Mastercam Partners with Tornos

CNC Software, Inc. (Tolland, CT) is expanding their CAM software family in cooperation with Tornos SA (Moutier, Switzerland), a manufacturer of machine tools designed to produce parts requiring extreme precision and quality, to offer integrated CAM features from their Mastercam Swiss software to users of TISIS programming software on Tornos Swiss-style lathes. CNC Software is partnering with Tornos exclusively as the only CAM system provider.

Mastercam Swiss was chosen to provide users of TISIS software with advanced ISO programming functions. “The responsiveness of a local development team specializing in bar turning, the adaption capabilities, the ultra-realistic programming concept, and the possibility to control all models of our entire range of machines with Mastercam induced us to decide in favor of them for jointly developing CAM features especially for TISIS,” explained Patrick Neuenschwander, the software and electrical manager for Tornos.

A software version tailored to the specific demands of the Tornos machine range will offer CAM features to TISIS users via an interface that is specifically designed for the two software types. The launch of this first version is expected to be released in Q3 of 2016. With new features in the software, operators of Swiss-style lathes will enjoy an easier time with complex machining processes. Strong integration between TISIS and this Swiss software will provide a fast and efficient way to machine complex geometries.

A specialized CAD/CAM for precision programming, Mastercam Swiss is designed to control a variety of Swiss-style NC machines and is popular with watch-making, medical, dental, automotive, aerospace, and electronics companies — all known for the requirement of extremely small but very precise parts.

Using the new version of the software, operators of Swiss-style lathes can now execute several operations simultaneously since the software primarily focuses on the management of simultaneous turning and milling operations and offers a realistic machine simulation in 3D. The sub or counter-spindle supports long parts by synchronizing the axes in a master/slave configuration. The simulation enables the operations that are subject to the risk of interference to be displayed before they are actually performed on the machine. Special emphasis has been placed on the addition of various functions to the Gantt chart, such as better readability of each operation and optimized graphic space for the creation of synchronizations.

Mastercam Swiss is developed in the region of Switzerland where Swiss-style machines were invented and is known for supporting an unlimited number of axes and channels, and for realistic simulation of the entire machine and its tools. It reduces startup time significantly, is ideal for optimizing cycle times, and supports all types of tooling. For more information please click here.

Developed by CNC Software, Inc., Mastercam is Windows®-based CAD/CAM software for 2- through 5-axis routing, milling and turning, 2- and 4-axis wire EDM, 2D and 3D design, surface and solid modeling, and Swiss machining. Privately owned and founded in 1983, CNC Software provides CAD/CAM solutions to more than 211,000 installations in 75 countries in industries including moldmaking, prototyping, automotive, medical, aerospace, consumer products, and much more.

www.mastercam.com,  www.tornos.com/en