First simulate.... ....then wire cut

The programmed wire cutting toolpaths are two-dimensional curves in parallel planes; however extremely complex three-dimensional work-piece geometries are machined… WireCut is the name of the cutting simulation software of STA Softwareentwicklung für Technische Anwendungen GmbH in Berlin. It enables the graphic dynamic simulation of cutting operations. Graphic in the sense of being visualized as a three dimensional animation, dynamic in the sense of the machining progress on the workpiece being continuously calculated and visualized.

By shifting and rotating the workpiece it is possible to view it from various perspectives during the simulation; by using dynamic zooming it is possible to study critical details. The user has the option to view the workpiece machining either as a solid model or as sections of equidistant levels.

The cutting simulation of the Basic version supports the 2 axis machining. During the simulation the compensation of the program toolpath of the wire and the standard conic are being considered. Critical travel paths such as reverse movements and dove tails can be easily recognized through the continuous visualization. The user has the option of the two-dimensional view with the representation of the programmed toolpath, the corresponding cutter radius compensation toolpath, and in case standard conic has been selected even of the derived path.

The cutting simulation of the Pro version supports 4 axis machining. Both planes consider the compensation of the program toolpath of the wire during the simulation. In the two-dimensional view the programmed toolpath as well as the corresponding compensated travel paths are being represented. To improve the control it is possible to switch off non-relevant travel paths for the analysis.