MachineWorks and Productive Machines have announced a strategic partnership aimed at transforming CNC machining and CAM software with Productive Machines’ SenseNC suite of products.
By adding autonomous capabilities for the optimisation of machining processes, the pair say that the collaboration will introduce unparalleled efficiency in machining processes while opening unprecedented revenue streams for CAM software companies.
Productive Machines has consistently delivered significant impact through its innovative software in many case studies, delivering results such as a 20 per cent improvement in productivity and a 40-50 per cent enhancement in quality of the parts.
Productive Machines’ SenseNC products automatically adjust spindle speed and feed rates across toolpaths, significantly reducing the need for manual intervention, making it easier for companies to achieve optimal machining conditions and eliminate problems such as excessive tool wear, tool breakages and chatter vibrations before they occur.
By addressing physics-related challenges before they occur on a machine tool, the partnership hopes to offer manufacturers a significant reduction in resource usage, energy consumption, and CO2 emissions.
Productive Machines CEO Erdem Ozturk, said, “Our partnership with MachineWorks introduces a new era of efficiency in CAM processes. By eliminating problems at the CAM stage before they occur on machine tools, we offer a solution that addresses both economic and environmental challenges in manufacturing while providing CAM companies with new avenues for growth.
“We have known MachineWorks for more than a decade and chose MachineWorks as a partner due to the accuracy and reliability offered by their unique in-tolerance polygonal boundary model and their well-deserved reputation in the CAM sector.”
MachineWorks CEO Fenqiang Lin, added, “Productive Machines is transforming manufacturing processes with an easy-to-use solution to optimise toolpaths based on their innovative physics engine. SenseNC provides a compelling case for significant cost reductions and enhanced machining quality, alongside new revenue opportunities for our partners.”
SenseNC Feeds and SenseNC Finesse have been announced for Siemens NX CAM and Mastercam, with new plugins for two additional CAM software set to be announced later in the year.
Both companies are located in Sheffield, UK, and state that the partnership extends ‘beyond technology’, encompassing joint go-to-market plans to bring the solution to the CAM industry.
