CNC XChange - CNC Program Conversion Software for Fanuc / Okuma G Code Conversion and More

Kentech Inc. is the pioneer and the leader in CNC program conversion software.

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CNC XChange is a CNC program conversion software that has been designed and built for specific conversions. Off-the-shelf versions include Fanuc <--> Okuma (turning, milling, live tool and Fanuc Macro <--> Okuma User Task conversion versions), Dynapath to Vickers (TREE Machines) and Acramatic SX850 to OSP Turning.
Should you require a more user configurable and more flexible conversion package, we suggest a look at our KipwareXC® software. Click here to jump to the KipwareXC® webpage.

If your answer to any of the questions below is "YES", you should take a closer look at this page and Kipware® CNC XChange.

Does your shop contain Fanuc ( and "fanuc compatible" ), Haas and Okuma controls?
Have you ever developed a CNC program for a machine and then find out that the machine time is not available ... and you can't run the job on the other machine unless you re-program it all over again?
Do you feel trapped into buying new equipment with the same CNC controls as the ones you now own for fear of the "control incompatibility" issue?
Is your shop and your programmers divided and limited because some know one control and some know the other controls?
Are you a machine tool salesperson who loses sales because of the "control compatibility" issue?

If you have run across any of these scenarios and problems, Kipware® CNC XChange is for you. Kipware® CNC XChange will save your shop hundreds of hours, allow your shop the flexibility to be more productive and allow your personnel to become more efficient by handling all of the scenarios above, and more ... all automatically.

Kipware® CNC XChange is far superior to any CAD/CAM's post processor because we do not require the original CAD or CAM file to create the new program.

... I would like to tell you that this software does a great job. I thought it would probably do 80% of the work and then I would have to spend an hour or so per conversion cleaning up the rest. It does 99.99% of the work and I spend 5 minutes or less checking for minor items. You have developed an excellent piece of software. If you have anyone that needs a testimonial tell them to call me.
Tommy C. Claborn
Manufacturing Manager
Amerex Corporation.

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Kipware® CNC XChange
Groundbreaking, Innovative, Liberating !!!

Design Philosophy
- Kipware® CNC XChange is specifcially developed for specific G code conversion ... it is completely automatic ... all the conversion options are written inside the code.
- The user does have some simple degree of flexibility by using the User Defined Options. Using this feature, the user can specify an UNLIMITED number of simple conversion options to accomodate the differences between machine (M) code. For example, the user can tell the software to convert an M81 to an M181.
- To convert a file, the user simply selects the G code file to convert ... and presses CONVERT. Kipware® CNC XChange automatically reads the existing file and performs the designated conversions .... all automatically.
- At the end of the conversion, the original file and converted files are displayed side-by-side in a full, G code specific editor.
- The conversion is done automatically as fast as the PC can read in the existing program and write the new lines ... usually it's done in just a few seconds.

What code gets converted?
- Fanuc / Haas <--> Okuma Versions
  - Turning / Milling Version : Program Number formats
  - Turning Version : Fanuc Turning Canned Cycles including G70, G71, G72, G73, G74, G75, G76, G92, and more.
  - Turning Version : Okuma OSP Turning Canned Cycles including G87, G85, G86, G74, G73, G71, G33 and more
  - Turning Version : Converts ABSOLUTE and INCREMENTAL positioning
  - Turning Version : Converts T CODES and cutter comp commands
  - Turning Version : Converts short cut G01 auto-chamfer and radius codes for both Fanuc and Okuma.
  - Turning Version : Users can select to have CNC XChange auto-invert X axis moves from plus to minus or minus to plus. They can also include the auto-conversions of the G02 / G03 and "I" values in circular interpolation as well. Great feature for multi-axis machine conversions.
  - Milling Version : Converts all Fanuc and OSP CANNED CYCLES
  - Milling Version : Converts HEIGHT and RADIUS offsets and cutter comp codes
  - Because of the standard capability of USER CONFIGURABLE conversion options, CNC XChange can convert virtually any machine specific M, G or any other codes ... YOU decide what to convert and into what code.
  - MU option ( Fanuc Macro <--> User Task ) is available for both the Milling and Turning versions and will auto-convert Fanuc Macro B code to Okuma User Task and REVERSE. Some of the options of this version :
    - Auto-Convert # sign to VC and reverse
    - Auto-Convert G65 lines and variable calls on that line to compatible CALL lines and reverse
    - Converts Common Variables between formats.
    - Converts System Variables between formats
    - All Control Commands such as WHILE / DO loops, IF statements, Conditional Expressions such as EQ, GT, etc., and Branch commands
    - This version has an unlimited number of user defined conversions to allow for System Variable differences between various Fanuc control models.

Includes our powerful G Code Specific Editor
- Our included EDITOR is specifically designed for G code editing and includes tons of features :
  - Ability to sequence, re-sequence or remove N numbers
  - Add or remove SPACES between addresses.
  - Save and Print files
  - COLOR code letter addresses using a user-defined color pallett.
  - Remove BLANK LINES automatically

Off-The-Shelf Version of Kipware® CNC XChange
- FANUC / HAAS <--> OKUMA OSP Mill Versions
  - Includes all "fanuc compatible" controls such as Haas.
  - This version will convert Fanuc to Okuma OSP as well as Okuma OSP to Fanuc.
  - Fanuc Model 3-6-10-11-12-15-16-18-20-21M (and compatible) to Okuma OSP
  - Okuma OSP Mill Controls to Fanuc Model 3-6-10-11-12-20-21M (and compatible)
  - Option includes conversion of Fanuc Macro B to Okuma User Task as well as Okuma User Task to Fanuc Macro B.
- FANUC / HAAS <--> OKUMA OSP Turning Versions
  - Includes all "fanuc compatible" controls such as Haas.
  - This version will convert Fanuc to Okuma OSP as well as Okuma OSP to Fanuc.
  - Fanuc Model 3-6-10-11-12-15-16-18-20-21T (and compatible) to Okuma OSP
  - Okuma OSP Turning Controls to Fanuc Model 3-6-10-11-12-20-21T (and compatible)
  - Option includes Live Tool programming code conversion from Fanuc to OSP and OSP to Fanuc.
  - Option includes conversion of Fanuc Macro B to Okuma User Task as well as Okuma User Task to Fanuc Macro B.
- Dynapath System 10,20 thru 50 or similar to VICKERS 2100 (TREE Machines)
- Dynapath System 10,20 thru 50 or similar to FANUC ( output is also compatible with Fadal and Haas )
- Acramatic SX850 to Okuma OSP - Turning Version
- Milltronics Centurion to Fanuc - Milling Version
  - Built around the Centurion V CNC control but is compatible with older models as well.

Custom Versions of Kipware® CNC XChange
- Should you have any special requirements ... modifications to the capabilities of existing versions of Kipware® CNC XChange ... or require custom versions to perform other G code conversions ... please contact us at Sales.KentechInc@Gmail.com or toll free within the U.S. at 1.888.754.1198.

Off-The-Shelf Versions Pricing
- Fanuc / Haas <--> Okuma Mill Version
  - Base Software = $750 (U.S.)
  - MU Option ( Fanuc Macro <--> Okuma User Task ) = $150 (U.S.)
- Fanuc / Haas <--> Okuma Turning Version
  - Base Software = $750 (U.S.)
  - Live Tool Option = $ 150 (U.S.)
  - MU Option ( Fanuc Macro B <--> Okuma User Task ) = $150 (U.S.)
- Dynapath to Vickers
  TREE Machines ... Dynapath / Autocon Conversational to Vickers 2100
  - Base Software = $750 (U.S.)
- Dynapath to Fanuc
  Dynapath / Autocon Conversational to Fanuc M Versions ( also compatible with Fadal and Haas )
  - Base Software = $750 (U.S.)
- Acramatic SX850 to OSP Turning
  Converts Acramatic SX850 turning G code to Okuma OSP.
  - Base Software = $750 (U.S.)
- Milltronics Centurion to Fanuc Milling
  Converts Centurion G code & Conversational programs to Fanuc G code.
  - Base Software = $1200 (U.S.)

Why Kipware® CNC XChange?
- The bottom line is : Kipware® CNC XChange saves you time and money.
- No need to worry when purchasing new equipment. Purchase the best equipment for your work ... and convert your existing CNC programs for the new equipment using Kipware® CNC XChange.
- Machine tied up -- no worries. Convert that existing program written for one machine for use on another in minutes ... just run the program through Kipware® CNC XChange.
- Save money on programming training. Your shop floor personnel can program using one machine language, use Kipware® CNC XChange to convert those programs for other equipment ... since it is all automatic, anyone can convert one format to another.

What you get ...
- For the complete Kipware® CNC XChange cost, every user receives :
  - (2) Seats ... users can install the software on (2) separate PC's and use them independently.
  - Unlimited Tech support by phone or email for life.
  - NO maintenance fees ... upgrades are priced responsibly.
  - Access to our video training web page where users can view our video training series that teaches users how to use the software.

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