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WinTool will be exhibiting at Mecatrotech Japan 2025 (MECT2025), which will be held from October 22 (Wednesday) to October 25 (Saturday) at Port Messe Nagoya. Please stop by our booth when you visit! Booth Number: 1D12 (Hall 1) WinTool Exhibition Introduction https://mect-japan.com/2025/visitor/information/index/charge_no=58

In the June 2025 issue of "Machines and Tools" published by Japan Industrial Publishing, I have contributed an article titled "To Improve Productivity in Machining Operations - Utilizing the Tool Management System WinTool." It introduces tool setup operation and user case studies, so please take a look!

We have released the latest version of WinTool, which supports productivity improvement in the machining business process. The main new features of WinTool 2025.2 are as follows: - Replacement of intermediate components of assembly tools using fit codes on both sides ➡ Smoother adjustments of assembly tool data! - Enhanced InfoLink allows for individual linking of files and directories ➡ Expanded connections of file information! - Intuitive adjustments of 3D models in the component's STEP & STL tab ➡ Smoother adjustments of 3D models! - Seamless integration of plugin fields and search functionality ➡ Enhanced response to your special requirements and information retrieval!

The WinTool-ESPRIT interface function has been updated! By obtaining data from WinTool, which serves as the command center for tool information management in machining business processes, you can not only effectively utilize tool data in NC program creation but also apply it to tool information management on the shop floor! WinTool-ESPRIT EDGE Interface (V1.2.0) ● Compatibility with Esprit EDGE 2025.1 (2025.1.2508.2605) Access the WinTool integrated tool library from the ESPRIT screen ● Tool data can be selected by tool type, tool list, or machine type and transferred to ESPRIT ● Tool data can be selected while checking the availability of resident tools or stocked tools and the number of tools in inventory ● Tool names, shape values, cutting condition data, and STL can be transferred ● ESPRIT tool names can be generated from WinTool data field values ● The import format for milling tool data (model or shape value) can be selected ● Generate a list of tools used in the project and tool setup instructions from WinTool ● Integrate and manage tool inventory information and location information with shop floor tool information.

The WinTool-Vericut interface functionality has been updated. By obtaining data from WinTool, which serves as the command center for tool information management in the machining business process, you can not only effectively utilize tool data in NC simulation but also apply it to tool information management on the shop floor! WinTool Vericut Interface (V3.2.0) ● Refinement of target tool types (contour-based) ● Added target tool type "Thread Mill (parameter values)." ● Added target tool type "Drilling (contour)," including the tool type "Tap (contour)." ● Improved import of target tool type "Probe (contour)." ● Added new configuration setting option: STEP transfer for milling.

On April 15, 2025, at the first regular committee meeting of the Cutting Processing Committee of the Precision Engineering Society, our company gave a presentation titled "Introduction to the Tool Management System WinTool and Latest Usage Examples." Thank you very much to everyone who attended in person and those who participated online. Since we did not conduct a demonstration of the system, there may have been many points of confusion. If you have any questions or matters to confirm, please feel free to contact us.

The WinTool-Mastercam interface function has been updated. By obtaining data from WinTool, which serves as the command center for tool information management in the machining business process, you can not only effectively utilize tool data in NC program creation but also apply it to tool information management on the shop floor! WinTool Mastercam Interface (V4.5.0) ● Compatibility with Mastercam 2025 ● New version of WT-ToolExport (tool data search screen) applied ● New version of WT-MakeList (tool list data generation) applied

The WinTool-NX-CAM interface function has been updated. By acquiring data from WinTool, which serves as the command center for tool information in the machining business process, you can not only effectively utilize tool data in NC program creation but also leverage it for tool information management on the shop floor! WinTool NX Interface (V5.4.4) ● Compatibility with NX 2412 ● Added a placeholder to the configuration setting option "Description," allowing for flexible definition of "Description."

We have released the latest version 2025.1 of the tool management and file management system WinTool! The main new features of WinTool 2025.1 are as follows: ● Migration to .NET 8 ● Tracking points for 3D models of tool data ● Multiple selection mode in the search screen ● Enhanced compliance code processing for DXF generators related to tool holders ● New user permissions: Display of file paths in the NC folder ● Improved processing of the CNC process management module and tool cart 【About the 3D Model Tracking Point (TP) Feature】 - Accurate geometric markers that redefine alignment within the manufacturing workflow - Ability to directly define, manage, and visualize TPs within the 3D model of tool data - Switchable movement modes such as surface movement and contour movement - Tree view management for renaming, repositioning, and editing values - Reflection in CAM system integration and tool presetter integration (planned)