Highlighting Major Advantages of Kipware® Conversational - #1

If you explored our Kipware® Conversational CNC Programming software applications ... you may have missed some of the "hidden" advantages which come from the "real world" design of the applications. I would like to take a few posts in our BLOG to highlight some of these "hidden" tricks.

Kipware® Hidden Advantage #1 :

The design of Kipware® conversational allows the user to create "pieces" of the complete machining operation ... in any order. Let's say you are machining a part on a VMC or HMC ... you need to FACE then ROUGH A ROUND POCKET then DRILL A BOLT CIRCLE. In KipwareM®, you create each "piece" of this complete process using the fill-in-the-blank "conversational" forms for each operation ... in any order. So first you could create the program for the bolt circle ... then the facing operation ... then the round pocket. Each "sub-program" gets saved to disk at the time it was created ... and added to the TREE. Later, the user utilizes the MAIN PROGRAM feature and link tools and spindle related info to one or more of these sub-programs. The way these operations are defined in this MAIN PROGRAM option is what creates the final program and the final machining process.

BUT ... each one of these "pieces" ... these sub-programs ... are saved to disk. This means that they are available for future programs. Let's say a month from now you have a part that requires the same pocket and bolt circle machining. You can simply click the file and ADD that "piece" or sub-program to the TREE. NO NEED TO RE-PROGRAM OR RE-CREATE THEM, YOU CAN LINK THE EXISTING G CODE TO NEW TOOLS AND NEW SPINDLE CALLS IN THE MAIN PROGRAM OPTION.

THE ADVANTAGE : Kipware® conversational is automatically creating re-usable G code programs that can dramatically save you time and energy on your future G code creation. Sure creating your G code is quick and easy through the basic conversational design ... but this "hidden" feature ... utilizing previously created G code programs ... makes Kipware® conversational even more powerful ... more "real world".

Keeps this feature in mind when considering your weapons in the battle with "CAD / CAM OVERKILL" ... or when you are programming in any of the Kipware® conversational applications.

For more information on Kipware® conversational or to schedule a free Webex OnLine Presentation ... visit our website at www.KentechInc.com.

As always, thank you for investing some of your valuable time at our website.
Kenney Skonieczny
Kentech Inc.

Kentech Inc. Releases KipwareTP® - G Code Editor and Plotter

We are happy to announce the release of our new and enhanced version of KipwareTP® - G Code Editor and Toolpath Plotting application.

For 90 to 95% of CNC programming done everyday in the real world, programmers and operators are looking for a simple tool that will produce a simple plot to confirm their G code program. Instead most other software companies have developed in depth complicated tool animation applications that take an 8 hour day just to set up for a plot. KipwareTP® is a simple toolpath plotting software package that will enable users to quickly, accurately and efficiently view the toolpath of their CNC programs.

Kentech Inc. originally developed KipwareTP® as a companion application to our Kipware® Conversational Programming Applications. We have recently completely re-designed it to include many new useful features creating a stand alone product which remains simple and easy to use. KipwareTP® can be used with any "Fanuc compatible" G code programs including Haas and Okuma and of course all models of Fanuc controls.

KipwareTP® was designed and created like all our machine shop software - from the shop floor up. Using our unique mix of metalcutting, CNC, machine shop and computer programming experience we developed a fast, efficient and accurate utility for shops to test and edit their CNC programs before they hit the shop floor - saving time and money. 

We invite you to explore all the features of KipwareTP® at our website ... http://www.kentechinc.com/KipwareTP.shtml ... but here are a few feature outlines to stir your interest :

• Plots Milling...Turning...Wire EDM...Water Jet/Plasma G Code Programs...All in one Application.
• Quick and easy ZOOM, PAN, ZERO SET and DISPLAY CLEAR functions make for fast and simple plotting.
• Ability to edit the plotting program on the fly or in the full Text Editor.
• User is able to view current conditions and positions as the plot progresses.
• Uses handy machine like functions for plotting like: Single Block, Optional Stop, Block Delete, Selectable Plotting Speed, Selectable Tool Display.
• Has many user-configurable parameters including: Radius X/DiameterX, ABS/INC Arc Centers, Colors and more.
• User can plot their G Codes against a back drop of user configured stock models includes Square/Rectangle and Round and even DXF files.
• Includes a full featured and rich functioning G code specific Text Editor.
• Users can edit their G Codes using standard editing functions as well as CNC code specific functions like: Search and Replace, Search and Remove Sequence Numbers, Auto-invert X and Z coordinates, Auto-invert G02/G03 Codes, OVERRIDE OPTION allowing adding or subtracting defined percentage to entire program,Open, Save or Print Program and many other functions.

As always, thanks to all for for taking the time to explore Kentech Inc. and our software products.

From all of us at Kentech Inc. ... Best Wishes to all for a Happy ... Healthy ... and Prosperous 2012 !!

Kentech Introduces the Kipware® Cloud

Are you ready to take your software experience to the next level?

Are you ready to work without the wires ... Without being tied to your PC or your office?

Are you ready to set your employees free to be the efficient workforce you dreamt of?


If so, we invite you to explore the Kipware® Cloud
the next generation of software and software delivery.

What is CLOUD computing?
Cloud computing simply means that the software you use ... the files and databases you create ... are not run or stored from your local PC. Instead, users log onto a website ... a remote server ... where the software is installed and where all their information and files are stored. This means that users can log onto and use their software from any internet enabled device ... your office PC, your home PC, your tablet, your laptop on the road .... and on and on and on. With your software being stored on a remote server, you have complete access to your software from any internet connection. Now that's freedom !!!

What is the Kipware® Cloud?
The Kipware® Cloud is Kentech's version of cloud computing. Here's how it works :

• Users create an account with a unique UserName and Password and pay a small monthly fee.
  
• Use this account to access ANY of our software titles ... use the account for creating quotes and estimates ... create your G code programs ... for training, either yourself or your employees ... to get answers on your shop floor ... anything.
  
• This cloud account can be accessed via any PC using a standard internet connection ... work from the office, your home PC, your laptop on the road using a wirless connection ... there are no restrictions other than the internet connection.
  

What are some of the overriding advantages of cloud computing?

• No more physical software to buy and maintain.
  
• No more being tied to a single PC ... or to operating the software at one location.
  
• No more having to purchase licenses for multiple PC's or users.
  
• No more worries about your computer crashing and losing either your software or your files.
  
• No more re-installing and worries about losing the installation file or CD.
  
• No more worries about uprades ... the latest software version is always running on the Kipware® Cloud.
  
• Don't need or want the software any longer ... just cancel your account. Use the software for as long as you need or want it. ( may be subject to a minimum time period ).
  
• ... to name just a few.
  

What software is available on the Kipware® Cloud with my account?
ALL the Kentech Kipware® titles are available to all users. That's right, once you create an account, anyone using your account will have access to any Kipware® title. That means you will have unlimited access to :

• CycleTime Estimating, Quoting and Estimating, Machine Scheduling and Quotation Tracking using our KipwareCYC®, KipwareQTE®, KipwarePLN® and KipwareTRK® applications.
  
• Create your G code programs for milling, turning, wire EDM and waterjet / plasma machines using our KipwareM®, KipwareT®, KipwareEDM® and KipwareJT® conversational programming applications.
  
• Perform auto-conversion of your G code programs for any of your machines and files using our KipwareXC® and Kipware® CNC XChange applications.
  
• Employees need training? The Kipware Cloud gives you unlimited access to our complete line of KipwareEDU® training software ... turning, milling, multi-axis turning centers, manufacturing engineering version as well as Fanuc macro version.
  
• Need answers on the shop floor? Your account gives you unlimited access to our toolpath plotting, machine shop toolbox and trig calculator applications from any internet connected device.
  

I am ready .... How can I get connected to the Kipware® Cloud?

• We expect the Kipware® Cloud to be up and running by early fall 2011.
  
• We are currently accepting preliminary sign up's. This is not a commitment in any way and there are no associated costs. When everything is finalized and the Kipware® Cloud is online, registrants will be emailed the final details and can decide at that time whether or not to finalize and create their account.
  
• Early registrants will be offered a 10% discount on their Kipware® Cloud monthly fee.
  

To register, please visit 

http://www.kentechinc.com/KipwareCloud.shtml