Simulation software NCsimul

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Overview
Hexagon NCsimul optimises CNC programs, reduces setup time, and accelerates machining by validating and simulating real-machine G-code to minimise risk and improve shop-floor efficiency.

Value proposition

• Prevent crashes and downtime by verifying 100% of G-code before machining.
• Enable remote validation to reduce setup time and accelerate production cycles.
• Adapt programs across different machines and controllers without reprogramming for increased flexibility.

Key benefits

• Eliminate collisions with full G-code verification prior to execution.
• Increase productivity through remote validation and faster machining cycles.
• Reduce setup and machine prove-out time via digital validation of setups.
• Improve operational flexibility by converting programs between machines and controllers.

Features

• Machine & CAM agnostic: Compatible with any CNC machine and CAM software to avoid vendor lock-in.
• True G-code verification: Simulates actual machine code to detect errors before execution and ensure real-world accuracy.
• Automatic machine adaptation: Converts programs for different machines and controllers to reduce reprogramming effort.
• Digital twin simulation: Replicates real CNC behaviour to minimise prove-out time and avoid costly errors.
• Fast & intuitive interface: Dynamic UI with advanced graphics for high-speed simulation and analysis.

Modules and featured models

• NCSimul Machine: Full machine simulation and digital twin for collision-free machining and production-ready NC programs.
• NCSimul Optitool: Toolpath and cutting-condition optimisation to reduce air cutting and extend tool life.
• NCSimul 4CAM: Multi-machine program adaptation to increase flexibility and reduce downtime.
• Additional add-ons: Documentation and shop-floor communication (NCdoc), Player for interactive simulation review, WYSIWYC for real-time synchronisation, Composites for 3D material lay-up simulation.

Resources

• Product brochure and technical resources are available (brochure, release highlights, demonstration videos and case studies).

Specifications / Technical specifications

• G-code simulation: Simulate and verify actual G-code using a digital twin of the CNC machine to detect errors early and prevent collisions.
• Cycle time optimisation: Reduce machining cycle times by optimising cutting conditions, feed rates and toolpaths for improved machine utilisation.
• Setup revision: Review and validate machine setups digitally before production to reduce setup errors and shorten preparation time.
• Program certification: Certify NC programs as production-ready and safe to run, ensuring verified and validated output for the shop floor.
• Digital twin accuracy: Replicates real CNC behaviour for accurate simulation and minimal prove-out on the machine.
• Compatibility: Supports a wide range of controllers and machines; designed to be CAM-agnostic to avoid vendor lock-in.