Stand-Alone Punch machine user manual - Finn-Power International ...

Split- splits a tool package into two separate packages. Select the first hit that
will be in the new package and click split. Click Next Package to view both
packages and now the order can be adjusted.
Control Mechanism Changes-
o Make- select hit(s) and click Make to open the tool setup. Only the
Settings will be available for modification. Dwell time (pause) can be
added to the specified hit(s) or a change in acceleration or punch
depth.
o Delete- removes the control mechanism added during Interactive
Optimizer.
Save- save the current work done.
Cancel- cancels all work that has been done.
Undo/Redo- undo and redo work.
Graphic Mode- allows user to modify hits within an optimized nest by graphically
clicking on the hit. A tool package must be selected (double click on tool ID) to view
the hits and then Graphic Mode must be enabled in order make graphic changes.
Through graphic mode there are a few options when modifying:
Delete Hits- when this is enabled the user can
click on each hit that requires deletion. NC
Express will ask for verification of deletion.
No Hit Motion- when this is enabled the user
can add an additional motion after the specified
hit. Select the hit in the list that will be prior to
the needed move. Click on the nest (anywhere)
and a dialog will appear displaying after number
(hit selected). Click Modifying motion and add
the angle at which the movement will be made
and the distance, click OK and then OK again.
Modify hit order- without enabling Delete Hits
or No Hit Motion user can click on a hit and
enter which hit it should follow. By entering a
value in After No. and clicking OK the selected
hit will be moved it’s new order. If it is necessary that multiple hits need to be
reordered graphically in chronological order then activating ‘Don’t show this
window next time’ can be checked to keep clicking and having the hits follow
the same order.
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