CGTech VERICUT 9.6 is the latest release of the industry-leading CNC machine simulation, verification, and optimization software, designed to enhance manufacturing processes across industries like aerospace, oil and gas, and medical technology. Below is an overview of its key features and updates, based on available information.

Key Features and Updates in VERICUT 9.6

  • AI-Driven Support: VERICUT 9.6 introduces powerful AI-driven capabilities, including Vericut Intelligence (VI) and Vericut Assistant (VA), which enhance automation, usability, and decision-making during CNC simulation and programming. These tools aim to streamline workflows and improve efficiency.
  • Enhanced Usability: The release focuses on a more intuitive user interface and simplified workflows, making it easier for machinists and NC programmers to set up and optimize NC programs.
  • Advanced Rotary Axis Control: Improved post-processing with smarter rotary axis control ensures more precise and efficient simulation for complex multi-axis CNC machines.
  • CNC Machine Connectivity: Building on previous versions, VERICUT 9.6 enhances real-time monitoring through the CNC Machine Monitoring module. This allows users to track NC program execution, machine motions, spindle activity, and overrides directly within the software, ensuring the virtual machine aligns with the physical setup.
  • Tool Wear and Heat Map Display: The Tool Summary window includes a Heat Map to visualize wear patterns on milling and drilling tools, helping predict tool life and optimize inventory management by setting wear limits based on cutting time, material removal volume, or distance.
  • Streamlined Optimization: Even without the Force module, users benefit from pre-determined Tool Data settings for faster NC program optimization. The “Learn” mode uses AI to evaluate and optimize cutting performance for tools used in multiple operations (e.g., roughing, finishing).
  • Improved Reviewer Files: File sizes for the VERICUT Reviewer Application are reduced by 50% or more, enabling faster loading and easier sharing with machinists, engineers, and quality assurance teams.
  • Tool Data Enhancements: Expanded support for cutter types, including ceramic, high-speed steel (HSS), and serrated edge tools, with integration via the ToolsUnited interface for accessing data from over 40 tooling vendors.
  • Interactive Simulation Timeline: The Tool Use window’s timeline is enhanced with color-coded markers for errors (red), warnings (orange), and other events, allowing users to click markers to review issues in the NC program and simulation.
  • Support for Additional Controls: VERICUT 9.6 supports NC machines with OKUMA, Siemens, and Heidenhain controls, improving compatibility with a wider range of CNC systems.
  • Additive Manufacturing and Composites: Continued support for additive, hybrid manufacturing, and composites processes, with enhancements for large-scale additive manufacturing (LSAM) and automated fiber placement.