ENCY configurations

Premium Configurations

Premium configurations include: 2D sketching, 3D modeling, dimensioning and geometry transformation; import of CAD formats such as IGES, STL, VRML, PostScript, DXF, Rhinoceros, Sprut Models, Parasolid, STEP, Sprut geometry format, SW, SE, PLY, AMF, JTOpen, PLMXML, 5DC, and OSD; add-ins for integration with popular CAD systems; high-end 3D machining simulation with G-code verification support; setup sheet generator; support for probing operations; tool library; equipment library; MachineMaker for importing, assembling, and configuring digital twins of machines and robots; postprocessor generator; a set of basic postprocessors and interpreters

Bound Configurations

Bound license is tied to a specific machine or robotic cell and includes all the features of the Premium configurations, except for: MachineMaker, the postprocessor generator and the set of basic postprocessors and interpreters.

Applications

Cutting

Cutting: 2D cutting (Hole machining, FBM Mill, 2D contouring, 2.5D contouring, Jet cutting)

Cutting 5D: Multi-axis cutting (3D contouring, 6D contouring, Chamfering, Jet cutting 5D), includes all features of Cutting; 3+2 indexed multi-axis machining with local coordinate systems, TCPM supported.

Milling

2.5x Mill: 2.5-axis milling (Hole machining, FBM Mill, 2D contouring, Engraving, Pocketing, 2.5D contouring, Face milling, Roughing waterline limited to machining pockets with vertical walls only, Flat land, Chamfering, Jet cutting). 3+2 indexed multi-axis machining with local coordinate systems.

3x Mill: 3-axis milling (Roughing waterline, Finishing waterline, Roughing plane, Finishing plane, 3D contouring), includes all features of 2.5x Mill. 3+2 indexed multi-axis machining with local coordinate systems.

3x Mill Advanced: 3-axis advanced milling (Scallop, Morph, 3D Helical, 5D surfacing (limited to generate only 3-axis toolpath), Undercut waterline), includes all features of 2.5x Mill, 3x Mill. 3+2 indexed multi-axis machining with local coordinate systems.

Rotary: 4-axis continuous milling (Rotary waterline, Rotary roughing, Rotary finishing, 4D surfacing, Morph 4D, 4D contouring), includes all features of 2.5x Mill, 3x Mill, and 3x Mill Advanced. 3+2 indexed multi-axis machining with local coordinate systems.

5x Mill: 5-axis continuous milling (5D surfacing, 6D contouring, 5D by meshes, Morph 5D, Jet cutting 5D), includes all features of 2.5x Mill, 3x Mill, 3x Mill Advanced, and Rotary. 3+2 indexed multi-axis machining with local coordinate systems, TCPM supported.

5x Mill Advanced: 5-axis advanced continuous milling (Swarf, 5D Roughing waterline, Impeller Machining), includes all features of 2.5x Mill, 3x Mill, 3x Mill Advanced, Rotary, and 5x Mill. 3+2 indexed multi-axis machining with local coordinate systems, TCPM supported.

Turning

Lathe: 2-axis turning (Lathe facing, OD roughing, ID roughing, OD finishing, ID finishing, OD grooving, ID grooving, Face grooving, OD adaptive turning, OD threading, ID threading, Profile threading, Lathe part-off, Part-off with takeover, Lathe hole machining), bar feeding and part transfer operations (Bar feeding, Sub spindle working, Turn take over).

WireEDM

Wire EDM: 2-axis, tilted, and 4-axis wire EDM

Feature extensions and Options

Configurations and machine match table:

Machine	Machining	Configuration
Turn ZXCY	Mill-turn machining with C and Y axes	Any milling configuration
Turn XZCYB	Mill-turn machining with C, Y, and B axes (4-axis Turning	Any milling configuration
WireEDM	2-axis, tilted, and 4-axis wire EDM	Any milling configuration
Adaptive	Proprietary high-performance milling strategy ENCY’s module for high-speed milling. Full reference	Any milling configuration except 2.5x Mill
Robot+	Industrial robot programming. See ENCY Robot specification for details Full reference	5X Mill and 5X Mill Advanced milling, Cutting and Cutting 5D configurations
Multichannel	Support for multiple program channels with synchronization for machines and robots	Available for mill-turn or milling configurations with Robot+
AI Process Planner	AI-based system for automatically generating machining operations	Any milling and cutting configurations
Nesting	Sheet material nesting *This is a newly developed feature; testing on the client’s project is recommended before sale	Any milling and cutting configuration
G-code based operations	Insertion and use of G-code in the machining project Full reference	Any configuration except Wire EDM
Additive Planar 3D	3D additive manufacturing (Area cladding, Curve cladding, Cladding 3D, Planar slicing) Full Reference	Any milling configuration
Additive Non-planar 5D	5D additive manufacturing (Cladding 5D, Non-planar slicing). Note: Additive Planar 3D operations are NOT included. Full Reference	Any multi-axis (Rotary and above) milling configuration
Disc cutting 2D	2D cutting with a disc tool	Any milling configuration
Disc cutting 6D	Multi-axis cutting with a disc tool	5X Mill and 5X Mill Advanced milling configurations
Disc Roughing	Rough machining with a disc tool	Any multi-axis (Rotary and above) milling configuration
Knife cutting 2D	2D cutting with a knife Full reference	Any milling and cutting configurations
Knife cutting 6D	Multi-axis cutting with a knife Full reference	Any milling and cutting configurations
Welding	Automated welding (Point welding, Welding 6D) Full Reference	Any configuration with Robot+
Spraying/Painting	Automated spraying/painting (Contour spraying, Surface spraying, Morph spraying, Rotary spraying) Full reference	5X Mill and 5X Mill Advanced milling configurations
Robotic turning	Turning operations on an industrial robot	Any robot application

ENCY X – An ecosystem of integrated ENCY CAD/CAM software products and online services

ENCY Clouds

Digital workspace: collaboration and remote support tools; built-in chat interface for messaging, file sharing, and machining project synchronization; mobile application. Online library containing ready-to-use machining projects from the vendor, dealers, and users; private cloud storage for the user's machining projects.

ENCY Clouds available for all users with active maintenance.

Robot Components library

Online library containing digital twins of industrial robots and mechanisms

A free resource available to all users.

License settings

Type	Descroption	Availability
Netlock	Local license server. Supports floating licenses. Useful for customers with restricted internet access	Not available with Online protection type
Maintenance	Software Maintenance Contract includes software updates, technical support from the dealer, and access to ENCY X services: ENCY Clouds for messaging, file sharing, and cloud-based project synchronization; Online library containing private cloud storage for the user's machining projects.	1,2,3,4,5 years. Allows setting a unified maintenance end date across all licenses, ensuring consistent support periods and simplifying contract management.
Block geometric models export	Disables all functions that allow exporting any geometric models to external files. Useful for customers with strict security restrictions.	Free for all license types
Block MachineMaker	Disables the ability to launch MachineMaker	Free for all license types
Block NC output	Disables the ability to output NC programs. Used for educational institutions to prevent the possibility of using educational licenses for commercial purposes.	Free for all license types
Block internet activity	Disables all online features, no data exchange with any servers. Important: Excluding work with network licenses and third-party modules.	Free for all license types
Enable Virtual PC	Enables the ability to run ENCY software on a virtual machine, for example when using Parallels on an Apple MacBook	Free for all license types

License Types

Type	Description
Trial	Trial license, issued for a period from 2 weeks to 3 months. Not for commercial use.
Commercial	Commercial license
Educational	Educational license, for educational institutions and students. Not for commercial use. Issued for a period from 2 weeks to 1 year.
Educational PRO	Paid educational license, for educational institutions and students. Not for commercial use.
NFR	Temporary license for dealers and partners to demo and promote ENCY software. Issued for 6–12 months, it’s used for non-commercial evaluation, pilot projects, and pre-sales support.

License protection types

Type	Description
Dongle	A hardware security dongle is required. Supported dongle types include HASP, Matrix, and Guardant.
Online	Access is provided through a username and password. An internet connection is required.
Software	Local License File; an internet connection is not required to run the software; is transferable via deactivation workflow. Delivery and Activation Process: - If the customer has an internet connection, the license file is downloaded automatically after the customer is authorized in the License Manager. - If the customer does not have an internet connection, the license file can be delivered via email or external storage. Offline activation is supported. Deactivation workflow: - If the customer has an internet connection, the deactivation process is performed online directly in the License Manager. The license is released automatically and becomes available for activation on another device.

License duration

Perpetual: Perpetual license (license without time limitations)

Subscription: Software subscription for a period from 3 months to 1 year. After three years of active subscription, the user is entitled to convert the subscription into a perpetual license. The cost of maintenance is not included and must be paid separately.

See also:

Introduction to ENCY

Features matrix