Description
cncKad is the only system that integrates CAD/CAM capabilities in the same module. Geometry, dimensions, and technology (punching/cutting) are completely associative; when you modify the geometry, cncKad automatically updates the dimensions and punching or cutting definitions.
More than 1300 different machine models from over 160 manufacturers have been driven by cncKad to date, and more are added as needed. This powerful solution also ports parts from one technology or machine type to another, such as from punch to laser.
cncKad, with a modular and responsive ribbon interface, features these advanced technologies:
- Drafting
- Importing file types including DXF and DWG
- Tooling
- Nesting
- Part handling
- Material based cutting tables
- Common line cutting
- WireJoint and MicroJoint positioning
- Tool path optimization
- Estimation data
- Tube cutting, simulated in 3D
- Support for laser/ plasma/ punch/ shear/ coil/ busbar/ water/ combination machine types
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Drafting
Using cncKad‘s extensive and powerful CAD commands, quickly and easily design components, or edit imported projects from customer systems.
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Punching
cncKad punching creates programs for your punch machine from CAD files and designs.
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Cutting
cncKad cutting creates programs for your cutting machine from CAD files and designs.
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Generating NC
cncKad creates efficient NC programs, taking machine capabilities and limitations into consideration.
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Simulating
Step-by-step, cncKad’s simulation displays the generated NC code, graphically showing the results of each operation.
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Milling
cncKad supports 2D milling for forming pockets and shaped contours.
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Drilling
cncKad supports drilling machines and combination machines with an extra drilling head.
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Busbar
cncKad provides full manual and automatic support for busbar parts.
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Tube Cutting
cncKad‘s easy-to-use tube cutting module offers fast and simple programming for CNC tube cutting machines.
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DNC
The DNC program offers up/download communication with the machine controller for remote batch loading and NC file extraction.
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Reports
Metalix offers detailed cncKad reports using a variety of production report templates