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The assembly ensures fast and reliable simulation of
the operation as well as collision (interference) checking,
tool path optimization, and the design of workholding
fixtures. As the selected machining method results in
the value of forces acting on workpieces and a tool
configuration influences the shape of workholding
elements, simulating the operation with the use of the
tool assembly model represents an effective instrument
for workholder design.

The analysis is performed in a virtual manufacturing
environment and not on the shop floor, which
minimizes and even prevents possible errors during
real cutting. The assemblies created are accessible
for downloading in both 3D and 2D formats to
facilitate the preparation of drawings, drafts and other
engineering documents.

The tool assembly model is platform-independent
and is intended to be integrated into the user’s own
CAM software, to prevent errors on the shop floor
during machining.
The ability to plan and examine single- and multiple
tool assemblies in the early stages of manufacturing is
an extremely valuable source of time and cost saving.
The tool assembly options offer an appropriate
and effective answer to the needs of modern
metalworking, and more E-CAT tool assembly
applications are near at hand to assist metalworking
manufacturers in the evolving world of INDUSTRY 4.0.

E-CAT integrates an advanced

filtering system to enable

the selection of the most

suitable tools for the
planned operation, based on

machining parameters

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