Kubotek machining technology supports toolpath generation within the same
modeling environment as all design tasks. Toolpaths can be generated from
a broad range of data including solid models, surface models, wireframe
geometry and triangle polygon models. Kubotek offers users a simple
approach with a wizard-style dialog interface and intuitive functionality.
Drilling
Kubotek NC technology delivers a complete drilling solution with a full spectrum of canned cycles that include but not limited to; spot drilling, peck drilling, boring and tapping. User-defined sets of cycles and custom parameters are also available.
A simple solid with a single drilling toolpath
Kubotek NC dialog interfaces provide clear explanation of variables
The drilling interface allows quick programming, even if the part is not fully
modeled, by providing complete control over drilling locations from filtered
selections of circles/edges, points, positions or standard grid patterns such
as bolt circle, or linear patterns. Adjustment of the hole sequence can
be based on closest distance to next or a specified band width number on the x
or y axis to maximize efficiency.
Profile Milling (Contour)
A finish profile milling toolpath along a tapered wall
Excellent support of 2D profile milling and cutting toolpath generation is
provided by Kubotek technology. Paths may be created from closed
profiles or open profiles with uni-directional or bi-directional passes at
user-defined stepdown.
A bi-directional slot milling toolpath
In order for programmers to see if they are getting what they need, the
creation process and resulting path geometry provide a visual preview of the
tool entry and exit locations. Programmers can also see direction and
path position as offset to the inside, outside, or directly centered.
Once ready for the finish pass, configurable lead-in and lead-out conditions
with radial blend, tangent and perpendicular options diminish dwell
marks. Toolpath regeneration capabilities save time and help prevent
mistakes when geometry, tools or parameters must be changed.
NC pocketing toolpath generation technology reduces toolpath clutter by handling all combinations of islands, bosses, nested pockets and pockets at different depths in one time-saving step. Options include climb milling, spiral out or in (collapse), helical, ramping angle, or pre-drilled hole entry, multiple entries, fixed step-down or number of passes, stock allowances, and re-roughing of rest material with smaller tool. Programmers can optimize cutting time, tool life, and part finish with this full set of pocketing options. Toolpath regeneration capabilities save time and help prevent mistakes when geometry, tools or parameters are changed.
A pocketing toolpath with sub-pockets, islands, and multiple depths
3-Axis Multi-Surface Milling
Kubotek proprietary multi-surface toolpath generation algorithms have been
heralded as among the fastest available anywhere. This speed advantage is
backed up with all the major machining strategies you’ll need including
contour, zigzag, unidirectional, and follow surface roughing, planar, radial,
and plateau finishing, point milling (plunge), machining flat regions, and
pencil trace machining. Advanced capabilities include tool containment
using 2D and 3D curves, helix, ramping, and plunge entry styles, check surface
control, 4-axis indexing, and re-machining steep and shallow walls.
Taking advantage of toolpath regeneration capabilities saves time and helps
prevent mistakes when geometry, tools or parameters are changed.
Example of a 3-axis zig-zag toolpath
