CG Tech announces collaboration with Siemens

Using multiple software systems to manage cutting tool data and toolholder assembly models is both time-consuming and error-prone.

That’s why software developer CG Tech is pleased to announce that it now offers a connection with Siemens’ Teamcenter software as part of its toolpath simulation software, Vericut.

Current and future CG Tech customers can enjoy seamless integration with the same technology that companies around the world depend on every day to enhance product development decision making and produce better products.

Siemens PLM Software is a leading global provider of product lifecycle management (PLM) software and services. Its Teamcenter digital lifecycle management software is used widely across the aerospace, automotive, medical, and other industries. Its NX software, is a leading integrated solution for computer-aided design, manufacturing and engineering.

NX users can click, connect and import files directly from NX, saving time and eliminating problems: “Often, the most labour-intensive part of toolpath verification is modelling the various cutting tools and assemblies,” explained Tony Shrewsbury CG Tech Ltd’s managing director.

“This is especially true with the large, complex machining work common with NX users, where 30 to 40 tools in a single job is not unusual. Because we now connect directly to Teamcenter, it’s easy to search for individual tools within the PLM system or NX project files, and then read them into Vericut accordingly, either individually or as a group. It’s a huge timesaver.”

The Teamcenter integration works seamlessly with the Manufacturing Resource Library (MRL),” Mr Shrewsbury stated. “Users won’t be tempted to model toolholder assemblies that are ‘close enough’ in an effort to save time or be concerned about different models floating around outside the PLM system. There’s commonality and standardisation for all of a company’s cutting tools.”

The MRL is a data and process management application that manages all tooling components and assemblies in a dedicated library. It’s built on Teamcenter technology and is designed to enable users to import data from tooling vendor catalogues. With the tooling data in the system, companies can use this data to populate working library component and assembly areas with the tools the machine shop uses.

Also, Vericut customers migrating their CAM systems to NX and Teamcenter can use their existing models, importing them directly into Teamcenter, or download them from sources such as Tools United, Machining Cloud or the tool vendor’s website, thus creating a master library within the PLM system.

“Siemens PLM Software is enthusiastic about the collaboration with CG Tech. This agreement is another important step in the development of an integrated solution that will provide added value to our mutual customers,” said Corsin Buerer, head of production and quality products, Siemens PLM Software.

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