Most CAM software provides NC verification with material removal, and in some cases machine simulation, but normally only checks the toolpath generated by the software.
What happens between the CAM system and the machine - postprocessing to convert the toolpath to the correct format, optimization for speeds, feeds, retraction and reorientation at machine limits, or simply hand-editing by the operator - can introduce conditions that can be costly if not identified before the part is on the machine.
Controller emulation provides processing of machine-specific G and M-code, allowing the integrated verification and simulation within V5 to check the actual data which will drive the machine, not just the toolpath as generated by the CAM system.
CATIA V5 from Dassault Systemes provides a unique integrated approach allowing G-code validation without leaving the V5 environment; controller emulation capability with IMSce for V5 provides the machine motion, while checking for syntax and logic errors and alerting the user when they occur.
IMSce for V5 provides robust controller emulation for all types of CNC controllers on the market today, including Fanuc, Siemens, Heidenhain (ISO and conversational formats), Fadal, Num, Mazak and many others. Full support for controller variables, subprograms, expressions, canned cycles, probing and more ensure the most accurate and robust simulation available in the industry.
