Composite applications software suite

The Vericut Composite Applications Suite is machine-independent off-line programming and simulation software for automated composite tape and fibre-placement CNC machines. It consists of two separate applications, Vericut Composite Programming (VCP) and Vericut Composite Simulation (VCS). VCP reads CAD surfaces and ply boundary information and adds material to fill the plies according to user-specified manufacturing standards and requirements. Lay-up paths are linked together to form specific lay-up sequences and output as NC programs for the automated lay-up machine. VCS reads CAD models and NC programs, either from VCP or other composite lay-up path-generation applications, and simulates the sequence of NC programs on a virtual machine. Material is applied to the lay-up form via NC program instructions in a virtual CNC simulation environment. The simulated material applied to the form can be measured and inspected to ensure the NC program follows manufacturing standards and requirements. A report showing simulation results and statistical information can be automatically created.