ESPRIT by DP Technology

How and when to best apply multi-task machining and a look at the importance of the right programming system for these machines as well as considerations when reviewing your in-house programming software.

ESPRIT 2011; Eastec Booth #5363

If it is still the norm in many tool- and moldmaking businesses to carry out programming either offline or directly on the machine, then the Playmobil example shows that a combination of both provides a lot of scope for creating and implementing new ideas.

As multi-axis machine tools become more complex, CAM software systems must provide a more elegant way to program them.

The use of automation continues to rise as mold manufacturers respond to industry demand of constantly shrinking leadtimes. Manufacturers and suppliers have taken action with better, faster equipment and processes.

CAD/CAM’s improved features and new capabilities—combined with the latest in technologies like high speed and five-axis machining, new cutting tools and 3-D technologies—allow moldmakers to achieve the highest quality in the shortest time.

ESPRIT from DP Technology (Camarillo, CA) is a high-performance CAM system for a full range of machine tool applications that delivers powerful full-spectrum programming for 2–5 axis milling, 2–22 axis turning, 2–5 axis wire EDM, multitasking mill-turn machining and B-axis machine tools, and high-speed 3- and 5-axis machining.

Learning to harness the power of an automated CAM system is not only good for business, it preserves best machining practices for the future.

DP Technology (Camarillo, CA) will showcase ESPRIT Mold Version 9—the latest version of its award wining, high-speed 3-axis and 5-axis CAM software—at Makino’s 2007 Die Mold Expo on September 25-27 at Makino’s Auburn Hills Tech Center (MI). The annual die mold expo is an ideal staging ground in which to feature the advantages of this software, which include an automated, easy-to-use, robust and powerful 3-axis and 5-axis CAM system Utilizing knowledge of in-process stock, remaining material, and integrated simulation and verification, the software delivers fast, safe and reliable programming for a wide variety of three-dimensional machining applications.

Automation is coming into the forefront as moldmakers are on the hunt to automate with software and equipment to streamline processes for optimal productivity—and quality.

Mold shops today should not neglect the efficiency that can be gained in the programming department by upgrading their existing software.

DP Technology (Camarillo, CA) has introduced ESPRIT Mold™, an automated, easy-to-use, robust and powerful 3-axis and 5-axis CAM system.

DP Technology, creators of ESPRIT CAM software, will publicly introduce its latest release, ESPRIT 2007 at IMTS, which includes a variety of new and upgraded features including enhancements and new functionalities for milling, turning and wire EDM programming—as well as ESPRIT FX™, the latest in advanced CAD to CAM feature exchange.

DP Technology will be demonstrating ESPRIT Mold™, an automated, easy-to-use and robust high-speed, 3-axis and 5-axis CAM system, at the NPE.

DP Technology Corp. (Camarillo, CA) will feature its latest CAM software, ESPRIT 2006, at Westec—running demos and giving informative presentations.

CAD/CAM systems that incorporate knowledge-based machining increase moldmaking efficiency by requiring less time to program parts.

In order for design engineers to fully use CAD/CAM to make parts, four key elements must be in place.

Most companies are looking for three basic things: to make parts faster, better and cheaper. Often, meeting these goals requires a change in process, tooling, the machine tools and/or CAM software.