ANCA’s CIM3D V9 release of CIMulator3D software has an upgraded interface easier to use with intuitive functionality. The latest technology and software design offer time-saving benefits and interactive visualization across the entire grinding process.
The new software offers clearer visualization with the customizable timeline panel – a central dashboard for quicker and easier tool analysis. New tool programs can be verified for size, shape, machine clearance, cycle time estimates, and more.
Progressive material removal
- Provides a realistic and unique view of the material removal process
- Allows visualization of the grinding process during a move
- Allows the visualization of the wheel imprint at any point of time
- Allows better visualization of unexpected deviations in the wheel path
Clear visualization with the timeline panel
- Provides an interactive timeline of the grinding process that acts as an animation and analysis hub
- Acts as a central dashboard for all analysis
Tool balance analysis
- Provides complete information about the balance of a rotating tool
- Output includes the quality grade and imbalance of the tool
- Information passed on to ToolRoom to balance the tool effectively
Background calculations
- Collisions recalculated automatically when machine configuration is changed
- Material removal rates calculated when row is shown in timeline to display the MMR graph
- Tool balancing calculated automatically when tool balancing dialogue is shown
Measurement capabilities
- Allows the placing of three points to measure a radius
- Behaves like a 2D overlay – moves with the tool in translation, but not in rotation
- Handles the same use case as a shadowgraph
- Typically used to measure the cutting profile radii
Machine models and accessories
- Option for MX splash guard for better collision analysis
- FX5 Wheel Changer added to detect collisions with changer gripper