New Video : Programming (4) parts with an Indexing Table and KipwareM® Conversational

We recently have had multiple inquiries as to the procedure for programming multiple parts mounted on an indexing table using KipwareM® - Conversational CNC Programming Software for Milling.

In response we created a new training video and uploaded it both to our Video Training Webpage ... as well as to our YouTube Channel ... KTSoftware.

CLICK HERE to open a drawing of the workpiece to be programmed

We invite you to spend some time viewing the video and discover how easy it is to create a complete G code program ... for multiple operations ... performed on multiple parts ... on a 4th Axis Indexing Table.

Kenney Skonieczny - President
Kentech Inc.

Beat the Metalworking Skills Shortage with Kipware®

Almost everyone in metalworking has heard of or been directly impacted by the huge skills shortage for machinists and CNC personnel. So ... we thought it beneficial to devote a post here to outline some of our products that can directly aide in this area.

First : 
Kipware® Conversational CNC Programming Software

Let's face it ... as our marketing message states ... not every CNC programming project is rocket science ... and 95% do not require a rocket scientist to get it running. So then why do most shops insist on pushing every CNC project through their expensive ... complex ... CAD/CAM system? And force themselves to look for ... struggle to find ... the experienced, expensive CAD/CAM operator?

The truth of the matter is you probably have experienced operators and other chipmakers right now in your shop ... with a proven track record ... that can easily be moved to the next level with some assistance. Efficient shops move to upgrade these individuals from operators to programmers and utilize them in programming roles for the simple ... standard .... everyday CNC jobs being programmed in 95% of shops in the real world everyday. Simple milling ... drilling ... shaft turning ... grooving ... threading ... etc ... etc ... etc.

A tool like Kipware® conversational with it's easy-to-use ... machinist friendly ... fill-in-the-blank ... design and interface can greatly assist these individuals in creating the simpler everyday CNC programs. Kipware® conversational will utilize and exploit their existing proven skillset and help move them to the next level ... allowing you to focus on the hiring of less skilled individuals to fill their now vacant role. Benefits extend all around ... your workers receive increased self-worth and shop becomes more efficient by increasing your programming output and saving the CAD/CAM for the jobs that are more complex work that truly requires a CAD/CAM system.

The idea that every job must move through the CAD/CAM system is hurting your efficiency ... period.

Check out all the Kipware® Conversational details ... CLICK HERE for more.

Second : 
KipwareEDU® Training Software

When we created our KipwareEDU® software ... our design was simple ... take our existing, proven-in-the-trenches programming course which we had utilized in shops around the country ... and turn it into a software package. We basically designed the in-depth text explanations in KipwareEDU® around our existing training curriculum ... and added 3D animation for enhanced understanding.

The design of KipwareEDU® mimics as an E-book ... can be and is being used for individual, self-paced training as well as by instructors for a complete CNC programming and training course. KipwareEDU® has been proven in shops around the world and is used by individuals, companies and technical schools around the world.

No matter what your need ... programming training ... operator training ... basic manufacturing engineering ... Fanuc Custom Macro ... there is a KipwareEDU® module / version that can help. Check out all the details of KipwareEDU® ... CLICK HERE for more.

Kenney Skonieczny - President
Kentech Inc.

KipwarePA® - Advanced G Code Wizard Released

Kentech Inc. has released a new and updated version of our KipwarePA® - G Code Programming Assistant application.

Sporting a brand new, state-of-the-art, Microsoft .NET4 interface ... the new KiwparePA® makes creating G code programs a simple point-and-click affair. No need to remember ... or even know ... those canned cycle commands ... KipwarePA® will gather your inputs from a simple, fill-in-the-blank form ... and then auto format and output the correct G code.

NO MORE TYPOS ... NO MORE MISSED OR MISPLACED CODE !!!

Why is KipwarePA® different than a G Code "Wizard" :

1. KipwarePA® can create G code programs for BOTH milling and turning.
2. KipwarePA® outputs G code compatible with Fanuc, Okuma, Haas, Mach3, Yasnac and Siemens CNC controls.
3. KipwarePA® includes a full, G code specific Editor ... users can create progranms from scratch either  through KipwarePA® or in the Editor directly ... and users can import and edit ANY G code program file.
4. KipwarePA® contains a full, toolpath plotter that can plot any G code program ... either milling or turning ... whether it was created with KipwarePA® or not.
5. KipwarePA® contains a full, RS-232 serial communications package.

Check out all the details in the KipwarePA® Presentation Video

For more info on KipwarePA® and ALL the Kipware® applications ... please visit our website :

www.KentechInc.com

Kenney Skonieczny - President

Kentech Inc.