1. WinTool - CATIA V5 - 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
...

4. Concept of WT-CATIA-Interface
CATALOG
CATParts
Assembly Data
Component Data
Geometry Parameter
Cutting Values
3D Tools
Tool List Data
NC-Program Info
Used Tools
T-Numbers, D/H-Memory …

5. Using the WT-CATIA-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
...

6. Using the WT-CATIA-Interface
Search by Tool Classification
Select Tool in WinTool Tool Library
Check Geometry and Collision Points
Select Tool for Transfer to CATIA
...

7. Using the WT-CATIA-Interface
Select work material for cutting condition
...

8. Using WinTool Assemblies in CATIA
The Tools are immediately available
Select Operation
...

9. Using WinTool Assemblies in CATIA
Select Operation
Example: “Pocketing”
...

10. Using WinTool Assemblies in CATIA
Select one of the transferred Tools
...
...

11. Using WinTool Assemblies in CATIA
Retrieve Geometry …
… and cutting values for selected material
...
...

12. Using WinTool Assemblies in CATIA
Verify Operation
… with realistic 3D tool representation, cutting and non-cutting layers
...

13. Using WinTool Assemblies in CATIA
Enjoy easy NC- programming
...

14. Automatic Tool Documentation
Save the Tools used in project …
with the PUT to WinTool" function
...

15. Automatic Tool Documentation
Default Data in Header can be changed
...

16. Documentation for Tooling is done.
Saving the Tool List
Documentation for Tooling is done.
...

17. The Tool Crib Manager
...

18. Automatic Tool Documentation
New Tool List is directly available on Shop Floor
...

19. Automatic Tool Documentation
... as Tool List, Set up List, Pick list etc.
Cutomize your own Print Reports!!
...

20. Features for 2D/3D Rotating Tools
WinTool Professional
WinTool-CATIA-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
...

21. 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.”
...

22. 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”
...

23. Arno Dobler, NC-Programmer at Kempten Maschinenfabrik, Germany
User Statements …
Arno Dobler, NC-Programmer at Kempten Maschinenfabrik, 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.”
...

24. The easy way of Process Integration
Questions ?
End