NC Express FPL Manual - Finn-Power International, Inc.

3.2.3 EXERCISE
Import the following DXF files and determine the problems within:
Training/dxf nok/troubles.dxf
There are many different problems here. Fix all the problems and save the
part with no error messages.
3.3 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
Once a CP file is created from DXF or from CAD features it is then ready to be
tooled, either automatically or interactively.
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.
3.3.1 Create New Part
Each time a new part is created within NC Express there are important settings
that need attention when starting. Below describes the settings of creating a
new part within NC Express.
Step1 : Create a new part and fill in the properties
1. Go to File menu | New → Part
2. Click Icon on toolbar
Both times next screen will appear
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