The GibbsCAM Machine Simulation option complements GibbsCAM cut part rendering process simulation functionality and allows for entire machine tool motion of a CNC program to be validated in an accurate simulation.

According to the company, multitask machine tools represent one of the fastest growing machine tool segments in the market. Therefore, Gibbs has formed key partnerships with a number of machine tool vendors, which are focusing on multitasking as part of their strategic market position.

The updated version of GibbsCAM adds support for turning, mill/turn and multitask machine tools to the previous version, which supported milling machine tools. Machine tool models can be built and set up like the real machine tool, then the CNC program is simulated to validate it prior to running the CNC program on the actual machine tool. Not only does this allow potential programming errors to be visually identified before they become expensive mistakes on the shop floor.