NC simulation software specialist is 20 not out

CGTech began when Jon Prun, the company’s founder and president, recognised a need to verify NC tool path programs without wasting valuable CNC machining time on a prove-out part. As a result, he developed VERICUT software: the world’s first widely available, productive method to test numerical control (NC) machine tool paths, without using a machine tool. VERICUT revolutionised NC program verification with a fast algorithm designed to run on desktop computers that simulates material removal using a three-dimensional solid model. Since its initial release, VERICUT has been enhanced to optimise feed rates and simulate the kinematics of complex multi-axis and multi-spindle CNC machine tools. CGTech’s continual updating and enhancement of VERICUT reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to delivering innovative, powerful, and robust solutions for manufacturers. As part of this commitment, VERICUT is totally in-house developed by CGTech software engineers who have many years of experience in the mechanical CADCAM industry. “We wouldn’t be in position to celebrate our 20th anniversary without the loyal support of all those who use VERICUT,” said Mr Prun. “VERICUT development has always been driven by our customers’ needs, and we always welcome feedback from users.” CGTech has seen notable growth during the past two decades, and its customer list consists of thousands of companies in virtually every manufacturing industry, including every major aerospace and automotive company. Wholly-owned subsidiary companies have been founded in the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Japan and China to directly support customers worldwide. Image: Simulation of a parallel kinematics machine (Tricept) - an example of customer driven developments in VERICUT.