Kentech Inc. is pleased to announce the overhaul and upgrade to it's popular quoting & estimating software packages including the following changes and enhancements :
- KipwareQTE® has been revised into a cost estimating only software from the previous cycletime estimating and cost estimating package. The machining cycletime estimating features have been removed and a new machining cycletime estimating package titled KipwareCYC® has been created. KipwareQTE® retains the features of cost estimating, quotation generation, assembly estimating & quoting and cost analysis. The list price of this new KipwareQTE® has been reduced from the previous $795 (U.S.) for both cycletime and costing to $365 (U.S.) for the costing only version. The list price for KipwareCYC® is $395 (U.S.).
- The machining cycletime features now in KipwareCYC® have been greatly upgraded and enhanced from the cycletime estimating features in the previous KipwareQTE® version. One major upgrade is to the cutting condition database. Users now have the ability to add up to (5) sub-operations to each main operation. For example, under Rough Turning, the user can include up to (5) sets of cutting parameters. This gives the user much more flexibility with the opportunity to include cutting parameters for say carbide tooling, HSS tooling, aggressive material removal, conservative material removal or whatever. In addition, we have added (3) User Defined Main Operations in addition to the pre-defined main operations ... and each of these User Defined Operations can have the up to (5) sets of sub-operations as well.
- Our Kipware® Suite package has been revised to include (2) versions ... the Standard Edition and the Professional Edition. The Standard Edition bundles KipwareQTE® and KipwareCYC® together with a list price is $710 (U.S.) The Professional Edition bundles KipwareQTE®, KipwareCYC®, KipwarePLN® ( shop scheduling ) and KipwareTRK® ( quotation tracking ) together with a list price of $995 (U.S.).
- For users who upgrade from previous versions of KipwareQTE®, we have included a small utility program that will revise your current Material Database ( cutting condition ) file into a format compatible with the new version and format.
These new features and upgrades greatly enhance the features of the business software created by Kentech Inc. and demonstrate our continued commitment to create the best, Real World manufacturing software in the industry.
Thank you for continued support and software interest.
Sincerely,
John Mayfield
( writing for Kenney Skonieczny )
Innervizion Technologies, the Kentech Inc. VAR in the India market, recently completed their participation in the Engineering Design.IN EXPO in Bangalore, India. KipwareEDU - CNC Programming Training & Reference Software was a big success and generated a lot of interest with universities and institutes in Southern India.
KipwareEDU is a complete machine shop / CNC training package starting with the Manufacturing Engineering version that covers the basics of metalworking to the Milling, Turning, Multi-Axis and Fanuc Macro versions that teach complete CNC programming for (7) different CNC control manufacturers including Fanuc, Okuma, Fadal, Haas, Yasnac, Vickers and Siemens.
The fast pace of the development of the manufacturing sector in India has created a market for CNC and engineering training and KipwareEDU and Innervision Technologies are ready to lead the way.
Our congratulations and thanks go out to the entire Innervizion staff and Mr. Amarnath Kulkarni for a job well done !!!
Below are some images from the KipwareEDU demonstration at Engineering Design.IN in Bangalore.
In response to a high market demand for a stand-alone machining cycletime estimating software package, Kentech Inc. has spun-off it's popular KipwareQTE® cycletime estimating module into a stand-alone package called KipwareCYC®.
KipwareCYC® incorporates all the power and popular features of the KipwareQTE® CycleTime Module including a database manager, where users can easily store and edit machine spec and cutting parameter information. Complete product information, screenshots and product persentations are available at the KipwareCYC® ... http://www.KentechInc.com/KipwareCYC.shtml.
The price of KipwareCYC® is $365 (U.S.) including Kentech's standard unlimited tech support.
Thank you for your software interest.
Kenney Skonieczny
Kentech Inc. is pleased to announce the release of our newest title to our KipwareEDU® training series ... KipwareEDU® Macro Version. KipwareEDU® Macro uses a mix of in-depth TEXT explanations and VIDEO TUTORIALS with voice to teach the Fanuc Custom Macro B programming language.
The (9) Video Tutorials that are included with KipwareEDU® Macro show a split screen with an illustration of the workpiece being programmed on the left and the step-by-step creation of the custom macro program on the right. The voice overlay gives all the in-depth details of the how's and why's of the macro being programmed. The tutorials start out simple and work up to more complex macro programs including bolt circles and probing.
KipwareEDU® was released to the public on May 1st and the price of KipwareEDU® Macro is $265 (U.S.). KipwareEDU® Macro is available through any of the Kentech Inc. ordering options or by calling our office toll free at 1-888-754-1198.
Thanks for your interest in Kentech Inc. and our software titles.
John Mayfield ... writing for Kenney Skonieczny.
Since their release, customers have told us that our new KipwareM® and KipwareT® PC based training video series have been a tremendous help in getting them up and running with their software in short order. In addition, the tips and tricks contained in the series have given existing customers new ideas on how to best utilize the Kipware® conversational approach to CNC programming.
In our continuing efforts to improve and assist our customers with getting the most out of their software, we have released a new PC based video training series for KipwareQTE®. These videos illustrate the use of all aspects of the software for the Database Manager and CycleTime Estimating as well as Cost Estimating modules. The use of each of these modules of KipwareQTE® is illustrated in detail with sample CycleTime and Cost estimates being prepared in the videos.
Users can download the KipwareQTE® PC based video trainer using the link below :
http://www.kentechinc.com/dwnld/trainers/kqtetrainerINSTALL.exe
Save the file kqtetrainerINSTALL.exe to your PC in a folder where you can recover it once the download is complete. Once completed, use the START --> RUN option from the Windows taskbar to run the file and all components of the trainer software will be installed.
As always, any questions or concerns, contact us at Sales or Support@KentechInc.com.
Thanks again for your inerest in Kentech Inc. and our software products.
Kenney Skonieczny
NOTE :
We are constantly adding new videos to the Kipware® Training Video series. The date below is when the latest videos were uploaded to our website for download. Check back often and keep your training videos series up-to-date by downloading the latest version based on the release dates below using the links contained in the article.
KipwareM® Training Video Last Release Date : 04/11/07
KipwareT® Training Video Last Release Date : 09/21/07
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As promised, we have released new versions of the KipwareM® and KipwareT® Training Videos. These new videos include screen capture and voice explanations. Each series start with simple operations and gradually get more complex outlining the use of both KipwareM® and KipwareT® for various workpiece scenarios.
You can download the complete installation files using the links below. Download the file, saving it to your PC in a folder where you can find it once the download is complete. Use the START --> RUN option from the Windows taskbar and run the file. Each file is a complete installation file and the new training programs will be installed.
Download Links :
KipwareM Trainer : http://www.KentechInc.com/dwnld/trainers/kmtrainerINSTALL.exe
KipwareT Trainer : http://www.KentechInc.com/dwnld/trainers/kttrainerINSTALL.exe
Currently each video series contains 4 different workpiece examples ... we will be adding more as time and situations warrant.
As always, any questions or concerns, contact Sales or Support @KentechInc.com.
Thanks for your interest ...
Kenney Skonieczny
New UPGRADES for KipwareM® and KipwareT® were released at the beginning of February ... the cost for each is $95. Detailed upgrade information and ordering can be accessed using the UPGRADES link at the main site ... www.KentechInc.com ... but here are a few items that have changed.
In both KipwareM® and KipwareT®, we have added a whole range of new 3D graphics to the menu screens for better understanding of the meanings of the input fields.
In KipwareM®, we added some new features for both the RADIAL and LINEAR SLOTTING menus that now allow for the ramping down of the cutter as the slot is being machined, with (1) additional final pass at final depth at the end.
In KipwareT®, we added new conversational screens that gives users the ability to cut ANGLES and RADII from a fill-in-the-blank menu. The code that is output is in long hand G code ... not a canned cycle ... that makes this more compatible with the less-intense hobby type CNC controls that do not have canned cycle capabilities. Of course, the shape can still be drawn in the SketchPad to obtain the canned cycle output if desired.
Coming Soon ...
A new version of the Kipware® Trainer Videos . We are upgrading the slide shows used in the our Kipware® Trainer using Camtasia software to give us a more rich and powerful media to create training videos for all the Kipware® software. Soon we will have complete videos that show how to program a variety of workpieces from the simple to the complex in KipwareM® and KipwareT®. These videos will contain complete screen capture along with voice overlay with detailed explanations of the processes being shown.
Stay tuned to the BLOG for more details.
As always,
Thanks for stopping by and for your software interest.
Kenney Skonieczny
02-14-2007
KipwareEDU - Release and Notes
Kentech Inc. recently released our newest software title ... KipwareEDU® - CNC Programming Training & Reference Software.
KipwareEDU® is an upgrade to our past software title called Protalk and has taken our training to the next level. KipwareEDU® teaches all aspects of CNC programming ... from the simple to the complex ... using in-depth TEXT explanations as well as 3D ANIMATIONS with VOICE. The new interface is extremely easy to use and organizes the tons of information contained in KipwareEDU® in a clear and concise package. All the "stuff" is easy to find, easy to access and easy to understand.
KipwareEDU® was designed and is priced for all ... individuals, corporations, instructors, technical schools, vocational schools and just about everyone and everywhere where metalworking is learnt or taught.
KipwareEDU® is currently available in MILL, TURN and MULTI-AXIS ( lathes with live tooling ) versions.
But that's not all ....
In March 2007, Kentech Inc. will release two more versions of KipwareEDU® ....
( Due to increased features ... testing, animations, etc. ... the Macro Version release has been changed to April 30, 2007 )
( Due to increased features ... sooooo much information will be included ... the ME Version release has been changed to May 31, 2007 )
(1) The Manufacturing Engineering Version which will contain tons of "real world" metalworking and engineering information from type of machines to chip cutting to tooling to types of tools to coolants to whatever. This new version is the perfect tool for anyone who has the the basics of metalworking knowledge and want to take it to the next level.
(2) The MACRO B TRAINER version which will teach the complete picture of Fanuc Custom Macro B programming. All you need to know to fully utilize this powerful feature ... not fluff and confusing "stuff" ... real world insight and training for Macro B from the leaders in CNC software and training.
Stay tuned and check " ... In The Trenches" for more info and release information.
Thanks again for your interest.
Kenney Skonieczny
02-14-2007
"The Start-Up"
Hello and thanks for taking the time to explore "... In The Trenches" from Kentech Inc.. We are starting this blog to give our customers the opportunity to view our inner-workings, new ideas and basically the "stuff" that is swirling around the corridors of Kentech Inc.. We hope that these postings will give you a better look at where we have been ... where we are ... and where we are going ... and that will assist in your decision to make a purchase from our company.
Since 1986, Kentech Inc. has created dynamic and innovative software products for the metalworking industry, using over 20 years of " ... in the trenches" experience. Our main company goal is to create "real world" products ... not pretty pictures or cluttered software filled with useless features ... but rather to create software solutions that make a real impact in the "real world". Judging from our worldwide success, we feel we are on the right track.
If you are interested in our software products or CNC and metalworking in general, we invite you to check back regularly to review our posts and to see new products coming down the road ... the real world impact of our products in real shops ... for CNC tips and tricks ... and much, much more.
Thanks again for your interest in Kentech Inc. and for taking the time to explore " ... In The Trenches".
Kenney Skonieczny
