The Force module is a physics-based optimisation method that determines the maximum reliable feed rate for a given cutting condition based on four factors: force on the cutter, spindle power, maximum chip thickness, and maximum allowable feed rate. It calculates ideal feed rates by analysing tool geometry and parameters, material properties of the stock and cutting tool, detailed cutting edge geometry, and VERICUT cut-by-cut contact conditions.
In this latest version, VERICUT 8.0.3, numerous enhancements have been added to Force, including new features for better control of entry/exit speeds, ‘clean-up’ feed rates, and tooling information has been re-arranged to be more intuitive. The updated Force module now receives input values directly from cloud-based tooling, and benefits from many new features that streamline optimisation setup. By micro analysing the cutting conditions encountered by an NC Program, Force ensures NC programs have optimal feed rates, and ideal chip thicknesses that do not exceed safe force or power limits.
Other new features include improved Charts display, which enables NC programmers and Mechanical Engineers to virtually “see” and evaluate force, chip thickness, volume removal rates, and more in NC programs before running on their CNC machine.
CGTech will host a series of nationwide seminars over the next few months on Force. The Force Roadshow will be a series of half day seminars throughout June and July, kicking off at the Advanced Forming Research Centre, Scotland, on 14 June 2017.A further 3 seminars will take place at KYOCERA SGS Precision Tools, Wokingham (28 June), Nikken, Rotherham (4 July) and the Manufacturing Technology Centre, Coventry (6 July).
For further information and to register visit: www.cgtech.com/foreceroadshow