KipwareXC® - CNC Program Conversion Software for G Code Conversion

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

Just a sampling of our distinguished clients

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

Do you run a CAD/CAM package?
Is your shop equipped with multiple CNC's with multiple CNC 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?
Search and Replace as a means of G code conversion in a standard text editor is inefficient, impractical and the degree of success is limited.
Are you tired of buying Post Processors and then not having them output the program that you want or need?
Do you feel trapped into buying new equipment with the same CNC controls as the ones you now own for fear your CAD/CAM system won't work or you'll need to buy a new post processor?
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, KipwareXC® is for you. KipwareXC® 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.

KipwareXC® 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.

KipwareXC®
Groundbreaking & Innovative !!!

Design Philosophy
- Users can create an UNLIMITED number of PROFILES which are basic commands that tell the software what-to-convert into what. This means that one purchase of KipwareXC can accomodate an unlimited number of conversion options.
- PROFILES can contain pre-set conversion options as well as user-defined conversion options ( see additional info below ).
- To convert a file ... the user selects the PROFILE to use ... selects the G code file to convert ... press CONVERT. KipwareXC automatically reads the existing file and performs the designated conversions 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.
- Options exist for batch conversions ... perform the conversion on multiple files in seconds.

Pre-Defined Conversion Options
- Convert INCH to METRIC and REVERSE
- KipwareXC® can accomodate milling, radius lathe, diameter lathe or almost any other type of G code program format.
- Convert RADIUS X to DIAMETER X ... and REVERSE.
- Axis Reversal including :
  - Invert X coordinates
  - Reverse G02 / G03 commands
  - Invert I commands in G02 / G03
  - Invert K commands in G02 / G03
  - Invert U commands
- Convert Circular Interpolation commands including
  - Convert "R" to INCREMENTAL I,J or K
  - Convert "R" to ABSOLUTE I,J or K
  - Convert INCREMENTAL I,J or K to letter designation .. R or L or whatever.
  - Convert INCREMENTAL I,J or K to ABSOLUTE I,J or K
  - Convert ABSOLUTE I,J or K to INCREMENTAL I,J or K
- Users can convert either the entire file or mark only certain sections for conversion.
- ADD decimal points ... REMOVE decimal points
- Separate G codes ... if your control requires G codes on a separate line, this feature will auto-separate G codes in a program.
- Separate M codes ... if your control requires M codes on a separate line, this feature will auto-separate G codes in a program.
- The KipwareXC OVERRIDE feature allows users to define a letter address ... and have the software automatically ADD or SUBTRACT either a pre-set value or a percentage of the current value of that letter address. Examples include :
  - Adjust all S ( Spindle Speed Commands ) by 25% UP or DOWN
  - ADD 2.00" to all Z commands
  - REDUCE all F ( Feedrate Commands ) by 10%

User-Defined Conversion Options
- Users can create an UNLIMITED number of "Code Macro" conversions
- Code macro's can accomodate almost any conversion scenario including :
  - Simple one-to-one conversions ... e.g. : M81 to M181
  - Split commands ... e.g. :
    T01 M06; to
    T01;
    M06;
  - Perform multiple search for and then replace in one line ...e.g :
    G81 X1.00 Y1.00 R.100 F20.0;
    to
    G181 X1.00 Y1.00 Q.100 F100.0;
  - ADD additional lines or code ... e.g. :
    G00 G91 G28 Z0;
    to
    G00 G90 Z50.0;
    M09;
  - DELETE commands completely ... e.g. :
    G43 Z1.00 H01 M08;
    to
    G43 Z1.00 M08;
- Because of the versatility of the code macro feature ... the type of conversions is only limited by your imagination !!!

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
  - MERGE sub-programs into one complete program
  - Convert Fanuc style auto chamfer, radius commands ( G01 K, R) into full, line-by-line commands.

Why KipwareXC?
- The uses for KipwareXC® are unlimited ... but the bottom line is : KipwareXC® saves you time and money.
- No need for expensive POST PROCESSORS for your CAD/CAM. Purchase one POST and use KipwareXC® to convert those files for the other shop equipment.
- 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 KipwareXC®.
- Machine tied up -- no worries. Convert that existing program written for one machine for use on another in minutes ... just run the program through KipwareXC®.
- Save money on programming training. Your shop floor personnel can program using one machine language, use KipwareXC® to convert those programs for other equipment. Once the PROFILE is set-up, anyone can convert one format to another.

What you get ...
- For the complete KipwareXC® cost of $395, 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 usually priced in the $95 range.
  - 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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