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both operations identifies potential problems
that can occur when integrating additive meth-
ods. The user has access to detailed histor y
stored with Vericut's droplet technology, which
saves programmers time by quickly identifying
the source of errors with a single click. This
additive capability shows realistic laser cladding
a n d m ate r i a l d e p o s i ti o n; d e te c ts c o l l i s i o n s
between the machine and additive par t; and
finds errors, voids and misplaced material. Veri-
cut simulates the post-processed NC code that
controls the CNC machine, e nsuring prope r
usage of additive functions and laser parameters.
Vericut connects directly to Teamcenter to
reference files, avoiding the need to create exter-
nal, uncontrolled copies of models on a separate
drive. In the NX CAM project, all cutting tools used
in a project are listed. In one step, users can import
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