Component Wire-EDM : Options and Results

Access: Open this function from one of the following locations:

  • Select Die Design > Die Quote > Comp. Wire-EDM from the menu bar.

  • Select Mold Design > Mold Quote > Comp. Wire-EDM from the menu bar.

Define the required Wire-EDM machining time by calculating the total required length for Wire-EDM machining based on selected predefined contours.

The Wire-EDM Table displays the relevant data. This information is used later when generating quoting data.

The following assembly is used to describe this function:

When you open this function, the Component Table is displayed. The table displayed here is not the full Component Table (as defined in the Components function), but a table only showing data relevant to the current operation.

Required Step 1

  1. Select the component upon which the total required length for Wire-EDM machining time is to be calculated. Only predefined components can be selected.
    The component can either be picked in the display area or selected from the Component Table.

    The function automatically moves to the next step.

Required Step 2

  1. Define Wire-EDM data. When you enter this step of the function, the Component Table is closed, the Wire-EDM Table is opened (containing data for the selected component - see below) and the following parameters are displayed:

    New Wire-EDM

    Pick a contour and <exit><exit>(middle mouse button) to create a new Wire-EDM set. A new row is added to the Wire-EDM Table (see below), where the function automatically calculates the boundary and cut depth of the component whose contour was selected.
    Example:Example:

     

    The following Wire-EDM Table is displayed showing relevant data for the plate whose contour was selected:

    A row of data in the table always takes values from the previous row (if available).

    Color

    The color of the Wire-EDM machine operations are defined automatically. Change the color by picking the color icon and selecting the color from the displayed color palette.

    Wire-EDM Name

    The drill name is defined automatically and consists of the name of the selected plate + an automatic numbering sequence (W1, W2, etc.).

    Pricing Type

    Select the required type from the dropdown list.

    Boundary

    The boundary of the plate.

    Cut Depth

    The cut depth is by default the plate height value.

    Qty.

    Define the quantity of plates in the plate set.

    Machine Time / Factor

    Set the required machining time factor. The last defined machine time is used for any new operation. By default this is set to 1.

    Comment

    Enter a comment as required.

    The following appears at the bottom of the table:
     

    Delete

    Delete a selected row in the Wire-EDM Table. This deletes the selected row (plate set), together with all its calculated data.
  2. Click OKOK or ApplyApply in the Feature Guide to complete the function.

Some functionality may be dependent on the product package. Contact your Reseller if you require a license.