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properties allow this change when first created, the nest rotations can be modified for the part or within the part list of the nest dialog at any time. Depending on the type of part(s) being nested, nest rotation can allow for either positive or negative results. The positive result can give a better material utilization within a plate, allowing intricate parts to interlock in a better fashion. The negative is that if special tools or non-indexable tools are used within the part, tool restrictions can cause problems when processing the plate. So, when using nest rotations on parts it is important to know if all tools within the part are allowed to rotate or can be used at any of the rotations selected (ex. Square tool can be used at all four rotations even if in a non-indexable station). Grain restrictions for certain types of material are set through the nest rotation. 5.4 Variational Nesting (Use Smallest) Within the plate list of the nest dialog is an option to utilize any size sheet defined. Use smallest is used when multiple plate sizes are available for nesting. The logic when nesting is that preference is given to the smallest plate that can fit the largest part ordered. Below is an example of how Use Smallest works: Parts Ordered Quantity Plates Defined PART 1 [20”X25” (508MMX635MM)] 6 #1- 96”x48” (2500mmx1250mm) Part 2 [30”x12” (762mmx304mm)] 6 #2- 80”x40” (2000mmx1000mm) Part 3 [85”x18” (2150mmx458mm)] 4 When the parts from above were nested using the Use Smallest command plate #1 is used only for Part 3 (2 sheets used) and plate #2 was used for both Part 1 & 2. Once Use Smallest was selected the sheet utilizations for the nests was increased for accommodate a more suitable nests. USE SMALLEST Utilization % USE FIRST LISTED [96”X48” (2500X1250MM)] UTILIZATION % Plate 1 (#1) 63.0% Plate 1 (#1) 63.0% Plate 2 (#2) 79.4% Plate 2 (#1) 54.7% Plate 3 (#2) 55.2% Plate 3 (#1) 41.2% - - Plate 4 (#1) 10.3% The above displays the results after utilizing Use Smallest compared to Use first listed plate. Plate #1 could be the only plate used to nest all the parts when using Use first listed part because of part size restriction. 5.4.1 Plate List- Set Plate Limit Sets a limit of nest patterns NC Express will create when nesting parts. Example of this being used is if you wanted to generate only nest pattern to run out a large amount of parts that need to be nested. Activate this function and enter a value of 1 5-84
to create only one nest pattern. A possibility of this being used when making a static nest and the additional sheet is then eliminated. 5.5 Setting up Nest Environment The first procedure before setting up the nest properties is to actually create the nest. This is done by going to the File menu | New – select Nest. Once new nest is selected a dialog will appear to set the nest run number and material type and thickness. 5.5.1 Run Number Run number is the ID of the nest; a folder named as the run number is created and can be found in the following directory C:\fms\ncexpress\(your <strong>machine</strong>)\work. The run folder is where all plate information for the nested and optimized part(s) resides. These folders are very important to keep organized. These folders are stored on the local PC of the NC Express setup. The folder can be named with alphanumeric values up to 18 characters. A benefit of having the run folders is the ability to go back, at any point, and reopen an old nest of parts using the same exact environment that was set at time of creation. 5.5.1.1 Re-using/Overwriting Run Folders (Dynamic Nesting) In the case that dynamic nests are created the reason to save old nests is very minimal. Dynamic nesting is the ability to create nests on the fly. A run folder is created and parts are scheduled as needed and the nest is created to liking. When dynamic nests are used the use of old run folders is very minimal, meaning that run numbers can be re-used or overwritten. To overwrite a run folder all that is done is the old run folder name is entered as the run number when creating a new nest. When OK is clicked a warning message will appear and ask if it is okay to overwrite the old folder. 5-85
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1 INTRODUCTION ____________________
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4.6.1.3 DESTRUCT __________________
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9.1 USE SPLIT-SCREEN PART DIALOG __
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2 SETTING UP NC EXPRESS The initial
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2.1.1.1.2 Calculation for Stroke Le
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o Optimization group- REGULAR o Con
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NOTE- If the tool’s center point
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Go to Settings menu | Machine Param
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3 STARTING TO USE NC EXPRESS Starti
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eing Autotool settings, Nest settin
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Once a new part has been selected a
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To save part either go to File menu
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Page 35 and 36: 4.3 CP File (Part File) In NC Expre
Page 37 and 38: Note: Allows you to type in informa
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Page 41 and 42: Load Parts- In the case where the P
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Page 45 and 46: 4.4.2.4 Settings Tab Settings tab h
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Page 51 and 52: Step 5: Click OK to run Autotool. N
Page 53 and 54: Step 4: Click Apply then OK. Step 5
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Page 59 and 60: Go to Tooling menu | select Teach C
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Page 67 and 68: 3. Add tooling to corner notch a. F
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Page 73 and 74: Rejoin the cycle Step 4: Left click
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Page 97 and 98: 6 OPTIMIZATION Optimization is the
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Page 109 and 110: 6.4 Retool Nest (Automatic) Within
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Page 113 and 114: 7 Simulator To review an optimized
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Page 119 and 120: Run Name- Enter a nest number only
Page 121 and 122: 9.2.3.3 Printing the Report This ca
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Page 127 and 128: NESTPART1.cp Order name: TEST Mac
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• Protection length (C)- Sets len
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26 0.0179 0.001 0.002 0.003 24 0.02
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Destruct tab o Sorting device- allo
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Settings tab Use this tab to set de
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Zone Number (Zone) Tool packages (
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