Preconditions:
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You have opened a project.
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You have opened an outline of the type "Outline NC record generation" in the outline editor (for example via the commands: Tab Master data > Command group Outline / form > Drop-down button Outline (NC data) > Open). The outline drawing contains only a single closed outline that does not intersect itself.
- Select the following commands: Tab Edit > Command group NC record > Drop-down button Generate > Rittal - Perforex BC / Secarex or Rittal - Perforex LC / Secarex or Steinhauer.
- In the NC outline record <...> dialog, specify the record-specific properties Manufacturer, Machine, Approach process, etc.
- Click [OK].
- Select a starting point on the outline. The starting point should be located on a straight line and not in a corner, so that the outline can be approached correctly.
The milling path is drawn as a graphical representation of the NC program via the outline. Each end point of a program step (straight or arc travel) is indicated by a circle. The milling path is represented by parallel lines, arcs or circle segments. The record is generated. - Repeat these steps to generate other NC records. (Note, however, that per machine only one NC record is permitted.)
- Select the following commands: Tab Edit > Command group NC record > Drop-down button Edit > Generate drill hole and Generate fin to generate drill holes and fins.
- Use the following commands to make the NC records stored in an open outline visible: Tab View > Command group NC record > Next and Previous.
Note:
The system prevents that a starting point is placed too closely to arcs, to a rounding or a corner point of a rectangle. Such an input is ignored. The status bar indicates the incorrect position, and you are prompted to define another starting point.
Note:
To minimize the danger of damage to the workpieces and tools caused by erroneous NC exports, you should carry out an optical check of the defined NC outline record before closing the NC outline. Make sure to pay attention to, e.g., excessive milling cutter diameters for roundings and corners.
In many cases it is easier and safer to use the default outlines (circle, rectangle chamfered / rounded, slotted hole, hexagon, octagon), if possible.
See also