Kipware's Hidden Advantages - #2

Taking a few lines in this post to outline another "hidden advantage" of Kipware® conversational CNC programming software ... G CODE PROGRAMMING TRAINING.

The design of Kipware® conversational allows the user to create G code programs without the need or the use of a CAD drawing. G code programs are created by simply selecting the shape to machine and then answering a list of on-screen, fill-in-the-blank, plain English questions. From those inputs, the software automatically creates the G code program. Simple and efficient ... and allows even those who are not familiar with G code or G code programming to create powerful and efficient machining programs.

And if the user pays close attention ... they can easily see how those inputs are turned into the G codes that drive the machine. The inquisitive user can match their plain English inputs with the G code output and translate how their input values are turned into G code.

Whether it be seeing how a code of a canned cycle is created ... or seeing how their simple inputs translate into a continuous, repetitive cycle .... many of our users have credited the using of Kipware® conversational with their development and understanding of G code programming.


We take pride in the fact that our real world software design and development has led not only to more efficient manufacturing ... but also to the development of those living and working "in the trenches".

Kenney Skonieczny
Kentech Inc.

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 !!