Curved Surface Added to KipwareM® 3D Menu

As we continue our torrid development pace heading toward the year end ... we have released another new KipwareM® 3D conversational option developed from a KipwareM® user request.

Our user needed to machine a specific part for the Harley Davidson company and wanted a simpler way to create the G code program then having to trudge through his CAD/CAM system. Having dealt with Kentech Inc. on a prior project for some 3D machining ... he approached us again to see if we could develop a solution. We decided it was a perfect application to add to our KipwareM® 3D menu ... and we developed our CURVED SURFACE conversational option for KipwareM®'s 3D menu. Developed at NO CHARGE to our client might I add !!

As you can see from the screenshot above of the CURVED SURFACE conversational menu ... like all our Kipware® conversational menus ... it puts tons of options into the hands of the user. The user can define individual parameters for BOTH roughing and finishing machining such as depth of cut ... feedrates ... etc.. The surface can also be kicked off at any user defined angle ... like all KipwareM® options ... with a single Rotation Angle input !!

Above is a 3D plot of the sample result. This program for both roughing ( with a square end mill ) and finishing ( with a ball end mill ) was created in less than 1.5 minutes ... with NO drawing required !!

This new CURVED SURFACE menu is now shipping standard with the KipwareM® 3D option. For all the other 3D menu options available ... please see our Blog back-post : http://kentechinc.blogspot.com/2013/09/kipware-3d-conversational-programming.html

Thank you to all our customers for their input and support that enables us to continually update and enhance our REAL WORLD machine shop software .

Isn't it time to Dump the limited G Code Wizards and GO PRO ?
Kipware® Conversational are PROFESSIONAL programming
applications ... with built-in PROFESSIONAL features ...
that will help anyone machine like a PRO !!

Kenney Skonieczny - President
Kentech Inc.

Live OnLine Demonstrations - Join In !!

As our various Kipware® titles grow in popularity more and more every day ... potential customers have really been reaping the rewards of our online, live demonstration through our use of Cisco Webex. The conversations usually start out with the client requesting a "trial"version of a title ... and when we explain that we can also offer a live, online demo ... they jump at the chance. They really get excited at the opportunity to see the software in action while they sit in the comfort of their office or from home ... with multiple members of their team if desired .... and to have the ability to ask questions and get answers in real time.

To cut to the chase ... a live Webex meeting allows the client to sit in his office while we sit in ours ... the client can view our PC screen on his PC screen and see the software title in action. Through the audio conference they can ask questions and get answers in real time.

You will see this icon at the bottom of all our product pages ....
Just CLICK IT to set up a live, online demonstration.

Cisco Webex is an online meeting service that we can set up in as little as 15 minutes. Here are some of the features and advantages of Webex :

• Webex meetings are completely FREE for anyone who wishes to attend.
• Webex is a web-based service and works with any browser ... so you can attend a demonstration from any computer (Windows, Mac, Linux, or Solaris) -- as well as your iPhone, Blackberry, or any other WiFi or 3G-enabled mobile device. 
• Users receive a link to log on for the video portion and a toll-free number to call to join a conference call ... this is the audio portion of the presentation. Users can also use the microphone on their PC instead of calling the toll free number.
• Webex meetings can accommodate from 1 to 25 participants ...  so multiple people can attend from either the same location ... or each one can log in from a different location.
• Because of the large number of Webex meetings we provide ... our Webex meetings are available to both US and international clients,

Some clients assume that this service is only for "professional" groups ... but we very often host online meetings for single clients who log in from the comfort of their living rooms or home offices.

Trial Versions VS. Live Demonstrations
Most often, users miss important features of software ... no matter how easy-to-use they are touted ... when "playing" with a trial version. Not to mention the loss of time and productivity as you fumble through learning a new software package. This may be due simply to the learning curve or the fact that the customer assumes it will work one way and when it doesn't they assume the feature is not there ... when in fact it just worked a different way. Live demonstrations allow the user to have all their question and concerns answered in one session ... and to get on with their decision making process armed with all the information they need.

And it's not just for sales ... it's for training too !!
In addition ... Kentech Inc. oftentimes utilizes Webex meetings for software training. Again ... a Webex meeting allows users to see the software in action so we can fully demonstrate HOW to solve the clients question ... using both audio and video. Webex training sessions within the warranty period are offered at no charge to the client ... and are most often offered free even outside the warranty period.

How can we offer live, online demonstrations ?
Unlike other software "companies" ( are they really companies? ) ... the developers at Kentech Inc. are not creating software as a hobby. Kentech Inc. is a real company ... with a real telephone number ... with real developers ... who has been creating and developing Real World CNC and machine shop software for over 25+ years. And our commitment to our customers and to our customer support is unmatched in our industry.

So if you have an interest in ANY of the software titles we offer ... we encourage you to set up a Webex meeting at a date and time that is convenient for you. I am sure YOU WILL BE PLEASANTLY SURPRISED !!!

CLICK THIS link to visit our Schedule a Live Demo Webpage

Kenney Skonieczny - President
Kentech Inc.

You meet the nicest people ...

Recently we had the pleasure of selling our KipwareM® - Conversational CNC Programming Software for Milling to a client in Alaska. Harold is retired  ( I guess you would say he is retired but I think he might be still "working" ... but just loving it too much to call it work ) and had purchased a CNC mill for his home workshop. While perusing the internet looking for some G code programming software ... he came across KipwareM® and decided to give it a go with a (1) year subscription.

Over the course of about 2-3 weeks I had the pleasure of answering some questions ... providing some guidance ... and along the way learned what a fascinating life Harold has led. He's really quite a guy and I have really enjoyed our emails and phone calls.

About a week ago we were discussing his full 4th axis he has on the mill and a project he was looking to program with KipwareM®. Well ... we didn't really have the conversational option available ... but decided that "Hey ... this is something a lot of clients might be interested in and is a great idea to add some additional capabilities to KipwareM®." So we began the development of this additional feature in KipwareM® for 4th Axis Programming ... you can read the full story here http://bit.ly/1aJrxtl

Harold helped us do some tweaking ... and got the program running and did some cutting on a bolt for a rifle ... the results are below :

This pic does not do it justice because of the constraints of this Blog ....

CLICK HERE TO SEE THE FULL SIZE IMAGE

Here's what Harold had to say about KipwareM® and Kentech Inc. :

"Kenney, I am sooooo PLEASED with the program and moreover, very pleased with customer service. However, blissful satisfaction is exceedingly overshadowed with gratitude for all the help and support that you have provided. This is a wonderful retirement gift. Words can't begin to express what this means to me.

Thank You So Much !"

Needless to say Harold converted that Subscription to a Full Version ... and we are more than happy to welcome him to the Kipware® family of users. Although we certainly appreciate his comments ... we're more happy to have a new friend and proud to be able to help him in some small way. Looking forward to following the progress of many more completed projects with such awesome results. Great Job Harold !!

Kenney Skonieczny - President

Kentech Inc.