ANCA Launches InsertsPRO to Accelerate Indexable and Special Insert Grinding!

ANCA has introduced InsertsPRO, a next-generation special inserts grinding software package designed to dramatically speed up the production of both standard and custom inserts. Fully integrated into the company’s ToolRoom RN35 software suite, InsertsPRO gives toolmakers a powerful, automated, and highly flexible environment for producing ISO-standard inserts from global catalogues as well as complex, customer-specific geometries tailored for optimized applications. The goal is simple: deliver faster setup, higher productivity, and top-tier insert quality while reducing overall manufacturing costs.

One of the core advantages of InsertsPRO lies in its automation-driven workflow. By minimizing operator intervention and standardizing processes, the software significantly reduces setup times and changeovers — a major benefit for manufacturers juggling diverse insert profiles and small batch orders. Smart workflow guidance helps streamline operations, while integrated automation tools ensure consistent grinding performance and less downtime, contributing directly to improved productivity and reduced scrap rates.

Insert manufacturers often face the challenge of achieving “first time-right” output, especially for complex profiles or multi-edged geometries. InsertsPRO addresses this through advanced simulation technology, offering high-resolution 3D visualization, grinding path simulation, and live measurement integration. With CIM3D compatibility, users can validate the complete grinding process, detect potential collisions, and optimize tool paths before any physical grinding begins. This dramatically reduces the risk of errors and material wastage while accelerating the path from design to production.

Flexibility is another key focus of InsertsPRO. The software supports a wide range of relief and rake face grinding strategies, multiple wheel types, and advanced geometric compensation features. Toolmakers can design profiles through a sophisticated profile editor or by overlaying DXF files. Precision control over lead-in and lead-out ensures smooth transitions and consistent edge quality — essential for high-performance milling and turning inserts. The package also supports automated X-axis rotation, ensuring uniform geometry across multiple cutting edges, and offers advanced transformation tools for fast and reliable changes in clamping orientation.

For those already using ANCA’s ToolRoom RN35, upgrading to InsertsPRO unlocks a robust set of features within the existing workflow environment. This seamless integration allows shops to enhance their capabilities without disrupting current operations. Users gain access to optimized grinding strategies that help lower production costs, extend wheel life, and achieve more stable cycle times across various insert types.

In an era where manufacturers are being pushed to deliver higher-quality inserts with shorter lead times and greater customization, ANCA’s InsertsPRO emerges as a timely, future-ready solution. It enhances precision, accelerates production, and provides the digital tools needed to maintain competitiveness in the demanding world of toolmaking.