1. WinTool-ESPRIT CAM Interface…

2. Tool Library Data
Tool List Data
Component Data
Assembly Data …

3. One Tool Library for All Users
NC-Programming
Job Preparation
Purchasing
ERP
Manufacturing
DNC
Tool Crib
Setup
Sheets
Presetting
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4. Concept of WT-ESPRIT-Interface
ESPRIT KB
Geometry Parameter
Cutting Values
3D Tools
Assembly Data
Component Data
Tool List Data
NC-Program Info
Used Tools
T-Numbers, D/H-Memory …

5. Using the WT-ESPRIT-Interface
New Menu Buttons for WinTool GET and PUT
GET activates the WinTool- Interface for Tool Import
Menu Bar to import 1 Tool at the time … or Tool Lists
“Tool Assembly” opens the Tool Search Window
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6. Using the WT-ESPRIT-Interface
Search by Tool Classification
Select Tool in WinTool Tool Library
Check Geometry and Collision Points
Import Tool in ESPRIT CAM
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7. Using WinTool Assemblies in ESPRIT
Select Operation
Example: “Pocketing”
View WinTool Tools in ESPRIT CAM
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8. Using WinTool Assemblies in ESPRIT
Select WinTool Finishing Tool
Select WinTool Roughing Tool
KB with WinTool Cutting Data
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9. Verification with WinTool Tools
Verify the Operation
Collision Detected
3D Tool Model from WinTool DB
… Import another Tool from WinTool.
Select better suited Tool or …
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10. Automatic Tool Documentation
PUT generates Tool List of NC-Program
New Tool List is Directly Available on Shop Floor
NC-Program Header Info and USED Tools will be transferred to WinTool.
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11. Automatic Tool Documentation
... as Tool List, Set up List, Picklist etc.
Cutomize your Own Print Reports!!
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12. Features for 2D/3D Rotating Tools
WinTool Professional
WinTool-ESPRIT-Interface
Components
DXF-Generator
Assembly
Search Matching
DXF-Contour
Shape-Generator
3D Model
Automatic Rotation to get 3D Model with Cut/Non-Cut Layers
You can even customize the DXF-File for Special Tools (e.g. Form Tools)!!
Automatic Calculation of Contour and Generation as a DXF
Tool-Drawing-Generator for Rotating Cutters and Holders
Quick Graphic Assembly with available Components in Tool Crib
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13. Features for Asymmetric Tools
WinTool Professional
CAM-Interface
Components
Copy & Modify
Assembly
Search Matching
STL-Manager
linked STL-File
3D Model
Assembly Data Is Transferred to ESPRIT CAM and STL is Connected to Turret Position
A New Created STL-Files is linked to WinTool Assembly for further use
Catalog Data is Available or Get DXF / 3D Model from Suppliers
Quick Tool Assembly incl. Accurate Presetting Instructions
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14. KnowledgeBase and WinTool
WinTool Feeds and Speeds imported for each:
Tool Assembly
Work Material
CNC/Strategy
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15. Craig Green, NC-Programmer at Belvac Machinery, VA (USA)
User Statements …
Craig Green, NC-Programmer at Belvac Machinery, VA (USA)
“I can pop a new tool assembly together in a skinny minute…”
“Now I can verify my program exactly.”
“With concise setup instructions, misinterpretation in presetting is no longer a problem.”
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16. Marc Bissel, NC-programmer at Cla-Val, CA (USA)
User Statements …
Marc Bissel, NC-programmer at Cla-Val, CA (USA)
“Significant higher throughput in Programming and Tool Crib”
“30% more machining time due to less machine standstill”
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17. Arno Dobler, ESPRIT Programmer at SW & Sons, Germany
User Statements …
Arno Dobler, ESPRIT Programmer at SW & Sons, Germany
“Now our tool organization is online and totally transparent. ”
“I reduced my work time per NC-program significantly.”
“The restructuring has been welcomed by all co-workers.”
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18. Questions ?
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