GibbsCAM is a CAM software solution for programming multitasking mill-turn CNC machines. It was founded in 1982 and acquired by Cimatron in 2008. GibbsCAM allows for integrated CAD data processing, machine simulation, and post-processing for multitasking mill-turn machines. It provides capabilities for multi-axis milling, turning, and live tooling operations to maximize productivity on multi-turret and multi-spindle machines.

1. GibbsCAM,
powerfully simple - simply powerful,
solution for mill/turn machining
april, 2013vlastimil stanek

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Gibbs and Associates
Founded in 1982 by Bill Gibbs
Corporate headquarters Moorpark, CA
Worldwide sales, service and support
Distribution by independent Resellers
and Cimatron Subsidiaries
Merged with Cimatron January 2008.
Bill Gibbs IMTS2012.mp4

3. solution for mill/turn machining

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multitasking MTM mill-turn machine tools
INICAD DESIGN
how to maximize the productivity
of multitasking MTM CNC machine tools?
how to minimize unproductive time?
what to avoid when choosing CAM software
for multitasking MTM machining?.
area of multitasking MTM CNC mill-turn machines is the fastest growing
areas in the development of CNC machine tools

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before you buy multitasking CNC mill-turn machines,
think about :
how quickly you want to start to use a new machine
in the production process?
you want right from the start to actively use all purchased
equipment, such as steady rest, bar feeder or robot?
how much time is needed to adjust the machine for a new job?
how long the machine has to stop, not to produce, between jobs,
between workpieces?.
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NC programming
for multitasking CNC mill-turn machines
the NC programming for MTM machine tool must be equal
to the daily work of NC programmers!
the entire production process is as individual sub-processes,
operations
machining processes must separate into individual channels
of CNC control system and synchronized so that the final
machining time was the shortest
simulation and collision check.
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what formats CAD design data can be processed?
can you synchronize each turret efficiently?
can you combine machining with two tools at the same time?
can you synchronize more than two channels of CNC control
systems?.
NC programming
for multitasking CNC mill-turn machines
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Mazak Doosan Okuma

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my experience in MTM
from 2003
Biglia, Citizen, Doosan, Goodway,
Haas, HYUNDAI-KIA MACHINE, Index,
Kovosvit MAS, Manurhin, Mazak, Mori
Seiki, NAKAMURATOME, Okuma,
TAJMAC-ZPS, Tornos ....
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9. general capabilities

10. NC Programming Solutions
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Mold & Die Design and Manufacturing
Mold and die quoting
Mold design
Die design
EDM electrode
2.5-axis through 5-axis milling for
tooling
Production Manufacturing
Solid modeling
2- through 5-axis milling
MultiBlade specialization
High-speed machining (HSM)
Turning
Mill/Turn
Multi-task machining (MTM):
Multi-turrets / Multi-spindles
Swiss
Tombstone machining
Wire-EDM.
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32- and 64-bit support
Fully integrated process
visualization and verification
Cut Part Rendering
Machine Simulation
CAD interoperability
Supports most industry standard CAD
formats
Customization
Macros
Developer's Toolkit (DTK).
GibbsCAM Capabilities: General
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General Capabilities
Speeds and feeds
User definable
CUTDATA
™
material library
Process documentation
Excel compatible
Setup
Tooling
Operation
Licensing
Hardware lock
Network licensing.
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Post Processing
PostHASTE for GibbsCAM (do-it-yourself)
Template-based generic post processor
Supplied with 225 example post templates
Gibbs Posts (ComPOST)
No G-code editing needed
What-You-See-Is-What-You-Machine
Supports canned cycles, subroutines
Library of over 10,000 posts
APT CL
Interface to legacy posting solutions
3rd
party solutions
ICAM
Intercim
Other.
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Machine Simulation
Real-time simulation of machine tool motion
Machine level interference check
Tooling/Machine
Piece part
Optimization
Maximize cutting across all
turrets.
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15. mill/turn

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Production Turning
2-Axis lathe programming
2D CAD (same as Milling)
Roughing
Advanced roughing routines
Forward/Reverse
Material-only
Automatic clearance
Threading
Library of standard threads
OD/ID
Multi-pass threads
Support for canned cycle and
solids.
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Mill-Turn
Combines milling and turning
functionality
C-Axis programming
Face milling
Diameter milling
Y-Axis programming
OD flat milling
B-Axis Turning
Utilize B-axis for rough and
finish turn operations.
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Multi-Task Machining (MTM)
Multiple turrets/multiple spindles
Swiss-style machines
Thread Whirling
Live tooling
Utility operations
Sub-spindle
Tail stock
Parts catcher
Bar feed
Supports
Milling
All rotary options, including full 5-axis
Turning
Mill/Turn.
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Multi-Task Machining (MTM)
Synchronization Manager
Graphical synchronization
Expand/collapse detail
Review process flows relative to
calculated cutting times
Synchronization links
Dominant turret timing
adjustments.
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20. five steps to NC program

21. va multumesc! thank you!
vstanek@t-support.cz
questions?