New Precision Technology's System Software now includes a 3D graphic path view. Pattern paths can now be simulated on-screen, reducing the need for "going wet for test." The mode facilitates the creation of new pattern paths, showing the current programmed points and the current active head ("tip") location. This advance represents yet another incremental step in New Precision Technology's pursuit of easy-to-use interfaces married to advanced production techniques.

    This handy tool allows prospective customers to input the parameters of their application and receive recommended NPT machine setups. Multiple machine setups will be generated stressing either : overall machine cost, cost-per-part basis, or accuracy/reject rate. The tool is very user-friendly with tips for each input box and pictures to describe the desired parameter. If a parameter is unknown, it can be skipped and a default value will be used if available. Multiple projects can be saved for later viewings and can be updated at any time. Tool results will also display material consumption and show the rapid return-on-investment that NPT solutions offer.

This tool is available only to registerred users through the members tab on our web site. If you are not a member, simply register as a new member. While new members can enter all parameters, only verified registrants have web access to the final analysis. A simple phone call can verify your account and within seconds you will have access to the analysis.

    Traditionally, on/off valve controls forced the end user to compensate for the difference in time between when a dispense valve turns on or off and the corresponding point at which material starts or stops on a substrate. Now, through a simple calibration procedure, this concern is another that is relegated to the history books. The calibration procedure helps the end user make a one-time measurement of the time and distance between valve "on" and the start of the gasket as well as the valve "off" and the end of the gasket. Now it does not matter if you are dispensing at 1"/second or even 20"/second, the gasket will start and stop at the programmed points.

    NPT has developed a unique method of optimizing motions for each dispensing situation. The process takes only a few minutes and can significantly trim part cycle time. By analyzing the current machine properties as configured for a particular application, we are able to determine the highest velocities and accelerations of which the system is capable. No longer is the user chained to a lowest-common-denominator default. In many cases this can dramatically increase throughput and yet the user can still rest assured that the equipment will operate consistently and without fail. Applications can now significantly benefit from lighter fixturing and dispense heads. This productivity enhancing feature comes free with our software package.

    A new feature to augment our laser scanning subsystem, our Instant Scan allows simple and easy scenario tests and verifications. By using a "virtual knife", the user can draw a line of interest on a model part from an imported CAD file. The system scans and displays the vitual cross-section of the line without any programming or part destruction. Traditionally, an object might be cross-sectioned and then examined with an optical comparator to verify component quality (for parting lines, for example) or dimensional height (gaskets). New Precision can now quickly obtain this information non-destructively with our non-contact laser measurement system at speeds reasonable for 100% in-line production inspection.