- Connectivity
- Synchronized tooling and laser data with Tulus
- ERP connectivity
- Efficiency
- NC Express is a production management tool designed to provide maximum positive impact on manufacturing flexibility and efficiency
- Flexibility
- Easy to adapt to current production environment
- System can be used as a single part drafting and tooling program or as a fully-automated machine tool management system
- Commonality
- Easy Windows user interface & common functions
- Greater Output
- Easy and effective autotooling for punching and laser
- Automatic machine sequence optimization for punch, shear & laser
- Highly Efficient
- 3D Import (major 3D CAD standard format) & unfolding module
- New performance and optimized nesting engine both for square and free form shape nestings
- New Simulation Module, verifier lifetime support
Operating systems (not included in the supply):
Windows 10 Pro or Enterprise
Windows 8.1 Pro or Enterprise
Windows 7 Professional or Ultimate (32 or 64 bit)
Windows Vista Business or Ultimate (32 or 64 bit)
Adaptability at its finest
NC Express e³ is a scalable CAD/CAM application that can be used for single part processing or as a fully automatic batch processing software
No matter the production style, NC Express e³ offers support for any programming need for Prima Power lasers & turrets. From importing and unfolding 3D models to processing daily ERP data, NC Express e³ can handle the load.
NC Express e³ offers robust features that are quick and easy to learn: 3D CAD import, Unfolding, CAD, Optimized Nesting both for square and free-form shape, ERP order Management, material management, tool and turret management, simulation, and specialized machine reporting.
Highlights
- Full CAD package, 2D import, 3D import (option)
- Parametric programming
- Orders Management System (MRP/ERP connectivity)
- Ability to teach tooling to geometric entity (e.g. Knockout, punch & form, etc.)
- Automatic tooling for punch, shear & laser
- Automatic nesting for punch, shear & laser
- Automatic true shape random part nester
- Common line cutting
- Fully automatic machine optimization
- Automatic clamp setting to minimize “dead zones”
- Automatic part sorting and stacking for automated systems
- Index & Multi-tool optimizations
- Laser DPM+ high speed cutting
- Full setup and production reporting for operators and management
- Cost reporting
- Time estimations
- Bevel cutting
- Import extensive range of 3D- and 2D-drawing files: DXF, DWG, STEP, IGES, ACIS, Catia V4/V5/V6, Creo, NX, Inventor, Solid Edge, SolidWorks and proprietary formats
- Precise unfolding of 3D assemblies and single part models, creation of unfolded flat patterns either from an assembly or single part model
- Simulator: visual simulation helps to verify that cutting and punching sequence is optimal, the same simulation run at the machine’s to guarantee the reliability and full compatibility of the NC program
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