Cimatron NC Functions

Load and apply one or more NC templates to create toolpath(s)/procedure(s) in the NC Process Manager.

Search for predefined matching Hole Sequences for unassigned groups.

Cancel the current operation; close the procedure without saving.

Capture images from the Cimatron graphics area and save them as JPG files. These images can then be used in the NC Report, in addition to the image captured when generating the report.

Change one or more comments for toolpaths/procedures in the Process Manager.

Change the cutter for selected procedure(s).

Clear the R and D symbols in the Process Manager manually.

Clear all parameter relations in the active procedure.

Copy the selected toolpath/procedure.

Cut the selected toolpath/procedure.

Select a cutter for a procedure, define cutters and holders, and set machine and motion parameter defaults for specific cutters.

Delete all the leading rapid motions.

Delete all remaining stock models.

Delete the holder prevent motions of selected procedures.

Delete the motions of selected procedures.

Delete the selected toolpath/procedure.

Delete the trailing rapid motions.

A procedure containing multiple cutters can be divided by cutter into separate procedures, each of which uses only one cutter.

Edit the NC Setup name and UCS - the Machining Coordinate System (MACSYS).

The NC Setup enables you to predefine multiple project-related options in a single place. The NC Setup contains the general data associated with a project, such as the part material, part geometry, machining orientations, fixtures, initial stock, machine name, and post processor. The data defined in the NC Setup is later used as the default for various NC operations. For example, the defined part material is used to set different machining parameters in the cutter definition. The NC Setup parameters can be edited as required.

Edit the procedure parameters.

Edit the toolpath parameters.

Toolpaths and Procedures that have been satisfactorily defined, may be executed (run). The cutter motions are calculated.

Cutter geometry location. Create the G-Code on the user contours and compensate with the entire cutter radius.

Group holes and drill points.

A typical On Machine Inspection procedure scenario involves the following:

• The On Machine Inspection procedure creates measurement motions in Cimatron that are posted to the CNC machine.

• The measurements are executed on the machine.

• The measurements results are imported from the CNC controller back to Cimatron and associated with the On Machine Inspection procedure.

• An inspection report of the measurement results is created.

A typical On Machine Inspection procedure scenario involves the following:

• The On Machine Inspection procedure creates measurement motions in Cimatron that are posted to the CNC machine.

• The measurements are executed on the machine.

• The measurements results are imported from the CNC controller back to Cimatron and associated with the On Machine Inspection procedure.

• An inspection report of the measurement results is created.

The Job Manager lists all jobs. A job is defined as an execution of either Post Processing (PP) or NC Report (NCR). Each time you execute either of these functions, a new job is created capturing the session. Using the Job Manager, you can follow up the relevant data for each execution, such as the list of the participating procedures, the post-processor used, the post interaction parameters, the session time, and the output file location. The Job Manager enhances control over the milling process and results in easier management of the deliverables to the shop floor.

Load the Preferred Look of your NC parameter tables. This is your user-defined default as to which parameters are displayed (hide/show status) and their default parameter values.

Load the Preferred Look Only of your NC parameter tables. This is your user-defined default as to which parameters are displayed (hide/show status). This does not load their user-defined default parameter values -just which parameters are displayed.

Load a model.

This application enables you to construct a machine definition for the Machine Simulator. It enables defining the kinematics tree structure, the axes, and the displayed components of the CNC machine. This enables you to simulate the G-Code motions on a virtual machine that imitates the real machine behavior.

Important! This application is for use by qualified personnel only. Contact your Cimatron Provider or Reseller to get a machine definition for the Machine Simulator.

The Machining Simulation tools offer a combined environment for machining simulation that includes the following capabilities: material removal simulation, machine simulation, and verifier. These tools enable you to simulate and verify your NC toolpaths and procedures before implementing them on the shop floor.

Set which actions can be performed for each Measurement Cycle.

The measurement cycles available in Cimatron are the ones that are the most commonly used. Some machines support more cycle types and others do not support all the ones the procedure offers.

In order to avoid creating measurement cycles and/or actions that are not supported on your machines, use the displayed dialog to define a partial list of cycles/actions that will be available for use.

The Motion Editor contains a set of tools that are used to manually handle toolpaths (edit cutter motions).

The Navigator is used as a tool to control the display of the toolpath and to analyze it.

The NC Report is a file that provides various information about a set of selected procedures. This information includes details about the project and provider, as well as toolpaths, procedures (including multi-cutter information), and parameters.

The NC Setup enables you to predefine multiple project-related options in a single place. The NC Setup contains the general data associated with a project, such as the part material, part geometry, machining orientations, fixtures, initial stock, machine name, and post processor. The data defined in the NC Setup is later used as the default for various NC operations. For example, the defined part material is used to set different machining parameters in the cutter definition. The NC Setup parameters can be edited as required.

Part is a 3X procedure used to represent the final-product designed part. Part is a special procedure that only contains faces; it does not contain any toolpaths.

Paste the selected toolpath/procedure.

The Pocket Manager is a Feature Based Machining analysis function that recognizes pockets for safer and faster programming. The function automatically recognizes pocket (and slot) geometries, including open edges, and considers the height, shape, and draft angles of each pocket. The recognized pockets can be used in downstream procedures and templates and you can filter the selection by pocket attributes, such as open/closed walls, through/bottomed pocket, with or without draft angles.

A Cimatron Post Processor is a program that translates Cimatron NC (Numerical Control) data (toolpaths and procedures) into specific CNCCNC(Computer Numerical Control) machine tool commands (machine code). These commands are known as Posts or G-Code programs (see the Glossary for additional information on G-Code).

Create a procedure in the active toolpath.

The Remaining Stock is the stock (raw material on which the toolpath will be performed) remaining after executing the procedures up to and including the current procedure.

Manage and manipulate Remachine Segments for the Guided Cleanup and Multi Axes Guided Cleanup procedures.

Cancel all the operations that were done on the toolpath (editing the motions) and restore the original motions.

Cancel all the operations that were done on the toolpath (editing the motions) and restore the original motions.

Execute, save and close the procedure. Cutter motions will be calculated.

Execute the procedure immediately (in foreground mode), save, and close. Cutter motions will be calculated.

Suspend, save and close the procedure (without executing). Cutter motions can be calculated later.

Save as NC template.

To help save time in future toolpath / procedure creation, you can save a toolpath or procedure to a template. This template contains milling strategies, parameters, and geometry.

Save the Preferred Look of your NC parameter tables. This is your user-defined default as to which parameters are displayed (hide/show status) and their default parameter values.

Save the procedure under a new name and then close it.

Select all the toolpaths/procedures in the Process Manager.

Simple mode settings. Use the displayed dialog to define a partial list of technology options that will be available for use. This defines which machining technology options are to be included in the Simple Mode.

Stock is a 3X procedure used to represent the stock material from which the final part will be produced. Remaining stock is calculated after each procedure so that cutter motions can be optimized upon the current stock status. Stock is also used by the Simulator and Verifier. The remaining stock can be displayed at any time after any executed procedure (the procedure must have a status flag).

Calculate the stock size.

During the execution of a procedure or toolpath, terminate all executions.

Cutter tip location. Create the G-Code with an offset (equal to the cutter radius) to the user contours and compensate with the difference between the actual cutter radius and the programmed radius.

Create a Toolpath. A Toolpath is a sequence of one or more machining Procedures, performed in a given set of milling axes.

Create a toolpath list in an ASCII file detailing all procedures in the selected toolpath. The full path name of the ASCII file is displayed in the Output Pane.

Manually update all the criteria definitions inside NC procedures and also their outcome according to the current state of the geometrical model. This also assigns the proper flags to the procedures in the Process Manager dialog.

Use simple mode. This is a toggle option that enables you to define how to display the Machining Technology options.

If this option is selected (highlighted), the Simple Mode is activated and a partial list of the machining technology options is displayed, according to the selection in the Simple Mode Settings dialog.

If this option is not selected, the full list of the machining technology options is displayed.