CAM Software Compliments Control Line

Gibbs and Associates and Infimatic have entered into a worldwide strategic partnership. A key component in the relationship is Infimatic offering Gibbs SFP (Shop Floor Programming) with the new line of Infimatic open architecture controls.

"We are extremely pleased to have been specified by Infimatic as their control-resident programming solution," states Robb Weinstein, Gibbs' senior vice-president of sales and strategic planning. "Though Gibbs has worked closely with MAG Fadal (Fadal Machining Centers) and MAG Cincinnati (Cincinnati Machine) for many years, we did not take Infimatic's selection for granted. Infimatic has worked diligently to develop a unique control, and it was only after an extensive evaluation that Gibbs SFP was selected."

Gibbs SFP's ease of use, ease of learning, and recognition as the industry standard for shop floor programming systems were key factors in its selection. Able to support programming wire frame geometry, the Gibbs SFP version bundled with the Infimatic Freedom NC200 can be upgraded to support programming more complex parts including surface and solid models. A key advantage of Gibbs SFP is its complete compatibility with the GibbsCAM product line. Programs developed offline using GibbsCAM can be directly transferred to Gibbs SFP on the controller for review and easy modification. Changes made to the part program on the Freedom NC200 using Gibbs SFP can then be transferred back to GibbsCAM and referenced as shop-proven processes.