The transition from design to the shop floor is undoubtedly one of the most critical moments in any machining process. What looks perfect on the CAD/CAM software screen can turn into a headache once it reaches the physical machine.
The problem: the virtual doesn’t always reflect reality
NC programs generated in CAM contain the toolpaths needed to manufacture the part, but they rarely account for all real shop-floor factors. Fixtures, clamps, unexpected collisions, or unwanted machine movements may go unnoticed until machining begins.
The risk is clear: lost time, machine damage, or rejected parts.
The solution: validated confidence before machining
This is where VERICUT makes the difference. Integrated with the main CAM systems, it allows the NC program to be imported and simulated in a virtual environment that accurately replicates the real machine, its kinematics, the tools, and the fixtures.
In this way, every toolpath is validated before it reaches the shop floor. If there is a collision risk or a motion error, it is detected during simulation and corrected in time.
The benefits of a safe bridge between CAM and the shop floor
Adopting validation with VERICUT delivers immediate and tangible benefits:
- A safe transition from design to production, without surprises.
- Reduced downtime by avoiding unnecessary machine prove-outs.
- Greater operator confidence when working with previously validated programs.
- Cost savings thanks to fewer errors, less waste, and reduced risk to equipment.
In short, simulating before machining is not a luxury: it is the best productivity insurance for any company that wants to manufacture with efficiency and precision from the very first cut.
Do you want to make the leap from CAD/CAM to the shop floor with total confidence?
CADTECH Communications Department
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