Productivity+™ is a PC based software solution providing an easy-to-use platform for incorporating simple measurement functionality and more advanced in-process intelligence into machining programs. It can simplify a wide range of measurement and process control tasks, such as component set-up and part verification, and aids process development in the following key areas:
Predictive process setting - performing simple tests to ensure that a machining process will be successful
Active in-process control - using the probe to measure features and update machining process based on the results obtained
Informative reporting - providing information about the in-process state of a component, and about the decisions that were made when producing it
Productivity+™ creates programs which run entirely on the machine tool, including all the calculations, updates and logic which are needed - so no external PC is required to process measurement data. A wide range of machine tools are supported including 3, 4 and 5-axis machines.
New - Productivity+™ release 1.7
Building on existing core functionality, Productivity+™ release 1.7 adds:
Multi-axis support - compatible with 3-, 4- and 5-axis (3+2) machine configurations
Constructed point calculation - create a 'virtual' inspection point based on previously measured feature elements
Enhanced integration with existing machine functionality - use the new Custom Macro tool to integrate bespoke on-machine functionality with probe cycles
Material condition reporting - determine stock level at a specific point location
Time-saving probe calibration techniques - eliminates the requirement to manually locate a ring gauge prior to calibration
If you have a multi-axis certificate with your software and need assistance with activation, please see the link on right of the page.
Key features and benefits
Add intelligence to every stage of a machining process
Productivity+™ makes it simple to create rules and program your machine tool to make decisions for itself. It helps you to program basic tasks, such as work co-ordinate alignment operations, and provides a simple framework for more complex tasks, such as determining that the machine is running the correct program for the loaded part. Allowing your machine tool to make decisions for itself improves quality and consistency, whilst releasing operators for more productive tasks.
Eliminate G-Code editing
A large percentage of machining code is generated using CAM (Computer Aided Manufacturing) packages which simplify the creation of machining programs. Productivity+™ provides the same benefits to machine tool probing, as it provides point-and click feature selection, simulation, a probe database and all the other features familiar to CAM users.
Self-contained processing
As a Productivity+™ program runs entirely on the machine tool, the program forms a self-contained package which operates in exactly the same way, every time a part is run. Once it's programmed, there is no need for an external PC, eliminating potential communications set-up issues. The self-contained philosophy even applies to advanced features such as 'Constructed Point'; never previously available in on-machine probing software, these features now provide significant advantages for complex job set-up and tolerancing applications.
Extensive controller support
Machine tools from 3, 4 and 5-axis are supported via a wide range of post processors which provide a consistent level of functionality between machine types. This makes it possible to transfer one probing program between machines tools by simply re-posting the program.
Productivity+™ provides
Point-and-click feature selection - based on a wide range of CAD models
Tool setting - speed up tool change and avoid damaged tools
Part set-up and inspection - auto-correct machining cycles
Intelligent decision-making - on a wide range of machine tools
On-machine verification - reduce production time
Probe cycle programming - PC based solution, therefore avoiding machine downtime
Program verification - to increase confidence and reduce risk of machine or probe crash
Productivity+™ Active Editor Pro allows probing to be added to any existing G-Code program by programming directly from your CAD model using solid model feature selection.
The software provides a comprehensive solution for producing probe cycles and adding in-process control, using a graphical interface familiar to CAD/CAM users.
For users of GibbsCAM®.
The Productivity+™ GibbsCAM® plug-in merges the creation of probing cycles with the generation of metal cutting paths within the graphical GibbsCAM® environment.
Building on existing core functionality, Productivity+™ release 1.7 adds:
Material condition reporting - determine stock level at a specific point location
Add intelligence to every stage of a machining process
Eliminate G-Code editing
Self-contained processing
Extensive controller support
