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Our software nccad7.5

Date: February 2007

CAD/CAM with direct CNC-control for our coordinate system KOSY3 and our Multi-Controller MCS

General information

This software is available in different versions for different applications:

Milling
The range of the software is adapted for work with CNC-milling machines. Different machining units (milling spindles, and similar) are supported to allow applications like engraving, 2 1/2- and 3D-machining, etc.
Turning
The range of the software is adapted for work with CNC-lathes. The axles are assigned accordingly and functions like pocket milling, milling PCBs. engraving, etc. are missing.
Coordinate table
The range of the software is adapted for work with a coordinate table as a positioning device in three-dimensional space. There is no machining unit (milling spindle, and similar). Instead, the system is prepared for automation work in different kinds (measuring and testing elements, dispensing units, etc.).
Full version
All functions for all supported applications are provided. This version makes sense for customers who work in an educational setting and is available as a multi-licence version without installation restrictions.

In each version 3 different levels are available, differing in price, too:

CNC
This level supports only CNC-programming, machine control and manual operation. All CAD/CAM-elements are missing.
Standard (Std.)
CAD/CAM and CNC is available for your particular application (milling, turning, see above...). But 3D-functions, like OpenGL-simulation, 3D-milling/scanning, and similar, are missing.
Professional
CAD/CAM and CNC is available for your particular application (milling, turning, see above...), including 3D-functions, like OpenGL-simulation, 3D-milling/scanning, and similar. Level "Prof" contains particularly complex and development-intensive (this means also expensive) functions, which require profound knowledge. They are designed for experts.
Specific
There may be specific customers (e.g. OEM-partners, trading firms) or specific markets (specific conditions abroad, specific branches), who need specific software features. Please contact us for consultation.

More details about the scope of features in different levels are found in the table below.

PC-System requirements

As control computer at the machine directly, min. requirements: PC586(Pentium1)/min. 400 MHz, min. 32MB RAM, Win98 (limited)/2000/NT4/XP, CD-drive, graphic resolution min. 1024x768 px, 60 MB free on HD, MS Internet-Explorer V4.02 (or later) must be installed. You can use one of your older computers here.
At your construction- and programming site, min. requirements: PC Pentium2/min.1GHz, min. 128MB, Win2000/NT/XP, MS-InternetBrowser IE5, CD-drive, graphic resolution min. 1024x768, fast OpenGL-Graphics, 60 MB free on HD.

Different modules and their data

Date: February 2007
The specifications are for our new version 7.5, subject to alterations !

New functions of version 7.5 as compared to version 7 are marked in red with "+".
Developments in 2007 are marked in colour (Upgrade via INTERNET).

For printing the table, please click on the .pdf sign

General range of delivery and functions	Milling			Turning			Coordinate table
General range of delivery and functions	CNC	Std.	Prof	CNC	STd.	Prof	CNC	Std.	Prof
Delivery, licence, general information
- Extensive program for programming -- and control of KOSY3 and MCS - Delivery on CD in CD-Box - Machine-/Control-related licence -- (runs on unlimited number of PCs, --- but only relating ---- machine/control can be operated)	+	+	+	+	+	+	+	+	+
+ Operating-hours-counter for warranty and service cases + Renew/Update of nccad-relating firmware -- in microcontrollers	+	+	+	+	+	+	+	+	+
Installation
- Suitable for Windows 2000, XP; Windows 98 limited - Suitable for installation in networks - Printed manual for installation a. start-up -- in CD-Box	+	+	+	+	+	+	+	+	+
- Program volume approx. 30 MB (memory requirements on HD)	+			+			+
- Program volume approx. 60 MB (memory requirements on HD)		+	+		+	+		+	+
- Extended installation with Desktop buttons -- for different applications/levels			+						+
- Support of network-templates -- with MSI-package a. special hotline >>>>specific			+
Operation principles
- Modern Windows-user interface with ToolTip-texts - Icon-bar in groups, -- groups can be displayed or hidden - Generation of individual Icon bars, to be saved - Possible reduction of function- and operational volume -- e.g. for producing personnel or in educational sector	+	+	+	+	+	+	+	+	+
Help within the software
- Extensive HTML-Helpsystem with searchtree, -- Fulltextsearch and index register - with INTERNET-updating - Icon-explications by F1-key	+	+	+	+	+	+	+	+	+
Support
- Example files, beginner-files - Updating latest versions via INTERNET	+	+	+	+	+	+	+	+	+
- Systemsupport via e-mail-HOTLINE -- (max. 5 days response time) and INTERNET	+	+		+	+		+	+
- Systemsupport via e-mai and telephone HOTLINE -- and INTERNET			+			+			+

CNC-part	Milling			Turning			Coordinate table
CNC-part	CNC	Std.	Prof	CNC	STd.	Prof	CNC	Std.	Prof
Machine control together with control electronics MCS
- through microcontroller, independant from PC-speed	+	+	+	+	+	+	+	+	+
+ Support of microstepping -- (smooth run, fine positioning resolution) + Increased feeds together with new electronics	+	+	+	+	+	+	+	+	+
- Spooler for workpiece-machining without interruptions - Automatic HOME-positioning (endswitch support) - Go to UNCLAMPING-POSITION through click - Manual operation of axle-movements.... - by cursor-keys in 5 different speeds	+	+	+	+	+	+	+	+	+
+ Continuous manual operation by cursor keys -- or in 3 different jumps + Go to retreat distance by click + Touch-function for easy setting of the WZP + optional manual operation by handwheel or JoyStick + optional Override function -- (modify feed --- and/or speed during program is running)	+	+	+	+	+	+	+	+	+
- Linear interpolation in all basic axles -- (linear movement in space) - Enter direct commands with repeat function - Direct enter in relative or absolute mode - Single step machining - Interrupt/continue machining -- (e.g. after tool has broken) - Administration of 20 diff. workpiece-zeropoints - Selective zeroing of the WZP (Ctrl+X, (Ctrl+Y) and Ctrl+Z) - Direct start of CNC-Progr. with booting of computer - Control of relays	+	+	+	+	+	+	+	+	+
+ Individual labelling of relays assignment	+	+	+	+	+	+	+	+	+
- Query of digital inputs - Demand notes for digital inputs freely editable - Testfunction for digital inputs - Support of automatic tool change - Free parameterisation of machine data for any kind of mechanics - Remote supervision of machining status -- via network (TCP/IP). instructions on demand	+	+	+	+	+	+	+	+	+
- Display of X-Y-Z-positions in resolution of 1/100 mm	+	+	+				+	+	+
- Display of X-Z-positions in resolution of 1/100 mm				+	+	+
- Circular interpolation in 2 of 3 axles -- (circular motion X/Y- o. X/Z- o. Y/Z-level)	+	+	+				+	+	+
- Workpiece copies in X- and Y-direction	+	+	+				+	+	+
- Support of depth controller -- (keep Z-position constant to surface)	+	+	+				+	+	+
- Operation mode "drilling machine", -- together with Joystick at GamePort	+	+	+
+ Security level to be set -- (e.g. for "protection hood open", "emergency stop")	+	+	+	+	+	+	+	+	+
Scanning
- Scanning heights for general measuring technology, -- Test series is written in evaluable file - 3D-scanning of 3D-bodies in X + Y-direction -- (surface, section) by optional sensor - 3D-scanning of 3D-bodies all around, -- together with optional turning unit - Save 3D-data as surface file -- (re-editing in nccad and copy-milling) - Save 3D-data as STL-file - Scanning of edge contour and edge-contour lines -- by optional sensor, diff. strategies			+					+	+
- Take X-Y-table position as CNC-command	+	+	+				+	+	+
- Take X-Z-support position as CNC-command				+	+	+
- Take X-Y-table position as coordinate pair in CAD		+	+					+	+
- Übernahme der X-Z-Supportposition als Koordinatenpaar in CAD					+	+
CNC-programming
- Codesentences after DIN/ISO 66025, - approx. 30 different NC-commands - Support of relays and digital inputs - Support of analogue in/outputs - Syntax verification - Teach-In-mode with automatic command generation -- (including relays) - Import of NC-files as connection to postprocessors -- (external CAD/CAM) - Graphic simulation of NC-programs in 2D-level	+	+	+	+	+	+	+	+	+
- Direct support of engravings and fonts	+	+	+				+	+	+
- Support of 4th axis (U-Axis) -- and of function "TurnMilling"	+	+	+				+	+	+
- Graphic simulation of NC-programs in 3D-level by OpenGL			+			+			+
Text-Editor
- Text volume up to 500.000 lines, 80 char/line - Full-Screen-editing with horizontal and vertical scroll - Display of lines and columns, help function - Block operations: delete, shift, copy - File functions: print, save, save as, load - ASCII-Import -- (NC-program was written in another word processor)	+	+	+	+	+	+	+	+	+

CAD-part 2D	Milling			Turning			Coordinate table
CAD-part 2D	CNC	Std.	Prof	CNC	STd.	Prof	CNC	Std.	Prof
Drawing
- Input of polar coordinates or cartesian coordinates -- absolute and relative - Calculating input -- (4 basic arithmetics with parantheses) - Drawing by CNC-machine -- (Position of the machine is taken into the drawing area by click		+	+		+	+		+	+
Drawing elements
- Reference point - Line, line with angle specif., polygon - Circle, tangent, arc, ellipse, point - Curve (approximation, interpolation, math. formula, freehand) - Workpiece-zeropoint, polygon generation (closed tracks), - Chamfer and round, selective chamfer and round		+	+		+	+		+	+
- Oblong hole - Gears (interior, exterior, gear rack) - Pad/path generation for PCBs with autom. outline correction		+	+					+	+
View
- Table view acc. to machine size - Detail (also with bleed parts) - Shift detail -- (also during drawing --- and with positioning window) - Reset of drawing area - Scrolling of details by scroll bar or cursor keys - Centering by mouse and return key		+	+		+	+		+	+
Texts
- One-line characters with one- and multi-line-editor - Engraving texts in TrueType-fonts -- or KOSY-specific fonts - Caption texts in TrueType-fonts -- or KOSY-specific fonts - Write in flush setting in editing window with positioning help -- (e.g. middle, horizontal and vertical) - Free position and angle of text in the drawing area - Font size in points or mm - min. 20 KOSY-font files -- add. acces to TrueType-fonts		+	+		+	+		+	+
Edit/Transform
- Delete -- (Window, separate, last, last part of polygons or curves) - Shift (separate, window) - Copy (separate, window) - Mirror hor./vert (with/without copy, also text), - Rotate drawing elements - Text-re-editing - Change features - Circular arrangement - Hatch - Undo in 1 level - Shift construction point, also with arcs - Contour correction, follow contour (autom. trimming and closing) - Thin out contour, --Dissolve/Dismantle contours in lines or polygons - Trim/lengthen lines and arcs - Split up and drop perpendicular with lines - Scale drawing elements and groups - Treat pictures (delete, shift, copy, scale)		+	+		+	+		+	+
Symbols
- Save, load, shift, copy, dissolve, -- size (autom. scaling) - Libraries if necessary: -- Electrics, electronics, pneumatics, mechanics, architecture, logos -- and accessories - Symbol libraries included in delivery - ICONs as drawing elements for teachware generation		+	+		+	+		+	+
Documentation elements
- Dimensions: horizontal, vertical, angle, radius, sloping, -- editable text a. font height - Captions by texteditor in TrueType-fonts or -- KOSY-specific fonts - Drawing elements for fixed texts: -- Date, file name, processor		+	+		+	+		+	+
Information elements
- Measure distances - Information on drawing elements -- with calculated specifications --- (area, circumference, number, etc.).		+	+		+	+		+	+
Layer
- Draw in max. 10 layers (8 freely to choose), -- automatic clour switch - Button "Display or hide all". - Protection of layers -- (no modification possible).		+	+		+	+		+	+
Parameters/Settings
- Ruler, catch, grid, line diameter, line type, - Fonts (type, height, angle, picts) - Colour assignment, scale (screen-nature) - Drawing area, size of Y-Table, auxiliary lines - Default technologies		+	+		+	+		+	+
- Default layout for PCBs		+	+					+	+
File operations
- Load, save, save as - Use, make, administrate templates -- (work with standardized documents)		+	+		+	+		+	+
Print/Plot
- acc. to Windows-setting, -- print help-pages via Internet browser - Print in true scale -- with halfautomatic scaling - Print with firm paperformat DIN A4 - Print with freely eligible scale factor. - Plot via HPGL-files		+	+		+	+		+	+
Import
- DXF-Import (DXF = exchange format for 2D-drawings), -- different parameters - HPGL-Import (Plotter files) - Picture files as "background pictures" (BMP, GIF, IPG).		+	+		+	+		+	+
Export
- Interface to DTP via HPGL-files - Control-list export (attach the KOSY-list to CAD-files) - Save the drawing as Bitmap (BMP) in clipboard -- via keys Ctrl+C		+	+		+	+		+	+
- Provision for inches (25,4 mm) -- for all specifications and garduations >>>>>>>> specific

CAD-Teil 3D	Milling			Turning			Coordinate table
CAD-Teil 3D	CNC	Std.	Prof	CNC	STd.	Prof	CNC	Std.	Prof
3D-Modelling with fins and frames
For bodies made up of simple profiles: - drawing and construction in two views, -- (top view and sectional view) - 3D-auxiliary display (slanting, isometric, dimetric, trimetr.); - sectional interpolation (linear and arbitrary) - Take in drawing elements (ignore, take in, orient, scale) - 2-D-export (surface decomposition for milling)			+						+
3D in "plastic zones"
- Zones in top view either round or rectangular; - construction of sections in X-Z-view - Linear interpol. Between the sections with rectangular pl. zones - Re-editing sections; - Plastic zones combined with 2D-drawing elements. - Generation of plastic zones by scanning -- (see CNC-part, scanning device = option). - Perspective view of pl. zones as reticules - Add in symbols in plastic zones -- with auto. hiding of closed contours			+						+
3D-Ansicht
- View of plastic zones and STL-bodies in separate OpenGl-window - Modification of position and size of view; - Sectional view of STL-body			+						+
Import
- STL-File (STL = description format for 3D-bodies), -- for further processing in the CAM-part of nccad ---(milling 3D-bodies)			+						+
Export
- Plastic zones as STL-file (STL = description format for 3D-bodies) -- for further processing in external CAM-programmes			+						+

CAD-part Turning with turning unit	Milling			Turning			Coordinate table
CAD-part Turning with turning unit	CNC	Std.	Prof	CNC	STd.	Prof	CNC	Std.	Prof
Support of the 4th axle (Turning, division head)
- Input of raw piece measures - Draw turning silhouette - Assign and construct surface machining - Axis-assignment - Simulation of turning - Thread cutting, free or with default M-thread - Assignmnet of turning axis to choose -- (e.g. parallel to Y-Axis from front)		+	+					+	+
- Mill/machine STL-bodies all around			+						+

CAM-part (technology and postprocessor)	Milling			Turning			Coordinate table
CAM-part (technology and postprocessor)	CNC	Std.	Prof	CNC	STd.	Prof	CNC	Std.	Prof
Operation
- Input of machining data -- via editing window with default texts - Machining database - Machining in the same way (N° 0)- or -- each in extra way (N° 1and more)		+	+		+	+		+	+
Supported drawing elements
- Line, polygon (also curves a. gears), -- Circle, arc, ellipse, freehand, oblong hole - Engraving texts - Point (boring) - Unclamp position, workpiece-zeropoint		+	+		+	+		+	+
- Plastic zones - STL-bodies			+						+
Machining (Technology) Functions
- Depth per step to choose - Feed - Scale (drawing - workpiece), - Lock machining with hidden layers - Technology deafults to define freely		+	+		+	+		+	+
- Contour correction (none, interior, exterior) - Tool diameter - Blind hole machining for circle/rectangle/oblong hole/ellipse - Step-boring, Gradual oblong hole, pocket edge - Deep hole - Inverse milling function -- (Isolating milling and emptying for PCBs or stamps) - Workpiece-copies in X- and Y-direction - Counter for consecutive numberplates - Pocket milling (parallel to contours or angle) -- with finishing contour "parallel to angle" - Pocket milling with islands -- in X-Y-level or together with our optional turning unit - Complete emptying of engravings -- with TrueType-fonts		+	+					+	+
- Technologies and strategies for machining STL-bodies - Milling "Plastic Zones" (round or rectangular) -- with milling-track correction (zylindric milling cutters) -- Positive or negative form.			+						+
Dispensing functions
- Dispensing sealings, glue, solder, etc. -- resp. for general automation tasks - Synchronisation with CAD-contours - Support of direct dispensing from cartouches -- with pneumatic elements (pressure and suction) - Support of "thrust-dispensing" for -- 2-components-mixture			+						+
- Support of small quantity dispensing -- with free intervals to choose		+	+		+	+		+	+
Switch functions
- Activation of max. 8 relays -- (depends on machine equipment) --- at beginning/end of machining - Query of input states -- before or after machining - Insert pauses (waiting times) - Activation at free ly to choose points of a linear movement - Programmable voltage output -- for control of speed and similar (10V und 24V) - Testfunction for switch inputs.		+	+		+	+		+	+
Graphic-Simulation
- Simulation (with/without ZOOM) of tool track and speed -- 3D-display of the milling tracks - Deduction of CNC-Programs after DIN/ISO 66025 for KOSY -- or other CNC-Machines (for extra charge) - Speed adaption of the simulation to computer speed - Comfortable single-step-simulation in 3D-view		+	+		+	+		+	+
- OpenGL-Simulation (requires suitable PC) -- with display of tool-geometry			+			+			+
- Reverse-play-compensation for drives with trapezoid spindle -- also with polygon contours and series of arcs>>>>> specific

Functions for CNC-lathes	Milling			Turning			Coordinate table
	CNC	Std.	Prof	CNC	STd.	Prof	CNC	Std.	Prof
Operational facilitations
- Manual user surface for conventional turning -- (manual operation by mouse and keyboard)				+	+	+
+ Manual movements via electronic handwheel (optional) + Manual modification of the feed -- by Override-Box (optional)				+	+	+
- Tool-management with correction memory, -- manual switch through keyboard (Tn)				+	+	+
- Machine-related toolchange-position				+	+	+
- Machine-related unclamping position				+	+	+
- Stop-function for clamping in - Measure function (measure and re-process)				+	+	+
- Edit data of tool-geometry -- (tool description) - Set of often used tool -- in a tool-magazine					+	+
Particular turning cycles and turning functions (realized in CAD/CAM)
- Longitudinal thread-cutting (exterior, left, right, M-norm-thread) -- in connection with pulsator --- and electronic interface (optional) -- Inch-thread as individual linear threads					+	+
- Longitudinal thread-cutting interior					+	+
- Special thread					+	+
- Chipping cycles (longitudinal, plane, from left or from right)					+	+
- Chipping cycles interior, exterior					+	+
- Boring cycles for centric borings -- (with/without chipping) - Cut-off-cycles (left, right, exterior					+	+
Cut-off-cycles (with/without chamfered edge)					+	+
- Cut-in-cycles exterior					+	+
- Cut-in-cycles (symmetric/asymmetric, interior, -- with/without chamfered edge) - Cutter-radius correction -- (provision for tool-geometry) - Radiusfunction (saves special tools and polishing)					+	+
- Cone turning - Provision for the reverse play (as far as possible, -- not with contour turning, high precision turning)					+	+
- Reverse play-compensation for drives with trapezoid spindle -- also with polygons and series of arcs >>>>> speific
Help
- Simulation of turning machining in CAD/CAM and CNC - Workshopprogramming without CNC-knowledge				+	+	+
- OpenGL-Simulation with considerstion of tool geometry - OpenGL-Simulation of drilling and interior turning						+
You will find information for this application under "CNC-Lathes"

Help-Programs	Milling			Turning			Coordinate table
Help-Programs	CNC	Std.	Prof	CNC	STd.	Prof	CNC	Std.	Prof
Fonts editor zse3.exe
- Generation or re-edition of KOSY-specific fonts	+	+	+				+	+	+
KOSY_FlashTool .exe
For transfer of firmware into the microcontrollers	+	+	+	+	+	+	+	+	+

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