PEPS Turning is a leading CAD/CAM system that provides a practical and intuitive solution for the offline programming of Turning machine tools, from simple 2-axis lathes through to turning centers with live tooling B, C and Y axes.
Extensive Range of CAD Interfaces
PEPS Turning comes with an extensive range of integrated CAD data translators that allow the direct import of CAD drawings in their native form or as industry standards, such as IGES, STEP and DXF. The standard system configuration comes with interfaces for DXF, AutoCAD DWG, AutoCAD-Inventor, VISI, Solid- Works, SolidEdge, IronCad and IGES. Optional CATIA V4, CATIA V5, Unigraphics, Pro Engineer, VDA and STEP translators are available. PEPS Turning can display the CAD data as simple wireframe, solids and surfaces or a combination of all three; which is used as the source for all cut-path programming and process simulation.
Comprehensive Machine Library
PEPS Turning contains a comprehensive library of Turning machines from a large number of leading Machine Tool manufacturers; including Acramatic, EltroPilot, Fagor, Fanuc, GE, Num, Okuma OSP, Philips, Siemens and Traub.
Comprehensive Tool and Material Database
PEPS Turning has a fully integrated tool management database. Tools and tool holders are stored with all the relevant data associated to material types and cutting conditions. Default programming styles can be set up so that accurate information is automatically returned to the programmer; such as feed and speed information. The tool database can be intuitively interrogated using standard searching, ordering, grouping and filtering functionality.
Parametric Models
PEPS Turning allows the user to parametrically model stock material, chucks, jaws, collets, face drivers, mandrels, centres and tailstocks. All of the parametric models can be used in simulating the programmed job, providing more accurate collision checking.
Turning Cycles
PEPS Turning offers an extensive range of interactive turning cycles for roughing, semi-finishing, finishing, grooving, threading and facing operations, including shapes with undercuts. Where applicable these will output the relevant machine tool control canned cycle. PEPS Turning also provides the user with the option to apply freehand turning independent of any on-screen geometry.
Milling Cycles for Driven Tooling
Centre drilling, drilling, tapping, reaming, boring, helical milling, thread milling and mill drill cycles give the user a choice of operations to cover any combination of hole type. Where applicable these will output the relevant machine tool control canned cycle. Pocketing and profiling operations give the user a choice of machining direction and the ability to cut down to a depth with a sequence of moves all in one command. Spiral or zigzag face milling operations provide a choice of methods to clean up faces offering maximum flexibility.
Toolpath Verification and Simulation
Once programmed, the job can be simulated in realistic rendered solids. PEPS Turning automatically checks the tool and the holder against the model and fixturing and provides a warning when there is going to be a collision, both graphically and via on-screen warning messages. Graphical verification of the completed toolpaths shows the sequence of operations and the surface finish. The cut part can be compared with the original model, to ensure it has been completely finished. Using visualisation helps to make sure the job is made right first time.
Configurable Post-Processors
An extensive library of advanced postprocessors is available to suit most machine tools and all postprocessors are fully configurable to suit individual requirements; they aren’t just limited to the use of generic G and M codes. Canned cycles for roughing and finishing, drilling cycles, subroutines to reduce program length and tool length compensation all combine to produce reliable NC code which is easy to use on the shop floor.
