Any collisions that are detected are highlighted both on the model and via on-screen messages. Instant feedback is provided about whether or not a specific move is possible - either in terms of machine head movement limits or accessibility. Within PEPS Pentacut Laser the toolpaths are presented showing the angle of the nozzle as it moves around the part. For example, by smoothing out the toolpath in areas around tight corners or small features, PEPS Pentacut Laser will optimise the toolpath to reduce the wear on the machine tool at the same time ensuring that feeds and speeds are maintained across the job. PEPS Pentacut Laser has a wealth of in-built features that allow for the optimisation of the laser toolpath. The toolpath can also be edited in terms of how the cutting nozzle is angled towards it or how it handles jigs and fixture features. PEPS Pentacut Laser provides a great amount of control over how each inner or outer trim is handled for example, creating micro-joints to hold the material in place until processing is finished becomes quick and uncomplicated.
User interaction is available for all toolpath types to allow for manual creation and refinement. The basic toolpaths for these cutting operations can be automatically generated by the automation tools built into to PEPS Pentacut Laser. Outer trims are the external forms of the part whilst inner trims represent the internal cut-outs and other features to be machined. Cutting operations within PEPS Pentacut Laser can generally be divided into two areas: inner and outer trims.
Once these details have been defined, PEPS Pentacut Laser creates each sheet, nests them on standard metal sheet sizes, adds assembly notes such as number references and creates the NC code with which to manufacture them.Ĭutting-path creation. Simply define the number of horizontal and vertical support sheets, how they interlock - including locking features if you require them, and how they run-off the part. Another way is to use the Fixture Design utility to create the support fixtures using sheet metal. One way is to import clamps and fixtures from external files and then manually reposition them. Stamped forms typically need to be held using fixtures and within PEPS Pentacut Laser this can be done in a number of ways. The advanced postprocessors aren't just limited to the use of generic G and M codes special posts are easily configured to suit different head configurations and table sizes.Īutomated fixture design. Should a machine not be supported, PEPS Pentacut Laser also contains a Machine Setup utility that allows the configuration of bespoke machine types and postprocessing information. PEPS Pentacut Laser contains a comprehensive database of laser and water-jet machines from a large number of Machine Tool manufacturers including NTC, Prima, Trumpf and Amada.
Full Solid 3D simulation of machine, nozzle and partĬomprehensive machine and postprocessor database.
Comprehensive machine and postprocessor database.Extensive range of CAD interfaces both for import and export.It offers an intuitive environment for the comprehensive programming of multi-axis laser or water-jet cutting machines. PEPS Pentacut Laser is an industry leading 5 axis Laser CAD/CAM system developed specifically for the general engineering, automotive and aerospace industries.
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