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6.4 Retool Nest (Automatic)
Within the Retool Nest Automatic dialog there are two options to utilize when
processing nests on a standalone punch machine- Double Hit Removal and Punch
Common line. To open the dialog go to Process menu | Retool Nest – select
Automatic. The following three sections explain each option.
6.4.1 Double Hit Removal
Double hit removal, when activated, will remove any hits that have the same X,Y
coordinates. When parts are nested next to each other and hits will overlap double
hit removal will only remove the matching hits. To activate this after nesting part
go to Process menu | Retool Nest – select Automatic and then enable Double hit
removal.
To always leave this option active click ‘Use as Default’ within the dialog.
6.4.2 Punch Common Line Hit Removal (Punch Only)
When parts are nested utilizing common line feature the nibble paths or punches
that overlap will need to be removed to avoid double hits. Punch Common line will
need to be activated to remove the common line hits. This option is found by going
to Process menu | Retool Nest – select Automatic and enable Punch common line.
To always leave this option active click ‘Use as Default’ within the dialog.
6.5 Preshear Optimizer (Cut to Size Sheets)
Once a part has been Autotooled with Preshear selected it
is ready to be optimized, skipping nesting. Orientation of
plate (part) can be set at any rotation (0°-270°). Set
distances between clamps, Optimal setting an optimal
distance for the clamps to be spaced and Minimal for
minimum distance between clamps. Opt to use Pin 2 or 3
clamps if needed.
6.6 Interactive Optimizer
Interactive Optimizer gives users freedom to manually manipulate the optimized data.
This function can be found by going to Process menu | Interactive Optimizer. Using
Interactive Optimizer Hits only user can delete tooling from part, split tooling
packages, link same tool tooling packages, and reorganize order of tooling.
Reorganize tooling can either reverse tool path or set a customized order of tool
paths. Interactive Optimizer View Only gives the user the option to view when and
where the clamp safety movements will be in the tool order depicting where the
reposition pads will be placed on the plate.
Modify
View Only
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