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Boxford
CAD/CAM DESIGN TOOLS - Lathe Software
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The Boxford
CAD/CAM DESIGN TOOLS software is an integrated suite of powerful
CAD/CAM tools which create G&M code programs conforming to Industrial
Fanuc ISO programming standard.
Compatibility
: Windows 98, ME, NT, 2000 and XP
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The
CAD package provides a number of tools which allows the input
of Straight Lines, Arcs and Threads to define internal or
external profiles.
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Manipulation
tools allow existing entities to be edited, moved or deleted
and new elements to be added. Fillet and Chamfer Tools are
available.
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Automatic
Dimensioning in both incremental and absolute.
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3D
view in either Solid Rendered or Wire Frame. Animated rotation
or infinitely variable user defined rotation around any axis.
Choice of rendered material finishes.
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Print
options on all 2D and 3D views.
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Automatic
error checking does not allow illegal entities (not conforming
to turning conventions and or the tooling available) to be
defined.
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Alternatively,
component profiles can be imported from a third party CAD
package (e.g. Autocad) using the DXF file format.
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Existing
G&M Code programs can be edited, or new ones defined using
the sophisticated CNC editor.
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Conversational
programming option allowing programs to be created using a
question and answer wizard.
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Supported
codes; G00, 01, 02, 03, 04, 20, 21, 50, 75, 76, 80, 83, 90,
94, 96, 97, 98, 99 M00, 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 08, 09, 10,
11,16, 26, 27, 30, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 49, 51, 52, 81, 97,
98, 99.
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Columns
Used; G, M, X, Z, I, K, F, S, U, W, P, R, T
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Multi
G Code (from different group) single line Programming.
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Individual
Line Text Comments facility.
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Automatic
Line Renumbering.
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Copy
and Paste of single or multi blocks.
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Subroutine
Programming with nesting of up to 10 routines.
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Blocks
can be modified, inserted or deleted with the aid of the on-line
programming code help facility.
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When
inputting new programs, each block entered produces a graphical
simulation of the cutter path.
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Automatic
error checking ensures incomplete blocks and speeds, feeds
and cut depths inappropriate to the material and machine tool
are automatically detected.
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G&M
Program Import
Graphical Views and Simulations
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The component produced by a program can be viewed in both 2D and 3D
rendered models.
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Tool
Profile is interacted with Workpiece to display exact cut profile.
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Zoom
facility including Pan facility.
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Cross-sectional
views at any defined point in any plane.
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Infinitely
Variable User Defined Workpiece Rotation.
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Machine
status display showing current status of all programmable machine
options.
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The
manufacture cycle for programs can be simulated in either single block
mode or continuous mode.
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Current
simulation view can be printed at any stage.
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Material
and Tool Library
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Defining
of new tools including user defined profiles.
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Graphical
dimensioned representation of each tool.
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Defining
of new materials including cut data.
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Cut
data overrides for individual tool types and individual tools.
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Printout
options for all information and graphical views.
Manual Mode
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3D
simultaneous simulation during manufacture.
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Simultaneous
feedback option shows axis positions and machine status.
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Multi
user definable chucking.
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Manufacture
cycles can be started from any Tool Change within the program.
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User
definable 'In Position Band' and 'Servo Follow' settings
for G61 and G62 continuous path manufacture modes.
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All
machines incorporate an ergonomically positioned operator's
panel, which, controls the machine tool functions. This emulates
the type of manual control panel found on industrial CNC controls.
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- Comprehensive
integrated help system provides help on software and hardware.
- CAD, CAM
and MDI programming examples. ·
- Search Facility.
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