Engineering Tools.
Free, client-side calculators for evaluating hardware retrofits, network bandwidth, and CNC performance. No server tracking.
Financial / ROI
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1. CNC Retrofit ROI CalculatorCompare capital expenditure of new iron vs IPC retrofit.
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2. True OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness)Calculate Availability, Performance, and Quality metrics.
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3. Legacy Downtime Cost AnalyzerQuantify the cost of waiting for OEM proprietary parts.
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4. Data Extraction SavingsCost of native OPC-UA vs OEM software options.
Motion Control
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5. EtherCAT Cycle Time & BandwidthCalculate network load based on axis count and PDO size.
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6. Look-Ahead Buffer RequirementsDetermine memory needed for high-speed surfacing.
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7. Interpolation Latency SimulatorCalculate max feedrate based on segment length and cycle time.
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8. Inertia Mismatch CalculatorValidate motor vs load inertia for tuning stability.
CNC Parameters
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9. Spindle Load to Torque ConverterDerive actual cutting torque from motor amperage.
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10. Material Removal Rate (MRR)Calculate volumetric removal for roughing efficiency.
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11. CAM File Size EstimatorEstimate file size for multi-axis continuous paths.
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12. Speeds & Feeds BaselineBasic RPM and IPM calculations based on SFM/Chipload.
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13. Shared Memory Alignment CheckerValidate struct padding for IPC to PLC data exchange.