Complex tool grinding simplified with NUMROTO 3.8 from NUM
The growing challenges of grinding and servicing new generations of complex-geometry drills and end mills are said to be resolved by the latest release of NUMROTO tool grinding software. Version 3.8 of NUM's software automates multi-helical and variable flute grinding, and provides a form cutter function for profile inserts. It is available to existing NUMROTO users as an update.
By harnessing the speed and computational capabilities of modern PCs, NUMROTO V3.8 is able to handle the extremely complex path calculations necessary to create sophisticated flutes. Users can now define the core path geometry of flutes on end mills easily and accurately, says NUM.
By allowing the core path of each flute to be defined individually, NUMROTO also makes it possible for tool designers to compensate for any potential imbalance caused by irregular helices or asymmetric cutting blades.
