Data To Steel 5X Production

5X Production: Basic tutorial

5X Production Pro Introduction

This exercise explains the 5X Production Pro concept, basic features, and methods of definition. The tutorial is conducted step-by-step, using simple geometry.

When dealing with surface geometry and not a solid model, prior to any 5X Production Pro work it is recommended to check the object direction and make sure all the normals of all the faces are in the right direction to prevent abnormal results.

Terminology

• CC (Contact Point): The point where the tool touches the material.

• CL Point: The point that is represented by the coordinates of the machine program (Control Point in Cimatron terminology).

• I, J, K: Values that represent the orientation of the tool axis.

When the tool tilts, it rotates around the CC point. Note that the point on the material is fixed and the point on the tool itself changes according to the orientation (except for sharp corner tools).

5X Production Pro Procedure

There are four logical steps for the definition of a 5X Aerospace procedure as follows:

1. Surfaces Paths
   Definition of machining strategy, geometry, and other behavior control parameters based on which the system will calculate the CC points and the toolpath (TP) that passes through them.

2. Tool Axis Control
   Definition of the tool axis orientation options and limits.

3. Collision Control
   Definition for collision checking and various solutions that can be applied.

4. Link
   Control the link options between the motions.

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