially known to pay particular attention to automation and ease of use since its first edition in 1988. In 2002 WorkNC CAD was introduced and made so from WorkNC a complete CAD / CAM application, one of the world leaders in this field. The typical user of WorkNC come from the following industries: mold making, model making, mold manufacturing, medical and dental, automotive, aerospace, defense and engineering. The support of WorkNC is handled by the Sescoi offices in the U.S., UK, France, Germany, Spain, Japan, India, China and Korea, and out of more than 50 distributors.

Sescoi is also a world-leading supplier of work plan, an ERP system for custom manufacturers and MyWorkPLAN, a job management solution.

• 4.1 WorkNC Dental
• 4.2 WorkNC MPM ( Multi Part Machining)
• 4.3 WorkNC LMP ( Layer Milling Process)
• 4.4 WorkNC CAD
• 4.5 WorkNC- CAD Hybrid Modeling
• 4.6 WorkXPlore 3D

History

The first version of WorkNC CAM software from Sescoi was published in 1988. The initiators behind the product were Bruno Marko, Sescoi's managing director, and Gérard Billard, Head of R & D innovation.

In the late 1980s, the programming of CNC machines for complex components was a difficult and lengthy process. Sescoi had recognized the need for 3-axis CAM software and paved the way for the development of a new, reliable and automatic 3-axis CAM system. Over the years, Sescoi has preserved the original philosophy behind WorkNC: speed up the toolpath calculations, ensuring optimal reliability for direct machining of hard materials and maximum automation and ease of use, so that the programming can be done directly in the workshop. Automation is the guide that runs through the entire history of the software. According to Bruno Marko, " it was always the goal of WorkNC, the CAM one-button programming to get as close as possible."

The Salomon Group in 1988 was the first customer, who worked with WorkNC, and the software is now used for more than 20 years to manufacture ski boots and other sports equipment. With increasing demand for WorkNC Sescoi expanded his business by 1991, a branch was opened in the United States, 1995 other in Germany and Japan, another in 1997 in the UK, followed by Spain, India, China and Korea.

In 2002 the output of WorkNC CAD and 2003 WorkNC 5-axis.

WorkNC G3, the third generation of the software, with an integrated and intuitive CAD / CAM user interface, appeared in 2007. In 2008 Sescoi WorkXPlore issued 3D, an extremely fast viewer for visualization and analysis of 3D CAD models in team work, without the original CAD application is required.

In 2009, the company WorkNC Dental brought to the market, a CAD / CAM software for automatic 3 - to 5 -axis milling of prostheses, implants or dental frameworks, as well as WorkNC Wire EDM, software for wire EDM.

In 2010 Sescoi presented the WorkNC version 21, a new 64-bit version with multithreading and parallel computing ago. This additional processing power and memory usage provides just for large components or complex 5-axis calculations for a significant speed increase. The computation times are between 30 and 70 % reduced. WorkNC V21 also includes new and improved processing strategies.

Functions

WorkNC offers strategies and machining processes for tool, mold and model making. Particular attention is paid to the most simple, automatic generation of suitable strategies for milling of components. WorkNC offers strategies for 2D, 2.5D, 3D, 4 -axis, 5 -axis, auto 5Achsen, HVR (High Volume Roughing ), HSC (High Speed ​​Cutting ), HPC (High performance Cutting ), wire EDM and laser machining on.

The CAD module WorkNC- CAD is integrated into the software and offers the user the ability to define parting lines to produce electrodes and prepare surfaces for machining.

The main functions of WorkNC CAM include:

• Automatic detection and management of geometry and fields to be processed
• Automatic HTML workshop documentation
• Processing on the basis of STL files and point clouds
• Custom machining sequences for automatic processing
• Calculations in batch (batch )
• Dynamic 3 - and 3 2 blank management ( Fräsbahnaktualisierung in real time) '
• Expected time of calculation and processing can be exported Workplan
• Powerful tool and holder Library (administration of holder components)
• Powerful toolpath editor
• Specific liquid and progressive toolpaths that are designed for high-speed machining
• Comprehensive post-processor generator ( NURBS, cycles, circular interpolation ... )
• Virtual three-dimensional representation of the machines and simulation of Fräsbahnablaufs (Dynamic Edition of points and vectors )
• Complete definition of the blank by the user ( block, CAD, STL)
• Full collision protection on tool and holder with automatic blank- update

Roughing toolpaths

• Automatic calculation and processing of waste material areas due to the dynamic stock model
• Roughing toolpath Z-Level roughing and rest material for high-speed machining (HSM - high speed machining) designed and optimized
• Toolpaths for reworking allow the automatic processing of the residual material with smaller and smaller tools
• A number of specific toolpaths with trochoidal, spiral or diving movements, including HVR ( high volume roughing )
• The roughing strategies using the collision check for tool and holder with automatic updating of the blank

Finishing toolpaths

• An automatic conversion to 5-axis paths is possible
• Automatic reworking of residual material with a sequence of increasingly smaller tools
• A wide range of finishing toolpaths that are optimized for high speed machining
• Finishing Z - constant, finishing copying, finishing flat surfaces, contour machining, finishing of edges
• 3D display of residual material regions

2 - and 2.5 -axis milling paths

The range of 2 - and 2 ½ -axis strategies comprises:

• Automatic feature detection, selection of pre-defined hole sequences automatically generated drilling operations, deep-hole drilling with consideration of crossing points
• User-specific post-processor
• Module for automatic drilling
• Pocketing, contour milling, edit curves, curve follow ( engraving ), ribs milling, face milling, drilling, tapping ...

5 -axis toolpaths

• 5 -axis rolling, finishing copying, spiral vane, impeller, tubes, lasers, ...
• Automatic 3 - to 5 -axis conversion with WorkNC Auto 5
• Collision detection and management of machine limits
• A wide range of 4 - and 5- axis simultaneous milling paths.

Imported CAD formats

WorkNC can read files of the following CAD formats: DXF, STEP, IGES, CATIA V4 & V5, Unigraphics, SolidWorks, SolidEdge, Pro / ENGINEER, Parasolid, STL, etc.

Additional software

WorkNC Dental

WorkNC Dental CAD / CAM software from Sescoi for automatic 3 - to 5 -axis milling of optimized prostheses, implants, crowns, bridges and dental frameworks.

WorkNC Dental has an easy- to-use graphical user interface that is specially designed for dental laboratories and dental technicians who are not experts in machining technologies. The software approaches largely to the " Single- CAM" in the dental field and has been developed and tested in collaboration with professionals and organizations from dentistry and engineering. Your automatic 3 - and 5-axis toolpaths combine with the nesting and orientation technology for prosthetic implants. In addition, tools for adding holders and identification markings are available, so that the software is a solution for the rapid production of prostheses.

STL and native dental CAD formats can be imported into WorkNC Dental, so the editing wizard the user then performs the manufacturing process. The system automatically selects the tools, processing sequences and cutting conditions were used for certain types of material, such as chromium - cobalt-molybdenum, titanium, and zirconium ( IV) oxide and optimized for particular types of prostheses, such as crowns and bridges. The complex nature of some implants requires the use of 5- axis machining methods to reach all parts of the workpiece can. This normally requires highly skilled programmers are needed. WorkNC Dental eliminates this problem with its automatic 5 -axis software. The system's inherent intelligence takes into account the limits and kinematics of the machine tool and automatically produces reliable and collision free 5 -axis toolpaths.

WorkNC MPM ( Multi Part Machining)

WorkNC MPM is a CAD / CAM module that allows the user to easily edit multiple parts at the same time on the same machine. The machine operators are confronted with a number of problems due to the many tool changes: collisions, downtime and lack of precision

The module MPM WorkNC eliminates these problems and provides real productivity gains by optimizing the operations. No programming is required and it is not necessary to define additional workpiece zero points.

And the number of tool changes will be reduced considerably. Problems due to incorrect tool numbers is eliminated and there are no collisions between workpieces.

The use of predefined palettes systems guarantees a quick and milling. MPM can consider the entire range of the electrode equipped with a component to be machined, each tool is used for all the electrodes on the pallet. The software ensures collision-free tool paths over the full range and drastically reduced the number of tool changes, which would otherwise be necessary. MPM automatically determines a safe retract height, the results from the highest electrode, and the clear presentation in the program allows the operator to recognize even the smallest potential problems immediately.

The main advantages of WorkNC MPM are: programming on the machine is not necessary, simple and reliable positioning of the workpieces, unmanned milling, optimal use of set-ups and pallets, significant reduction of tool change, flexibility and adaptability to changes, flipping and rotation of the workpieces, without having to perform a recalculation of the toolpaths.

WorkNC LMP ( Layer Milling Process)

WorkNC LMP is a CAD / CAM software, to mill parts in layers. Advantages of this technology are to mill the possibilities of deep corrugations and narrow cavities.

WorkNC -LMP shares a 3D model automatically in layers and generates toolpaths for each layer. This technology can be applied to any cutting unit. The programming and subsequent milling operation is facilitated by the division of a complex geometry into many layers.

Sescoi developed in cooperation with F. Zimmermann this technology by combining the accuracy and speed of Zimmermann LMC (Layer Milling Centre) with Sescoi's WorkNC -LMP. By using this software in conjunction with the milling machine, all toolpaths and machine operation sequences were automatically generated and unmanned operation was possible.

LMC working using high-speed processing from the bottom upwards, in order to produce each layer. Each layer is roughed in succession and settled and then glued to the next plate. This in turn is processed in the next step, and thus the tool is built up gradually. WorkNC -LMP works automatically from the CAD model to finished tool. This technology is ideal for high-speed machining with short cutters and reduce collisions. WorkNC -LMP allows the selection of materials from a material library and set surface quality, as well as the adjustment of the amount of adhesive. Excess adhesive is removed by the overlap of milling paths. The software allows a visual inspection of the toolpaths, and an assessment of the milling time.

WorkNC- LMC combines the advantages of conventional milling with the advantages of additive manufacturing process of rapid prototyping.

WorkNC CAD

WorkNC- CAD is a CAD software for manufacturing, which contains both functions for the modeling of surfaces and solids. The software is free of charge included by default as a component in WorkNC. Provides all features to design and manufacture without additional applications or suppliers will be used molds and tools.

WorkNC- CAD has advanced and intelligent features for converting surfaces to fill simple or complex cavities, an automatic 2D feature recognition and cycle definition for drilling, reaming and tapping, and an automatic separation of core and die.

WorkNC- CAD Hybrid Modeling

WorkNC- CAD Hybrid Modeling (HM ) is a 3D CAD software, which was developed by Sescoi in 2010 for design and preparation of machine production. You can create complex surfaces and has built-in functions for modeling solids in a convivial environment. The software can be used as an independent CAD product. It uses D -Cubed software components from Siemens PLM.

WorkNC CAD HM uses parametric functions on solid and surface models to easily edit CAD geometries and modify. In addition to a plurality of interfaces, the CAD program also includes modules for the production of electrodes, the separation of the core / die and wire EDM. The WorkNC electrode module uses the possibilities of WorkNC- CAD Hybrid Modeling to derive the shaping electrode geometry directly from the solid or surface model. The electrode may at any time be changed and modified and it can be added from a library holder and blanks to produce a complete electrode. The collision check WorkNC ensures that the electrode does not collide with the workpiece by automatically if such extensions are added. The software generates a document and the coordinate system of the electrode in order to ensure a correct positioning of the spark erosion.

Among others WorkNC- CAD Hybrid Modeling contains the following functions:

• Real-time preview for surface and solid modeling capabilities
• Large, graphical visualization area
• Construction tree for simple management of CAD / CAM elements
• Context menus can be accessed both in the design tree and the display area
• Fully configurable user interface ( keyboard shortcuts, position of customizable toolbars )
• Corresponding access to the functions of the context

If the system is used as a stand-alone software in the technical areas of the company, have the tool and die makers with a complete, integrated CAD / CAM product for the entire manufacturing process.

WorkXPlore 3D

WorkXPlore 3D is an extremely fast viewer (file viewer ) to visualize and analyze 3D CAD models of team work, without having to resort to the original CAD application. The software is easy to use and designed so that even non-experts in the field of CAD can examine all kinds of 2D/3D-CAD-Dateien. WorkXPlore 3D the user can make measurements on 3D geometries and special analysis tools allow the determination of undercut areas and flat surfaces, material thicknesses, volumes, surface areas, weight. The visualization of dynamic slices can be done. 2D drawings are no longer needed, since the dimensions of size and geometry, annotations and labels can be inserted directly into the 3D model.

WorkXPlore 3D allows the user 3D parts and assemblies, sub-contractors, customers and employees can easily provide. For this purpose, a compact and reduced application exists that can be shipped as an executable file easily via the Internet. The recipient can immediately display the 3D model and work with it. WorkXPlore 3D can open large 3D files extremely fast process. A free viewer version and a free trial are available.