VPSS3i TUBE Users Guide

VPSS 3i TUBE
Users Guide
Ver. 2.07
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing VPSS 3i TUBE.

This manual explains the functions and operations of VPSS 3i TUBE.
Please read this manual before using the software and refer whenever required.
Note
Please don’t copy without permission.
The contents and structure of this manual may be revised without prior notice.
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VPSS 3i TUBE Users Guide
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About this manual
This manual describes how to operate VPSS 3i TUBE.

It is intended to give a basic overview of VPSS 3i TUBE and to learn how to operate it.
Structure of this manual
This manual consists of five chapters, each of which contains the following information:
 Chapter 1 Default Settings

Describes the tasks to be performed first after installation, such as system
settings, machine and material registration, and condition setting.
 Chapter 2 Create/Edit Data
Describes the flow of operations for creating and editing machining data.
 Chapter 3 SIM
Describes the flow of operations for simulating machining data.
 Chapter 4 I/O and Report
Describes the flow of operations for saving and printing the processed data.
 Chapter 5 Other
Describes the Tool and Restriction.
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CONTENTS
Chapter 1 Default Settings
Section 1 Default settings after install .................................. 1-1
System Setting ····················································· 1-2
MachineManagement ············································ 1-7
MaterialManagement ··········································· 1-26
Section 2 Setting Various Conditions ................................. 1-29
PreferenceManagement ······································· 1-30
Copy/Restore Environment ··································· 1-68
Chapter 2 Create/Edit Data

Section 1 LIST ..................................................................... 2-1
Basic Operation ··················································· 2-2
Attribute Editor ····················································· 2-9
Nesting Plan ······················································ 2-14
Section 2 CAM .................................................................. 2-21
Basic Operation ················································· 2-22
Assign Editor ····················································· 2-32
Chapter 3 SIM
Section 1 SIM ...................................................................... 3-1
Basic Operation ··················································· 3-2
Chapter 4 I/O and Report

Section 1 I/O and Report ..................................................... 4-1
Basic Operation ··················································· 4-2
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Chapter 5 Other
Section 1 Tools ................................................................... 5-1
Bulk Migration Tool ··············································· 5-2
Section 2 Restriction ........................................................... 5-5
Modeling ·························································· 5-6
Programing ························································ 5-11
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Chapter1
Default Settings

Section 1 - Initial Configuration After Installation
Section1 Default settings after install
This section explains the system setting and task to be performed first after installation.
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Chapter 1 - Initial Settings
System Setting
This section describes how to set the display language and units in the system settings for
the entire VPSS 3i TUBE.
[Option Settings]
1 Click the [ TUBE CAM] icon on the desktop or taskbar.
2 The [TUBE CAM] screen is displayed.
[TUBE CAM] Screen

The [TUBE CAM] screen is organized as shown below.
Application menu Online help
Menu
Ribbon menu
User's Guide
3 Click the [ Application menu].
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4 Click the [Option].
5 The [Option Settings] dialog box appears.
[Option Settings] Dialog Box

The [Option Settings] dialog box is configured as shown below.
[System Setting]
Configure system-wide preferences, such as language and unit settings.
[I/O Setting]
Configure the file input/output settings.
[Application Setting]
Configure the display and other settings..
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6 Select [Behavior] in [System Settings].

7 In [Language Setting], use VPSS 3i to change the language to be displayed. Check
the language that is set.
8 Select [Display Unit].
9 In [Display Unit], select the units to be displayed in the system from [mm (millimeters)]
or [inch (inches)] in the drop-down list.
10 Click [Apply].
11 When inch is set, set [Digit Within Point] in [NC Device Information] in
[MachineManagement] to 1/10000.
NOTE: Language and Unit are common setting for all applications in VPSS 3i .
However, in VPSS 3i TUBE, [Number of digits after the length floating point point] and
[Number of digits after the angle decimal point] are fixed to two decimal
places for mm and four decimal places for inch.
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[I/O Setting]
This item describes the [I/O Setting] items.
[CSV]
Item Description
When saving NC When NC data is saved, information on parts and materials is
data, outputs the output to the CSV file.
information on parts
and material.
Output Folder Set the folder to output CSV files.
[Program]
Program Save
Item Description
vSDD When this checkbox is marked, the program is saved in the
specified folder on vSDD when the program is saved.
SDD When this checkbox is selected, the program is saved in the
folder specified by SDD when the program is saved.
Folder When this checkbox is marked, the program is saved in the
specified folder when the program is saved.
Do not display save When this checkbox is selected, the Save dialog box is not
dialog displayed when saving a program.
NC data+High- Data including NC data and assignment is saved.
Precision data
(Include Assignment)
NC Code NC data is saved.
Print after saved When this checkbox is selected, the Report is printed after the
program is saved.
Program Load
Item Description
vSDD Programming is read from vSDD.
SDD The program is read from the SDD.
Folder The program is loaded from the folder.
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[Application Setting]
This section describes the items of [Application Settings].
Parts Preview 3D
Item Description
3D Viewer(Slow) Display the stereoscopic drawing of the list with the advanced
viewer.
Bitmap Image Displays a list of three-dimensional figures in a simple bitmap.
Wheel Mouse Zoom In/Out

Item Description
↑ Zoom In Specify the zoom-in/zoom-out method by selecting the scroll
↓ Zoom Out direction of the wheel mouse button.
↓ Zoom In Specify the zoom-in/zoom-out method by selecting the scroll
↑ Zoom Out direction of the wheel mouse button.
Program Name Rule

Item Description
Use first part Name The first part name is used as the program name.
Use Use the string entered in the text box as the program number.
Set Rotate/Flip (Parts Info.)

Item Description
Rotate When checked, rotate is set in the part information when the
part is loaded.
Flip When checked, flip is set in the part information when the part
is loaded.
Addition of Material
Item Description
Display dialog at the When checked, if [MaterialManagement] is selected in
time of addition of the automatic nesting, parts are inserted or pasted in [CAM] and
material. the [Material addition] dialog box is displayed when materials
are added.
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MachineManagement
This section describes how to add the machine.
2 Click the [ MachineManagement].
3 The [MachineManagement] screen appears.
Tool bar
Tree Machine Parameter
4 Click the [ New] icon on the toolbar to display the [Add New Machine] dialog box.
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5 Please select Machine Name in the list.

6 Enter the New Machine Name.
7 Select the [Parameter and Preference Setting At the Same Time] check box to add
the machine to the PreferenceManagement screen when a new machine is created.
8 [OK] Click the button to add the machine to MachineManagement.
9 Select the information in the machine of the tree.
10 Click the [ Edit] icon on the toolbar to enter the edit mode.
11 Set the parameters.
(For parameters, refer to the description of each parameter.)
12 [OK] Click the button to save the set parameters.
Tool bar
Item Description
New Add a new machine.
Edit Edit the machine parameters.
Delete Removes the selected machine.
Copy Copy the machine. Select the machine in the
MachineManagement Tree View and click it. Enter the new
machine name in the text box. The new machine shares the
same parameters as the old machine.
Backup Restore Back up and restore machine parameters.
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[Machine Information]
Item Description
Machine Type The laser code is indicated.
Origin Enter the X-, Y-, and Z-axis values to set the machining origin.
Repositioning Specifies whether repositioning is present or not.
NC Driver File Path Displays the machine driver file path.
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[Laser Information]
Item Description
Laser Process Range Set the min and max values (X,Y,Z) of the laser processing
area.
Laser Head Select the laser head to be drawn in the simulation.
Clean Cut Set whether to support clean cutting. When selecting clean cut,
the machine must correspond to this function.
Aluminum Cut Set whether to support aluminum cutting. When selecting
aluminum cut, the machine must correspond to this function.
NC Focus Control Set whether to use NC focus control.
Near Z-Axis Set whether to use Near Z-Axis.
Assist Gas NC Set whether to use Assist Gas NC Control. When checked, the
Control assist gas is controlled by the NC data.
Output Sub-Blower Set whether to output subprograms using NC data.
Skid Origin Position Set the X and Y reference positions of the sword.
Pitch Sets the X and Y pitch values of the grit. If the pins are
arranged in a zigzag fashion, specify pitch 2.
Reference Point Set the reference point Z-axis position.
Table Type Select a table-type.
Z-Axis Type Select the Z-axis type.
Cut Plate Set the X and Y sizes of the cutting plate.
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[Cut Condition]
The [Cutting Condition Set] list displays all the information on the material for which the cut
conditions have been set. The [Cutting Condition Not Set] list displays all material
information for which no Cut Conditions have been set.
Item Description
Laser Mat. Name Displays the material name for the laser.
Material Type The material type is indicated.
Thickness The thickness is indicated.
New Click the [New] button to display the dialog. Select the material
type and set the thickness and the laser material name.
Delete Select a material and click the [Delete] button to delete it from
the list of cut conditions.
JKF Click the [JKF] button to load the JKF cutting condition file.
JKA Click the [JKA] button to load the JKA cutting condition file.
JKAX Click the [JKAX] button to load the JKAX cutting condition file.
JKAX2 Click the [JKAX2] button to load the JKAX2 cutting condition
file.
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Detail of the cut condition

Double-click the laser material in the [Cutting Condition Set] list to open the Cut Conditions
screen. [Cutting Process Information], [Cutting Pierce information], [Cutting Edge
Information], [Nano Joint], [Append], and [Cutting Condition] can be edited.
Item Description
Laser Material Name Laser Material Name of the displayed cut condition.
Material Type Material Type of the displayed cut condition.
Thickness The thickness of the displayed cut condition.
AC Sets the curvature of the mirror. Affects the depth of focus.
Cuuting Type The material cut type for the displayed cut condition.
Nozzle Type Nozzle type of the displayed cut condition.
Head Type This is the machining head of the displayed cut condition.
Focus Sets the focal position of the laser beam. Set the material
surface as 0 and the nozzle side as minus.
Reflect Detect Sets the reflected light detection.
WACS Set the use of cutting (cooling cut) while blowing out coolant.
Nozzle Dia. Specifies the diameter of the nozzle.
Lens Specifies the diameter of the lens.
Cutting Condition Details - [Cutting Process Information] Tab

Item Description
Type Cut condition type.
Speed Set the speed according to the machine specifications.
Output Oscillator output is set according to the oscillator
specifications.
Freq. Oscillator frequency is set according to the oscillator
specifications.
Duty Set the duty by the oscillator specification.
Kind Assist gas type according to machine specifications.
Pressure(MPa) Assist gas pressure.
Switch Time Pulse switching time.
Origin Reposition Spacing from the Z-axis reference point.
Offset(Radius) The laser cutting correction amount (beam radius).
Edge Data The edge machining number.
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Approach Data Approach process number.

Fine Set the number for fine processing.
Pierce Set the number for piercing.
Focus This is the focal position. (related to the reference position)
Head Control Set the trajectory of the head when moving the axis of the
head.
Cutting Condition Details - [Cutting Pierce information] tab

Item Description
Pierce No. Displays the pierce number.
Output Set the pierce output value according to the oscillator
specifications.
Freq. Set the piercing frequency according to the oscillator
specifications.
Duty Set the peering duty according to the oscillator specifications.
Freq. Set the high-speed piercing frequency for thick plates
according to the oscillator specifications.
Duty Set the high-speed peering duty cycle for thick plates
according to the oscillator specifications.
Time Step time for high-speed piercing for thick plates.
Amount This is the step amount during high-speed piercing for thick
plates.
Pierce Time Pierce time.
Kind Set the assist gas type according to the machine
specifications.
Pressure(MPa) Assist gas pressure.
Switch Time Pulse switching time.
Nozzle Gap Spacing from the Z-axis reference point.
Focus This is the focal position. (Related to the reference position.)
Pulse Type Pulse waveform.
Pierce Type Pierce Type
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Cutting Condition Details - [Cutting Edge Information] Tab

Item Description
Edge number The edge number.
Action Angle Sets the intersection angle of the edge portion to be switched
to the edge condition.
Output Sets the edge piercing output according to the oscillator
specifications.
Freq. Sets the edge piercing frequency according to the oscillator
specifications.
Duty Sets the edge peering duty by the oscillator specification.
Time Edge piercing time.
Gas Pressure(MPa) Edge pierce assist gas pressure.
Gas Kind Set the assist gas type for edge piercing according to the
machine specifications.
Distance You can set the return distance from the edge created under
the following conditions.
Speed Return speed.
Freq. Set the return frequency according to the oscillator
specifications.
Duty Set the return duty by the oscillator specification.
Cut Condition Details - [Nano Joint] Tab

[Nano Joint] is not used in TUBE CAM.
Cutting Condition Details - [Append] Tab

Displays detailed parameters.
Cutting Condition Details - [Cutting Condition] Tab

Specify the cut conditions for the individual pattern. You can specify the conditions for
lines/arcs and macro shapes. Select a size/shape from [Cut] drop-down list in the Cut table
to apply the settings.
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[NC Device information]

Item Description
NC Device Name Displays the NC unit name of the machine.
NC Data Unit Set the NC data unit to [metric] or [inch].
Point Sets whether to use the decimal point in the NC program.
Digit Within Point This is for setting the number of floating point places.
Input Integer Sets whether to enter an integer. When [Yes] is selected, the
decimal point of the input data is omitted. For laser machines,
this condition is ignored.
Max. Macro Memory Set the number of U-V macro memories that can be saved. If
Amount the NC unit is FS-16, the setting is not available.
Pattern Memory Set the number of pattern memories that can be saved.
Amount
Address Memory Set the number of address memories that can be saved. This
Amount setting is available only for F3000C or NC-equipments with
limited storage capacity. If the NC unit can arbitrarily store the
number of address memories, set it to 0.
Memory Space Set the memory capacity of the NC unit.
G25 Power Sets the output of the G25. Sets whether to output G25 to the
first repositioning when creating NC data. When [Yes] is
selected, G25 is output to the first repositioning, and G27 is
output to the second and subsequent repositioning. When [No]
is selected, G27 is output to all the repositioning.
CPU Type Sets the CPU type of the machine.
Max.Punch Amount Trial punching number. Set 5000 for the first-step machine and
10000 for the second-step machine.
User Memory Set the memory space on the NC unit in tape length.
Max.File Registering Set the number of files that can be registered on the NC unit.
Amount
Output Arc For laser processing machines, set the arc output format.
R Outputs the radius of the arc in R. When the angle of the arc is
180 degrees or more, the arc is output in I and J.
IJ Outputs an arc in I and J. (I indicates the distance X from the
arc start point to the center of the arc, and J indicates the
distance Y.)
User Macro Version Sets the user macro version (3.0~5.0). If the NC device is FS-
16, it is ignored.
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3.0 Machine without Z-axis.

4.0 Machine with Z-axis.
5.0 Fast format.
Z-Axis Control The NC data for performing high-speed machining of corner R
corresponding to the tool nose tip control is output.
Use ENSIS3015RI only.
[Peripherals] - [Oscillator]
Item Description
Oscillator Name Set the oscillator name.
Output (Min) Set the maximum and minimum values of the oscillator output.
(Max)
Pulse Sets the pulse type.
Frequency (Min) Set the maximum and minimum values of the oscillator
(Max) frequency.
Duty (Min) Set the minimum and maximum values of the oscillator duty
(Max) cycle.
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[Peripherals] - [Pipe Index Table]

[Pipe Index Table] - [Basic Info.] tab
In addition to enabling the index unit, the table fixing position, main chuck mounting
position and other parameters can be set.
Item Description
Pipe Index Table Specify the index device.
Fixed Table Position Set the Y and Z coordinates of the position where the pipe
index is installed.
Y Set the Y coordinate of the position where the pipe index unit
is installed.
Z Set the Z coordinate of the position where the pipe index unit
is installed.
Set the table on which the flat plate is to be processed as the
base (0.).
YB Y-coordinate of the pipe indexing device used in B machining.
YC Y-coordinate of the pipe indexing device used in C machining.
Nozzle Height Specify the space between the pipe surface and the nozzle.
Placement Position Specifies the mounting position of the main chuck.
0 Point Side Install the main chuck on the 0 point side. This option is
enabled only if [Standard Index] is selected for the pipe index.
X Max.Process Install the main chuck on the X Max.Process Range Side.
Range Side
Gauge Offset Specify the A and B hitting offset values.
0 Point Side Set the abutting position (with reference to 0.) in the machine
coordinate system. Under this environment, the butt is
displayed in orange.
To use the 0-point side abutting, set [0 point side gauge (1=0
point side 0=X maximum side)] in the NC Generate Preference
to ON.
X Max.Process Set the abutting position based on the machine origin. The butt
Range Side is displayed in green.
To use the butt on the X max. machining range side, set [0
point side gauge (1=0 point side 0=X maximum side)] in the
NC Generate Preference to OFF.
Min. Dis.Main && Specifies the minimum distance between the main chuck and
Support the support roller.
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Y-axis Avoidance Set the position where the laser head is retracted when
Position switching the process from A machining to B machining, from
B machining to C machining, and when repositioning.
Time of 360 Degrees This is the time it takes for the pipe material to rotate 360
to Rotate degrees.
Main Chuck
Item Description
Dead Zone(-) Dead zone on the left side of the main chuck.
Dead Zone(+) Dead zone on the right side of the main chuck.
Width The width of the main chuck.
Clamp Width The width of the clamp of the main chuck.
Offset to Clamp Width Offset from the left side of the main chuck to the clamp.
C1-axis Offset The main chuck is driven by the index type.
The drive shaft of the main chuck is C1-axis unlike the drive
shaft of the laser head. However, the offset of the C1-axis is
set because the coordinates offset with respect to the laser
head are commanded.
Inside Diameter The inner diameter of the main chuck.
Outside Diameter The outer diameter of the main chuck.
Position Setting position of the main chuck. Two positions, position A
and position B, can be set.
NOTE :
Although the dead zone of position A is larger than that of
position B, all machining strokes are supported only by A
machining.
The dead zone of position B is smaller than that of position A,
but all machining strokes cannot be supported unless B
machining is performed.
B If [Use B position (1=Yes 0=No)] is checked in the NC
Generate Preference, the system will process using position B.
A If [Use B position (1=Yes 0=No)] is not checked in the NC
Generate Preference, the system will process using position A.
Support Chuck
Item Description
Dead Zone(-) Dead zone on the left side of the support roller.
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Dead Zone(+) Dead zone on the right side of the support roller.
Width The width of the support roller.
Repo Clamp Width The width of the clamp for the repositioning of the support
roller.
Offset to Repo Clamp Offset from the left side of the support roller to the clamp for
Width the repositioning.
Repo Clamp Direction Mounting position of the clamp for repositioning.
C2-axis Offset The support roller is driven by the index type.
The drive shaft of the support roller is C2-axis unlike the drive
shaft of the laser head. However, the offset of the C2-axis is
set because the coordinates offset with respect to the laser
head are commanded.
C2-axis Stroke(-) Set the C2 axis stroke (-side).
The system judges the status of the workpiece and moves the
support roller (also out of the machining range on the-side).
The moving area of the support roller is limited to e-I Index-
EG.
Inside Diameter The inner diameter of the support roller.
Outside Diameter The outer diameter of the support roller.
Position This is the setting position of the support roller.
Two positions, position A and position B, can be set.
Although the dead zone of position A is larger than that of
position B, all machining strokes are supported only by A
machining.
The dead zone of position B is smaller than that of position A,
but all machining strokes cannot be supported unless B
machining is performed.
B If [Use B position (1=Yes 0=No)] is checked in the NC
Generate Preference, the system will process using position B.
Refer to the position B.
A If [Use B position (1=Yes 0=No)] is not checked in the NC
Generate Preference, the system will process using position A.
Refer to the position A.
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[Indexing unit] - [Rotary info. (1)] tab

Item Description
Condition to select The width or height of the material is checked against the
jaw of main chuck range of the set value of the jaws, and the jaws that can be
used are determined.
The determined jaws are output to the pipe machining
instruction sheet.
Condition that small The dimensions of the material are checked against the set
Support Chuck value, and the availability of the small support chuck is
cannot be used determined.
If the conditions are satisfied, output [Unusable] and otherwise
[Available] to the pipe machining instruction sheet.
Support Chuck Fixed When connecting and disconnecting the laser head and the
Position support chuck, the support chuck moves (retracts) to the
predetermined position.
Main chuck fixed When it is OFF, [Use B position (1=Yes 0=No)] is displayed in
position the NC Generate Preference
Used for Rotary Index.
Beam Shield Cover When the following equation is satisfied, it is judged that the
UL use judgment LST cover is used.
position
Beam Shield Cover UL use judgment position > Position at the
left end of the part at the time of final cutting
Used when the machine is ENSIS3015RI.
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[Indexing unit] - [Rotary info. (2)] tab

Item Description
Condition to select Check the cross-sectional dimension of the pipe with
Clamp Block of [Condition to select Clamp Block of Support Chuck] to
Support Chuck determine the clamp block.
The determined clamp block is output to the Tube Setup

Report.
About Clamp Pad Select

Round tube processing
When repositioning is not performed
Either Clamp Pads V or F can be used.
Determine the pipe cross-sectional dimension by matching
[Material rotatable (Clamp Pad V)] and [Material rotatable
(Clamp Pad F)].
When repositioning is performed

Use Clamp Pad V.
Determine the pipe cross-sectional dimension by comparing
[Material rotatable (Clamp Pad V)] with [Material holdable
(Round tube)].
When processing other than Round tube

When repositioning is not performed
Either Clamp Pads V or F can be used.
Determine the pipe cross-sectional dimension by matching
[Material rotatable (Clamp Pad V)] and [Material rotatable
(Clamp Pad F)].
When repositioning is performed

Use Clamp Pad F.
Determine the pipe cross-sectional dimension by comparing
[Material rotatable (Clamp Pad V)] with [Material holdable
(Excluding Round tube)].
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[Indexing Unit] - [Chucking Info.] tab

Item Description
Pipe size The range of specifications for pipe dimensions.
specification Check is performed when AUTO of CAM is executed. If the
pipe cross-sectional dimension is within the specification
range, the NC data is generated.
If it is outside the specification range, the NC data that can be
machined is not generated.
Gauge Offset X Max. Check the cross-sectional dimension of the pipe with [Chuck
Side detail setting Pattern Determination Conditions] to determine the chuck
(Round tube, SQ pattern.
tube)
The determined chuck pattern is output to the Tube Setup
Report.
[Pipe Index Table] - [Probe Info.] tab

Item Description
Probe If the probe option is available, select Check.
Pos X The position X of the probe.
Pos Y The position Y of the probe.
Upper Terminal Pos The upper end position of the probe.
Lower Terminal Pos The lower end position of the probe.
Diameter The diameter of the tip of the probe.
Retract Height The return height of the probe.
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[Pipe Index Table] - [Release Info.] tab

Item Description
Release Place The target length is compared with the set value, and the
release destination is determined.
[Product (sketch)] is determined to be a product (sketch) if the
product is located on the rightmost side and has no cut on the
right outer shape.
Last Cut Position This is the position of the final cut to be adjusted to carry out
the product with three release methods (Small Box, Middle
Box, Conveyor ).
Width The width of the conveyor.
Height The height of the conveyor.
Depth The depth of the conveyor.
Delivery Position This is the position to retract the conveyor when delivering
products.
Receipt Position This is the position to move the conveyor forward when
receiving products.
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[Pipe Index Table] - [Tap Info.] tab

Station Information
Item Description
Size The size of the tap station.
Position X The position X of the tap station.
Position Y The position Y of the tap station.
Start M code at the start of the tap.
End M code at the end of the tap.
Unit Link Position

Item Description
Y Unit connection position Y of the tap.
Z Unit connection position Z of the tap.
Up/Down Stroke
Item Description
Upper End The upper end of the vertical stroke of the tap.
Lower End The lower end of the vertical stroke of the tap.
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[Peripherals] - [Workchute Information]

Item Description
1st, 2nd Check only the 1st if there is one work shooter and both
the 1st and 2nd if there are two. WorkChute
information with checks is enabled.
Size X、Y、Z Set the workpiece chute sizes X, Y, and Z.
Replacement Position X, Y, Set the positions X, Y, and Z where the work chute is
Z installed. The mounting position is from the punch center
to the upper right point of the work chute.
Forward(Backward)Distance Used to draw a simulation work chute.
Used when the machine is LC8022TS.
Inclined Angle Used to draw a simulation work chute.
Used when the machine is LC8022TS.
Dwell Time Specify the amount of time to wait between opening and
closing the work shooter.
Start MCode Specifies the M code that opens the work shooter.
End MCode Specifies the M code that close the work shooter.
Open/Close MCode Specifies the M code that open and close the work
shooter.
Dead Zone Positions X, Y Specify the work shooter dead zone positions X and Y.
Dead Zone Area X, Y Specifies the dead zone area X, Y.
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MaterialManagement
This section explains how to set the material.
2 Click the [ MaterialManagement].
3 The [MaterialManagement] screen appears.
Tool bar
Material List Material

Parameter
4 To create a new material type or pipe material information, click the [ New] icon
on the tool bar to enter the new creation mode.
5 Enter the parameters.
6 Click the [Add] button to add the newly created material type or pipe material to the
material list.
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7 Click the [Done] button to exit from the new creation mode.
8 To edit the material type or pipe material information, click the [ Edit] icon on the
toolbar to enter the edit mode.
9 Edit the parameters.
10 Click the [Modify] button to edit the material type and pipe material.
11 Click the [Done] button to exit the edit mode.
Tool bar
Item Description
New New material type information and pipe material information
are created.
Edit Edit material type information and pipe material information.
Delete Removes material type information and pipe material
information.
Backup Restore Back up or restore material parameters.
Save To File Output pipe material information to CSV file.
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[Mat.Type Information]
Item Description
Material Type Material Type name
Specific Gravity Specific gravity of the material. Specific gravity is the ratio of
material density to standard (e.g. pure water) density.
Tensil Strength Tensil Strength of the material. The Tensil Strength is the limit
at which the material breaks.
Mat Type No. Number of the material type.
[Tube Material Information]

Item Description
Tube Name This is the name of the pipe or structural steel material.
Material Type The name of the material type.
Thickness The thickness of the material.
Material Name Material Name
Diameter Diameter of Round tube.
Width The width of the material.
Height The height of the material.
Corner Radius The corner R of the material.
Lip Length Lip length of Lip Channel steel.
Seam Position Seam position of the pipe.
Length The length of the material.
Qty. Number of materials. If you want to set it to unlimited, set the
asterisk (*).
Comment The comment of the material.
Standard Type Choose from Standard, Standard+, and Remnant.
Standard+ is a material whose Qty becomes * internally when
there is no material whose Qty is * at the time of Auto Nesting.
Priority Priority order when using materials.
Profile Displays the dimensions of the cross section of the material.
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Section 2 - Setting Various Conditions
Section2 Setting various conditions
This section explains the setting of condition.
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PreferenceManagement
This section describes how to set conditions.
2 Click the [ PreferenceManagement].
3 The [PreferenceManagement] screen is displayed.
Tool bar
Preference File
Tree Condition parameter
4 Select the machine in the tree.

5 Select the name of the Preference File or the icon of the Preference File.
6 Set the parameters.
7 Click the [ Save] icon on the toolbar to save the set parameters.
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Tool bar
Item Description
New Creates a preference file corresponding to the selected
machine.
If [Material Type Folder], [Thickness Folder], or [Laser Material
Name Folder] is selected, a new folder is added under the
machine name in the tree view.
Other conditions cause the file to be added to the preference
file.
Undo Undo the operation.
Redo Redo the operation.
Cut Cuts the selected object and pastes it to the clipboard.
Copy Copies the selected object and and pastes it to the clipboard.
Paste Paste the copied or cut object to the specified destination.
Delete Deletes the selected object.
Save Saves the information set in the current file.
Save All Saves the information set in all files.
Backup&Restore Back up the preference files and restore the backup data.
View Displays the preference file with details or icons.
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Tree
Select a machine in the tree and right-click with the mouse to display the menu.
Item Description
Expand (or Expand (or Collapse) the sub items list.
Collapse)
New Create a preference file for the selected machine.
Note: If you select the Material Type Folder, Thickness Folder,
or Laser Material Name Folder, a new folder will be added under
the Machine Name in the Tree View panel.
Other conditions add the file to the preference file panel.
Cut Cut the selected item to the clipboard.
Copy Copy the selected item to the clipboard.
Paste Paste the clipboard item to the specified place.
Delete Delete the selected item.
Rename Rename the selected item.
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Preference File
Select a preference file and right-click with the mouse to display the menu.
Item Description
Cut Cut the file to the clipboard.
Copy Copy the file to the clipboard.
Paste Paste the file from the clipboard.
Delete Delete the selected file.
Rename Rename the selected item.
Set Default Set the selected file as default so that the program will use this
one when there are more than one preference files of the same
kind in the Preference File panel.
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[Laser Sequence Preference]

[Laser Sequence Preference] - [Sequence] tab
Item Description
Sheet The entire sheet is processed as a sequence unit.
Select this option to process the entire sheet as a pattern.
Each Part Each part is processed as a sequence unit.
Select this option to process parts by parts.
Start Click the arrow in the figure on the right to specify the starting
Position/Direction position (specify one in the four corners) and the starting
direction (horizontal/vertical).
Sequence by With this option, the Round tube material can be divided into
Dividing the several equal horizontal machining areas for sequence.
Sheet
If the check box is checked, the holes are machined first in the
first area, and then the holes in the adjacent areas are machined
sequentially.
The Round tube material is divided according to the number
entered in the text box.
Distance-based Select [Distance-based] to determine the hole sequence number
based on the shortest path.
Direction-based
Select [Direction-based] and determine the hole sequence
One Side number to [One Side Direction].
Direction
Distance Set the minimum distance to the next cut to avoid problems such
between Tooling as thermal effects caused by collectively cutting nearby shapes.
> If the distance between the two cutting paths is less than the set
distance, the process of the second cutting path is skipped and
the next path is machined.
Not sort the large When [Not sort the large hole behind] is set to ON, large holes
hole behind (holes straddling three or more sides, holes with semicircles or
more) are automatically rearranged backward to prevent waist
breakage.
Sequence When deciding the sequence, you can set where to use the
Processing criterion to judge the path.
Object
Pierce Position Optimize the processing path by referencing the piercing
position.
Center of Optimize the processing path by referencing the center of the
Processing Track laser path.
Change Lead In For shapes that can be changed, change the Lead In position of
for Shorten the shaped hole.
Traverse
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Irregular Hole Change the Lead In position of the irregular hole.

Open Path Change the Lead In position of the open path.
Changing the If checked, rearrange the hole machining for the end value
alignment of
holes
Process Order Click the arrow buttons to set the priority of end value. The
higher the priority is.
[Laser Sequence Preference] - [Repositioning] tab

Item Description
Minimum Lap Sets the minimum amount that the machining range before and
Amount after repositioning overlaps.
Apply Slippage This is useful when machining long parts that require gripping,
Offset because the material slips and the length of the parts becomes
shorter.
Before creating a program, check the average amount of
slipping per grip change and then set [Offset Amount].
Target model
FOM2RI3015, ENSIS3015RI (Rotary Index), QUATTRO (e-I
Index-EG)
Offset Amount Offset Amount of Slippage Offset.
Process Majority Set whether to perform machining of overlapping parts before
of Parts and after repositioning to [Before] or [After].
Before Process before repositioning.
After Processed after repositioning.
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[Laser Tool Assignment Preference]

[Laser Tool Assignment Preference] - [Lead In/Out/Pierce] tab
In [Lead In/Out/Pierce], set the Lead In type, Lead In/Out length, processing direction,
Lead In position, etc.
Item Description
Object Select the target element for which you want to set the
condition. (Outer, Inner, Open Path, All)
X/Y Sets the shape size. X: Longer dimension, Y: Shorter
dimension
EQ. Set the relationship between [X/Y] and [Value 1/2]. (<=, >=,
=, <, >)
Value 1/2 Set the value for setting the conditional expression with [Value
1] and [Value 2].
Lead In Set the Lead In length.
Lead Out Set the lead-out length.
Radius Set the radius of the Lead In/Out arc. It is enabled only when
[Distance between pierce position and product] is selected in
the Decision Method of Lead In length of [Detail].
Over Cut Set the amount of overlap when extending the Lead In and
performing duplicate machining.
Position Sets the search start position of the Lead In. The Lead In
position is searched in the direction of rotation from the search
start position.
Direction Sets the cutting direction of the path.
Lead In/Out Set the Lead In/Out type.
The Lead In/Out type has the following three types of patterns.
On Line: Type of approach from-line
Outside Corner: type when approaching from the outer corner
Inside Corner: type when approaching from the corner of a
hole
Select the Lead In type to be used from each pattern. Set from
left to highest priority.
Select [More...] to open the Custom Lead In/Out Definition
screen where you can edit the existing Lead In type or create a
new Lead In type.
Pierce Type Sets the type of pierce to process the shape.
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Laser Pierce When you select the laser pierce from the [Pierce Type] drop-
down list, a M103 is generated in the NC-data.
None Pierce command is invalid. Piercing is not performed even
when M103A0 is outputted.
Special Pierce Select a special pierce from the [Pierce Type] drop-down list to
set the pierce parameter. A value, B value and condition (101-
105) are enabled.
Flying Pierce This pierce does not make a pierce hole (M103 is not output).
It is a short laser cut with low speed and great power so that
the pierce time can be shortened. Usually it is used for the
material with a thin thickness. Set [Flying Pierce Length] and
[Flying Pierce Condition].
Value A Sets the A value to be output to the M code when the pierce
type is a special pierce.
Value B Set the M code to be output.
Condition (101-105) Specifies a special pierce code.
Flying Pierce Length Specifies the length to be machined under flying pierce
conditions.
Flying Pierce Specifies the cutting conditions to be used for flying pierces.
Condition
[Collision check Tolerance]

Check for interference between the Lead In and other parts. Range of collision checks is
specified in [Collision check Tolerance].
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[Laser Tool Assignment Preference] - [Path Assignment Method] tab

In [Path Assignment Method], set the assignment method, cut conditions, etc.
[Open Path]
Item Description
Open Path Set the assignment method for open paths. (Cutting,
Etching, None)
Slit Treats the open path in contact with the outer as a slit.
If you want to treat an open path away from the outer
Tolerance as a slit, specify the tolerance.
[Using Standard Hole Macro]

Item Description
Use Machine Macro Shape Select this check box when using the machine Macro
Shape.
Use Standard Hole Macro of Select this check box when using the machine Macro
Micro Joint 1 Shape for standard hole with one joint.
Break Macro. When the longitudinal direction of the hole is larger than
[Width X set value], the standard hole macro is not
used.
[Pre-hole of Extrusion or Tapping]

Set the assignment method for the bottom hole of barring or tapping. (None, Hole process,
Center Mark Up)
Center mark follows the setting of [Center Mark Up] in the lower row.
Item Description
None Does not assign to the pre-hole of the extrusion or
tapping.
Hole process Assign to the pre-hole of the extrusion or tapping.
Center Mark Up Assign to the pre-hole of the extrusion or tapping
according to the assignment method set in [Center
Mark Up].
[Center Mark Up], [Center Mark Down]

Item Description
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None Does not assign to the center mark.

Etching Cross Assign a cross-shaped etching.
Enter the dimensions of the cross in the text box.
Etching Circle Assign a round-shaped etching.
Enter the dimensions of the circle in the text box.
Pierce Assign a pierce hole.
Enter the cutting condition of the pierce in the text box.
Macro (G118) Assign a Macro (G118)
Enter the Ecode of the Macro (G118) in the text box.
Macro (G118) is not supported.
Etching Cup Assign a cup-shaped etching.
Enter the dimensions of the cup in the text box.
None+Warning Does not assign to the center mark. Warning is output.
[Point]
Item Description
None Does not assign to the center mark.
None+Warning Does not assign to the center mark. Warning is output.
Etching Cross Assign a cross-shaped etching.
Enter the dimensions of the cross in the text box.
Etching Circle Assign a round-shaped etching.
Enter the dimensions of the circle in the text box.
Pierce Assign a pierce hole.
Enter the cutting condition of the pierce in the text box.
Macro (G118) Assign a Macro (G118)
Enter the Ecode of the Macro (G118) in the text box.
Macro (G118) is not supported.
[Marking]
Item Description
None Does not assign to the marking.
Etching Assign the marking with etching.
Etching [count] When a specific character is entered as a marking, the
number counted up/down is added to mark. Refer to
[Marking Setting] in [Detail].
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[Cut Condition]
Set the cut conditions to be output for each attribute or size of the element to be assigned.
Item Description
Object Specify the cutting condition. Select from [Outer],
[Inner], [Open Path], [All], [Slit], and [Common Cut].
X/Y Dimensions of the shape. [X],[Y], Select [Avg.], [Cpx.],
[IA1], or [IA2].
X Displays the X dimension of the entire shape.
Y Displays the Y dimension of the entire shape.
Avg. Sets the average length of the lines in the shape.
Extremely long or short shapes can be removed from
the calculation target by setting [Exception to
Averaging] in the [Cutting Condition] tab of [Detail].
Cpx. The number of degrees to indicate the complexity of the
outer.The ratio value obtained by dividing the total line
length of all target lines by the total line length of a
rectangular line.
Average Judgment This is the condition for removing extremely long or
Exception (Advanced-Cut short shapes from the calculation target when using the
Conditions) IA1/2 [Avg.] use in X/Y of the cut condition judgment.
IA1: Lines shorter than this dimension are not used to
calculate the average.
IA2: Lines longer than this dimension are not used to
EQ. [X/Y], Calculation formula for [Value 1/Value 2].
Value 1/2 Enter a value to set the conditional expression.
Cutting Set the cutting conditions to match the conditions.
When [Size/Shape] is selected, detailed cutting
conditions can be set for elements such as straight
lines, arcs, RO and OB. Refer to [Reference of Cutting
Condition (Size/Shape)].
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[Reference of Cutting Condition (Size/Shape)]

When [Size / Shape] is set for the cutting of the cutting condition, set whether to use the
cutting condition set in the [Details Option] or the [Cutting Condition] of the
[MachineManagement].
Item Description
Details Option Apply the cutting conditions set in [Cutting Condition] in
[Detail].
MachineManagement Apply the cutting conditions set in the MachineManagement of
the Cut Conditions screen.
[Rectangular Tube]
Sets the cutting condition when processing the corner part of a rectangular tube.
Item Description
Corner A/Y Set the cutting conditions for processing the corners when the
laser head does not move in the X-axis direction.
Corner A/X/Y Set the cutting conditions for processing the corners when the
laser head moves in the X-axis direction.
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[Laser Tool Assignment Preference] - [Path Assignment Method 2] tab

[Condition to cut off Scrap]
Item Description
Cut Off Scrap on When hole across faces and notch across faces in the
Division Width Basis structural steel are divided, a bridge is created to the division
(Hole and Notch) part.
Bridge Width Sets the width of the bridge.
[Remnant Cutting Condition]

Item Description
Remnant Cut When the outer shape (shape) on the right side of the part
placed on the far right is not a straight cut shape and the
remant length remains more than the set value, create a
remnant cut.
Consider Lead In in When remnant shape is rectangular and the Lead In is created
the Remnant in the remnant, create a remnant cut.
Remnant Cutting Set the distance between the maximum processing point in the
Margin X-axis direction and the remnant cut.
Remnant Length When the remnant length remains greater than the set value,
create a remnant cut.
Automatic registration When saving the program in which the remnant cut is created,
of Remnant the remnant is automatically registered in
MaterialManagement.
This applies to programs for which [MaterialManagement] is
selected in the [Nesting Plan Info] dialog box.
When the program is overwritten, the remnant is not
registered.
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[Laser Tool Assignment Preference] - [Structural Steel] Tab

[Structural Steel Condition]
Item Description
Adjacent Face Leave adjacent surface thickness and “Adjacent Face Explode
Explode Avoid Margin Avoid Margin” from Sharp Corner.
Material Edge Cutting When cutting starts
Margin Since there is a case that the dimensional accuracy of the
material includes an error, the laser head is dropped inward
from the material end by [Material Edge Cutting Margin] and
moves outward from the material end by [Material Edge
Cutting Margin] to start cutting.
When cutting ends
Cut from the edge of the material to the outside by [Material
Edge Cutting Margin].
Material Cutting Cutting condition when cutting from the material edge.
Entrance Cut
Condition
Adjacent Face Margin When cutting a hole in the adjacent face thickness area, the
For Multiple Process cutting is not stable due to insufficient output of the laser beam
because R1 is present and the plate thickness is thick.
Even if it can be cut, there is a problem that a lot of dross
adheres.
Therefore, it is a parameter for cutting with a margin from the
adjacent face thickness area.
Open Hole Min. In order to cut a thick area, it is necessary to cut an area other
Height than the thick area first to reduce the thickness. However, if the
height of the previously cut hole is low, the laser beam will
reach ahead of the opening when cutting the thick area in the
next process, resulting in excessive cutting.
Also, if the height of the previously cut hole is extremely low, it
is the same as the plate thickness is not thinned, and it cannot
be cut.
For the processing start surface, a surface with a small angle
is given priority, but if it is less than the minimum opening
height, the next processing start surface is selected and
assignment is performed
Adjacent Face Specifies the cutting condition for the adjacent face boundary
Boundary Cut range.
Condition
Inner Side R1 The intersection of the inner R1 is the adjacent face boundary
point.
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Item Description
Cut-Off Process for For shapes that are not straight line cut, first cut off the
Outer Loop opening and then cut it in order to avoid processing an
excessively thick part.
Parts for Auto Nesting are nested as rectangular shapes.
Applicable for Straight [Cutting and cutting the outer shape] is performed when the
Line Cut parts is straight line cut shape.
Specify The set value is the width of the opening when [Applicable for
Straight Line Cut] is ON.
Material Thickness + The set value + thickness is the width of the opening when
[Applicable for Straight Line Cut] is ON.
Cut Off on Division When an opening have cut division, a bridge is created at the
Width Basis position of the cut division.
Add Slit to Notch Set when the cut off scrap does not fall when cutting the
opening and the opening cannot be created.
Excessive Cut If the excessive cut is made within the range of [Excessive Cut
Avoidance Height Avoidance Height] from the sharp corner of Angle steel, the
sequence is changed.
If excessive cut is created whether the processing is started
from the 90-degree face or the 180-degree face, the
processng is started from the 90-degree face.
Bridge Width The width of the bridge created when [Cut Off on Division
Width Basis] is ON.
[Y Axis Material Edge Detection / Probe]

This function is available only when [Output Y-axis material edge detection code
(Structural steel only)] in the NC Generate Preference is ON.
Item Description
All Perform for all laser path.
Exclude Outer Loop Among the outer of processing for each face in the A sync
(Straight Line Cut) Process, the processing with X bounding of 0 is excluded from
the target.
Exclude A Sync. The laser path in the A sync Process is excluded from the
Process target.
However, the laser path in the B (B') processing is not
excluded from the target.
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[Laser Tool Assignment Preference] - [Structural Steel 2] Tab

Item Description
Rotating process Create a program for processing the corner of the structural
steel while rotating the A-axis.
The target machine is ENSIS3015RI.
Rotating range Set the range of the rotating process.
Thickness X
If there is a discrepancy between the thickness data of the
material and the measured thickness, set a value smaller than
100 [%] when you want to make the range smaller, and set a
value larger than 100 [%] when you want to make the range
larger.
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[Laser Tool Assignment Preference] - [Structural Steel(Cut Cond.)] tab

Item Description
Set Detailed Cutting When the check is ON, the cutting condition for Angle steel
Condition and Channel steel can be output with the setting cutting
condition.
If it is OFF, the cutting condition is output by referring to the
conventional setting value.
Use Cutting Condition When the check is ON, the cutting condition set in Attribute
set in Attribute Editor Editor and Assign Editor are prioritized.
or Assign Editor with
priority
[Channel] tab
Item Description
Web Specifies the cutting condition for the web face.
Material Cutting Exit Specify the cutting condition to prevent the melting that occurs
when separating the part and the material.
If not specified, specify [None].
Adjacent Face Specifies the cutting condition for thicker sections of the
Boundary adjacent surface boundary.
Inner Side R1 Specifies how many percent of inner R1 the cutting condition
for adjacent face boundary should be applied.
Flange Base Specifies the cutting condition of the flange base (near the
corner).
Flange Height Specifies the percentage of flange base cutting condition to
apply.
Flange Edge Specifies the cutting condition for the part where the flange
base cutting condition is not applied.
Material Cutting Specifies the cutting condition when the processing starts.
Entrance
[Angle] tab
Item Description
Web Specifies the cutting condition for the web face.
Material Cutting Exit Specify the cutting condition to prevent the melting that occurs
when separating the part and the material.
If not specified, specify [None].
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Adjacent Face Specifies the cutting condition for thicker sections of the
Boundary adjacent surface boundary.
Inner Side R1 Specifies how many percent of inner R1 the cutting condition
for adjacent face boundary should be applied.
Flange Base Specifies the cutting condition of the flange base (near the
corner).
Material Cutting Specifies the cutting condition when the processing starts.
Entrance
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[Laser Tool Assignment Preference] - [Non-Rotate Process] tab

Create a program for processing corner R part of SQ tube and RECT tube without rotation.
The target machine is LC3015C2-CHK-0.
In the NC Generate Preference, set the check of [Corner radius non-rotate process for
rectangle tube] to ON.
Item Description
No Pierce The cutting start from the outside of the material.
With Pierce When the thickness is thicker, the material may not penetrate
without pierce and cutting may not be possible. In such a case,
select this setting.
The processing is performed with pierce only for the first
processing.
The pierce position is the position inside only the corner R from
the material end.
Corner R Cut Margin In order not to generate an uncut part on the corner R side of
the material, cutting starts from the position of the set length
from the outside of the material and ends cutting to the outside
of the material.
Track (G32) other Set this setting for safety.
than Corner R When the setting is ON, cutting is performed in the tracking
neighbor mode inside the corner R + thickness of the material.
If the setting is OFF, cutting is performed with all tracking
canceled.
Hook Process In non-rotate process, if corner R part is cut at an angle, an
uncut part is generated between it and the adjacent face.
For this reason, set this setting so as not to generate an uncut
portion.
When the setting is ON, hook process is assigned.
When the setting is OFF, hook process is not assigned.
Length Set the length of the hook process.
Offset Cutting Length Set this setting to avoid generating uncut sections between
in-between Hook Cut hook processed face and adjacent face.
The cutting length between hook processing is corrected, and
the position of hook processing is also corrected.
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[Laser Tool Assignment Preference] - [Avoid Material Oscillation] tab

Item Description
Dwell Output Dwell code (G04X_) is output duringin the NC data.
Output timing
In front of the path (element) to be processed in XY plane
mode (G17) after A-axis rotation.
Before elements parallel to the X axis in corner R.
Target path
SQ(RECT) Tube
・Outer (if there is a cutting element in the X direction)
・Hole across faces (if there are cutting element in the X
direction)
・Other paths (always with or without cutting element in the X
direction)
Equal Angle, Unequal Angle, Channel
・All paths (always with or without cutting element in the X
direction)
Other paths include center mark, marking, open path, standard
hole, and irregular hole.
EQ. Set equality and inequality signs.
Value Set the dimensions (diameter, width and height) of the
material.
Since it is referenced in order from the top, it can be specified
in the range.
Sec Set the duel time (seconds).
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[Laser Tool Assignment Preference] - [Tab/Corner Process] Tab

Item Description
Micro Sets the joint amount of the micro joint.
Wire Sets the joint amount of the wire joint.
Lead In/Out Length Set the Lead In/Out length of the joint.
for the Tab
Apply Customized Generates joints using the Lead In shape set in [Lead In/Out]
Lead In/Out in the [Lead In/Out/Pierce] tab of [Laser Tool Assignment
Preference].
Lead In/Out Length Generates joints using the Lead In length set in [Lead In/Out]
in the [Lead In/Out/Pierce] tab of [Laser Tool Assignment
Preference].
Original Length Generates joints using the value entered in the [Lead In] and
[Lead Out] text box.
Lead In Set the length of the Lead In.
Lead Out Set the length of the lead-out.
[Laser Tool Assignment Preference] - [Tap] tab

Item Description
Tap assignment from Assign a tap when the diameter of the pre hole diameter and
Pre-Hole Diameter the tap condition are the same, and the size of the tap
condition and the size of the tap station information of the
MachineManagement are the same.
Size The size of the tap.
Diameter 1 Minimum diameter of the tap.
Diameter 2 Maximum diameter of the tap.
Change Dia. If the check is ON, change the diameter of the pre hole to
perform assignment.
Increase the pre hole assignment without changing the shape.
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[Laser Tool Assignment Preference] - Detail Setting

Click the [Details] button in [Laser Tool Assignment Preference] to open the [Detail Setting]
dialog box.
[Lead In&Pierce Details] tab

Decision Method of Lead Position
Item Description
Avoid Entity <= To avoid approaching micro elements, Lead In is not created
for elements (lines, arcs) that are less than or equal to the size
set in the text box.
Fixed Lead Position Creates the Lead In for OB&&SQ-REC at the set positions
for OB&&SQ-REC (long side and short side).
NOTE : When this function is used, the standard hole macro is
not output even if the [Use Machine Macro Shape] checkbox is
checked. In addition, when the joint processing is subject to
end value judgment, end value setting processing is prioritized
and the Lead In position is not fixed.
Long Side Fix the Lead In position of OB&&SQ-REC in the long side
direction.
Short Side Fix the Lead In position of OB&&SQ-REC in the short side
direction.
Decision Method of Lead Length

Item Description
Line/ARC Length Lead In/Out length is the length of all elements.
In this case, the radius column of the table is disabled.
Distance Between Lead In/Out length is the vertical distance between the pierce
Pierce Position and position and the part boundary. When the Lead In type
Part contains more than one arc, you can enter a number in the
radius column that defines the arc radius.
Marking Setting
This function is effective when [Marking Setting] in the [Path Assignment Method] setting
screen is set to [Etching [count].
Item Description
Judging Code Select the characters (symbols) to be counted.
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Count Counts up or down by a multiple of the set value.

Start Number Set the start number of counting up/down.
Fix Digits 0 is added to the beginning of the number of characters of the
judgment code inserted in the marking string.
Other
Item Description
Avoid inside Corner If the starting point of the Lead In is created within corner R,
Radius by extending the Lead In is automatically extended to move the starting
Lead In point outside corner R to create NC data.
Allow process end Even when the processing end point is created in corner R, the
inside Corner Radius NC data is created.
Target Lead In and processing end

Lead In and processing end created within the corner R by cut division.
Lead In and processing end created in corner R by cut division of B' machining.
Lead In and processing end created in corner R by [Lead In/Out] and [Joint] of Attribute
Editor.
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Collision Check
Check for collision between the Lead In and other parts. The range for performing collision
checks is specified in [Collision Check Tolerance] on the [Lead In/Out/Pierce] setting
screen.
Here, you can set how to avoid collision and the priority order of processing.
When collision occurs, the avoidance method is determined by the setting in the collision
check table.
The settings are performed in order from top to bottom. To change the priority level,
highlight the item to which you want to move the priority level, and then move it with the
[ ] button.
Item Description
Change Lead If collision occurs, change the Lead In to a position that does
Position not collision according to the processing direction of the laser
tool assign.
Change Lead Angle If collision occurs, change Lead In/Out angle to avoid collision.
(Changeable =) Enter the Lead In angle to change the changeable angle.
Change Lead Length If collision occurs, change Lead In/Out length to avoid collision.
(Minimum Length =) Enter the Lead In length to change the minimum length.
None Ignore all collision. For the [Error Discription], select whether to
display warning or error information. No warning or error
information is displayed after selecting [No Display].
Collision Check of Perform collision check of the Lead In and Lead In.
Lead In and Lead In
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[Cutting Condition] Tab

Set the cutting condition for each line/arc size and macro shape.
It is effective when [Size/Shape] is set to [Cutting] in [Cut Condition] and [Details Option] is
set to [Reference of Cutting Condition(Size/Shape)] in the [Path Assignment Method]
setting screen.
Item Description
EQ. Sets the formula between the line/arc and the value that reflect
condition. (<=, >=, =, <, >)
Value Specify a dimension of arc or line.
Cutting Specify a cutting condition.
Item Description
Line The line length is applied to the range check.
ARC ARC
The arc length is applied to the range check.
The arc radius is applied to the range check.
RO Round Hole
The diameter is applied to the range check.
The radius is applied to the range check.
OB OB
The length is applied to the range check.
The width is applied to the range check.
Polygon Equilateral triangle

The radius of the circumscribed circle applies to the range
check.
The radius of the inscribed circle applies to the range check.
SQ/REC SQ-REC
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SD/DD SD: Single D/DD: Double D

The distance from the center point to the curved edge applies
to the range check.
The distance from the arc to the straight line (or the distance
from the straight line to the straight line) applies to the range
check.
ARC Slot Radial slot
Exception to Averaging
When using the [Avg.] setting in [X/Y] of [Cut Condition], this is a condition for removing an
extremely long or short shape from the calculation target.
Item Description
IA1: Cutting > Lines shorter than the dimensions set here are not used for
calculating the average.
IA2: Cutting < Lines longer than the dimensions set here are not used to
[Assignment Logic] Tab

Item Description
Allow change the Allow change the Single Joint Position to Nearby Edge
Single Joint Position
to Nearby Edge
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[NC Generate Preference]

Item Description
Output the cut Corrects the laser beam radius. Without correction, the hole of
compensation (1=Yes the part after machining will be larger than the dimension
shown in the development drawing, and the outer shape will
0=No)
be smaller.
When this setting is checked, G41/42 is not output in pipe
machining, but the assignment is performed offset by the
beam diameter instead.
Z height M104Z_ If this setting is checked, the Z value is generated behind

(1=Yes 0=No) M104. After cutting the pattern, close the shutter to move the
laser head to the specified height. M104Zxx is generated and
xx indicates the Z-coordinate value.
Use setup sheet If this setting is checked, cutting information is output to the
(1=Yes 0=No) NC code.You can select to output the sheet setup information
display position at the beginning or end of the program.
Setup sheet (1=Top Select the check box and type 1 in the text box to the right. In
2=Bottom this case, sheet setup information is output at the top of the
program. Select the check box and type 2 in the text box to
3=Bottom+Part
the right. In this case, the sheet setup information is output at
information) the end of the program.
Line number type Specifies how line numbers are output.

(1=Line 2=Loop
3=Part 4=Part+E/M
Number)
Use percent end % is output to the end of NC data.

(1=Yes 0=No)
Origin return (G130) Outputs the home return instruction G130.

before cut (1=Yes
0=No)
Output M00 after M00 is outputted after M104.

M104 code
Output comment for If the check is set to OFF, comments will not be output.
each process path
Output material edge When the check is turned on, the material edge detection
detection code code (G121L1A_) is output at the top of the NC data.
Output Y-axis material Detects the material edge in the Y-axis direction for structural
edge detection code steel.
(Structural steel only)
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Output Y-axis material Grouping of laser path is performed with the material edge
edge detection width ditection width, and detects the material edge in the Y-axis
(Structural steel only) direction for structural steel.
Output touch probe Outputs the probe code for the part for which the probe
code attribute is set.
The parameters on the right are parameters for grouping
measurement points and reducing the number of
measurements based on the following conditions.
The same A-axis angle.
The same probe attribute is set.
The sequence is continuous.
Manual offset (1=Yes When the check is turned on, the table processing equipment
0=No) can be corrected manually.
Output G53 at the In order to stabilize the pipe material, gauge is supported on
start (1=Yes 0=No) both sides of the pipe material. Select the check box to
support the hitting on the zero-point side of the X coordinate. If
you remove the check mark from the check box, the hit is
supported on the maximum side of the X coordinate.
Output G93 for each 93 is output for each part to the NC code.
part (1=Each part NOTE : To output G93 for each part, check this option and
0=Sheet) select [Each Part] in the [Laser Sequence Preference].
0 point side gauge In order to stabilize the pipe material, the gauge is supported
(1=0 point side 0=X on both sides of the pipe material.
When the check is turned on, the gauge is supportted on the
maximum side)
zero-point side of the X coordinate.
When the check is turned off, the gauge is supported on the
maximum side of the X coordinate.
Measurement Select this option and enter 7777 in the right cell. Generates
subprogram output M96P7777 instructions to output a programme for pipe index
measurements.
Corner radius non- Performs non-rotation processing of corner R of SQ tube.

rotate process for
rectangle tube
G00Zxx offset for Specifies the offset value of the laser head when the SQ tube
rectangle tube rotates.
Change arc to line for Cutting is performed with the arc at the corner of the SQ tube
rectangle tube corner as a line.
G19 output Create G19 instead of G18 in NC code.
Output G53 is output at the end of the NC code. The origin position of
G53Z_G53YxxG53A0 the Z-coordinate specified on the MachineManagement
at the end. screen is indicated by G53z. G53A0 indicates the position of
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the material origin. G53Yxx can point to the position of the Y

coordinate and enter the value in the text box on the right.
Output re- Only when the support chuck is disconnected in the middle of
synchronization code program execution, output the code connecting the support
chuck and terminate the program.
at the end of program
Use M30 (1=M30 M30 or G50 is output at the end of the NC code.
0=G50)
Output G92A_ The G92 instruction is output at the beginning of each

program. Checking this box controls returning the laser head
to the origin position by outputting G92 in order to reduce
wasteful travel distance.
Specify cut division Divide the cutting area.

width
Specify cut division Divide the cutting area when the small support chuck is
width (Small support installed.
chuck usable)
Specify minimum hole Specifies the minimum width of the hole radius to avoid the
width to avoid support support roller. If the clamp on the support roller catches the
hole in the part during movement, the support will fail and the
move
part will break.
Output M00 before M00 is output on the line immediately preceding the NC data
repositioning (1=Yes reposition code (G125X_).
Start repositioning after checking for interference between the
0=No)
materials pull out in the repositioning and the processed parts
and scrap.
For long parts, repositioning may cause part of the part to
protrude significantly from the machining range due to
repositioning. Therefore, repositioning starts after checking.
Output M00 before M00 is output in the previous line of the NC-data connection
switching the support switching code (G127L1A1).
Stop the machine before the support chuck moves to the
synchronization
home side, and start the connection switching after checking
(1=Yes 0=No) that there is no interference with scrap.
(It may not move to the home position depending on the part
shape and part arrangement position.)
Output M00 after In order to prevent the scrap between parts generated when
switching the support cutting parts from getting caught in the support chuck, M00
(machine stop) is output even after cutting the outer on the left
synchronization
side after disconnection.
(1=Yes 0=No)
M00 is output after If the check is set to OFF, the machine stop command (M00)
separating parts on is not output when the parts or crosspieces remaining on the
support jig are disconnected.
the support for square
When this check is selected, the machine stop command
tube (M00) is output when the parts or crosspieces remaining on
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the support jig are disconnected.

Invalid for Round tube.
The above M00 output is not performed when the dead zone
is detected (when the laser path is located within the dead
zone area) due to the dead zone check when automatic
processing is executed. Therefore, if a dead zone is detected
during automatic processing, be sure to adjust the support or
parts position, execute automatic processing again, and
create data where the dead zone is not always detected.
Output M00 before Machine stop command (M00) is output immediately before
last cut of every part final machining for every part.
Only the outer is supported.
(1=Yes 0=No)
Part length of output When the check is set to ON and the length is set, M00 is
M00 before last cut of output just before the final processing for parts longer than the
set length.
every part
Basic position at the When the following formula is satisfied, a message is output
time of judging the when [AUTO] is performed in [CAM].
last cut position Location of parts during final cut-part length/2 < reference
position
Displays messages on parts that cannot be supported by
product support during operation using product support.
Output G93Y_ after When this check is selected, G93 is output when processing is
process switch switched.
(1=Yes 0=No) The G93 instruction moves the laser head to the specified
coordinate. G93 creates temporary coordinates.
Use B position (1=Yes When this check is set to ON, the B positions of the main
0=No) chuck and support roller are used. The B position value
indicates the distance from the laser head to the main chuck
(support roller). Refer to positions A and B.
If the laser head is set to the left side of the main chuck and
support roller, the position value is negative. Otherwise, the
position value is positive.
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[Nesting Preference]
Item Description
Rectangle Parts shape is regarded as rectangular.
Free Shape Parts shape is regarded as shape of part.
Consider Material Parts is arranged with the seam position of the part aligned
Seam with the seam position of the material.
Rotate Pitch Sets the pitch at which the part is rotated.
Parts whose [Rotate] check is ON in the [Parts Information]
dialog box are targeted.
Sync. A Process Parts is arranged in the Sync. A Process Layout area.
Layout
Common Cut Layout Parts with straight outer shapes on both sides is arranged with
a common cut.
However, parts that are less than the flange length (imperfect
parts) are not target.
Applicable for One Parts with straight outer shapes on one side is arranged with a
Side Straight Line Cut common cut.
However, parts that are less than the flange length (imperfect
parts) are not target.
Edge Side Margin Set the width at which no parts are placed on the material end
side.
Parts Space Set the width between parts.
Chuck Side Margin Set the width at which no parts are placed on the chuck side.
Material Utilization The utilization is prioritized for arrangement.
Same Parts The same parts are arranged side by side for sorting parts
after processing.
If the same part is arranged on multiple materials and moving
the part arranged on the last material to another material
reduces the number of materials used, move the part. In such
a case, the same parts are arranged without lining up.
Material Edge Side The long parts are arranged from the material end side.
Chuck Side The long parts are arranged from the chuck side.
If there is a wrap between a long part and another part, it is
recognized as a long part including another parts.
Specify Parts Length Select the check box to enable the setting of the chuck-side
parts arrangement.
Parts Length The parts longer than the part length is arraneged on the
chuck side.
Outer The length of the part recognizes the outer length.
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Inner The length of the part recognizes the inner length.

Space when When there are no parts of the length specified in setting, the
Specified Parts length entered length is opened to the chuck side.
doesn't exist
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[Process Time Preference]

Item Description
Start Trace Height Set the height at which tracing starts when the laser head
moves down for laser processing.
Return Trace Height Set the returning height of the laser head when executing
(None) M104 command to cancel the cutting mode.
Return Trace Height Set the returning height of the laser head when the M00
(M00) command is executed.
Return Trace Height Set the returning height of the laser head when the M01
(M01) command is executed.
Return Trace Height Set the returning height of the laser head when M180
(Chute) command is executed.
Work Chute ON/OFF Set the time for opening/closing the work chute when
Time executing M180 command.
OVS Gap Detect Set the OVS gap detection time when executing the G140
Time command.
All-compensation The estimated processing time is displayed by multiplying the
factor calculated processing time of the system by this coefficient.
Example: If the coefficient is 1.5 and the calculated processing
time of the system is 100 seconds, the expected processing
time is 150 seconds.
Add time before Time before processing starts. This time is added to the
starting process calculated processing time.
Time to change gas Set the time to switch the gas.
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[Process After Preference]

[Process After Preference] - [End value table]
Use a conditional expression to specify the end value for the target element after cutting is
completed.
Item Description
Object Select the target element for which you want to set the
condition. (Outer, Inner, Open Path, All)
X/Y Select the dimension attribute to apply the set expression and
value to.
EQ. Set the formula between [X/Y] and [Value 1/2]. (<=, >=, =, <,
>)
Value 1/2 Set [Value 1] and [Value 2] to the value to be used for the
equation for the selected X/Y type.
Process Specifies the end value.
Joint Creates a micro-joint wire joint according to the joint
conditions.
Machine Stop Outputs machine stop M00.
None(Cut Plate) Set the hole size to drop into the cutting plate. No processing
is performed after cutting.
You can also use [Cut Slug to fit to Cut Plate/Work Chute] to
divide and cut the hole to make it easier to drop on the cutting
plate.
Drop Through Set the hole to a size that falls between skids. No processing is
performed after disconnection.
None No processing is performed after cutting.
Joint Name When a joint is set for process, select the joint condition to be
used.
ZValue Set the laser head height after completion of processing.
When [Z height M104Z_ (1=Yes 0=No)] is ON in [NC Generate
Preference], the specified value is output as M104Z_.
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[Process After Preference] – [Joint]

Item Description
Search start Search the position where [Process Method] with the highest
Position/Quantity priority set in [Joint Type] can be created from the specified
search start position.
Auto Position The joint creation position is automatically searched from the
specified search start position based on the priority order of
[Joint Type].
Min Distance Creates a joint so that the distance between the two micro
between Corner joints is not less than the specified value.
Min Distance Creates a joint so that the distance between the two wire joints
between Wire is not less than the specified value.
Min Joint QTY Sets the minimum number of joints to create. (If the minimum
number of joints cannot be generated due to restrictions on the
shape, etc., an error is displayed on the result screen.)
New The joint condition is added.
Save The edited contents of selected the joint condition is saved.
Delete The selected joint conditionis deleted.
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[Process After Preference] – [Joint Detail]

Click the [Detail] button in [Joint] tab in [Process After Preference] to open the [Detail
Setting] dialog box.
[Common] tab
Item Description
Ignore CAD Joint Check this box if you do not want to use the shape joints
created by AP100CAD.
[Corner Joint] tab

Item Description
90 degree Corner Select the type of microjoint to be created in the right-angled
corner.
Non-90 degree Select the type of micro joints to be created in corners other
than at right angles.
No Corner Joint when Sets the minimum line length to create micro joints. Micro
Line <= joints are not created for line segments below the set value.
Exclude C notch from Even line segments below the value set in [No Corner Joint
Min Length Setting when Line <=] are subject to micro-joints in the case of corner
C.
No Corner Joint when Set the minimum arc length to create micro joints. Micro joints
Length of Arc<= are not created for arcs below the set value.
No Corner Joint when Sets the minimum angle to create micro joints.Micro joints are
Angle of Corner <= not created for corners with angle below the set value.
[Wire Joint] tab

Item Description
Offset Amount Set how many offset distances from the corner of the shape
will create the wire joint.
No Wire Joint when Sets the minimum line length to create wire joints. Wire joints
Line <= are not created for line segments below the set value.
No Wire Joint when Set the minimum arc length to create wire joints. Wire joints
Length of Arc<= are not created for arc below the set value.
No Wire Joint when Sets the minimum angle to create a wire joint. Wire joints are
Angle of Corner <= not created for corners with angle below the set value.
Wire Joint Offset Specifies the amount of offset to place the wire joint.
Amount (Laser)
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[Process After Preference] – [None (Cut Plate)]

Item Description
Cut Slug to fit to Cut The hole is divided and cut to make it easier to drop on the
Plate/Work Chute cutting plate.
Cutting Method Specify the cutting method.
Lead In Method Specify the Lead In method.
A: Max Size for Set the maximum cut X.
Slug(X Direction)
B: Max Size for Set the maximum cut Y.
Slug(Y Direction)
Space for Lead In Set the space for Lead In.
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[Public - Remnant/Skeleton Name Preference]

Set the [Tube Name] to be registered in MaterialManagement when remnant is
automatically registed.
Item Description
Special Name Set the specified name.
Date Set the date.
Sequence Number Set the sequence number.
Remnant Name Items Click the item to add it to the text box of [Remnant Name].
Remnant Name Tube Name is created by the data corresponding to each item
and registered in the MaterialManagement.
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Copy/Restore Environment
This section describes how to copy and restore the environment.
2 Click the [ Copy/Restore Environment].
3 The [Copy/Restore] screen is displayed.
Item Description
Save Path The folder where the backup file is saved.
Restore file folder.
File Name Backup file name.
Restore file name
Open the file selection dialog.
Copy Perform a backup.

Restore Perform a restore.
MachineManagement Information of the MachineManagement.
MaterialManagement Information of the MaterialManagement.
PreferenceManagement Information of the PreferenceManagement.
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User Setting Information set to other than MachineManagement,

MaterialManagement, PreferenceManagement, and
Customize Print Info.
Current Process Data Data related to the program currently being processed.
Customize Print Info. Information of the Customized Print.
4 When performing a copy, specify the file name of the backup.

5 Select the content to be backed up by checking the checkbox in the [TUBE CAM]
group box.
6 Click the [ Copy] button to back up.

7 When performing a restore, specify the file name to be restored.
The contents of the file to be restored are checked in the [Target File] group box.
8 Select the content to be restored in the [Target File] group box with the check box.
9 Click the [ Restore] button to restore.
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Chapter2
Create/Edit Data

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Section 1 - LIST
Section1 LIST
This section describes the tasks in the list for creating and editing data.
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Chapter 2 - Data Creation and Editing
Basic Operation
This section describes the basic operations of [LIST].
[LIST] Screen
Click the [LIST] menu to display the [LIST] screen.
The [LIST] screen is organized as shown below.
Ribbon menu
Search
3DImage
Unfold
diagram
Tree Parts Products List
Item Description
Ribbon menu List function menu are displayed.
For details, refer to the explanation of each menu.
Search Searches for parts and products.
Tree Servers, folders, and products are displayed in a tree.
Parts Products List The parts and products of the selected folder are displayed in
a list.
3D Image 3D Image and Unfold diagram of the selected part are
Unfold diagram displayed.
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1 Right-click [Servers] in the tree, and select [Add Server] from the menu.
2 The [Add Server] dialog box appears, allowing you to add vSDD servers.
3 Clicking a folder on vSDD server in the tree displays the products and part in the Parts
Products List.
(Save the part data from SheetWorks to vSDD in advance.)
4 If necessary, load the parts in [ SHD Import] in the ribbon menu.

5 Double-click the parts in the Parts Products List to display the [Parts Information]
dialog box.
Set [Parts Name], [Parts Comment] and [Set Rotate/Flip] and check [Specified Seam].
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6 When creating a program, select the parts in the Parts Products List, click [CAM] on
the menu, and move to [CAM].
( Click the [ Search] icon to search for data.)
Ribbon menu
Item Description
AP Data Import Loads AP100, AP60 and AP40 Round tube data.
Data Import Load SAT data.
SHD Import Loads SHD data of SheetWorks.
Product Edit Create and edit products.
Delete Delete products and parts.
Switch Select the part with the attribute set and click the button to
switch the check of the wrench mark.
If the wrench mark is not checked, the attribute information is
not used.
If the wrench mark is checked, use the attribute information.
Attribute Editor Set attributes to parts.
Nesting Plan Create a nesting plan.
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Tree
Clicking the [Name] button sorts the trees by name.
Server
Folder
Product
Parts in the product. (Qty.)
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Parts Products List
Items in the list
Item Description
Part name/Product Part name or product name.
name
Creation Date Creation Date
Update Date Update Date
Width In the case of the Round tube, it is the diameter.
Width when other than Round tube.
Height In the case of the Round tube, it is the diameter.
The height is not for Round tube.
Value1 Corner R for SQ tube, Rectangular tube, and Light Structural
Steel.
Inner R1 is used for Structural Steel.
Value2 Inner R2 is used for Structural Steel.
Lip length for Lip Channel steel.
Length Parts Length
Material Name Material name of the parts.
Material Type Material type of parts.
Thickness Thickness of parts.
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Parts Comment A comment on a part.

Version Version that loaded parts.
Data Path The data path.
Icon in the list
Icon Description
Parts of Round Tube.
Parts of SQ(RECT) Tube.
Parts of Equal Angle.
Parts of Unequal Angle.
Parts of Channel.
Parts of Light Equal Angle.
Parts of Light Unequal Angle.
Parts of Light Channel.
Parts of Lip Channel.
This is a product.
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Parts imported by [SHD Import].
Parts imported by [AP Data Import].
Parts imported by [Data Import].
Parts for which attributes have been set.
The part for which rotate has been set.

It can be rotated with Auto Nesting.
Parts for which rotate and flip have been set.
It can be rotated and flipped with Auto Nesting.
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Attribute Editor
This section describes [Attribute Editor].
1 Click [ Attribute Editor] on the ribbon menu to display the [Attribute Editor]
screen.
Tool bar
Menu bar
Attribute setting
area
2 Click the icon on the toolbar on the right side of the [Attribute Editor] screen to display
the Attribute Setting Area for setting each attribute.
3 Sets the attribute.
(Refer to the description of each attribute for the attribute.)
4 Click [ Save] on the menu bar.
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Menu bar
File
Item Description
Save Save the attribute.
Close Closes the Attribute Editor.
Edit
Item Description
Undo Undo editing the attribute.
Redo Edit the attribute again.
View
Item Description
Zoom In Zoom in the diagram.
Zoom Out Zoom out the diagram.
Zoom Restore Auto-scale the diagram.
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Tool bar
Icon Name Description
Redo Redo the undone operation.
Delete Deletes the Lead In and Joint attributes set for

the diagram.
Lead In/Out Sets the attribute information for Lead In/Out.
Joint Sets the attribute information for the Joint.
Cut Condition Sets the attribute information for the Cutting

Condition and Direction.
End Value Sets the attribute information for the End
Value.
Probe Sets the attribute information of the Probe.
[Delete]
Click the [ Delete] icon.
You can delete a point of Lead In attribute or a mark of joint attribute in the diagram by
clicking with the mouse.
[Lead In/Out]
Click the [ Lead In/Out] icon.
If you enter [Offset from the edge], Lead In is created at the position of the offset from the
edge.
If you do not enter [Offset from the edge], Lead In is created at the position where you
clicked.
Click the position in the diagram where you want to set the Lead In/Out to set the attribute.
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[Joint]
Click the [ Joint] icon.
Set parameters in the attribute setting area.
Click the position of the diagram where you want to set the joint to set the attribute.
Item Description
Normal Joint Set a normal joint.
Both sides corner tab Sets the corner joint on both sides.
Cutter Joint Set the cutter joint.
The cutter joint can be set to a hole.
Wire Set the cutter joint other than the corner part.
Micro Set the cutter joint at the corner.
Joint Amount (J) Sets the joint amount of the cutter joint.
Approach Length (L) Sets the approach length of the cutter joint.
Angle (A) Sets the angle of the cutter joint.
Width (W) Sets the width of the cutter joint.
Height (H) Sets the height of the cutter joint.
Cutting Angle (C) Sets the cutting angle of the cutter joint.
Setting 1, Setting 2, The above parameters can be set to three tabs.
Setting 3 A total of six parameters can be provided for each of the three
types of wires and micro.
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[Cut Condition]
Click the [ Cut Condition] icon.
Set parameters in the attribute setting area.
Click the diagram for which you want to set the attribute to set the attribute.
Item Description
Cutting Condition Sets the selected cutting condition.
Direction Set the selected direction.
Non-Tool assign Assignment is not performed.
[End Value]
Click the [ End Value] icon.
Click the diagram for which you want to set the End Value.
Attributes are set when parameters are set in the attribute setting area.
[Probe]
Click the [ Probe] icon.
Click the diagram for which you want to set the probe.
Attributes are set when parameters are set in the attribute setting area.
Item Description
Measurement Pattern Select the measurement pattern.
None Delete the probe attribute.
Entities that do not Entities that do not measure are processed after cancel
measure are compensation. Set this condition to ON before selecting the
processed after measurement pattern.
cancel compensation.
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Nesting Plan
This section describes [Product Edit], [Nesting Plan] and [Nesting Plan Info] dialog.
[Product Edit]
1 To create a product, click [ Product Edit] on the ribbon menu.

2 Enter [Product Name] in the [Create Product Name] dialog box.
3 Click the [ ] button to introduce the products and parts that make up the product
from the Parts Products List.
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4 Set the [Qty.] in the [EditQty.] dialog box, and click the [OK] button.
5 Click the [OK] button in the lower right of the [LIST] screen to create the product.
6 To edit the product, select the product from the Parts Products List and click [
Product Edit] on the ribbon menu.
7 Edit the products and parts that make up the products at the bottom of the Parts
Products List.
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[Nesting Plan]
1 To create a nesting plan, click [ Nesting Plan] on the ribbon menu.
2 Enter [Nesting Plan Name].

(If [Nesting Plan Name] is not entered, the setting is determined according to
[Program Name Rule] in [Application setting] of [Option Settings].)
3 Click the [ ] button to input products and parts from the Parts Products List to
the nesting plan.
4 Set the Quantity in the [Edit Qty.] dialog box, and click the [OK] button.
5 To save a nesting plan, click the [Save] button to display the [Nesting Plan Save]
dialog box, where you can save the nesting plan locally.
6 When loading the nesting plan, click the [Load] button to display the [Nesting Plan
Load] dialog box, and you can read the nesting plan.
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7 To create a program for the nesting plan, click [CAM] on the menu to display the
[Nesting Plan Info] dialog box.
(For the [Nesting plan info] dialog box, refer to the description of the [Nesting plan
info] dialog box.)
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[Nesting Plan Info] Dialog box

This section describes the [Nesting Plan Info] dialog box.
1 After creating a nesting plan in [LIST], click [CAM] on the menu to display the [Nesting
Plan Info] dialog box.
2 Set [Material Type], [Thickness] and [Laser Material Name] in [Parts List].
3 Clicking the [Update] button displays the [Material List] at the bottom of the dialog box.
4 After setting the material to be used for automatic nesting in [Material List], click the
[OK] button to move to [CAM].
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Item Description
Machine Set the machine.
"Same Material, When setting the Material Type, Thickness, and Laser Material
Thickness and Name Name of parts in [Parts List], change the parts of the same
are changed Material Type, Thickness, and Laser Material Name together.
together."
Material Length Use the material in the [Material Length] dialog box displayed
when the [Material Length] button is clicked.
MaterialManagement Materials for MaterialManagement are used.
Set the material in the MaterialManagement beforehand.
Tolerance (+-) Tolerance of material dimensions when reading material from
MaterialManagement when [MaterialManagement] is selected
Combine Click the [Combine] button to display the same parts included
in the product together.
If you want to display it separately, click the [Seperate] button.
Update Materials with different shapes, dimensions (Diameter, W x H),
Material Type, Thickness, and Laser Material Name are
displayed in the material list.
Name [Set Program Name] dialog box is displayed and the program
name can be customized.
Material Length Set the Material Length and Seam Position for each material
shape.
When [Material Length] is selected, the set material is
displayed in [Material List].
MachineManagement Add the Laser Material Name.
Material Parameter Add the Material Type and Material.
Auto [Auto] is displayed when [MaterialManagement] is selected.
When the check is ON, the material used for automatic nesting
is automatically selected.
When the check is OFF, the material used in order from the
top of [Material List].
When [Material Length] is selected, it is also used in order from
the top of [Material List].
[Material List] check The check box is displayed when [MaterialManagement] is
box selected.
Set the check to OFF for materials that you do not want to use
in automatic nesting.
▲ Increase the order of use of material.
▼ Decrease the order of use of material.
Add Add material when [Material Length] is selected.
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Edit Edit the material when [Material length] is selected.

Delete Delete the material when [Material length] is selected.
OK Save the settings and move to the [CAM].
Cancel Cancel the configuration and closes the [Nesting Plan Info]
dialog box.
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Section2 CAM
This section describes the tasks in CAM when creating and editing data.
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Basic Operation
This section describes the basic operation of [CAM].
[CAM] Screen
[CAM] Clicking the menu displays the [CAM] screen.
The [CAM] screen is organized as shown below.
Ribbon menu
Display Control Toolbar
[Plan] tab
[Setup] tab
[Layout] tab
Graphics area
Item Description
Ribbon menu Menu of CAM functions are displayed.
[Plan] tab Information about the nesting plan.
Displayed during nesting planning.
[Setup] tab Information on setup.
[Layout] tab Information on the placement of parts.
Display Control The Display Control toolbar is an icon county located in the
Toolbar upper center of the graphics area that controls the display.
Graphics area Draw a part placed on the material.
If parts are placed in multiple types of materials during nesting
planning, they are displayed for each tab.
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When one part is selected from [LIST] and moved to [CAM]
1 In the [Setup] tab, set [Material], [Thickness], and [Laser Material Name].
2 Change other information as needed.
Click the [Apply] button when [Length] and [Parts Position] of the material information
have been changed.
In the [Layout] tabbed page, you can add parts by performing [Copy], [Paste], or
[vSDD Add] of the parts as required. In addition, the arrangement information of parts
can be changed.
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3 Perform [ AUTO] on the ribbon menu.

[AUTO] automatically assigns, determines the processing order, and creates NC data
based on attribute information and condition management.
4 The green signal mark is displayed when the operation ends normally.
If a problem occurs during automatic processing, a yellow or red signal mark appears.
5 Clicking the signal mark displays the [RESULT] dialog box and lists the error or
warning information. In that case, the relevant conditions must be changed. After
changing the related conditions, execute [AUTO] again to confirm that appropriate NC
data has been generated.
[RESULT] dialog box when it ends normally.
Example of the [RESULT] dialog box When a Warning Occurs.
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When moving from nesting plan to [CAM]
1 Execute [ Automatic nesting] in the ribbon menu.
2 When the materials and parts layout are different, the graphic areas are displayed
separately by tabs.
The number in [] in the tab is [Plan Qty.]. For example, if there are two pieces of the
same material and the same arrangement of parts, the [plan Qty.] will be 2.
3 If a problem occurs during the process of auto nesting, a yellow or red signal mark
appears.
4 Clicking the signal mark displays the [RESULT] dialog box and lists the error or
warning information. In that case, the relevant conditions must be changed. After
changing the related conditions, run [Auto Nesting] again to check if the result of auto-
nesting is appropriate.
Example of the [RESULT] Dialog box When a Warning Occurs.
5 Execute [ Nesting Result] in the ribbon menu when checking the results of
automatic nesting.
6 If you want to change the settings in the [Nesting Plan Info] dialog box, click the [Plan
Info. Edit] button to display the [Nesting Plan Info] dialog box, and you can edit the
Nesting Plan Info.
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7 If necessary, set the information on the [Plan] tab.
8 Perform [ AUTO] on the ribbon menu.
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Ribbon menu
Item Description
Auto Nesting Executes automatic nesting when shifting from nesting plan to
CAM.
Nesting Result The [Nesting Result] screen is displayed. You can check the
nesting results of all tabs.
AUTO Create NC data.
Assign Editor The [Assign Editor] screen is displayed. After NC data is
created, the assignment is edited and NC data is recreated.
Moves the selected part by the value entered in the text box.
Rotates and moves the selected part by the value entered in

the text box.
Adjacently positions the selected part to the value entered in
the text box.
Auto Rotate If checked, the parts will rotate automatically when the
Adjacent placement is executed.
Auto Flip If checked, the parts will flip automatically when the Adjacent
placement is executed.
Flip Flip the parts.
Copy Copy the parts.
Paste Paste the copied parts.
Delete Delete the parts.
Dimension Displays dimension lines.
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Isometric Displays the model in isometric projection.
Top Displays the top view of the model.
Side Displays the side view of the model.
Front Displays the front view of the model.
Panning In the graphics area, use the left mouse button to

scroll through the models by dragging up, down, left,
or right.
Partial In the graphics area, drag with the left mouse button
expansion to zoom in on the area surrounded by a frame.
Zoom in/out In the graphics area, drag up with the left mouse
button to zoom in and down to zoom out.
Fit to Screen Makes the entire model visible in the graphics area.
Rotate In the graphics area, drag the left mouse button to

rotate the model.
Rotate Tube Rotates the model around the center of the tube.
Solid Displays the solid view of the model.
Wire Display the model in wireframe.
Transp Make the model transparent.
Opaque Turns the transparent display off.
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[CAM] - [Plan] tab

Item Description
Parts Length The parts length of the selected part.
Front Insert the selected parts from the front of the material.
Back Insert the selected parts from the back of the material.
Add Tab Adds an empty tab.
Del Tab Deletes the currently open tab.
Plan Qty. Number of programs.
If you set the number of planned items and click the [Apply]
button, the setting will be reflected to the number of [] in the
tab number of the currently open tab.
Plan Info. Edit The [Nesting Plan Info] dialog box is displayed and the Nesting
Plan Info can be edited.
Segment Auto Automatically processes only one tab that is open in the
graphics area.
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[CAM] - [Setup] tab

Item Description
Program Name Set the program name.
Machine Set the machine name.
Laser Material Name Set the material name for the laser.
The [Cutting Condition] screen of [Machine] and [Laser
Material Name] set in [MachineManagement] is displayed.
Select The [Material Selection] dialog box is displayed.
Material Type Set the material type.
Thickness Set the material thickness.
Length Set the material length.
Diameter The diameter of the Round tube is displayed.
WxH The width and height of the material are displayed.
Corner Radius The corner radius of the material is displayed.
Seam Position Sets the seam position.
Shows/hides the seam position of materials and parts.
Parts Position The distance between the part located on the leftmost side and
the left end of the material.
Division Sets the number of corner divisions.
Apply Apply the set value.
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[CAM] - [Layout] tab

Item Description
vSDD Add The [vSDD Add] screen is displayed, allowing you to add
components.
Position The distance between the selected parts and the left edge of
the material.
Angle The angle of the selected parts.
Flip The flip status of the selected parts.
Apply Apply the set value.
Rectangle When a part in the graphic area is selected with the mouse
and dragged and dropped, the adjacent part is placed in a
rectangular shape.
Free Shape When a part in the graphic area is selected with the mouse
and dragged and dropped, the adjacent part is placed in a free
shape.
Parts Space The distance between the selected part and the next part.
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Assign Editor
This section describes [Assign Editor] of [CAM].
1 After creating NC data, click [ Assign Editor] on the ribbon menu to display the
[Assign Editor] screen.
Tool bar
Assign
editor area
2 Click the icon on the toolbar on the right side of the [Assign Editor] screen to display
the assignment edit area where you want to edit the assignment.
3 Edit the assignment.
(For details on editing assignments, refer to the description of each assignment
editing.)
4 Click the [ OK] button in [ Confirm / Display Settings] on the toolbar.

5 Click the [Yes] button in the NC data recreation dialog box to recreate the NC data.
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Tool bar
Redo Redo the undone operation.
Confirm/Display Checks and displays the specified parts, laser

Setting path, and pattern elements.
Trace Delete the laser path.
Joint Edit Add or edit joints.
End Value Set the end value.
Sequence Command Change the processing order.

in Parts
Manual Assign/Edit Assign the laser path manually.
Add or edit Lead In/Out.
Laser Hole Division Divide the hole.
Apply Assignment to Apply the hole assignment to same hole.

the Same Inner
Option In the edit mode, you can set options such as
screen size adjustment.
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[Confirm/Display Setting]
Click the [ Confirm/Display Setting] icon.
Confirms the specified parts, laser path, and patterm elements, and sets the display.
Item Description
Recreate NC data with the edited assignment.
You can cancel the edited assignment.
Part Clicking on a part in the drawing area displays information

about the part.
Trace Click the laser path of the drawing area to display the
information of the laser path.
Pattern Clicking on a pattern element in the drawing area displays
information about the element.
Process Direction Check this box to display the processing direction of the laser
path.
Joint Mark Check this box to display the joint mark.
Display Tools by When checked, the laser path is displayed in the color of the
Color cutting condition.
Detail A dialog for setting the color of the cutting condition is
displayed. You can edit the color by clicking the display color
of the list.
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[Delete Trace]
Click the [ Dele Trace] icon.
Select the laser path to be deleted, and click the button to delete it.
(Caution: It is not possible to perform [Sequence Command in Parts] successively after
executing [Delete Trace]. When performing [Sequence Command in Parts], please
perform NC data regeneration after executing [Delete Trace].)
Item Description
Inside Frame The laser path in the frame is selected.
Outside Frame The laser path outside the frame is selected.
All Selection The laser path completely enclosed in the frame is selected.
Partial Selection The laser path applied to the frame is selected.
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[Joint Edit]
Click the [ Joint Edit] icon.
Enter [The Distance from the End Point] to create a position from end point to distance.
When [The Distance from the End Point] is set to 0, it is created at the clicked position.
Parameter
Item Description
The Distance from Sets the offset value of the joint.
the End Point
Wire Joint Set the wire joint width.
Micro Joint Set the micro joint width.
If [The Distance from the End Point] is not set to 0, micro joints
cannot be created at the corner.
Both Sides Corner Add micro joints to both sides of the corner. If you do not select
Joint this option, only one side will be added.
Joint Type Select [Normal Joint] or [Micro Joint] or [Cutter Joint].
Cutter Joint Set the cutter joint.
The cutter joint can be set to a hole.
Wire Set the cutter joint other than the corner part.
Micro Set the cutter joint at the corner.
Joint Amount (J) Sets the joint amount of the cutter joint.
Approach Length (L) Sets the approach length of the cutter joint.
Angle (A) Sets the angle of the cutter joint.
Width (W) Sets the width of the cutter joint.
Height (H) Sets the height of the cutter joint.
Cutting Angle (C) Sets the cut angle of the cutter joint.
Setting 1, Setting 2, The above parameters can be set to three tabs.
Setting 3 A total of six parameters can be provided for each of the three
types of wires and micro.
Approach
Item Description
Length Set the approach and relief length.
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Angle Set the angle of approach and relief.

Radius Set the radius of approach relief.
Over Cut Not used for Joint Edit.
Used for Manual Assign / Edit.
The Distance from Not used for Joint Edit.
the End Point Used for Manual Assign / Edit.
Display Pierce Select this option to view the existing interference in this area.
Collision Area
Pierce
Item Description
Pierce Type Select the pierce type.
A Select the check box and enter a value to define the pierce
type that matches the machine.
NOTE : Used only for special pierces.
B Check this box and enter a value to indicate the pierce range.
Condition Sets the pierce condition.
Length Sets the length of the Flying Pierce.
On Line Clicking the icon displays the [Custom Lead In/Out Definition]
Outside Corner dialog box, where you can define the approach/escape.
Inner Corner
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[End Value]
Click the [ End Value ] icon.
Click the laser path and select [Machine stop] or [None].
Item Description
Machine Stop Machine stop (M00) is output after machining.
Joint The end value cannot be changed to a joint.
None The end value is set to none.
Parameter
Item Description
Machine Stop Clicking the display color displays the [Color Settings] dialog
box, allowing you to edit the color.
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[Sequence Command in Parts]

Click the [ Sequence Command in Parts] icon.
Edit the processing order.
(Caution: It is not possible to perform Delete Trace], [Manual Assign/Edit], [Laser Hole
Division], and [Apply Assignment to the Same Inner] successively after executing
[Sequence Command in Parts]. When performing these function, please perform NC data
regeneration after executing [Sequence Command in Parts].)
Item Description
Mouse Command Click the laser path with the mouse to change the processing
order.
Complete The correction is completed.
Cancel Undo the previous operation.
Clear All Discard all edits and return the processing order to the original
state.
Insert When this check box is selected, other laser path can be
interrupted when the process order is changed.
Before The previously selected laser path is processed earlier than
the previously clicked trajectory.
After The laser path selected behind is processed slower than the
previously clicked laser path.
List Command
Select the laser path, [ ] or [ ] click to change the
processing order.
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[Manual Assign/Edit]
Click the [ Manual Assign/Edit] icon.
Click the laser path and edit the assignment.
executing [Manual Assign/Edit]. When performing [Sequence Command in Parts], please
perform NC data regeneration after executing [Manual Assign/Edit].)
Item Description
Displays the processing direction. Click this button to change
the direction.
All, Partial, Direct, Set the All, Partial, Direct and Pierce.
Pierce
Sets the cutting conditions.
Lead In
Item Description
Length Set the length of Lead In and length of Lead Out.
Angle Set the angle of Lead In and angle of Lead Out.
Radius Set the radius of Lead In and radius of Lead Out.
Lead Type Select Cut or Move Only.
Over Cut Sets the amount of duplicate cutting.
The Distance from Set the distance between the approach position and the end
the End Point point.
This setting is effective when [All] is selected.
If the value is 0, an approach can be added anywhere in the
element.
Display Pierce Check this box, and set the value, the pierce collision area will
Collision Area be displayed.
Pierce
Item Description
Pierce Type Select the pierce type.
A Check this box, and set the pierce type that matches the
machine.
NOTE : Used only for Special Pierce.
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B Check this box, and set the pierce range.

Condition Sets the pierce condition.
NOTE : Used only for Special Pierce.
Length Sets the length of the Flying Pierce.
On Line Clicking the icon displays the [Custom Lead In/Out Definition]
Outside Corner dialog box, where you can define the Lead In/Out.
Inner Corner
Correction/End Value
Item Description
End Value Specifies the end value.
Offset(Radius) Check this box, and change the [Offset(Radius)] and assign
unassigned holes to change the hole size.
Get Select the [Offset(Radius)] check box, click the hole laser path,
and click the [Get] button to display the Offset(Radius).
Convert Inner/ Outer Flip the Lead In from inside to outside.
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[Laser Hole Division]

Click the [ Laser Hole Division] icon.
Click the hole laser path to divide the laser hole.
executing [Laser Hole Division]. When performing [Sequence Command in Parts], please
perform NC data regeneration after executing [Laser Hole Division].)
Item Description
Cutting Method
Click the [ ] button to specify the cutting method.
Lead In Method
Click the [ ] button to specify the Lead In method.
A: Max Size for Set the maximum cut X.
Slug(X Direction)
B: Max Size for Set the maximum cut Y.
Slug(Y Direction)
Space for Lead In Set the approach gap.
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[Apply Assignment to the Same Inner]

Click the [ same hole assignment reflection] icon.
After the holes are edited with [Delete Trace], [Joint Edit], [End Value], [Manual
Assign/Edit], and [Laser Hole Division], the assignment of the edited holes is reflected to
the same holes.
executing [Apply Assignment to the Same Inner]. When performing [Sequence Command
in Parts], please perform NC data regeneration after executing [Apply Assignment to the
Same Inner].)
Item Description
All Holes The assignment of holes is reflected in all the same holes.
Specified Hole The assignment of holes is reflected to the specified same
hole.
Apply to the same Reflect the hole assignment to the same hole of the same part
parts in the material in the material
Apply Executes the Apply Assignment to the Same Inner.
When NC data is recreated, check [Apply the assignment of "Apply Assignment to the
Same Inner" to other material] to reflect to the same hole of the same parts arranged in
other materials.
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[Option]
Click the [ Option] icon.
Item Description
Do not display If you select the check box, the confirmation message for applying
message after
selecting the change is not displayed when you click [ ] button. You can
cancel specify what happens when not displayed in the drop-down list
command below.
When the check box is deleted, a message will be displayed when
you click [ ] button in [Confirm/Display Setting].
If [Yes] is selected, editing is terminated without saving the changes.

If [No] is selected, save the changes and exit editing.
If [Cancel] is selected, the display returns to the edit mode.
Use command When this checkbox is selected, the screen is maximized when the
of editing Assign Editor is opened.
single part to
maximize
screen
Continuously Select the check box to continuously add selected elements.
Add the
Selected
Element
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Chapter3
SIM

Section 1 - SIM
Section1 SIM
This section explains the working of simulation.
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Basic Operation
This section describes the basic operation of simulation.
[SIM] screen
Click the [SIM] menu to display the [SIM] screen.
The [SIM] screen is constructed as shown in the figure below.
Ribbon menu

[NC Data] tab
[Setup] tab
[MDI] Tab
Graphics area
Item Description
Ribbon menu Displays a menu of simulation functions.
[NC Data] tab NC data information.
[Setup] tab Setup information.
[MDI] Tab MDI information.
Display Control Icons show in the upper center of the graphics area.
Toolbar They can control the display.
Graphics area Draw nested parts or laser head.
If parts material type are different, the resule will be displayed
by tab.
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6 Click [ Simulation Conditions] in the ribbon menu to display the [Simulation

Conditions] dialog box and set the drawing conditions.
7 Click the [ Play] button to start the simulation.

8 The green mark will be displayed if there is no error.
The yellow or red mark will be displayed is there is a warning or error.
9 Click the yellow or red mark to show the [RESULT] dialog box of details.
Please change the setting follow the details and do the [AUTO] which in the [CAM]
page again after you changing the setting if it is necessary.
After that, please confirming the NC again.
Example of the [RESULT] Dialog box when a Warning Occurred.
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Example of the [RESULT] Dialog box when Error Occurred.
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Ribbon menu
Item Description
Sim Cond. Can show the [Simulation Conditions] dialog box.
Seam Switch the seam display.
Geomentry Switch the display of parts.
Machine Switch the display of the machine.
Material Move the laser head to the end face of the material.
MAC Org. Move the laser head to the machine origin.
Simulation
Item Description
All Tab If there are multiple tabs when nesting, all tabs will be
simulated one by one.
Return to the beginning of simulation.
Return to the
beginning
Start the simulation.
Play
Stop the simulation.
Stop
Cancel the simulation.
Cancel
Skip to the next loop to continue process.
Fast Forward
Go on simulating until to the end.
Simulate until to the

end
Process Display the total processing time.
Click the button to show the [Details Of Time Study] dialog
box.
Speed Drag the slider bar to control the speed of the simulation.
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Progress Show the progress of the simulation. You can drag the slider
bar to advance the progress of the simulation.
[Simulation]-[NC Data] tab

Item Description
Edit Click the [Edit] button to show the [G Code Edit] dialog box and
edit the G code.
[Simulation]-[Setup] tab
Item Description
Machine Display the machine’s name.
Material Displat the material’s type.
Thickness Display the material’s thickness.
Length Display the material’s length.
Diameter Display the material’s diameter.
WxH Display the material’s width and height.
Corner Display the material’s corner R size.
Apply Apply the changing and display them.
[Simulation]-[MDI] tab
Items vary depending on the index unit.
Item Description
X Display the X coordinate of the laser head.
Y Display the Y coordinate of the laser head.
Z Display the Z coordinate of the laser head.
A Display the angle of the pipe material.
Pitch Set the pitch.
Decrease the value by the specified pitch each time you click.
Increases the value by the specified pitch each time you click.
Support Position Specify the support location.
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Tail Stock Specifies the tail stock position. If you enter a value in the text
box and click the [Apply] button, the tail stock move to the
specified position.
If the checkbox is unchecked, it will not be shown.
Apply Reflects the change. The position of the laser head will be
updated and displayed.
Auto Move to Material If the check on it, the laser head will automatically moved to
Start the material end face when start the simulation.
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Chapter4
I/O and Report

Section 1 - I/O and Report
Section1 I/O and Report
This section describes the option of I/O.
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Chapter 4 - I/O and Report
Basic Operation
This section describes basic operation of I/O.
[I/O] Screen
Clicking the [I/O] menu displays the [I/O] page.
The [I/O] page is shown as below.
Ribbon menu
Parts
Information
3DImage
PartsInfo in Unfold
program diagram
Report
Information
Item Description
Ribbon menu Menu of I/O options are displayed.
Please refer to the explanation of each menu.
Program Information Information of the program.
Report Information Information of the report.
PartsInfo in program Show parts information which in the program, in the list
3DImage Show select parts 3D image and unfolded image.
Unfold diagram
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[Save]
1 Enter [Program name] if it is necessary.
If there are multiple programs, switch to “*” to select all programs.
2 Enter [Program comment] if it is necessary.
3 Execute [ Save].
The program will be saved by [Save destination] in [Option Settings]-[I/O Setting]-
[Program]-[Program Save].
[Load]
1 Execute [ Load].
The program will be loaded by [Load destination] in [Option Settings]-[I/O Setting]-
[Program]-[Program Load].
[Report]
1 Set [Creation date], [Due date] and [Qty] for report.
2 Output the report by ribbon menu of [Tube Setup Report], [Program List], [Parts List],
and [Material List].
3 When you click [ Customize] on the ribbon menu, the [Setup Report
Customization] dialog box will be shown, and you can customize your report.
4 Select [ Preview] or [ Print] on the ribbon menu.
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Ribbon menu
Item Description
Save Save the program.
Saving will be performed refer to the option of [Program Save]
which in [Program] of [I/O Setting] in [Option Settings].
Load Reads a program.
Reading will be performed refer to the option of [Program
Load] which in [Program] of [I/O Setting] in [Option Settings].
Preview Preview the report.
Print Print the report.
Customize Show the [Setup Report Customization] dialog box, and you
can customize the output information of [Tube Setup Report].
Tube Setup Report Can [Preview] or [Print] of [Tube Setup Report] if it is checked
on.
Program List Can [Preview] or [Print] of [Program List] if it is checked on.
Parts List Can [Preview] or [Print] of [Parts List] if it is checked on.
Material List Can [Preview] or [Print] of [Material List] if it is checked on.
[Parts In Prog]
Item Description
Program Name Display the program name.
You can switch to “*” to select all programs.
Program Comment Show the program comment.
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[Report Information]
Item Description
Creation Date The program creation date.
Click the calendar button to select a date from the calendar.
Due Date The program delivery date.
Click the calendar button to select a date from the calendar.
Qty Display the number of program which need to be processed.
The default value is 1. You can change the number in the text
box.
In case of nesting plan, the number of planned programs will
be displayed.
[Report-Customize]
Item Description
Program No. When checked on it, programs barcode can be printed.
vSDD-ID When checked on it, vSDD-ID barcode can be printed.
Save Folder Name When checked on it, saved folder name can be printed.
(Priority)
SDD Saved folder name of SDD can be printed.
vSDD Saved folder name of vSDD can be printed.
Program Comment When checked on it, program comment can be printed.
Machine Name When checked on it, machine name can be printed.
Left Side Printed Selected items can be printed on the left side in order from the
Items top.
Right Side Printed Selected items can be printed on the right side in order from
Items the top.
Move the selected item up one.
Move the selected item down one.
Move the selected item to the bottom of the right side.
Move the selected item to the bottom of the left side.
0 deg Check this on to print 0 degree placement information.

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Print all Parts Print out the information of all parts which nested in the
material.
Don't print same Print out the information of parts which nested in the material.
Parts If same parts are exist, only one of them can be printed out.
Print no Parts Will not print out the information of parts.
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Chapter5
Other

Section 1 - Tools
Section1 Tools
This section describes the tools.
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Bulk Migration Tool
This section describes the migration tool.
The Bulk Migration Tool is a tool for migrating local folder information, part/product data to
vSDD in Dr.ABE_Tube versions prior to V2.80.00.
1 C:¥Program Files (x86)¥AMADA3i¥TubeCAM Bulk Migration Shortcuts

Double-click TubeVSDDMigration.exe-shortcut.
2 The [vSDD Bulk Migration] dialog box will be shown.
3 Select the language (Japanese or English).

4 Set each option.
Source: Local Data Set the local folder of the migration source.
Folder
Dest: vSDD Folder Set the destination vSDD folder.
Overwrite of the same The option whether to overwrite if there is a part or product
name with the same name in vSDD.
The operation when This is a setting item when the overwrite part or product is
locking locked.
[Cancel]: Cancel the migration process if the part or product is
locked.
If it is canceled, unlock from DataExplorer and then start the
migration again.
It is better to check the locking situation in Data Explorer
before start the migration.
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Recreate the 2D/3D Recreate images which created in Dr.ABE_Tube V2.60 or

image earlier with the following setting.
2D: Sharpen the image.
3D: Correct the aspect ratio.
Replacing unusable The following characters cannot be used in the folder name, so
characters select the characters after replacement.
¥/:*?"<>|
Also, since the folder name that can be migrated to vSDD is
under to 33 characters, 33 characters or more are truncated.
If the folder name is duplicated after replacing, truncating, an
error will be displayed.
If a duplication error is displayed, please change the folder
name.
Begin Migration Start the migration process.
Close Close the [vSDD Bulk Migration] dialog box.
5 Click the [BeginMigration] button.

6 Show the [Migration Time] dialog box.
Confirm the migration time. If it is no problem, click the [OK] button.
When creating the image, do not do any operation on the PC until the process is
completed.
If you want to save the image creation time, click the [Cancel] button to return to the
[vSDD Bulk Migration] dialog box.
And then, change [Recreate the 2D/3D image] to [Do not], and press the [Begin
Migration] button again.
7 If the folder name is duplicated during migration, the following error dialog box will be
shown.
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Chapter 5 - Other
Examples of cases where duplicates occur

1) Duplication occurred after replaced unusable characters.
When a folder which name has not been changed is same to another folder (right
side), it is displayed in green.
2) Duplication occurred after long folder names have been changed to 32

characters.
8 After you finished changing the duplicate folder name, press the [Continue] button.
9 Migration process start.
10 When the migration is completed, message of "Migration completed" will be shown
and you can press [Close] to finish this migration process.
Migrate Parts/Products to vSDD is now complete.
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Section 2 - Restriction
Section2 Restriction
This section describes the restriction.
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Modeling
About the unclosed parts.

In case of unclosed parts, please do not perform the instruction of division line.
Closed parts
Unclosed parts
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About division line of rectangle tube

In case of rectangle tube, as for the instruction of division line in SheetWorks, please avoid
corner-R surface and divide a line with straight line that is parallel to the X-axis.
* If instructing division line at corner-R surface, it will not be processed properly. (Error will
occur.)
Division line
About division line and standard hole on tube

About hole over division line on tube, NC data output cannot be performed by the standard
hole macro (such as G111, G112 and etc.).
Division line
Hole over division line
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About oval tube

As for the process data of oval tube, it is possible to create process data by enlarging
corner-R of rectangle tube. In this case, please set the surface of the red line as show
below to [Thickness + 0.01] or more.
* In case of less than the size of the surface, it will not be processed properly.
[Thickness + 0.01] or more
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About cutting on the corner-R surface (1)

Due to the structure of the machine, the cut surface of the corner-R surface has a shape
toward the center. Always need to normalize at SheetWorks.
After normalizing
Before normalizing
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About cutting on the corner-R surface (2)

Lead In/Out cannot be assigned to the cutting line of the Corner Radius. Need to change
by changing the Lead In/Out settings or by changing the Lead In/Out position using the
Attribute editor.
Holes that are completely falls on the Corner Radius surface require a model change.
Lead In/Out
restricted area
Corner Radius
surface Model change
required
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Programing
What to do if the measurement point of the probe is output as a

comment.
* Not only the measurement point of the probe (G120) but also the detection point of the
material edge detection (G121) in the Y direction is the same.
1 After the simulation is completed, push the signal mark and check the error.
When “Please check a detection position and cancel a comment.” is displayed,

confirmation of measuring point is necessary.Push the OK button.
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2 Look for an orange mark.

(If the probe code is output as a comment, the measurement point mark will be drawn
in orange.)
3 Select the orange mark with the mouse and shone red.
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4 Push the Edit button to display the G-Code Editor.

Then push the Edit - Jump - Selected Line.
Jump to the line with the orange mark.
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5 Delete () and release comment.

Change the measurement point so that the unprocessed part becomes the
measurement point.
(Example: I350. → I365.)
*If the measurement point is an unprocessed part, it is not necessary to change

the measurement point, so only delete ().
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6 Push Save and close the dialog.
7 Execute the simulation again.

Confirm that the mark of the probe measurement point has been moved to the
unprocessed part.
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Thank you for purchasing VPSS 3i TUBE.

This manual describes how to operate VPSS 3i TUBE.

Structure of this manual

 Chapter 1 Default Settings

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Chapter 2 Create/Edit Data

Chapter 4 I/O and Report

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VPSS 3i TUBE Users Guide

Section1 Default settings after install

[TUBE CAM] Screen

Application menu Online help

3 Click the [ Application menu].

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4 Click the [Option].

5 The [Option Settings] dialog box appears.

[Option Settings] Dialog Box

6 Select [Behavior] in [System Settings].

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Wheel Mouse Zoom In/Out

Program Name Rule

Set Rotate/Flip (Parts Info.)

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This section describes how to add the machine.

1 Click the [ Application menu].

2 Click the [ MachineManagement].

3 The [MachineManagement] screen appears.

Tree Machine Parameter

5 Please select Machine Name in the list.

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Detail of the cut condition

Cutting Condition Details - [Cutting Process Information] Tab

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Approach Data Approach process number.

Cutting Condition Details - [Cutting Pierce information] tab

Cutting Condition Details - [Cutting Edge Information] Tab

Cut Condition Details - [Nano Joint] Tab

Cutting Condition Details - [Append] Tab

Cutting Condition Details - [Cutting Condition] Tab

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[NC Device information]

3.0 Machine without Z-axis.

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[Peripherals] - [Pipe Index Table]

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[Indexing unit] - [Rotary info. (1)] tab

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[Indexing unit] - [Rotary info. (2)] tab

The determined clamp block is output to the Tube Setup

About Clamp Pad Select

When repositioning is performed

When processing other than Round tube

When repositioning is performed

[Indexing Unit] - [Chucking Info.] tab

[Pipe Index Table] - [Probe Info.] tab

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[Pipe Index Table] - [Release Info.] tab

[Pipe Index Table] - [Tap Info.] tab