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1. Positioning -- NCG CAM From
By,
P.Sathish Kumar

2. Positioning & Selling NCG CAM
Topics
What is NCG CAM Software?
What Opportunities are Suited to NCG CAM?
How Do We Position NCG CAM With Other CAD / CAM Software?
Selling NCG CAM
Objection Handling
NCG CAM Experts to Contact

3. What is
NCG CAM Software?

4. NCG CAM Key Benefits
NCG CAM is perfect for the high-speed machining of moulds, dies,
prototypes and precision surface machining.
Key Benefits:
Stand alone CAM software that is compatible with ANY other CAD package
Extremely easy to use with just 1 day training required to machine a live job
Optimised tool paths for HSM machining
Ideal for shop-floor programming
Reduced wear on machine
Extended tooling life
Saves time and money !!
Powerful 3D machining
Target Engineering Industry Sectors:
Mould & Die Modeling & Prototyping Core / Cavity Machining
Injection Mould & Blow Moulds Die Casting Electrode Machining
Forging Die Medical Parts Jewellery
Motorsport

5. NCG CAM Product History
NC Graphics Company founded in 1977
Main product was DEPOCAM launched in 1997
Developed in collaboration with DEPO Gmbh
to provide a “Complete HSM experience”
Focus on high speed machining, ease of use, performance & reliability
Window native standalone CAM system
Developed by toolmakers for toolmakers
PTC Acquired NC Graphics in May 2007
PTC rebrand DEPOCAM to Pro/TOOLMAKER
NCG CAM Solutions Ltd Established in June 2009
Former NC Graphics staff regrouped to form new company
NCG CAM Solutions purchased a copy of DEPOCAM source code from PTC to continue
developing
NCG rebrand DEPOCAM to NCG CAM

6. NCG CAM - Main Features
Standalone CAM product - ideal for shop floor programming
Main Benefits
Easy to learn and use
Quickly computes efficient, reliable tool paths for even the most complex
geometries with highest quality surface finishes
Assembles all high-speed precision machining processes into a single package:
• Support for 3+2 machining (5-axis positioning)
• High-speed machining strategies, optimised approach, exit connections
for roughing, rest roughing, finishing, rest milling and more
• Tooling library with material/feed/speed/cutting conditions
• Provides in-process stock models to visualise the part after each
machining step
• Post-processors included for any type of CNC machine
Supports multiple CAD systems and data formats
Extends tool life and reduces wear on machines with its optimised
tool paths, feed rate optimisation and anti vibration capabilities

7. NCG CAM Simultaneous 5-Axis Module
Simultaneous 5-axis milling for mould & die machining
This is an add-on module to the NCG CAM base module.
It does not run as a stand alone product.
Main Features
• Automatic 3 to 5-axis conversion
• 5-axis machining routines, specialised for mould & die
- Swarf milling, Morph Milling
• Optimised machining time
- Allows the use of shorter and more rigid cutters
- Higher feed-rates can be used
• Post-processors for 5-axis are written in-house, but are a chargeable item
Applications
- Mould and die cavity and core machining - 3-axis helical spiral machining
– Improve surface finish by using short, rigid cutters - Small internal radii milling
– Medical industry for machining joint replacements - 3 to 5-axis conversion of rest finishing
– Electrode machining in graphite or copper - 5-axis High Speed Machining (HSM)
– Edge trimming of vacuumed or moulded parts
- Prototype parts, titanium, aluminum
– STL data 3 to 5-axis conversion tool paths

8. What Opportunities used
to NCG CAM?

9. Situations Where NCG CAM is NOT a Good Fit?
NCG CAM is not suitable for Production Machining
NCG CAM 2D / 2.5D machining is sufficient for Mould & Die,but not as advanced as needed for
production machining.
NCG CAM does NOT have:
- Wire modules
- Lathe modules
Master CAM has 2D / 2.5D developed for production engineering - they also license technology from NCG
CAM for their 3D HSM add-on. You CAN NOT displace / compete with Master CAM with NCG CAM in a
production engineering environment - only if competing purely for 3D for mould & die.
Situations where NCG CAM 5-axis is NOT a good fit?
- Impeller blades
- Engine ports milling
Lollipop cutters
- Aerospace production
5-axis simultaneous drilling
- 5-axis form tool profiling

10. NCG CAM In – Production Engineering
What should the customer want to achieve?
- Produce more 3D parts
- Move into shop-floor based programming
- High speed machining
- Machine large parts from big program files

11. NCG CAM - Complement Other CAD / CAM Package
NCG CAM is a stand alone CAM package
Can be used alongside ANY other CAD package, including Pro/ENGINEER and Solid Works
NCG CAM can also be sold to complement other CAD / CAM software
EdgeCAM, GibbsCAM, SprutCAM, TopSolid, AlphaCAM, SmartCAM, Pro/NC
These software packages target Production Machining so have strong 2D & 2.5D but
weaker 3D. Many also include wire and lathe modules.
NCG CAM is standalone, so no CAD has to be purchased with it, saving money too.
Opens many cross-selling opportunities
Your existing users
Other CAD users
Other complementary CAD / CAM users

12. What is the Main Competition for NCG CAM?
NCG CAM Competition
- Delcam PowerSHAPE / PowerMILL
- Vero machining STRATEGIST
- Sescoi WorkNC
- Tebis
- Cimatron
NCG + CAD Competition
- Solid CAM
- CAMWORKS
- Siemens NX

13. Objection Handling –
NCG CAM

14. Objection Handling
1. Is 2D cutter compensation supported ?
Yes - diameter compensation is supported .
2. Why does the Datum creation seem complex ?
Datum and curves can be created in any given CAD system and imported directly into NCG CAM.
NCG CAM is a stand alone CAM system. Only the basic geometry capability required
for the NC programmer on the shop floor to make small edits to the design is provided
3. Does NCG CAM support 2.5-axis machining?
NCG CAM supports 2.5 surfaces, drilling and hole identification. NCG CAM specialises in 3D &
high speed Machining, so the 2.5 functionality is not as strong as in production engineering focused s/w
4. Does NCG CAM support Turn Mill machines?
NCG CAM does not support lathes, but it does support mill-turn machine tools, such as
OKUMA MAC TURN and MAZAK INTERGREX. The criteria is that the machine must have a Y axis

15. Objection Handling
5. Does NCG CAM support simultaneous 5-axis machining as standard?
The base module of NCG CAM supports 3+2 axis (5- axis positional).
There is an add-on simultaneous 5-axis module available. This is not a standalone
product and does require the base module to work.
6. Does the add-on simultaneous 5-axis module have simulation capability?
Simulation is scheduled for the next major release of NCG CAM.
7. Does NCG CAM come complete with post-processors? Is there a charge?
3-axis post-processors are provided free of charge.
5-axis post-processors are chargeable.
For more information contact
NCG CAM, UK : John Ellis (john@ncgcam.com)

16. Partnering with
Tool Companies

17. Partnering --Tooling & CNC Machine Tool Companies
Many machine tool / tooling resellers are very willing to partner with
CAM vendors, as they can be seen to offer a more complete
Manufacturing solution.
Main Targets:
Machine Tool Resellers:
Selling 3 or 5-axis machine.
Also high speed machine tools
Tooling Resellers:
Selling cutters for mould, tool & die
Some machine tool / tooling resellers will be dedicated to working with one
CAM software partner, but others will work with a selection of preferred
partners. The key is to build up a relationship with them.

18. Experts to Contact

19. NCG CAM & REVO Experts to Contact
Sales / Marketing:
Estelle Dunsmuir estelle@ncgcam.com Tel: +44 (0) 1223 863911, +44 (0)1353 699840
Technical Support:
John Ellis john@ncgcam.com Tel: +44 (0) 1223 441929
Sales / Marketing:
Sathish
Website: www.ncgcam.com