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LANTEK EXPERT

Lantek Investigacin y Desarrollo

WHATS NEW INVERSION2011


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Copyright

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Investigacin y Desarrollo.

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provide accurate information, Lantek is not liable for any errors or damage resulting from

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WHATS NEW IN VERSION 2011

Table of Contents

WHATS NEW IN VERSION 2011.............................................................................................................. 1

1 GENERAL ......................................................................................................................................... 6

1.1 TURRETS FOR DRILLING TOOLS .............................................................................................. 6

1.2 DIFFERENT IMAGE FORMATS FOR PARTS AND SHEETS ..................................................... 9

1.3 INFORMATION EXTENSION ON STATUS BAR ....................................................................... 10

1.4 CONSUMABLE MANAGEMENT ................................................................................................ 11

1.5 MACHINE MANAGEMENT ......................................................................................................... 13

1.6 LABELS FOR TOOL BAR SEPARATORS ................................................................................. 14

1.7 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION WINDOW MODIFICATION .......................................................... 15

1.8 AUTOSAVING ............................................................................................................................. 15

1.9 DISPLAY OF SHEET LIST ......................................................................................................... 16

1.10 DELETE DATABASES ................................................................................................................ 18

1.11 PRINT BOX FROM MAIN MENU ................................................................................................ 19

1.12

MULTIPLE CONFIGURATIONS FOR ONE MACHINE .............................................................. 20

1.13 POSSIBILITY OF MODIFYING SYSTEM VAULT DIRECTORY ................................................ 23

1.14 MULTIPROGRAM MANAGEMENT ........................................................................................... 24

1.15 CUSTOMIZE THE OPTION RIBBON ......................................................................................... 25

1.16 APPLICATION MACROS ............................................................................................................ 29

1.17 RENAME AND DELETE MACHINES ......................................................................................... 31

2 CAD ................................................................................................................................................. 38

2.1

GENERAL ................................................................................................................................... 38

2.2 CUTTING .................................................................................................................................... 58

2.3 PUNCHING ................................................................................................................................. 61

3 NESTING AND MACHINING .......................................................................................................... 65

3.1 GENERAL ................................................................................................................................... 65

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3.2 CUTTING .................................................................................................................................... 75

3.3 PUNCHING ................................................................................................................................. 95

3.4 LISTS ........................................................................................................................................ 102

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IMPORTERS / EXPORTERS ....................................................................................................... 104

4.1 GENERAL ................................................................................................................................. 104

4.2 DSTV IMPORTER ..................................................................................................................... 105

4.3 IMPORT PARAMETRIC PARTS............................................................................................... 106

4.4 NEW APPLICATION IMPORTER ............................................................................................. 109

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5

Preliminary Notes

This document contains all the new features and enhancements included in Lantek Expert 2011 of

Lantek Expert.


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GENERAL

1.1 TURRETS FOR DRILLING TOOLS

The system enables turret management for drilling, tapping, ream and c. sinking tools of a

machine. To do that you will be able to define and set the turret of a cutting and combined

machine in the main CAM module. There is a new option for this:

Main module / Manage / Drills / Turrets

This option allows you to:

- Create, modify and delete turret definitions for drilling tools.

- Assign a drilling turret to a cutting or cutting-punching machine. In the cutting-

punching machine case it would have two turrets, one for drills, taps, and the other

for punches.

- Modify active turret tools.

For turret definition you must specify turret type (Manual, Linear, Circular, Carrousel Exchanger)

and number of stations. For each station you can define a station number, a type, maximum and

minimum diameters, likewise offsets with regard to the cutting head or punching.

When assigning tools to a machine you can specify in which turret station type a drill can be

placed, i.e., you will be able to specify in which station each tool can be placed. If not defined, the

tool will be placed in any turret station.

Main module / Manage / Drills / Assign drills / Station types

In the nesting/machining module, if the machine has a turret assigned, when machining begins

the system will ask the user to place the tools needed in the turret stations.

Tools may be placed in the turret automatically or manually, and the system will take into account

diameter restrictions and station types defined in the tools and turret.

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In this window one tool can be changed for another one using the Change button. With this

option all the cycles executed on the sheet with one tool can be executed with a different one.

This allows you to change from one tool to another of the same type, although its diameter is

different.

To manage tool placement in the turret and its behavior on machining the sheet in the

nesting/machining module there is a series of new parameters in the machine configuration:

Main module / Machines / Conf igure / System / Cutting parameters / Turret

- Always ask for turret tools

- Update active turret on saving the sheet

- Maintain tool positions when creating a new sheet

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- Automatic tool placement in turret (Do not place in empty stations, Place in unused

stations, Change station tools, Replace with identical tools).

- The cutting head has a position in the turret, in which case the user will be asked in

which turret station the cutting head is.

- The marking head has a position in the turret. Marking type can be specified (Powder,

Marking, Lettering, Cutting, Text) and turret will need a station to work with it.

- Cycle can executed without a tool in the turret. If this parameter is disabled the

system will not machine those cycles whose tool is not in the turret. If enabled, the

system will machine them and the user can define a position in the turret, whose data

will be used to perform the machining.

When nesting is saved, tool placement in the turret for this nesting will be saved with the nesting.

This information will be accessible anytime both in the system and CNC, sheet boxs, reports, and

rest of the system modules (Integra, WOS).

Time calculation will also take into account tool changing time. To configure this time calculation

there are new parameters in the machine configuration.

Main module / Machines / Configure... / System / Time calculation / Cutting parameters /Turret

If working with turret management, the best way of working is to define all the machine tools and

in all cycles (Drills, Taps, Reams, CSinks) executed define the tool to be used in that cycle.

Therefore, in all options where only the cycle data was requested before, now in addition, the user

will be requested which tool is to used in that cycle. For example, in all machining cycle options of

the drawing or nesting/machining module, the tool will now be requested. As with machine

configuration for the automatic cycles in the lead-ins.

Drawing module / Machining / Cycles

Nesting and machining module / Machining / Cycles

Main module / Machines / Configure / System / Automatic machining / Automatic cyclesin lead-ins.

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The drawing module semi-automatic option in the automatic cycles can also take into account

now the tools defined in the machine. For this, there are two new parameters:

- Testing if the tool exists. If enabled it will only execute the cycles with an existing tool.

- Use the tool data. If enabled, the cycle data will be those defined in the tool,

otherwise those defined in the "More..." button option.

Drawing module / Machining / Contours / Automatic cyc les

Furthermore, the system will allow cycle execution without tool definition, however, when

requesting placement of tools in the turret, the system will create an automatic tool name

beginning with ##, and request its placement in the turret. Once placed, the system will warn the

user this tool has not been defined.

Should the cutting or combined machine not have a turret assign, cycles can be executed as

before, i.e. working without any turret management.

1.2 DIFFERENT IMAGE FORMATS FOR PARTS AND SHEETSThe option of generating multiple image files per part and sheet has been added to the program.

Thanks to which you will be able to generate better quality images as both their size and format

can be configured.

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Likewise, visualization type can be configured in black and white or colour; obtaining an image

closer to what the system shows. Parts can be configured for display with their filling (sheets only)

or to show the machining.

These images will be saved in the corresponding database table, therefore file type must be

indicated (BMP, IMGB, IMGP, etc.).

This functionality is configured in a special file called IMAGE.FMT where as many image formats

as required can be added.

Formats allowed are: BMP, PNG, WMF, JPEG and GIF. When parts are created from importers

their images can only be 70x60 or 700x600.

1.3 INFORMATION EXTENSION ON STATUS BAR

The information provided in the status toolbar has been extended to make using the program

easier and guide the user through the execution of the different options. An icon has also been

included for each action.

Therefore, apart from the coordinates, active punch or system units and status bar (at the bottom

of the screen) you can now see an icon representing the active option, together with the name and

group it belongs to, plus a text marking the users requirements at any time (a point, a selection,

etc.).

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1.4 CONSUMABLE MANAGEMENT

Consumable management option has been added to enable consumable management from main

Expert module and can be found under the Manage tab as Consumable Group, which will give us

the list of consumables comprising the abrasives and raw materials defined in the system, with the

option of creating, deleting or modifying these consumables.

To create an abrasive the same data will be required: name, factor and price.

For raw materials the following date are required: Name, price and unit of measure, which can be

selected from the drop down list of database defined units.

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Newabrasivescanalsobecreatedfrommachinesconfiguration,incuttingparametersforwater

machine.

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1.5 MACHINE MANAGEMENT

Two new options explained below have been included in machines configurations under the

program main module management tab:

1.5.1 Deletemachine

This new option has been included to allow machine deletion and its associated setup files from

the system.

Prior to performing the selected option, a confirmation window appears showing all the entries to

be deleted from each table related to the machine to be deleted.

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1.5.2 Modifymachinereference

A new option was included allowing reference modification of installed machine.

1.6 LABELS FOR TOOL BAR SEPARATORS

Labelscannowbeaddedandmodifiednexttoseparatorslocatedonquickaccesstoolbars.Thus

differentrelatedgroupsofoptionscanbeidentifiedwithaname,astheyweregroupedonthe

oldtoolbars.

Whenupdatinganinstallationolderthanv30.00tothesameorsuperiorversion,optionslocated

inquickaccesstoolbarswillbedifferentiatedbyseparatorsandwiththeoldtoolbarheadingson

thelabels.

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Labelnamescanbedefinedas:

Main module / Configuration options / Interface / Quick access

Main module / Options / Interface / Quick access

Nesting and machining module / Configuration opt ions / Interface / Quick access

1.7 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION WINDOW MODIFICATION

Following window was modified:

Thus, nesting status related to configuration is more straightforward. You can choose between

leaving status unchanged, sending it to workshop, changing it to available or both. On selecting

one of the last three options, the Save as... option appears in the nesting/machining module.

Main module / Configuration options / Configure: System / General

1.8 AUTOSAVINGA new parameter has been added enabling to auto save current work for the drawing and nesting

modules.

Should the parameter be selected, auto recovery of work will be done in a set time, otherwise auto

saving will not be automatic.

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Main module / Configuration options / Configure: Draw and nest / Auxiliary

Nesting and machining module / Configuration options / Configure: Draw and nest /Auxi liary

Drawing module / Configuration options / Configure: Draw and nest / Auxiliary

1.9 DISPLAY OF SHEET LIST

The possibility of filtering sheets as per dimensions has been added. For this, four new

parameters were added to the sheet selection window. These parameters allow you to filter by

minimum/maximum length, and/or minimum/maximum width of sheets to be introduced.

In the machine configuration and sheet general characteristics, there are also values for defining

length/width of same. Thus, on selecting the criteria option, filtering will be done taking into

account both the newly defined dimensions, and those of the machine configuration window. The

most restrictive values, i.e., the highest minimum and lowest maximum values, are taken into

account.

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1.10 DELETE DATABASES

A database deletion option has been added, whereby any Expert database not in use can be

deleted. Several databases may be selected simultaneously. On deletion, confirmation will berequested for each, since apart from the databases, files associated with them may also be

deleted.

The database server will be displayed in the selection window and it can be modified. On

modifying, click refresh so new server databases can be viewed.

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Main module / Utilities / Delete

1.11 PRINT BOX FROM MAIN MENU

From the main CAM menu, one or several sheets can be selected for printing. The same can be

done for parts. Simply select the desired sheets or parts, click mouse right button and select print

option. Thus you can print as many sheets and parts without entering the drawing module.

This option can be chosen from either of the two sheet views: Sheet list, Sheet view; the two part

views; Product list and Product view.

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1.12 MULTIPLE CONFIGURATIONS FOR ONE MACHINE

This new function allows the user to create several configurations for machine definition using the

necessary one in each case in the nesting and machine module. Until the machine was duplicated

to simulate this task, the part was generated in duplicate per machine and a quantity defined per

part, or the machine property was changed for this part in the work. The main problem was the

difficulty in managing the machine load.

A new Configurations button has been added to the machine configuration window to generate

several configurations for the same machine.

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This button enables multiple machine configuration management, i.e. to create and delete a

configuration, and change its name. Should several configurations not exit, on creating the first a

second will be created; one will be default and the other new created by the user. This latter will

be a copy of the first.

Main module / Machines / Configure / Configurations

Once created, the configurations can be defined in the machine configuration window. A tab will

appear per configuration existent with the name given to each.

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On entering a nesting and machining module with a part whose machine has several

configurations defined, a subjob will be created for each, whereby this part can be nested and

machined in any of these subjobs.

There is a special case where no subjob can be created: If one configuration has been definedmaterial-thickness dependent and no defined range covers part thickness, for which subjobs are

being created, the subjob for this configuration will not be created. Should a thickness range exist

covering the part thickness or not defined as material-thickness dependent, the subjob will be

created.

On nesting a part in a subjob created for a machine, material and thickness; nested part quantities

and those required for this part in this subjob will be modified, likewise all those from the same

machine, material and thickness.

On executing Do all option, if a part is in two subjobs, nesting will always be attempted in the firstsubjob.

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1.13 POSSIBILITY OF MODIFYING SYSTEM VAULT DIRECTORY

Main module / Utilities / Information

This database group option of the Utilities tab shows information on database used by the system

(database name, directory, group).

The directory containing database documents can be modified via the following window:

The system will show the user a warning message informing of the effects this action will have in

case the directory containing database documents will be modified.

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1.14 MULTIPROGRAM MANAGEMENT

Multiprogram management and stored nestings are modified; hence all the information is stored

on NEST_NEST_00000xxx tables and MMPP_MMPP_00000100 table, while the other

MMPP_MMPP_00000xxx tables are no longer used.

The new option is included with this modification that is block/unblock multiprogram option. Once

unblocked, it can be modified and on saving as a multiprogram it will be blocked again. While

selecting Save as, if you do not click the multiprogram option it will be deleted as shown in the

following image:

When saving a nesting as a multiprogram it is marked as the multiprogram, hence the label shows

both in the main and nesting module. Marking the task like this is done via Interop.

Main module / Save as / Multiprogram

Task nestings cannot be saved as a multiprogram if they contain order parts.

In addition, the task search panel includes a task search option per multiprogram.

Main Module / Task search

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1.15 CUSTOMIZE THE OPTION RIBBON

The option ribbon can be customized by adding tabs and personalized groups, where the

frequently used commands can be introduced.

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Main module / Configuration options / Interface / Options ribbon

Main module / Options / Customize / Options ribbon

Nesting and machining module / Configuration options / Interface / Options r ibbon

Nesting and machining module / Options / Customize / Options ribbon

Drawing module / Configuration opt ions / Interface / Options ribbon

Drawing module / Options / Customize / Options ribbon

Click right button on the ribbon option and select Customize options ribbon.

NOTE: Options ribbon customization is specific per module.

1.15.1Addtabsandcustomizedgroups

To add a tab and customize the group, click New Tab.

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Customized groups can be added to original or customized tabs. To do this, select the desired tab

and click New group.

Both customized tabs and groups appear in bold to distinguish easily from the originals.

1.15.2Changegrouportabname

A customized group or tab name can be changed. From the menu where the customized options

ribbon appears, select the group or tab you wish to change the name, click Change name and

write a new.

This option is also possible by pressing F2.

1.15.3Addcontrolstoacustomizedgroup

New commands can only be added to customized groups and not the program tabs or groups.

1. Select the more command option in the ribbon menu.

2. In the customized window select ribbon menu, where you want to add the command

3. The command can be added clicking twice on the same (selected option) or using> button.

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Note: using button > all commands contained in the selection will be added.

1.15.4Deletetabs,groupsandcommands

Only customized groups or tabs and new commands of customized groups can be deleted.

In the customized ribbon options menu, select element to be deleted and click Delete.

1.15.5Changegrouportaborder

Customized group or tab order can be changed as well commands contained in customized

groups.

In the customized options ribbon menu select the element to be moved and click up and down

arrows until you get the desired order.

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1.15.6Addseparator

Within a customized group, the commands can be organized using separators. To add them

select the previous command where you want to add the separator and click Separator.

NOTE: It is impossible to add two separators together, neither at the beginning nor at the end of

the group.

1.15.7Restoreoptionsribbon

Predetermined values of the options ribbon can be restored.

To get back to the original state, clicks restore.

1.15.8Export

The current ribbon options configuration can be exported.

Click Export and select directory to save file.

1.15.9 Import

The current ribbon options configuration can be imported from another equipment unit to replace

current design.

Click Import and select desired file.

1.16 APPLICATION MACROS

Option enabling creation, deletion and execution of application macros. A macro is an option

which enables sequential execution of several system options.

This option only appears in the Drawing and Nesting and machining modules. Furthermore,

macros will be appropriate for each module, i.e. macros created in drawing will be invalid for the

Nesting and machining module.

The Macros option is a fold down button showing the list of macros extant in the system, and thefollowing two options:

Record macro / Stop Recording

Macros.

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1.22.1.Macrocreation

Click Record a macro and all the options clicked afterwards will form part of the macro. The order

will be defined during the options selection. To stop recording click Stop recording or press

Escape.

1.22.2.Macroedition

On clicking Macros, a window will appear showing the list of macros extant with options

corresponding to each. From this window a macro can be Created, Deleted or Executed.

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1.22.3.Macroexecution

To execute a macro, fold down the Macro button list, and select macro or execute from edition

window. Buttons can also be added to the options ribbon or quick access bars.

When a macro is being executed:

If you press ESC, the option in execution will stop and the next will be executed.

If you execute another option, macro execution will stop.

When the macro finishes, if you click Return, it will be executed again.

Drawing module / Home / Macros / Macros

Nesting and machining module / Home / Macros / Macros

1.17 RENAME AND DELETE MACHINES

These new functions added to the system allow the user to rename or delete machines installed in

the system.

Mainmenu/Machines/Rename

To rename a machine, a new button Rename has been added in the configure: Machines

window.

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This button allows the user to modify name of machine selected from machine installed list, where

a dialogue window opens asking for the new reference to replace the existing machine reference.

Main module / Machines / Delete

To delete a machine, a new button Delete has been added to the configure Machines window.

This button allows the user to delete machine selected on the installed machine list. As the

operation is complex, a dialogue window opens with information on tables to be modified on the

Databases, requesting confirmation to continue execution of this option.

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NOTE: Machine deletion implies deletion of its configuration files and information on variousdatabase tables.

1.18 KIT MANAGEMENT

ThesystemisabletoManageKits;aKitisagroupofSheetPartswiththerespectivequantities

forminganIntermediateorFinalProductanditcanbeusedindifferentjobs.Forexample,aKit

couldbethetotalamountofSheetsPartsrequiredtomakeawardrobe.

Itsstructureisformedbyonlyoneleveland,itcancontainjustSheetParts;itisnotpossibleto

definethe

assembly

operations

for

this

Main

Product.

ThereisaKitsexploreravailablewheretheusercancreateaFolderandaSetstructureso,the

customercanmanageandfindinaneasywayalltheexistingKits.ThisexplorerforKitsis

workingliketheexistingJobsexplorer.

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ThewaytocreateKitsissimilartohowtocreatejobs,atthebeginningitwillberequiredto

createoropenaKitandthen,specifytheSheetPartsformingthisMainProduct;thiscanbe

donebothImportingand/orDrawingthesheetpartswiththecorrespondingdate(Machine,

Material,Thickness,Quantity,)creatingthosetheMainProduct.

WheneverKits

explorer

is

opened,

the

sheet

Parts

the

customer

is

Drawing

or

Importing

will

be

assigneddirectlytotheKitinsteadofassigningthemtoajob.

TherearesomeoptionslikeNew,OpenandEditthatwillbeseparated,suchasNewjob

and NewKit,OpenjobandOpenKit,EditjobandEditKit.Inordertomakethis

executioneasier,thesystemischangingautomaticallythedefaultoptionaccordingtothe

currentusedexplorer(JobsorKitsexplorer).

TheSearchoptionwillallowyoutolookforJobsorKitsaccordingtodifferentcriterionforwhich

theusercanspecifywhethertosearchforjobs,orbothsets.

Oncethe

Kit

is

totally

defined,

you

can

import

jobs

for

the

Production.

First

it

will

be

required

to

CreateorOpenthejobtheuserwantstoworkwith,then,usingtheKitsexplorer,lookfortheKit

thecustomerwantstoimport,selectitand,finally,usingthemouserightbutton,clickoverthe

Importoption.

ThesystemwillrequirethequantityoftheselectedproductionKit.

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Oncethequantityisselected,thesystemwillimporttheKittotheactualjob,importingallthe

partsbelongtothecurrentkitandusingthepreviouslydefineddata(Machine,Material,

Thickness,Quantity,).ThequantityforeachcomponentwillbetheonematchingtheKit

multipliedbytherequiredquantityofKitstoproduce.

ThesystemisgroupingtheSheetPartsbyKitinthesamewayitisbeingdonerightnowforthe

DuctFiguresso,theusercanchangethedataforthosepartsjustmodifyingtheMainElement

lineor,tochangedataforasingleorseveralcomponentsofaKit.

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ItispossibletoimportmorethanoneKitorsingleSheetPartsonanexistingjob.

Aswesaidpreviously,itspossibletoimportthesameKitondifferentjobs,thisisthemain

advantageforKits,oncetheKitisdefineditwillbepossibletoimportitondifferentjobsinan

easyandfastwayso,itwontberequiredtoanalyzeagain,tryingtofindthecomponentsand

relateddatafortheSheetPartsformingtheMainItem.

AKitcanhavenestingsrelatedtoit,thats,wheneveraKitisbeingdefined,itspossibletorun

theNestingModuletocreatenestings,assoonasthecustomerisimportingtheKittoajob,this

Kitwillhavethenestingsrelatedtoitalreadypreparedaswell.Theimportednestingswillbea

copyof

the

original

ones

so,

ifany

modification

is

made

on

the

job

for

those

nestings,

the

nestingsassociatedtotheKitwillnotbemodified.

Thisallowtheusersgetmoretimebecausethosenestingsalreadycontainednestedand

machinedpartsonthem.

Theotherpossibilityistoassociatenestingswithoutanexistingmachiningandwithgoodsheet

efficiency,butwithsomeplaceavailableforplacingmorepartsonthem.Inthiscase,thesystem

wouldimportthosenestingstothecurrentjoband,itwouldbepossibletoopentheNestingand

Machiningmoduleinordertofillthoseplaceswiththerestofthepartsinthisjobso,thesheet

efficiencytheusermightgetwouldbebetter.

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Defaulttexture:

Texturebymaterial(Al99):

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Drawing module / View / Display / Color d isplay / By tool

Fillchecked:

Fillunckecked:

2.1.3 DifficultyinviewingViewgeometryoptionicons

Colors of the drawings shown in the window to be modified were modified, highlighting more over

the background. Moreover, the corresponding figure for diameter representation has been

inserted in the image.

The following illustration shows the image as it was previously and then the final image.

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To access any of the aforementioned functions, you must first select an element from the list.

Once selected choose the desired option.

In the specific case of modifying a new window containing the values stored for this element,

these values may be modified and the changes made accepted or cancelled. Once the new

values have been established click Accept to modify the values, whereas if you click Cancel there

will be no change.

Should you wish to delete the previously selected element you must accept the confirmation

window.

Click Yes and the element will be deleted from the list of geometric elements forming the figure

whereas if you click No, the element remains.

The modification window varies according to element to be modified.

In the case of point modification, the parameters shown are the co-ordinates X and Y.

In the case of straight line modification, both the point (co-ordinates X and Y) and the angle

formed can be modified.

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In the case of segment modification, the points forming it, i.e. starting and end points with their

respective X and Y co-ordinates may be modified.

In the case of arc modification, the centre of the same, its radius, likewise its initial and pass

angles may be modified. Diameter value is modified according to the radius, whereby if a new

radius value is established, the diameter is immediately modified and vice versa.

And to modify a circle, its centre and radius can be change as shown below. The diameter value

functions identical to the arc case.

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The geometry modification window has a check with the label Apply the change of the radius to

all the geometries with the same radius in the event arcs or circles are chosen.

If the option is selection, modifications of the elements will be performed jointly for all the elements

with the same range of values.

The new radius change will also be established for all arcs with a 360 angle, forming a circle,should this option have been chosen. Therefore, when choosing a circle to modify and establish

this option, it will not only modify the radius value of all circles with identical radius but also those

arcs which are really circles.

2.1.6 Editionofinformativeandwrittentexts

A new option has been included enabling edition of informative and written texts, and modification

of their contents.

This new option is in the Drawing module in the annotation tab next to the text option in the text

group.

Drawingmodule/Annotations/Modify

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NOTE: If the written text had associated machining, the system will automatically calculate themachining on the new written text. Otherwise only the contents thereof will be modified

2.1.7 TextmarkingforChinesecharacters.

Given the complexity of Chinese characters, a new option has been implemented to generate

marking texts directly from Chinese characters introduced by the user.

To use this new development, select in the text definition window Use Windows fonts. Theseparation between characters is automatic.

Drawingmodule/Technology/Markedtexts

NOTE: This new option is solely available for traditional and simplified Chinese.

2.1.8 Savebypart

A new function has been added to the save by part option in the drawing module.

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Another option is added to the save by part option that is import text properties. In the event ofbeing selected, a button appears giving access to the text definition window to access part data.

The auxiliary geometry element texts to be treated in saving by parts are configured in this

window. Treated texts can be kept in the saving by parts using the Delete texts option.The automatic part detection option must be disabled and the text property import option should

be used, the selection window can be used to choose the part geometry and text properties

associated with the same. In this case, the texts need not to be in the part.

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2.1.9 Machiningexplorerandmachiningwindow

Two new panels have been created enabling visualization (machining Explorer) and editing

(machining Window) of machining instructions. These panels aim to provide a powerful visually

attractive tool which facilitates machining management.

These panels will be synchronized at all times with the other program components, so any action

on machining is reflected in the panels and vice versa. Thus it will be much easier for the user to

learn and access the machining tools, likewise perception in a single view of what there is so far

and what can be done.

The machining Explorer can be seen in the Drawing module and machining Window, and will be

in both the Drawing and Nesting and Machining modules.

Drawing module / View / Visualization / Machining explorer

Drawing module

Nesting and machining module

1. Machining explorer

This panel will have a tree showing the open part machining list. This list can be viewed

sequentially or grouped on several levels for better comprehension for what there is at any given

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2. Machining window

In the edition panel of the machining instruction properties, the instruction data can be viewed in

detail and modifications made to it, its application being simultaneously viewable in the drawing

window.

This information could be extracted before; however, it was shown in a modal floating window,

which limited interaction with the part machining view.

Changes made maybe undone at any time, from the Undo option.

3. View function

Behavior of the views in relation to synchronization between them is as follows: any machining

view allows modification thereof, originating an update of the rest, so system status is coherent at

all times.

Selection of each view will be as follows:

Drawingview:

From this main view you can select a machining instruction, by clicking right button on desired

instruction (as done in the past to extract the machining property window). At this time the same

instruction will be selected in the machining explorer view and the edition view will show the

instruction data. Machiningexplorer:

Any tree node can be selected with Mouse or keyboard. If node selected corresponds to an

instruction it will light up in the drawing view. To show information corresponding to said

instruction in the machining Window you can enable the visible option panel from the options

ribbon: View -> Visualization -> Machining window. Thus navigating the instruction tree (using

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mouse or keyboard between nodes) will display data in the machining Window. If this option is not

enabled in the options ribbon, the machining Window will not be shown until the user forces its

extraction via the Modify option in the contextual menu (right button) on the tree.

If node selected in the machining Explorer corresponds to a classifying group or node all

instructions hanging from same will light up. In this case the machining window will not showinformation unless this group has a single instruction.

Besides visualization per selection, the desired instructions can be lit up by moving the mouse

over the tree (without clicking). This function enables quick visualization of instruction or group of

instructions in the main view before selecting it for edition.

Machiningwindow:

The aim of this panel is based on detailed visualization of instructions and modifications on same.

Therefore, once panel is shown from either of the two previous views, synchronization will update

the other views after making a change in the data.

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4. Groups in machining Explorer

This capacity provides a substantial improvement in machining visualization, since it aids

interpretation converting the sequential instruction list into a structure comprising several group

levels. This characteristic projected to the drawing view means better perception of the machining

structure at any given time. Thus we could distinguish, for example, from a single look, the knocksmade with a certain punch or contours to be cut with different qualities.

The user can structure this list via the group configuration section at the bottom of the panel.

Should no group criterion be selected, the tree will show the instruction list in execution order as

shown in the Simulation / Simulate / Program option. However, correct selection of group criteria

may improve machining representation, because instructions could be organized in several group

levels, classifying them more efficiently for each user.

At present four criteria were defined to make the most optimum structure possible bearing in mind

the different machine types.

The following table shows group criteria and possible groups which could be generated as a

result:

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5. Translation of instruc tions into plain language

Machining instructions were translated to a clear comprehensible style to make them more user

friendly. E.g. an instruction used to be shown as follows:MCHTYP PUNCH/ +000243.64 +000219.30 +000000.00 +000000.00

Which corresponds to the following instruction:

Simple cycle + 0243.64 +0219.30 +0000.00 +0000.00.

6. Treatment of special cutting cycles

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Multiple drilling cycles involving up to 3 cycle types in a single execution are shown in the

machining Explorer as separate instructions thus enabling their classification like the other

instructions into different groups created for machining organisation. However, the machining

Window edition panel integrates information from each of these groups globally aiding any

correction of data in the multiple cycles.

Access these data via the button More in the machining Window.

7. Execution of options on machining Explorer

Machining options can be executed on the machining Explorer panel from the contextual drop

down menu clicking right button or with keyboard. Options can be executed on an instruction, a

group of instructions or root node, which will be all the machining.

Execution options: instruction deletion, group or complete machining; and data modification of a

machining instruction.

2.2 CUTTING

2.2.1 Newsimulationofspecialcycles

Machining simulation of special cycles has been modified. The drill cycle simulation was not

modified, however, the tap, reaming, and CSinks were, so it is now easier to distinguish cycle

type, besides clearly seeing when there are several cycles on one point, and which ones.

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2.2.2 Multipledrillcycles

In the manual cycle options available in the drawing, nesting and machining modules, the multiple

drill multiple cycle has been added. This cycle type allows executions of several cycle types at the

same time in a single execution. E.g. a tap can be executed with its corresponding drill in a single

execution.

Drawing module / Machining / Cycles

Nesting and machining module / Machining / Cycles

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3. Synchronisation of punch gallery with punch management window. Filters applied arealso saved in the punch gallery and the punch management window.

4. New images to represent different punch types and shapes. Image colour has beenadapted going from plain yellow to degraded grey a colour closer to reality.

5. Selection criteria can be applied to the punch gallery.

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If a filter is applied to punch selection, the system will automatically indicate this changing criteriaoption status in the punch gallery enabling or disabling this option.

3

NESTING AND MACHINING

3.1 GENERAL

3.1.1 Colordisplayofmachining(Bytool)

Now, intheNestingandMachiningmodule, itspossibletoapplyadifferentvisualizationboth

fortheNesting(nomachining)andfortheMachining.Bothofthemcanbefilledbypartortool.

Thisoptionisusefulbecauseitispossible,forexample,tovisualizewithdifferentcolorstheparts

when thenestingoperation isperformed to check thoseparts;alsowhen theuser starts the

machining,tovisualizethismachininggrouptoviewthedifferentcolorsdependingontheused

tool.

Besides,theviewbytoolforthemachining iskept inmindoverthesheetsmachining,there is

possibletoseetheexternalpunchestoo.DuringtheStepbyStepsimulationthisoptionwillbe

alsoavailable.

Usingthefillingbypart, it ispossibletoselectwhethertoviewonlyexternalcontoursorboth

internalandexternal.

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Inthefillingbytooloption,itispossibletovisualizeitaccordingtothereference,form,typeor

repositionofthetool.Thisoptionisonlyactiveforthemachiningand,itallowsyoutovisualize

differentcolortakingintoaccounttheoperationsmadeforeachreposition.

Nesting and machining module / View / Display / Color display

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Nestingbypart:

Machiningbytool(Reference):

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Machiningbytool(Reposition):

3.1.2 Fill

the

sheet

(Color

display)

Itispossibletofillthepartwiththetexturebydefaultortakingintoaccountthematerial,asit

waspreviouslyexplained for theDrawingmodule.On theNestingandMachiningmodule, it is

alsopossibletofillthemainSheetwithadefaultormaterialtexture.

Nesting and machining module / View / Display / Color d isplay /Fill the sheet

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3.1.3 Improveimageformat

To provide a WOS oriented configuration, the image creation format has been modified by default

to PNG, so PNGs are automatically generated in colour.

The user can also configure this parameter via IMAGE.FMT. Options for storing the image are:

with or without filling, moreover, sheet geometry, machining initialitation or machining up to the

current instruction can be stored.

Another function added, is the possibility of generating image size in proportion to the minimum

rectangle of geometry to be drawn. This is to prevent blank spaces.

In addition, an XML document is generated to store the position of the clamps at the time of

saving likewise the colour of each nesting part. This document also contains the multitorches

configuration.

Nestingandmachiningmodule/Saveas/Workshop

The background which the images are stored with can be defined: with/without background or with

sheet simulation background.

Nestingandmachiningmodule/Save

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3.1.4 Modificationintimeandcostcalculation

A new option has been added to calculate nesting and machining module times and costs.

This new option enables the database corresponding to the manufacturing line times and costs to

be saved without modifying part data.

Mainmodule/Configurationoptions/Configure:Costs

3.1.5 Optiontoshowonlypartspendingnesting

A new option has been added to show only parts pending nesting (amount > 0) on the floating

menu of the part list and that of part view.

With this option, all the nesting and pending nesting parts can be seen (amount >= 0) or only parts

pending nesting (amount > 0).

Nestingandmachiningmodule/Partview/Selectpart/Rightbutton

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NOTE: This option status is only maintained during execution of nesting and machining module.When this module is closed the option will be disabled.

3.1.6 Quickaccessfornestingmoduleconfigurationoptions

The possibility of creating quick access and keys to the machine configuration options in the

nesting module was added.

These new options were added in the customization window in the configuration options to include

them in direct access or as new controls under the customized tab with the possibility of assigning

quick keys to each option.

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Each option has its own icon, all with the symbol identifying them as configuration.

To identify options that represent each of the icons, we have adopted the following terminology:

o The iconisusedto represent options lists.

o The icon is used to represent advanced options.

o The icon is used to represent auxiliary options.

o The icon is used to represent parameters modification.

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It must be remembered each machine type offers different options, visible only when working with

machines of this kind. Thus configuration options must be customized per machine type.

Nesting/machining module / Configuration options / Interface

Nesting/machining module / Options / Customize

3.1.7 Newmaterialthicknessdependentparameters

New material-thickness dependent parameters included.

1. Minimum remnant area

This parameter is defined as material-thickness dependent, so it can generate remnants for

certain materials which are costly against those which are not.

A new window with remnant data is created, where you can configure material-thickness

dependent management if required. If affirmative, this parameter can be configured, otherwise the

value will be defined in the corresponding machine configuration.

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Main module / Manage / Machines / Configure / System / Material-thickness dependent /Remnant data

2. Nesting optimization level

This parameter is also included in the Cutting parameter category.

Optimization level can be configured as per the material/thickness whereas if the option < > is

selected, configuration of the corresponding machine is considered applied, i.e. the one defined in

CT, otherwise the level chosen is applied.

With this new option different part rotations per material/thickness can be defined, and blocked if

required (only 0 rotation would exist). This will require definition of rotation angle parameter

optimization level of parts at 360.

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Main module / Manage / Machines / Configure / System / Material-thickness dependent /Cutting parameters

3.1.8 3DSimulationofCNC

This option allow you to make a real CNC simulation; it is possible to visualize in 3D the machinewhere the CNC is going to be cut. The machine will start with the CNC simulation and, on the CNC

Panel (placed at the right side), there will be highligthed the instruction matching the current

machine operation.

Nesting and machine module / Simulation / 3D Simulation / Simulate CNC

This simulator allows the following operations:

Visualization options: Different visualization methods (2D and 3D), zoom, movements,

Simulation Options: Simulate the machining, stop the simulation, step by step simulation,go to a CNC instruction, change the simulation Speed,

Options over machine components: Show, hide or apply transpareces to the different

machine components.

3.2 CUTTING

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3.2.1 Linearcuttingdirectionofconfigurableremnant

Until now the system always cut the line depending on which end was closest to the last element

cut until then. Thus a sheet which had been nested by areas, one line could pass from top to

bottom and the next in the opposite direction.

Therefore a possibility has been added to indicate the system in which direction all the remnant

lines are to go, i.e. top to bottom, bottom to top, or as the system has been cutting to date, i.e.

according to machining direction.

Main menu / Machines / Configure / System / Automatic machin ing / Cut / Sheets / Cut the

remnant line

Nesting and machine module / Configuration options / Configure: System / System /

Automat ic machining / Cut / Sheets / Cut the remnant l ine

3.2.2 Rectangularnestingoptimizationforlinearcuttingofparts

For optimization of linear part cutting, you must get the largest number of parts of the same size

(same length or width) nested in columns.

Therefore, a new option has been added to rectangular nesting in cutting machines, which aims to

seek part columns with the same length to make maximum use of the sheet width. In the next

sheet you can see a nesting example using this option.

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It can also be changed directly from the nested module part view and list of parts. You need only

click Mouse right button to access properties.

3.2.4 Alwaysrespecttheseparationbetweenpartsparameter

The option of preventing the system from testing the minimum separation between parts among

certain elements when performing the common cut has been added.

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When the system is processing the common cut can be performed between two or more parts, it

also tests whether the other elements not involved in the common cut respect the minimum

separation between parts. In some cases, this testing is more restrictive than the user might

expect, since two elements not respecting this minimum distance, prevent parts entering the

common cut, when the user had no problem in bringing these elements closer than that

separation between parts.

Main module / Machines / Configure / System / Common cutting parameters

Nesting and machining module / Configuration options / Configure / System / Common

cutting parameters

3.2.5 Evacuationofallpartsbyliftaftermachining(Protectedoption)

From the Applications tab you can access a new application enabling assignation of joint

download of all machined sheet parts.

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For this, you must define the evacuator suction cups in a file. These are defined indicating the

number of suction cups grids the lift has. Usually it only has a grid with a number of rows and

columns. The point where the lift must be placed also requires definition. Moreover, a series of

parameters can be configured to define the palletization exit file format.

To date the parameters described are defined in a file called LiftSCups.cfg. In the following

image you can see an example of the file format to be configured.

The application is only enabled once sheet machining is done. So to generate the automatic

detection of suction cups, the user must use the option enabled for this. The system will check all

the lift suction cups and only enable those totally within the parts. Finally the system will show the

result obtained and the user may enable/disable the suction cups required manually.

Nesting and machining module / Applications / Evacuation of all parts by lift after

machining / Automatic

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Nesting and machining module / Applications / Evacuation of all parts by lift after

machining / Modify

3.2.6 Ordercommoncutbyleadin/leadoutposition

When making common cuts among various parts, you can now order these cuts so the last partcut finishes in the same area where the automatic placement of part lead-ins/lead-outs is

configured. To do this arrangement, you must enable the following configuration parameter.

Main module / Machines / Configure / System / Common cutting parameters / Ordercommon cut by lead-in/lead-out pos ition

Main module / Machines / Configure / System / Technology / Automatic Lead-in/Lead-outs values /Area / Parts

If this parameter is enabled it also orders part cutting order with common cut to optimize number

of startups and so part cut always finished on the same side or corner of part. This is used mainly

so that when part cutting is finished in common cut, it is in optimum position for evacuation.

3.2.7 Cutislandswhencuttingtheparts

Before when islands were generated by various parts, parts could be cut within the islands at the

beginning and after the islands. Now these islands can be cut when parts are cut, taking into

account, cutting an island will not be finished until all the parts within this island are cut; and the

island will be cut as the parts generated by the island are cut. To do this, you must enable the

following configuration parameter.

Main module / Machines / Configure / System / Common cutting parameters / Islands /Cut islands on cutting parts

If the Order common cut by lead-in/lead-out position option is enabled, it will order the island

cutting as if it were a hole and finish cutting the island where the automatic placement of lead-

ins/lead-outs configuration is. Moreover, if the holes are configured to evacuate islands these will

be evacuated like holes.

Main module / Machines / Configure / System / Common cutting parameters / Ordercommon cut by lead-in/lead-out pos ition

Main module / Machines / Configure / System / Technology / Automatic Lead-in/Lead-outs values /Area / Holes

This treatment of finishing the island according to automatic configuration of hole lead-ins/lead-

outs, and island evacuation as if it were a hole, also occurs when configuring so islands are cut

first.

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Manually

From the nesting module you can place automatic micro-joints manually for all sheet parts as perconfiguration chosen.

For this, select the option

Nesting and machining module/ Machining/ View/ Verify unstable contours

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New options appear in this window:

Apply microjoints to unstable machined contours. This option applies the microjoint to parts which

fall or may fall off the grid. On selecting it, the following window appears to configure the values

thereof:

Visualize parts with unstable contours. This option allows visualization of part situation as to

whether it may fall.

If you select this option, the following options appear:

Where the image represents the shape in which the part is going to be scratched taking into

account the color to be used is the same as that for special visualization.

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Although special visualization is selected, it will not appear when applying this option as it would

be useless (you would not see the scratching).

Should the parts be moved on the sheet, this option must be re-selected to update scratch type.

Below is an example of the effects on nesting:

Where part situation on grid is clearly seen.

Finally, this is a temporary option, and on changing the sheet will no longer be visualized.

3.2.9 Visualizationofmaximumnestedcontourviaaline

When visualizing a sheet from the nested module, the system automatically shows a line

representing the maximum nested contour to date.

If the priority direction of automatic nesting has been configured as vertical, the system will

represent contour X achieved so far. If horizontal was configured the Y contour will be shown.

The line is painted in the same color assigned to the straight lines, so if you wish to change color

you must change the straight line color.

Should you not wish to visualize this, indicate it by modifying parameter V090 of LantekPr.Cfg

file.

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3.2.10Newmultipartmodulesinautomatic.

Detection of multipart modules has improved. From now on a module of two where the parts form

a gap between them, the system will look for another part whose area is similar to the gap. Should

a part exist with a similar area but cannot enter due to shape or gap is a little smaller, the system

will modify the module just so the gap is big enough for the part to fit.

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Main module / Management / Machines / System / Automatic nesting / General /Optimisation level / Advanced module

Nesting module / Configuration options / Configure: System / Automatic nesting / General /

Optimisation level / Advanced module

3.2.11Automaticrotationofpartsondragging.

Until now when dragging a part in automatic and it needed rotation to fit in a gap, it had to be

rotated first and then dragged to detect collisions. Now the system automatically detects if there is

collision on rotating and if so, it will look for a closer point without collision. This automatic

detection functions when rotating using the keys Ctrl+Q or Ctrl+W and clicking the left mouse

button.

Moreover, when right mouse button is held down and part is dragged, the system automaticallylooks for better rotation for each position so it is easier to fit a part in a gap.

If at any time there is the same behavior as until now when rotating the part with the right mouse

button, just press Ctrl.

3.2.12Configurationofparametertomaximumgapsperwindow.

The possibility of configuring the option to maximize gaps from the automatic nesting optimization

level window has been added.

This parameter rotates the parts introduced automatically to check whether the gap left with those

next to them is greater than the normal position. It only checks with parts nested in the same X or

Y.

This parameter can be configured from the NestAvan.txt file. Now it is configured from CT

(B586) or files with nesting optimization levels (A016). By default the parameter takes the same

value it had in the original file for each machine. Should the file not exist, the option will be

disabled. As a result of this improvement the NestAvan.txt file will no longer be used.

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Main module / Management / Machines / System / Automatic nesting / General /Optimization level / Rotate parts to maximise holes between them

Nesting module / Configuration options / Configure System / Automatic nesting / General /Optimisation level / Rotate parts to maximise holes between them

3.2.13Savethepositionoftheauxiliarytechnologyelementscreatingremnants.

A new option has been included enabling consideration of auxiliary elements when creating

remnants, i.e. the positions of Lead-in/Lead-outs, Micro-Joints, loops and bridges are taken into

account.

It can be configured in the following window:

Main module /Manage / Machines / Configure / System / Remnant data

Nesting module / Home / Remnants

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The following options exist:

Generate remnants without considering auxiliary geometry.

Generating remnants considering auxiliary geometry. This option is configurable so it creates a

contour on auxiliary rectangular geometry so that:

- 0: the base has a value 10 times linear tolerance.

- Cutter diameter: the base has this value.

Furthermore, the Lead-in/Lead-outs and Micro-Joints elements will be taking startup into account

and a circular contour will be created on this point which will be the startup radius provided it is

higher than the cutter radius. Otherwise a diameter arc will be created based on the rectangular

contour mentioned.

Once this contour has been calculated it will be joined to the part, which has this so a single

contour is the result. This will be done identical to a part when calculating the remnant.

All this can be seen well in the following example:

Example with a base identical to the cutter diameter:

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Example with a base 10 times the linear tolerance.

Examples of remnants generated with this option, in this case configuring the rectangular base

identical to the cutter diameter:

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Below are some further examples with other auxiliary elements:

3.2.14Cutstoptimecalculationdependsontechnologytables

A new parameter has been added to define whether the cut stop time is calculated considering a

fixed value or those values given in the technology tables.

This parameter is only valid for water machines, and enables cut stop time calculation considering

the values given in the technological tables, such as: Final time (cutting) or Abrasive cancellation

time.

Main module / Machines / Configure / System / Time calculation / Cutting parameters /

General / Cancellation t ime

3.2.15Chaincut

The Automatic Nesting is capable to make an optimized nesting for the chain cutting, that is a

nesting by columns for parts sharing the same length and, the external contours for those parts is

going to be cut with only one piercing.

In order to performe this action, we will apply special bridges between the parts, so that the last cut

for a group of parts will be a vertical cut.

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Main module / Management / Machines / System / Automatic nesting / Avanced /Rectangular mode is allowed / Type / Optimize for chain cut

Nesting and machine module / Configuration options / Configure System / Automaticnesting / Avanced / Rectangular mode is allowed / Type / Optimize for chain cut

The user can configure the minimum column height respecting of the sheet for this kind of nesting.

It is possible to set as well the Y distance between parts in a column. An interesting distance couldbe twice the cutting diameter, because it is the closest distance parts can be placed for cutting

them.

The part type allow the user to specify what type of part is going to be nested using this method;

depending on the distance between them, it might be interesting to configure different types. For

example, if the distance is set twice the cutting diameter, the most suitable part type is the first one,

this is making there wont be holes (islands) between parts.

Finally, it is possible to configure the bridge type and its thickness; for parts which distance is twice

the cutting diameter, the best thickness for the bridges could be twice the cutting radius.

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3.2.16MachiningforcontoursoutoftheWorkZoneinthedirectionofrepositions

For cutting machines with work zone, whenever the Cutting contours are separated due to they

are out of the work zone (Cut Contours Partially in the Zone), now it is possible to define the cutting

direction for those contours in reposition direction.

In this case, cut contours partially in the zone will be cut starting on the closest X position

respecting of the workzone and, they will be cut following the reposition direction. In order to get

this behaviour the Partial contour will be cut in two more different stages for getting the cutting on

the reposition direction.

If parts the parts have Common cut, the common cut contours will be cut following the previous

criterion.

Its possible to configure the parts we want to cut with this kind of method, only the parts with longcontours or those which are not fitting the work zone.

Main menu / Machines / Configure / System / Automatic machining / Cut / Sheets / Cut

contours in the direction of the repositions

The user can specify as well the part zone where those contours are going to be cut at the

beginning.Tambin se puede especificar la zona de la pieza en la que va a empezar a mecanizar

estos contornos (Zona superior o inferior).

Mainmenu/Machines/Configure/System/Automaticmachining/Cut/Sheets/Zone

wherecutthecontours

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3.3 PUNCHING

3.3.1 Automaticdetectionfortreatmentofoverhangingpunching

When working with punching machines and there are One-touch Figures on the exterior, the

machinings of these elements may overhang the limits marked by the technology used to make

the external segments of the part.

When this happens, inform the system whether you wish to treat the overhanging punchings. This

option is configurable both generally and specifically per part.

In this version a new function has been developed to avoid manual detection. On the entering thenesting module, the system analyses whether the part currently being process requires treatment

of overhanging punchings.

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3.3.2 Overlappingofprepunchinginmachiningverification

In cut-punch machines, the machining verification option can now also detect possible overlapping

of the pre-punching on lead-ins with other parts, i.e. it would detect whether a pre-punching would

be punching another part.

3.3.3 PrepunchingsorcycleswithleadinsontestingoverlappinginautomaticLead

in/Leadouts

If configured so that on placing automatic Lead-in/Lead-outs the overlapping is tested, this testing

will now take into account whether a pre-punching or a lead-in cycle will be placed on this Lead-

in/Lead-outs to find out whether this Lead-in/Lead-outs is overlapped, and perform the configured

action (Put bench marks, change position, change quality,).

The pre-punching or cycles with lead-ins to be tested are those which the system will be place in

automatic, therefore you have to configure how to place the pre-punching or cycles with lead-insin automatic.

Main module / Manage / Machines / Configure / System / Technology / Automatic Lead-in/Lead-outs values / Overlapping testing

Main module / Manage / Machines / Configure / System / Automatic Machining / Cut /Sheets / Punching on lead-ins

Main module / Manage / Machines / Configure / System /Automatic Machining / Automaticcycles on lead-ins / Work in automatic mode

3.3.4 Punchingbypartsincutpunchingmachines

In cut-punching machinings, machining order can be defined so all the punching of a part is done

prior to cutting the next. Punching execution order on a part will be defined by the user in:

Main module / Machines / Configure / System / Automatic machining / Sheet punching /Machining order

This parameter also affects the execution order of punchings on lead-ins, performed per part prior

to machining the rest of the parts and before cutting the part which punchings on lead-ins belong

to.

i.e. A part can be completely machined prior to the rest.

Main module / Machines / Configure / System / Automatic machining / Cut / Markingsequence / Punch by parts.

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2. Filterforshowingonlyautoindexmultitools.

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In any event, all the available multitools, autoindex or otherwise can be viewed, selecting View all

in the Multitool available window.

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Main module / Manage / Turrets / Acti ve turret

Main module / Manage / Turrets / Standard turret

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Filter applied on loading multitools will depend on selected station and Autoindex check status in

each previous window.

In any event, there will always be an option to visualise all multitools available, autoindex or not.

For this select View all in Multitools window.

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3.4 LISTS

3.4.1 Printlistofselectedsheets

A new option has been added in the nesting/machining module enabling printing of selected

sheets of a subjob.

On selecting printing option, a window appears with options: print current sheet, print all subjob

sheets, print all work sheets, and the new option Select sheets, where you can select a list of

sheets of the current subjob to print.

Nesting/machining module / Print / Print

Nesting/machining module / Customize Quick accesses / Print

One option can be defined by default, so the selection window does not appear whenever sheets

are printed. From the main module select the print tab under the machine configuration window,

select one of the sheet printing options and unselect the option Request sheet printing.

However, you always wish the selection window to appear, select the option Request sheet

printing.

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Main module / Configuration options / Configure: Draw and Nest / Print

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4

IMPORTERS EXPORTERS

4.1 GENERAL

The option maximum length for small elements is modified to provide a more complete solution,

enabling detection of small elements and deciding the action to be performed automatically.

To use this new function, indicate the maximum length and radius so the system can consider the

analysed imported elements as small elements.

Once these values have been configured, you may select the action you wish to perform on them.

Possible actions:

1. Do nothing.

2. Delete only small elements on the interior contours.

3. Delete only small elements on the exterior contours.

4. Delete all small elements.

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If the action performed is deletion in any of its variations, the system will lengthen the remaining

geometry so no open contours are left after deletion of detected small element(s).

The option for putting points on small elements is used to indicate the system could not perform

any action on said small elements.

These modifications are applicable to all system importers and all application importers.

4.2 DSTV IMPORTER

4.2.1 Configurationparameterstoimportdrills.

A new parameter is added to the DSTV importer configuration to allow drill configuration

enablement.

Main module / Import / DSTV / Configure / Others

When this parameter checkbox is selected, a button is enabled to access the drill configuration

window. In this new window we find the other configuration parameters, which before could only

be configured via a file.

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The configurable parameters are:

Test existence of drilling tools. Options are: No, Yes, Yes and warn should it not exist.

Test existence of reaming tools. Options are: No, Yes, Yes and warn should it not exist

Make no-through holes with reaming tools. No-through holes are ones which do not go

through the material to other side. Options are: Never, Always, Test whether there was a

through hole prior.

Warn when a tool does not exist.

Prioritize punching over drilling.

Finally, definition of maximum thickness is allowed for punching and drilling holes.

4.3 IMPORT PARAMETRIC PARTS

4.3.1 Improvevisualizationforparametricpartswindow

The corresponding window has been modified to import a parametric figure to the current work

order. The window has the following aspect prior to change:

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Images get reduced as per the space assigned to each, therefore, contours cannot be correctly

appreciated. The number of images per screen is reduced to display as shown in the following

image:

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The color of the images is a little inappropriate so a new color combination has been agreed.

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The icon to access this list has been modified in the same way as the color combination for the

images, likewise the icon for importing parametric geometry parts.

4.4 NEW APPLICATION IMPORTER

4.4.1 Installation

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Main module / Import / Install impor ters

Under the initial tab of the main module, select install importers option from import group so the

system will show dialogue window to install importers.

Once the MAZAK importers group has been selected, importers available for the same will be

shown in said window.

To install importer, double click element on list of available importers or user the dialogue window

button.

4.4.2 Configurationfilesofnewapplicationimporter.

Theconfigurationfilesofnewapplicationimporterare:

ImpMaz03.CF1

Saves

general

configuration

performed

in

the

system

for

this

application

importer.

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ImpMaz03.PS1 Usedtoconfigurenewapplicationimporterbehaviour.

##

#SPECIFICPARAMETERSFORAPPLICATIONIMPORTER"IMPMAZ03" #

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B0001 ;Deleteleadin/out(0:NO,1:YES) .

B00188 ;GValueforcuttingon .

B00231 ;MValueforcuttingoff .

B00364 ;GValueforMarkingon .B00423 ;MValueforMarkingoff .

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