How to Fix Missing KBM Tool References in ESPRIT EDGE
A simple guide to restoring adaptive items and saving the tool back to KBM When a KBM tool contains references to GDML files that are unavailable, the tool may normally stop loading or report missing references. By adjusting the KBM loading options, you can allow the tool to open first and repair the missing links…
ESPRIT Tool GUIDs: How to Reference Tools Accurately
A more reliable alternative to using tool names When referencing a tool within ESPRIT, use its globally unique identifier (GUID) instead of relying only on the tool name. A tool name may be changed, duplicated, abbreviated, or displayed differently in various environments, while a GUID provides a consistent way to identify the exact tool you…
How to Customize ESPRIT EDGE Program Reports Using CL Codes
A general overview of connecting individual ESPRIT EDGE data fields to Program Reports ESPRIT EDGE associates many tool and technology input boxes with numbered CL (Control Language) codes. These codes provide a consistent way to identify the underlying data and connect values entered in an ESPRIT EDGE file to fields displayed in a customized Program…
How to Use Insert Location in ESPRIT EDGE | Step-by-Step Guide
When programming machining sequences in ESPRIT EDGE, adding a new operation traditionally places it at the very end of your operations list. You then have to manually drag and rearrange it into its proper sequence, which can trigger unnecessary recalculations. Using the Insert Location feature allows you to specify exactly where you want a new…
ESPRIT EDGE Contouring: An Alternate Turning Method
Why splitting shank and face cutting into controlled segments can improve stability, tool life, and surface finish In turning, a contour can look like one continuous path on the screen. At the machine, however, that path may combine very different cutting conditions. A tool traveling along a shank is primarily cutting in the axial direction….
How to Add Gang Tool Stations in ESPRIT EDGE
Gang tooling is a common feature on Swiss-type CNC machines because it allows several cutting tools to be mounted close together on the same slide. In ESPRIT EDGE, adding a gang tool station creates a digital representation of that tooling arrangement so programmers can assign tools, plan operations, simulate machine movement, and generate NC code….
ESPRIT EDGE 2026.3: New Features & What You Need to Know
Hexagon has released ESPRIT EDGE 2026.3, bringing new machining capabilities, workflow improvements, and a large number of fixes across the platform. This release focuses on improving machining efficiency and expanding capabilities across 3-axis milling, 5-axis machining, turning, mill-turn, and CAD integration. Here are some of the key updates in ESPRIT EDGE 2026.3. Dynamic Cutting Optimization…
How to Set Sub Spindle Pickup Reference Positions in ESPRIT EDGE
Teaching Sub Spindle Reference Positions For Pickup Operations In ESPRIT EDGE. When programming transfer sequences in ESPRIT EDGE, you can fully tailor the pickup cycle to how you would normally do so at the machine. This would include having the sub spindle rapid to the face of the part (or clearance position) on the main…
ESPRIT EDGE Toolpaths Grayed Out? Here’s How to Fix It
Why Are My Wire EDM Toolpaths Grayed Out in ESPRIT EDGE? When getting started with wire EDM programming in ESPRIT EDGE, one of the most common questions is surprisingly simple: “Why are my EDM toolpaths grayed out?” You may have a valid solid model displayed in the graphics window, yet when you open the EDM…
Create a Custom Mill from a 3D CAD Model
Creating a custom tool in ESPRIT EDGE allows you to accurately simulate specific tool geometries, such as an insert drill, by using a 3D CAD model provided by a manufacturer. Follow these steps to translate a solid model into a functional custom tool. Import Your Geometry The first step is to bring your tool geometry…