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4.3 CP File (Part File)
In NC Express to create a part file you are able to import a DXF file, or by using the
CAD functions create a new part and save it as a CP file. There is also the ability to
export a CP file as a DXF file. A CP file is how a part’s information is stored within
NC Express. CP file is stored in ASCII text format and holds part profile and tooling
information. Information stored within a CP file is as follows:
Part name (ID) Geometry
Material type and thickness Sorting type & Address
Revision Level Tooling
4.3.1 Part Properties
When creating a new DXF or cp file, there are part properties to take into
consideration. Many of the properties a part retains are listed above, in the bullet list
of the opening paragraph of this section. NC Express will use, throughout the
application, the properties that are set in the Part properties dialog box. The
following exercises will describe the properties for a new part.
4.3.1.1 EXERCISE- Part Properties
Step 1: Go to File menu | New | Part or click on the New Part button on the
toolbar . Both of these options will open the New Part dialog box.
(See picture below)
Nesting frame:
o Commonline: Allows the part to be commonlined in the
nest. Only select Commonline for parts that will be
commonlined. This applies to parts that will nested using
Laser or Punch tooling.
o Initial rotation: The initial rotation when nesting the part.
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