Traditionally, probing programs and associated process control parameters are managed at the machine control as part of a prove out process for each component type. This takes valuable machine time and is an uncontrolled activity that becomes disconnected from the upstream part programming workflow.
Probing PL+S fully integrates Siemens NX CAM software with all standard machine tool control based macro probing routines, including but not limited to Renishaw, Siemens, BLUM, Heidenhain, MSP and M&H. Probing PL+S increases component quality reduces set up times and maximises productivity generated via the associative NX CAM programs.
With its simple and easy-to-use functionality, process control is defined within the familiar NX CAM interface and integrated into post processed NC programs, giving confidence that component probe positioning moves will be navigated safely and collision-free. The enhanced probing PL+S modules also contain pre-configured probing routines to aid the programmer and speed up the creation of on-machine setup and measurement operations.
“At TTL we are all about recognition of the importance of developing innovative software technology solutions,” stated managing director, Rob Pope. “Bringing products like Probing PL+S to the market fits naturally within our strategy. Our aim is to add value to our customers across a wide range of industries and help them improve their manufacturing processes.”
Probing PL+S is available for NX CAM and can be integrated with all industry available macro probing cycles. Latest developments include complex and multiple stylii arrangements, angled head integration, interpolated turning, and complex co-ordinate plane setting.
TTL says it has well over 150-man years of expert CAM experience within the development team based at Haddenham in Buckinghamshire. It is one of the leading industry names for customised CAD/CAM and CNC programming and is a Siemens NX CAM ‘Smart Expert’ certified partner.