Anca, a specialist in CNC grinding machines that is this year celebrating 50 years of innovation, and Tetralytix, a developer of simulation software for metal-cutting technology, have commenced a strategic collaboration in the field of virtual design for cutting tools.The
collaboration integrates Anca’s expertise in the virtual modelling of tool geometries and CIM3D tool verification software with Tetralytix’s expertise in technological analysis through Toolyzer, a simulation tool for designing and optimising cutting tools. An interface between CIM3D and Toolyzer will enable faster and more cost effective cutting tooldevelopment.

“Anca welcomes this partnership as it signals our commitment to empowering customers with the most advanced and powerful software tools available,” states Martin Ripple, CEO at Anca.“By working together, we’re ensuring that cutting tool manufacturers have everything they need to innovate, optimise and stay ahead in a rapidly evolving industry.”

Dr Arne Mücke, managing director at Tetralytix, adds: “The partnership with Anca is a significant step towards creating added value and competitive advantages for our customers. The co-operation will make the benefits of digital cutting tool development visible in an unprecedented way.”
 

Says Santosh Plakkat, product manager at Anca: “We understand the constant challenges for tool designers in achieving longer tool life and the demands to cut newer materials. With this partnership, our customers can seamlessly design a tool and access cutting analyses, even before the first test cut. When Anca first introduced CIM3D, customers couldn’t believe the sophistication of the solution, and this is now the next step in reducing tool development time and cost.”

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