Markus Lorenz
Product Manager Hexagon Production Software ESPRIT CAD/CAM
markus.lorenz@dmgmori.com
HEXAGON ESPRIT EDGE
With powerful programming, precise simulation, and optimized, error-free G-code, ESPRIT EDGE offers a comprehensive solution to control CNC machines more efficiently and fully utilize their capabilities. ESPRIT EDGE simplifies programming, increases machine utilization, and reduces both setup and cycle times, all supported by top-notch technical support.
- Comprehensive CAM functions for every CNC machine
- Digital twin for accurate simulation
- Control of connections/links within the software
- Certified post processors
- Strong automation options
- Top-notch technical support
Highlights
Maximum efficiency through the digital twin of the CNC machine
The ESPRIT EDGE CAM system relies on a digital twin of the CNC machine to precisely coordinate setup, programming, optimization, and simulation. The machine-specific performance features and limitations form the basis for adaptive machining strategies that can automatically adjust to material and tool – reducing cycle times and minimizing tool wear. Seamless CAD integration and precise real-time simulation detect errors early, enabling safe and efficient programming. Thus, ESPRIT EDGE fully exploits the performance potential of the machines and significantly simplifies production processes
- Easy switch from sequential to production mode
- Full steady rest support including TrailOn
- Tailstock support: standalone, turret, and sub-spindle
Module
Adaptive 5-axis simultaneous cycles
ESPRIT offers FreeForm simultaneous machining cycles that deliver machine-optimized tool paths for 5-axis, 4+1, and 3+2 applications to manufacture complex tools and parts for a variety of industries, including aerospace, automotive, energy, and medical. These Adaptive Machining™ cycles are optimized to run on any 5-axis capable CNC class, including milling, multitasking mill-turn machines, and Swiss-type lathes.
High-speed machining / milling
High-speed machining with ESPRIT's patented ProfitMilling® cycles for 2.5-, 3-, 4-, and 5-axis roughing significantly reduces cycle times and drastically increases tool life. The ProfitMilling strategy combines optimized high-speed toolpath patterns, chip thinning with light radial engagement and full depth of cut, and dynamically optimized feed rates to maintain consistent chip loads and minimized cutting forces throughout the cut. This results in higher productivity and lower operating costs.
- 75% reduced cycle time
- 500% increased tool life
- Available from 2.5D to 5-axis
High-speed machining / turning
High-speed rough turning with ProfitTurning, an innovative roughing strategy for lathes that eliminates the negative impacts of conventional roughing and grooving cycles. ProfitTurning enables manufacturers to make more efficient cuts with consistent chip load and cutting force, reducing tool wear, shortening cycle times, and lowering the cost per part by up to 60%.
- 25% reduced cycle time
- 300% increased tool life
- 60% cost reduction per part
DMG MORI TECHNOLOGYlibrary
Manufacturing knowledge is stored and managed in the DMG MORI TECHNOLOGYlibrary. This ensures consistent programming quality for part families and variants. It accelerates programming through partial automation and the storage of all operations with just one click. This ensures consistent programming quality across locations and documentation of all processes in production.
DMG MORI ADAPTIVEmeasuring
DMG MORI ADAPTIVEmeasuring offers a structured user interface with the names of the original cycle parameters and allows the evaluation of the measurement result through result parameters from the measurement cycles. If the limit value is exceeded, the program run is interrupted, and the program jumps to the end, thus saving unnecessary runtime. The jump target can also be intuitively defined, as well as post-processed and corrected.
Functions
ESPRIT EDGE revolutionizes CNC programming through AI and machine awareness. The software offers adaptive machining cycles for all machine types, automates process plans, and optimizes tool paths in real-time. An automatic calculation of the connections between operations generates collision-free positioning. The simulation allows for the verification of the machining process in advance and ensures accuracy by comparing it to the CAD model.
Machine kinematics
HEXAGON ESPRIT EDGE is based on AI and represents a fundamental change in how CNC machining centers are programmed. The new ESPRIT CAM software, with algorithms based on machine awareness and AI, offers an exceptional user experience – simplified programming, increased tool life, and improved machine performance.
- Use of a digital copy of the CNC machine
- Includes setup of the part & tool assemblies
- Performance from high-speed machining to post processor output
Adaptive machining
The adaptive machining cycles of ESPRIT provide maximum flexibility to execute all milling, turning, inspection, additive, and part machining cycles on any milling, turning, Swiss-type, or mill-turn machine. This all-in-one approach offers a CAM software and a single user interface to cover all CNC programming for any machine in the manufacturing process.
- Milling on a turning machine
- Turning on a milling machine
- Part machining cycles for any milling-, turning-, or mill-turn machine
- Machine changeover
- Part programming independent of the machine
- Changing the machine or setup
- Automatic update of all parameters
Process plans
The AI algorithms of the ESPRIT CAM software automatically adjust the tools and functions to simplify the programming process. This is based on the physical capabilities and configuration of the machine.
- Process optimization: AI-based algorithms automatically optimize the program for the shortest cycle time
- Part view: Displays the machining plan for a single component
- Machine view: Shows the program as it will be executed on the actual machine
- Output of tool and machining lists: Provides a clear overview directly at the machine during the setup process
Stock-Aware toolpath
ESPRIT adapts to setup and process changes and dynamically optimizes toolpaths based on the material condition in real-time. This avoids air cuts and minimizes repositioning to optimize cycle times.
- High-speed machining with ProfitMilling and ProfitTurning
- Feed optimization for uniform acceleration
- Support for rotary machining in all machining cycles
- Optimized rotary solutions for 3+2 and 5-axis machining
- Avoidance of non-cutting movements through process-integrated stock models
Automatic link generator
The AI-based ESPRIT algorithms automatically generate collision-free rapid positioning between the toolpaths of the cutting cycles. These links are optimized for the machine, the tool, and the setup. The result is automatic, efficient, and safe positioning between cutting and non-cutting operations, tool changes, and part machining.
- Fully automated positioning movements
- Optimized connections to achieve the shortest machining times
- Consideration of machine movement limitations
- Optimized rotary solutions for 3+2 and 5-axis positioning
- RTCP connections for 5-axis programming
Simulation, analysis, verification
Accurate representation of machining processes before a single chip is removed. Visualization of the entire machining environment, including raw materials, fixtures, and clamping devices, in dynamic, color-coded graphics. All kinematic movements of the machine are displayed in real-time, allowing for a very precise review of the entire machining process. With ESPRIT's integrated part inspection, the original part "as designed" can be compared with the "as machined" workpiece to ensure the accuracy of the part.
- Simulation: Animated representation of the entire machining process
- Analysis: Detailed depiction of the tool path
- Verification, Comparison: Color-coded representation of the remaining material
- Analytics: Display of potential collisions, axis limit exceedances, acceleration exceptions, and channel conflicts
- Calculation: Required minimum tool length for tool optimization
Services
In today's dynamic world, it is crucial to stay up-to-date and continuously evolve. This is where our services come into play. DMG MORI supports users with comprehensive expertise and customized solutions in the areas of process consulting, technology, and knowledge transfer.
Process Consulting: Increase Efficiency and Unlock Potential
DMG MORI supports manufacturing companies with comprehensive process consulting to increase the efficiency of the company! Experts analyze existing processes and work together with the customer to develop customized optimization solutions.
- Feasibility Check: Verification of the feasibility of ideas and concepts and identification of potential challenges
- Technology Design: Support in selecting and implementing the appropriate technologies for the processes
- Optimization: Analysis of processes in terms of efficiency, cost, and quality, and development of optimization strategies
- Tool Management: Optimization of tool management and support for the efficient use of resources
Technology Workshops: "Be up-to-date" & "Shape the Future with Us!”
In the technology workshops, our visitors immerse themselves in the world of innovations and provide the perfect platform to:
- Stay up-to-date: Learn all about the latest technological developments and trends
- Meet experts: Benefit from the knowledge of experienced specialists and exchange ideas with other participants
- Understand technological innovations: Convey complex topics in an understandable and practical manner
- Analyze the feasibility of the value chain: Optimal integration of new technologies into existing processes to optimize the value chain
In addition to our workshops, DMG MORI offers exciting technology webinars.
- Practical examples & case studies
- Interactive exercises & group work
- Individual questions & discussions
- Valuable contacts & networking
Services – Knowledge Transfer
DMG MORI offers comprehensive services in the area of knowledge transfer to optimally prepare companies for challenges and empower employees.
- Consultancy: Individual guidance and consulting throughout the entire process, from planning to implementation
- Training: Practical training and workshops
- Startup Assistance: Active support during the commissioning of new post processors and processes for a smooth start
- Support: Ongoing assistance and support, also after implementation
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