What is KipwareM® ?
KipwareM® is a conversational CNC programming software from Kentech Inc. for CNC Milling. It is a unique CNC programming package designed for the everyday CNC programmer. KipwareM® combines a mixture of conversational programming, CAD and CAM to create efficient CNC programs that machine those everyday workpieces that comprise the 85%-90% of the machining done in shops every day.
KipwareM® allows experienced programmers to work with and around the software to create any toolpath desired ... yet it is simple enough to benefit the beginner programmer as well. KipwareM® uses a simple user interface and conversational design allowing anyone to create powerful G code programs for those everyday toolpaths ... KipwareM® will take your chipmaking machinists who might not be CAD/CAM proficient to the next level ... and that is a huge benefit for your bottom line and theirs.
KipwareM® can automatically create a toolpath using its AutoPath function from one of your drawings imported through our DXF file transfer utility or drawn using our our simple Kipware®SketchPad drawing tool.
KipwareM® is an inexpensive programming package that will have you creating powerful G code programs right out-of-the-box.Our customers constantly tell us their KipwareM® software has helped them learn G code programming. Filling in the forms then seeing the G code created assists in learning G code. It easily creates powerful, "real world" programs to tackle those everyday, real world machining challenges.
Why Choose KipwareM® over CAD/CAM ?
- No one can deny the need for CAD/CAM when performing complex die/mold programming, but ask yourself this question, "Do I really utilize or need a CAD/CAM system for my everyday, production programming?
- CAD/CAM requires an experienced CAD/CAM engineer for even the simplest programs as every part needs to be drawn or have a drawing. Kipware® uses simple fill-in-the-blank forms with plain English questions that allow anyone to create powerful G code programs that contain all the powerful programming tips and tricks like cutter compensation, canned cycles and more.
- With only one or two programmers or CAD/CAM operators you may find your shop has programming bottlenecks and production back ups. KipwareM® allows shop floor programming to eliminate this problem. If your shop floor is already doing hand-coding KipwareM® will allow them to create fast efficient and error free toolpaths.
- CAD/CAM does not allow for any hands-on flexibility to create more efficient toolpaths ... oftentimes programs are output with long code rather than utilizing canned cycles. Making a simple change like the depth of cut means going back to the CAD/CAM station and re-creating and re-posting the toolpath output. KipwareM® utilizes the power of the CNC control by outputting canned cycles ... making a simple change like the depth of cut is a matter of changing one variable in the program output ... not re-creating the toolpath on the PC.
- CAD/CAM systems on the market are expensive and complex. Kipware®is an inexpensive programming package that will have you creating powerful G code programs right out-of-the-box. Between learning the machine ... learning G code ... why spend time fighting to learn a complex and expensive CAD/CAM package for which you will probably only utilize 5%-10% of the power?