CAD/CAM software supplier Sescoi has reported a high level of interest in MyWorkPLAN its new cost control and job management software launched at the UK's recent MACH 2006 exhibition.
Sescoi has reported a high level of interest in MyWorkPLAN its new job management software launched at MACH. Colm Fox from Sescoi said, 'Many SME manufacturers are outgrowing their in-house designed management systems'. 'MyWorkPLAN provides the ideal tool to give them the cost control and job management information they need at an affordable cost.' My WorkPLAN was developed with ease of use in mind and comes with a 'getting started' tutorial as well as a highly intuitive interface.

These design considerations have overcome the lengthy training, implementation, and installation phases associated with management software.

MyWorkPLAN integrates with the customer's existing software packages, such as MS Office, and allows projects to be graphically analysed to enable the preparation of accurate quotations.

All the documentation attached to each project is stored centrally, allowing key historical information to be both collated, easily retrieved and referred to as a source of data to improve performance, profitability, and the accuracy of costing.

Investing in MyWorkPLAN provides a route to more extensive management control with Sescoi's WorkPLAN, giving users a clear upgrade path as their requirements grow.

Sescoi's automatic CAM software, WorkNC Version 18, which was also launched at the show, was well received by visitors to the NEC, particularly those taking their first steps into 3D machining.

Feature recognition in WorkNC helps to make the transition easy, automatically identifying holes and hole types, while the new Adaptive Trochoidal Roughing maximises roughing performance by introducing trocoidal movements whenever full engagement of the tool is detected, helping to keep tool loads constant.

To ensure optimum productivity, the new Dynamic Stock Management in WorkNC automatically updates the stock model after each roughing operation.

Keeping track of the location of excess material minimises air cutting and ensures that the tool is removing material as effectively as possible.

For companies looking for 5-axis machining, WorkNC Auto5 has been enhanced in Version 18 to improve the smoothness of the toolpath and hence the quality of the surface finish.

Auto5 is unique in its ability to transform 3-axis toolpaths into 5-axis toolpaths, making 5-axis programming a very simple task and bringing 5-axis machining within everyone's grasp.

Fox concluded, 'MACH has been a very good show for us.

It signals a growth in investment in new technologies by UK manufacturers, so that they can deal more effectively with global competition.' * About Sescoi - for nearly 20 years, Sescoi has developed software solutions renown for their quality, reliability, ease of use, and automatic features, as well as for world-class technical support and service.

Headquartered in France, Sescoi has established sales and support offices across Europe, Asia and the United States in order to serve thousands of local and international customers from a range of industries.

Sescoi's software solutions include the following.

* WorkNC, an automatic CAM/CAD solution for 2- through to 5-axis milling, featuring the award-winning 'Auto 5' module which automatically converts 3-axis toolpaths into simultaneous 5-axis toolpaths * WorkNC-CAD, a uniform CAD solution for the entire manufacturing process WorkPLAN, an integrated management solution for custom manufacturers that brings together company-wide data and resources enhancing knowledge, responsiveness and efficiency across the company.

* MyWorkPLAN, a cost effective and easy to implement job management system for small and medium sized custom manufacturers that controls quotations, time and resources, capacity and delivery dates to optimise performance and profitability.

With many years' business, engineering and software development experience, Sescoi understands customers' requirements, helps them master the challenges of new software implementation and build their business long-term.