Coming in June ...

We are pleased to announce that we will be releasing our newly revised and enhanced KipwarePA® - G Code Programming Assistant application in the middle of June.

Here are a couple of teaser screen shots :

KipwarePA®'s MILLING Mode

KipwarePA's TURNING Mode

Create G code with a simple POINT-AND-CLICK interface.

You can easily customize BUTTONS to output your specific required outputs !!

KipwarePA® was designed to give users an easy programming application in which they can create G code programs. Who can benefit from KipwarePA® ? Basically ... anyone who CREATES ... EDITS ... or works with G code ...here is why :

• By eliminating typing errors, misplaced codes, missed codes and mis-formatted codes it assists the user to create a error free and efficient programs.
• KipwarePA® uses a simple point and click interface. By clicking the buttons on the screen the user can add movement...G code...M code...just about anything to the program being created.
• If more than the click is needed, KipwarePA® will auto-display a fill-in-the-blank form and will auto-convert the entered form data into the correctly formatted corresponding G code output and add to the program editor.
• As code is being created it is displayed on the screen ... this is a great way to learn G code programming !!
• Once the program creation is completed ... the code in the window is auto-converted and displayed in our full featured. G code Editor. The Editor is fully G code specific with tons of features like auto-sequencing and re-sequencing, add / remove spaces for readability, and much more. In addition, the Editor can be used from scratch to create or edit ANY G code program ... whether created in KipwarePA® or not.
• Our KipwareTP® Toolpath Plotting software is also included ... plot programs created in KipwarePA® or ANY G code program.

So .... the complete lowdown :

• KipwarePA® also is included standard with all Kipware® conversational, full version purchases ... the best of both worlds !!
• KipwarePA® is also available as a stand-alone application and includes :
• KipwareTP® - Toolpath Plotter and Editor
• KipwareDNC® - Serial Communication Software

As always ... UPGRADES for Kipware® conversational software are FREE and INCLUDED for (3) months ... so making a purchase of ANY Kipware® conversational application now will insure you get a FREE UPGRADE to the new KipwarePA® when released in June !!!

So don't wait ... DUMP the WIZARDS !!! ... GO PRO with Kipware® Conversational !!

Kenney Skonieczny
President - Kentech Inc.

New 4 Axis CNC XChange Option Slated For Release

We are pleased to announce the release for our Fanuc / Okuma OSP 4 axis conversion option for our Kipware® CNC XChange software.

This option will allow for the conversion of (2) Fanuc style programs ... turret #1 and turret #2 ... simultaneously into Okuma OSP code and then the two programs will be auto-merged into one program when completed. In addition to the standard G code conversions that are currently performed by CNC XChange ... this option will auto-convert all Fanuc style "waiting codes" as well as spindle commands, gear change M functions, optional stop commands into Okuma OSP "P" code formats. In addition ... the user will have the ability to define up to (10) user specific commands to be converted into Okuma "P" code commands. Such machine specific commands such as gear range M functions and others can be customized easily by the user with this feature.

Once the conversion is completed, the Kipware® CNC XChange Editor will display each program ... original and converted ... in our unique 4 axis Editor. Each program can be viewed, compared and independently edited within the Editor. Selecting the MERGE CONVERTED FILES will cause the software to merge the files and complete the conversion process.

The initial release will include Fanuc to Okuma conversions ... we do anticipate a reverse conversion of Okuma to Fanuc in the very near future ... probably before the end of June.

For additional information on Kipware® CNC XChange ... CLICK HERE.

Kenney Skonieczny - President
Kentech Inc.

Mid Year Development and Upgrade Report - Kipware® Conversational

At this almost mid-point of 2013 ... we thought it time to update everyone on all the new features now being shipped standard in our Kipware® conversational software ... as well as all our conversational companion applications.

So here we go .... or watch the UPGRADE VIDEO HERE.

KipwareM® - Conversational CNC Programming Software for Milling

• We recently added (3) new menus : 
• Qualify Stock ... conversationally create G code to machine the ends of a workpiece
• O Ring Groove ... conversationally create G code to machine a user defined O Ring Groove
• Custom EIA Cycle ... create blocks of user defined G code ... great for 4th axis work.
• Round & Helical Pocketing Enhancements ... users can now easily create pocketing and helical cutting G code for multiple locations ... describe the cutting once ... then either input user defined X/Y locations or use the BC, Grid, Holes-On-An-Angle menus and have KipwareM® auto-calculate the locations. 

KipwareT® - Conversational CNC Programming Software for Turning

• Custom EIA Cycle ... create blocks of user defined G code ... great for 4th axis work.

Kipware® SketchPad - Conversational CAD/CAM

• By far the BIGGEST and MOST TALKED ABOUT upgrade ... We recently added our patent-pending Machinist Mode ... just move the tool with the mouse to create your roughing G code for milling, turning, wire EDM, waterjet and plasma.
• For an in-depth explanation please refer to this recent "... In The Trenches" post : http://kentechinc.blogspot.com/2013/04/easiest-cam-ever-you-decide.html

KipwareTP® - G Code Editor and Toolpath Plotting Software

• Users now have the ability to create graphical tool representations that can be included in the G code plot.
• Users can also create Plotting Tool Lists that link the graphic tools with "trigger" codes. For example : T0101 might call a 55 deg diamond graphic ... T0202 might call a .125 OD grooving tool ... etc.. When the G code is being plotted ... trigger codes will cause the tool graphic to change as indicated in the Plotting Tool List.
• Added an On-Screen Measurement feature ... use the mouse to "measure" points along the plotted toolpath.

You can watch our UPGRADE VIDEO using the link below for a more in-depth look at each new feature and to see all the new features in action.

WATCH the Upgrade Video ... Click Here

Many thanks to ALL our fabulous Kipware® users for making Kipware® conversational the NEW STANDARD in conversational CNC software !!

Kenney Skonieczny - President
Kentech Inc.

Don't SETTLE for a limited, underdeveloped "wizard" ... 

GO PRO with Kipware® Conversational !!

Kipware® Conversational vs. G Code Wizards

Since the late 90's ... we have worked hard to take our conversational CNC programming software out of the world of "wizards", after-thoughts and add-ons ... and into the world of professional, power packed CAM applications.

We would like to thank the over 1200+ users of Kipware® conversational for proving that our efforts have been successful.

Why? What makes us the professional conversational application that we are?
Here are just a few reasons :

KipwareM® - MILLING :

Here is a sample screenshot of a KipwareM® operation ... in this case a SQUARE / RECTANGULAR POCKET. Just take a look at the machining options available for the user to select :

1. SQUARE or RECTANGULAR ... long side in X or long side in Y ... the software automatically "sees" it.
2. CORNER RADIUS ... milled using circular interpolation or plunge ...  the software automatically "sees" it.
3. X / Y RAMP AMOUNT ... you decide how much ... not an arbitrary angle, a real distance.
4. FINISH ALLOWANCE ... for walls and bottom.
5. ROTATION ... pocket at a 5 degree angle ... just input 5 ... the software writes the rotated G code automatically ... and not some G code for rotation ... hard numbers.
6. ROUGHING and / or FINISHING ... CW or CCW ... climb or conventional ... you decide.
7. CUTTER COMP ... automatically inserted if you desire ... with auto ramp in / ramp out.
8. FINISH BOTTOM ... or just the walls ... you decide.

KipwareT® - TURNING :

Here is a sample screenshot of a KipwareT® operation ... in this case an OD GROOVE. Just take a look at the machining options available for the user to select :

1. DEPTH OF CUT IN Z ... plunge rough ... you determine the Z axis DOC.
2. CORNER CHAMFER / RADIUS ... just input the value ... and not just 45 degree chamfers ... any angle you want.
3. CUT-OFF CYCLE ... not just grooving ... cut-off with pecking and even complete retraction.
4. GROOVING ... tons of options for straight cutting, pecking with just a retract or complete retraction.

These are just a couple of the conversational, fill-in-the-blank menus which our users can use to create complex cutting operations.


Not to mention all the companion apps that come with Kipware® conversational :

1. Kipware® SketchPad - Conversational CAD/CAM ... easiest CAM ever !!
2. KipwareTP® - toolpath plotting app now with a full user defined tool library for graphic simulation.
3. KipwareTB® - machine shop toolbox software
4. KipwarePA® - point and shoot G code creator for milling and turning.

There are NO OTHER programming app ... "wizard" or hide behind the "conversational wizard" ... that can match the power and features of Kipware® conversational. We invite you to look around ... we are sure that like the 1200+ Kipware® users ... you'll realize that only Kipware® conversational gives you the professional features you need to be successful.

Kenney Skonieczny - President

Kentech Inc.