Positioning -- NCG CAM From

By,

P.Sathish Kumar

Positioning & Selling NCG CAM

Topics

What is NCG CAM Software?

What Opportunities are Suited to NCG CAM?

How Do We Position NCG CAM With Other CAD / CAM Software?

Selling NCG CAM

Objection Handling

NCG CAM Experts to Contact

What is

NCG CAM

Software?

NCG CAM Key Benefits

NCG CAM is perfect for the high-speed machining of moulds, dies,prototypes and precision surface machining.

Key Benefits:

Stand alone CAM software that is compatible with ANY other CAD package

Extremely easy to use with just 1 day training required to machine a live job

Ideal for shop-floor programming

Powerful 3D machining

Optimised tool paths for HSM machining

Reduced wear on machine

Extended tooling life

Saves time and money !!

Target Engineering Industry Sectors:

Mould & Die Modeling & Prototyping Core / Cavity MachiningInjection Mould & Blow MouldsDie Casting Electrode MachiningForging Die Medical Parts JewelleryMotorsport

NCG CAM Product History

NC Graphics Company founded in 1977

Main product was DEPOCAM launched in 1997

Developed in collaboration with DEPO Gmbh to provide a “Complete HSM experience”

Focus on high speed machining, ease of use, performance & reliability

Window native standalone CAM system

Developed by toolmakers for toolmakers

PTC Acquired NC Graphics in May 2007

PTC rebrand DEPOCAM to Pro/TOOLMAKER

NCG CAM Solutions Ltd Established in June 2009

Former NC Graphics staff regrouped to form new company

NCG CAM Solutions purchased a copy of DEPOCAM source code from PTC to continuedeveloping

NCG rebrand DEPOCAM to NCG CAM

NCG CAM - Main Features

Standalone CAM product - ideal for shop floor programming

Main Benefits

Easy to learn and use

Quickly computes efficient, reliable tool paths for even the most complex geometries with highest quality surface finishes

Assembles all high-speed precision machining processes into a single package:

• Support for 3+2 machining (5-axis positioning)

• High-speed machining strategies, optimised approach, exit connections for roughing, rest roughing, finishing, rest milling and more

• Tooling library with material/feed/speed/cutting conditions

• Provides in-process stock models to visualise the part after each machining step

• Post-processors included for any type of CNC machine

Supports multiple CAD systems and data formatsExtends tool life and reduces wear on machines with its optimised tool paths, feed rate optimisation and anti vibration capabilities

NCG CAM Simultaneous 5-Axis Module

Simultaneous 5-axis milling for mould & die machiningThis is an add-on module to the NCG CAM base module.

It does not run as a stand alone product.

Main Features• Automatic 3 to 5-axis conversion

• 5-axis machining routines, specialised for mould & die- Swarf milling, Morph Milling

• Optimised machining time

- Allows the use of shorter and more rigid cutters

- Higher feed-rates can be used• Post-processors for 5-axis are written in-house, but are a chargeable item

Applications- Mould and die cavity and core machining– Improve surface finish by using short, rigid cutters– Medical industry for machining joint replacements– Electrode machining in graphite or copper– Edge trimming of vacuumed or moulded parts– STL data 3 to 5-axis conversion tool paths

- 3-axis helical spiral machining

- Small internal radii milling

- 3 to 5-axis conversion of rest finishing

- 5-axis High Speed Machining (HSM)

- Prototype parts, titanium, aluminum

What Opportunities used

to NCG CAM?

Situations Where NCG CAM is NOT a Good Fit?

NCG CAM is not suitable for Production MachiningNCG CAM 2D / 2.5D machining is sufficient for Mould & Die,but not as advanced as needed for production machining.

NCG CAM does NOT have:

- Wire modules

- Lathe modules

Master CAM has 2D / 2.5D developed for production engineering - they also license technology from NCGCAM for their 3D HSM add-on. You CAN NOT displace / compete with Master CAM with NCG CAM in aproduction engineering environment - only if competing purely for 3D for mould & die.

Situations where NCG CAM 5-axis is NOT a good fit? - Impeller blades

- Engine ports milling

Lollipop cutters

- Aerospace production

5-axis simultaneous drilling

- 5-axis form tool profiling

NCG CAM In – Production Engineering

What should the customer want to achieve?

- Produce more 3D parts

- Move into shop-floor based programming

- High speed machining

- Machine large parts from big program files

NCG CAM - Complement Other CAD / CAM Package

NCG CAM is a stand alone CAM package

Can be used alongside ANY other CAD package, including Pro/ENGINEER and Solid Works

NCG CAM can also be sold to complement other CAD / CAM software

EdgeCAM, GibbsCAM, SprutCAM, TopSolid, AlphaCAM, SmartCAM, Pro/NC

These software packages target Production Machining so have strong 2D & 2.5D butweaker 3D. Many also include wire and lathe modules.

NCG CAM is standalone, so no CAD has to be purchased with it, saving money too.

Opens many cross-selling opportunities

Your existing users

Other CAD users

Other complementary CAD / CAM users

What is the Main Competition for NCG CAM?

NCG CAM Competition

- Delcam PowerSHAPE / PowerMILL

- Vero machining STRATEGIST

- Sescoi WorkNC

- Tebis

- Cimatron

NCG + CAD Competition

- Solid CAM

- CAMWORKS

- Siemens NX

Objection Handling –

NCG CAM

Objection Handling

1. Is 2D cutter compensation supported ?

Yes - diameter compensation is supported .

2. Why does the Datum creation seem complex ?

Datum and curves can be created in any given CAD system and imported directly into NCG CAM.

NCG CAM is a stand alone CAM system. Only the basic geometry capability required for the NC programmer on the shop floor to make small edits to the design is provided

3. Does NCG CAM support 2.5-axis machining?

NCG CAM supports 2.5 surfaces, drilling and hole identification. NCG CAM specialises in 3D & high speed Machining, so the 2.5 functionality is not as strong as in production engineering focused s/w

4. Does NCG CAM support Turn Mill machines?

NCG CAM does not support lathes, but it does support mill-turn machine tools, such as OKUMA MAC TURN and MAZAK INTERGREX. The criteria is that the machine must have a Y axis

Objection Handling

5. Does NCG CAM support simultaneous 5-axis machining as standard?

The base module of NCG CAM supports 3+2 axis (5- axis positional).

There is an add-on simultaneous 5-axis module available. This is not a standaloneproduct and does require the base module to work.

6. Does the add-on simultaneous 5-axis module have simulation capability?

Simulation is scheduled for the next major release of NCG CAM.

7. Does NCG CAM come complete with post-processors? Is there a charge?

3-axis post-processors are provided free of charge.

5-axis post-processors are chargeable.

For more information contact

NCG CAM, UK : John Ellis (john@ncgcam.com)

Partnering with

Tool

Companies

Partnering --Tooling & CNC Machine Tool Companies

Many machine tool / tooling resellers are very willing to partner withCAM vendors, as they can be seen to offer a more complete Manufacturing solution.

Main Targets:

Machine Tool Resellers:

Selling 3 or 5-axis machine.

Also high speed machine tools

Tooling Resellers:

Selling cutters for mould, tool & die

Some machine tool / tooling resellers will be dedicated to working with oneCAM software partner, but others will work with a selection of preferredpartners. The key is to build up a relationship with them.

Experts to Contact

NCG CAM & REVO Experts to Contact

Sales / Marketing:

Estelle Dunsmuirestelle@ncgcam.com Tel: +44 (0) 1223 863911, +44 (0)1353 699840

Technical Support:

John Ellis john@ncgcam.com Tel: +44 (0) 1223 441929

Website: www.ncgcam.com

Sales / Marketing:

Sathish