In February 2025, CGS ASIA released “EXCESS-HYBRID II” Ver.10, a CAD/CAM software specialized for press die design and manufacturing. To showcase its new capabilities and real-world applications when combined with various machine tools, a special seminar was held on August 21, 2024, at Novotel Bangna, attracting approximately 70 guests from companies involved in die design and manufacturing. The seminar was co-hosted by three leading machine tool manufacturers — Okuma, Sodick, and Komatsu Industries — each of which also presented their technologies and exhibited machinery at the event.

CGS ASIA｜EXCESS-HYBRID II Ver.10 for Press Die Design and Manufacturing

The latest version, Ver.10, introduces new functions that enhance work efficiency, including advanced file management, design assistance, and verification tools, further shortening machining time. A newly added “Chamfering Function” also enables deburring and edge finishing with spherical tools, expanding flexibility in precision processing.

■ File Selector
The new File Selector allows users to register favorite file paths by format for quick access. This enables faster data retrieval from specific folders directly within the software.

■ Fillet / Chamfer
Users can input chord width values to create fillets and chamfers with a consistent visible width, improving design precision.

■ Deburring Curve
A new deburring command for spherical tools allows users to define cutting direction, tool diameter, and chamfer amount to automatically generate a wire body usable as a toolpath.

■ Curvature
The new curvature display visualizes contours of convex and concave areas, showing radius and curvature differences. Maximum and minimum curvature values can be extracted, supporting optimal tool diameter selection.

It also supports machining of multiple workpieces, allowing you to specify workpiece coordinates in advance. Easy-to-understand operability allows you to efficiently set machining steps.

In addition, CGS ASIA introduced the “3D CAD Option” , a feature designed to further accelerate and streamline the mold design process.

SODICK │ World’s First Automatic Wire Rotation Mechanism “iGroove+”

Sodick develops its own core technologies, including linear motors and K-SMC (Discharge and Axis Control), to deliver high-precision and highly stable wire electrical discharge machines (EDM). The “iGroove+ Edition” introduces the world’s first technology that automatically rotates the wire during finishing processes, reducing wear and enabling finishing with a consistently unworn wire surface.

Features of iGroove+ Edition (Wire EDM)
・Reduced Production Costs:
The iGroove wire rotation mechanism minimizes wire consumption by ensuring that finishing is always performed with an unworn surface.In addition, an energy-saving pump is included as standard, reducing overall power consumption.

・Uniform Surface Finish from Top to Bottom:
The system suppresses streaking and unevenness often seen in thick workpieces, improving surface quality and reducing the need for manual finishing in post-processing.

・High Stability and Accuracy:
With digital HF discharge control, the machine maintains stable processing performance even when water quality or workpiece thickness changes, ensuring a consistent, high-quality surface finish.

Ideal Applications
The iGroove+ Edition is ideal for mold manufacturing, high-precision components, and thick workpieces requiring uniform surface quality throughout the entire height of the workpiece. Example applications: motor core molds, electronic component molds, and other precision tooling.

OKUMA Techno │ Energy-Saving and Eco-Friendly Manufacturing Solutions

Okuma Techno (Thailand) introduced a range of environmentally conscious and energy-efficient technologies, including the Thermo-Friendly Concept, Servo Navi, and Hyper-Surface, all designed to improve machining precision, productivity, and sustainability.

What is the Thermo-Friendly Concept?
The Thermo-Friendly Concept is Okuma’s proprietary thermal deformation control technology, which integrates machine design with CNC control systems. It enables high-precision and stable machining even under environments with significant temperature fluctuations.

Key Features:
Reduced operator workload and cost efficiency:
No need for machine warm-up or temperature stabilization before operation. Manual adjustments or corrections are unnecessary, ensuring dimensional accuracy and consistent surface quality even during long production cycles.

What is Servo Navi?
Servo Navi is an intelligent control system that automatically optimizes the motion of each machine axis. It detects and compensates for variations in workpiece or fixture weight, improving production speed and machining accuracy — ideal for heavy workpieces.

▲ ServoNavi usage example

Key Features:
・Work Weight Auto Setting:
Automatically estimates the weight of the workpiece and fixture to optimize servo parameters and acceleration, maintaining accuracy while reducing machining time.
・Reversal Spike Auto Adjustment:
Corrects reversal spikes caused by wear, enhancing machining stability and product quality.
・Vibration Auto Adjustment:
Automatically adjusts servo control in response to vibration or abnormal noise, reducing sound levels and extending machine life.

What is Hyper-Surface?
Hyper-Surface is a CNC-integrated control function that automatically detects irregular toolpaths and feed rate variations from CAM data and corrects them directly within Okuma’s CNC system. It produces smooth surface finishes without the need to modify CAM code. This significantly reduces polishing time and manual labor, making it ideal for parts that require high surface quality, such as molds, aerospace components, and free-form surfaces.

▲ Example of Hyper-Surface Application

Challenges Solved by Hyper-Surface

Before	After
Unstable motion caused scratches or surface irregularities.	Adjusts position and feed rate precisely.
Manual polishing was required, consuming time and effort.	Weakens or compensates for grinding movement as needed.
Difficult to machine complex curves or straight lines smoothly.	Maintains constant feed speed, reducing tool tip irregularities and gaps between cutter paths.

KOMATSU │ Servo Press & Remote Monitoring System “KOMTRAX”

Komatsu Industries is a leading manufacturer of stamping presses and fabricating machines. In Thailand, Komatsu Industries (Thailand) Co., Ltd. handles both sales and after-sales service, maintaining an inventory of essential spare parts for immediate support. The company also operates a showroom showcasing the latest machinery, which helps shorten delivery times. The showroom serves as a center for machine operation training, die trials, and maintenance workshops. During this seminar, Komatsu introduced its Servo Press and the KOMTRAX Remote Monitoring System.

Why Komatsu’s Servo Press Is Widely Supported
Komatsu’s servo press replaces traditional flywheel + clutch-brake or hydraulic drive systems with a servo motor drive, allowing precise motion control. It supports high-strength materials and enables flexible slide motion control, meeting the growing demand for high-accuracy processing while improving productivity. Thanks to its versatility, the servo press can adapt to new manufacturing requirements, making it a next-generation machine tool.

▲ Free-motion characteristics of Komatsu’s Servo Press

Key Features of Komatsu Servo Press
One of the key strengths of Komatsu’s servo press is its “Linear Scale” feature. This technology enhances manufacturing accuracy, leading to fewer defective products and higher production efficiency, offering significant benefits to users.

▲ Example of production support using Komatsu’s proprietary Linear Scale technology

What Is the KOMTRAX System?
KOMTRAX is Komatsu’s proprietary remote monitoring system that allows users to check machine operating status and performance data anytime, anywhere via the internet. The communication functionality is built into the machine as standard equipment, meaning there are no additional installation or service fees.

Main Features of KOMTRAX:
1. Production Board Display: View the operational status of all machines on a single screen.
2. Operation Monitoring: Track daily production quantities using a five-color indicator and graphical data.
3. Maintenance Management: Predict maintenance schedules based on operating hours to prevent failures.
4. Alarms / Error Analysis: Analyze past alarm histories to support preventive maintenance remotely.

▲ KOMTRAX Notification Board

Users can leverage it as a Kaizen tool to enhance productivity and efficiency through data analysis, failure prevention, and remote monitoring. In essence, KOMTRAX represents a next-generation smart manufacturing solution, empowering factories to achieve continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Toward a Future of High Precision, High Quality, and High-Speed Manufacturing with EXCESS-HYBRID II

“EXCESS-HYBRID II is widely used by many companies as a reliable CAD/CAM solution. To meet the growing demands of the manufacturing industry — higher precision, higher quality, faster processing, and cost reduction — we are committed to maintaining world-class standards based on international quality regulations. By continuously reflecting feedback from our users, our goal is to make EXCESS-HYBRID II not just an option, but a new industry standard.” (Mr. Chaovalit, CGS ASIA)

▲ Group photo of seminar participants

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