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Database for stored plate information containing the nest’s material type and
thickness. If a plate(s) is found that shares the same material type and thickness, the
plate(s) is entered into the Nest dialog plate list automatically.
Additional information is available for use within the plate setup- Utilization, Cost,
CS storage address. Utilization percentage is entered to display the desired
utilization value. Cost is the cost of a single sheet, once parts are nested material
used for the part is calculated from the cost defined. If a CS storage tower is
present within the Finn-Power system, CS storage address can be stored for each
plate to be output within the code accordingly; this allows quicker and less hassle
program loading at the machine. Finally, if a plate is stored within the Plates
Database as a remnant may be defined here.
Plates defined within the Plates Database do not actually need to be on hand (raw
material). Plates Database can be used to load plate sizes for material types and
thickness’ that are typically used. This feature is used to save time when creating
nests.
5.1.2 Parts Database
When parts are created within NC Express, necessary information is stored within
the CP file. Therefore, each separate part has it’s own properties which are used
throughout the entire system. The most important information stored within a part
for nesting is the material type and thickness, part rotations, and turret used. Why
this information is important is to allow for quick part selection and processing,
meaning that all three of these pieces of information can be sorted or modified
when selecting parts in nesting.
In addition to the three items mentioned, more items are available to help select
parts. Within the nest dialog information from the Parts Database is viewable. The
following items can be viewed: part name, file location, sorting type and address,
turret used, slug hole (laser) and revision level. Part name, sorting device, turret
used and slug hole can be sorted within the Parts Database list to allow grouping of
similar parts. These items are used to save time when nesting parts.
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