CGTech, developer of Vericut CNC verification and simulation software, and presetting and measuring machine manufacturer Zoller Inc. announced a partnership to simplify tool library creation.

“The Zoller vision system provides a direct link between the presetter and Vericut,” said CGTech President Jon Prun. “Our mutual customers benefit from this partnership by having the ability to scan accurate 3-D models of tool assemblies, which can be easily transferred to Vericut in a variety of CAD formats,” he said.

CGTech, Irvine, Calif., says its Vericut software simulates CNC machining to identify errors in NC programs, such as collisions, over-travel and gouges. Using Vericut, manufacturers can verify the accuracy of the program before it is loaded on the machine, reducing or eliminating the need for the time-consuming manual prove-out process and minimizing material costs.

Zoller’s software allows organization of the manufacturing process through a central data base, which is used by all production units. The software’s modular design allows users to improve the production process step-by-step, according to the company.

“Zoller software is fully automatic and precise to the micron” said Alexander Zoller, president of Zoller.“With a push of a button, the presetter will scan the tool as built on the shop floor, eliminating inaccuracy and the need to manually model tools,” he said.

Zoller is headquartered in Germany and has a U.S. office in Ann Arbor, Mich.

Posted June 6