OptiTech | Siemens Technology Partner

 

Why Toolpath Simulation Is Not Enough

Most CNC failures happen after postprocessing — not in CAM.

Toolpath looks safe, NC code is not

Standard CAM simulation does not account for
real controller behavior, axis limits, or kinematics.

Postprocessor behavior is machine-specific

The same NC code can behave differently
on different machines — even with the same controller.

Most crashes happen after postprocessing

Collisions and overtravel issues are often discovered
only when the NC code runs on the machine.

OptiTech | Siemens Technology Partner

 

Why Toolpath Simulation Is Not Enough

Most CNC failures happen after postprocessing — not in CAM.

Toolpath looks safe, NC code is not

Standard CAM simulation does not account for
real controller behavior, axis limits, or kinematics.

Postprocessor behavior is machine-specific

The same NC code can behave differently
on different machines — even with the same controller.

Most crashes happen after postprocessing

Collisions and overtravel issues are often discovered
only when the NC code runs on the machine.

Reducing CNC Risks — Before the Machine Runs

The highest CNC risks occur after postprocessing and before machining. This stage can only be verified by simulating the actual NC code on the real machine model.

Verify NC Code on the Real Machine — Before Machining

NC code is verified against the actual machine — not just the toolpath.
Collisions, overtravel, and unexpected motion are detected early, before any material is cut.

See How It Works

Engineering-Driven Postprocessor Development

Custom NX CAM postprocessors validated through real NC machine simulation — not assumptions.

How OptiTech Builds and Verifies NX CAM Postprocessors

  • Postprocessors are developed together with real machine kinematics and controller logic, not as generic NC output templates.
  • Every NC program is verified using real NC machine simulation, ensuring axis motion, limits, and machine behavior are correct after postprocessing.
  • Post and simulation work as one validation process, catching collisions, overtravel, and unexpected motion before production.
Explore NX CAM Postprocessor Services

Compatible with all major CNC Machines & Controllers

Available on Siemens Post Hub

By delivering postprocessors through Siemens Post Hub, OptiTech ensures standardized deployment, version control, and compatibility with Siemens NX CAM workflows.

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