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Software Pages 5 to 12 CNC Simulation Software VERICUT 7.2 from CGTech features enhancements to improve speed, reducing the time required to develop, analyze, inspect and document the CNC programming and machining process. Added features to the user interface simplify the most common user actions and increase speed by more thoroughly taking advantage of multiple processors and background processing. Another feature is the ability to optimize an NC program from a saved simulation. Users can adjust and re-optimize without rerunning the simulation. A new interactive panel displays cutting conditions immediately, anywhere in the machining process. The user can navigate the NC program to evaluate cutting conditions and quickly see the results of adjustments to optimization settings. VERICUT runs standalone, but can also be integrated with CAM systems from Siemens PLM Software (NX), Dassault Systèmes (CATIA), PTC (Creo Parametric), CNC Software (MasterCAM), Vero Software (EdgeCAM), OpenMind (hyperMILL), Delcam (FeatureCAM and PowerMILL), DP Technology (Esprit), Cimatron Group (CimatronE and GibbsCAM). With an interface to VERICUT, the user's stock, fixture and design geometry is automatically transferred to VERICUT in the correct orientation, along with the NC program, tooling, machine and control data and other simulation parameters. After the transfer, it is only one click to start simulating. For more information from CGTech of Irvine, CA, phone 949- 753-1050 or visit cgtech.com CNC Software Update WorkNC offers Version 22 of WorkNC software, which contains new strategies to further automate CNC programming and machining, especially flat areas, sharp corners and mold bases. Advanced milling strategies use a Dynamic Stock Model that, combined with advanced tool holder and machine collision checking simulation functions, is said to offer reliable lights-out machining. Sescoi also offers the latest version of Auto-5, an automatic, five-axis module that enables milling deeper areas and finishing parts with shorter tools while maintaining a collision-free environment. For more information from WorkNC of Southfield, MI, phone 248-351 9300 or visitworknc.com moldmakingtechnology.com 9