Lantek to Launch Expert II V27 Sheet Metal at MACH

By DE Editors

Lantek (Worcestershire, UK) will launch Expert II V27, the latest of its sheet metal CAM software, and is demonstrating Expert III, its sheet metal job management system, at MACH 2008in the UK, April 21-25, 2008.

Expert II V27 includes a new interface that is said to ease manipulation and viewing of nests through the nesting explorer menu, as well as providing floating, dockable panels that give information and control over the nesting process.

Nesting capabilities have also been upgraded in Version 27. Color coding eases part identification, and can be limited to zones on the sheet. Improvements to the dragging of nested parts provide collision avoidance against neighboring components, ensuring that the resulting nest is valid. To provide extra flexibility, Expert II can now generate CNC code for several different machines simultaneously from one nest. This new capability will allow companies to maximize machine utilization through last minute changes to the production cycle.

Lantek also introduced a completely new module for manufacturing mosaic patterns. The software will segregate material into different types, so that these can be nested together. It then provides an overall plan for the mosaic for identifying the final position of each part. Expert II V27 provides new functionality for lead-ins, and loops for profiling operations, and has speeded up and improved the cutting of parts with a large number of holes.

Expert III, Lantek's dedicated job management system, which will be demonstrated at MACH 2008, has been designed to suit the needs of sheet metal manufacturers. Starting with the quotation, Expert III can import CAD data or parts can be drawn directly in the system. This software also generates delivery notes and invoices, and interfaces with accounting packages, achieving substantial savings in administrative effort.

Sheet metal manufacturers visiting the show can see at Lantek's stand how to improve their cutting and nesting processes, and see how Expert III will give them better control of their manufacturing.

For more information, visit Lantek Systems Ltd.

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company's website.