Sheet metal processing software NC Express e³

THE PROFIT

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

THE FOOTPRINT

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

TECHNICAL DATA

Operating systems

Windows XP Professional (32 or 64 bit)

Windows Vista Business or Ultimate (32 or 64 bit)

Windows 7 Professional or Ultimate (32 or 64 bit)

Windows 8;8.1 Pro

Adaptability at its finest

Prima Power NC Express

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