vector Wire EDM

The Wire EDM module was developed jointly with some large and well known manufacturers of EDM machines. Various cutting technologies are integraed in the system. This allows programs to be produced with a minimum of experience.

With vector CAD/CAM NC-Programme for 2-4 Axis can be produced rapidly. The short programming time allows a high rate of occupancy and minimum down-time. Features are:

Automatic Wire insert and cut
Automatic positioning
Automatic calculation of startposition
Standard and variable conical shapes
Ruled surface machining
Tilted injectors can be positioned
Pocketmachining
Repeated machining

Calculation of machine time

vector will calculate machine time even before nc-programs are necessary. Using the feed rate for input the system instantly calculates machining paths and submits the resulting machine time.

Convert programs to geometry

The backplot feature will convert any old cnc text code back to geometrical shapes, including lines, rapid moves and arcs. This way old programs can be re-generated for new machines. But also old contours can be edited. The operator of vector CAD can then dimension his project and subject the old shapes to new changes.

Simulation

The simulation module shows the product manufacture in 3D using tool and offset definitions.

Postprocessor

Postprocessors are included or available free of charge for almost all existing NC/CNC-controls. Changes can easily be made by the user and new machines can be configured within minutes.

NC-Editor

An integrated Editor was developed specially for CNC programs. Find and replace, cut and paste are the standard features. Specific functions enhance efficiency such as renumbering, and color coding showing rapid moves and plunges in red and other text such as tools in a color. Also sending and receiving programs to and from the machines is included.

Size and font of the text can be selected and these settings will be remembered for each user. Below is an example of color coding.

N81 X-0.380 Y-1.402 U25.155 V-0.164
N82 X-1.148 Y-2.635 U24.618 V-0.196
N83 X-3.608 Y-6.101 U25.586 V2.053
N84 X-5.445 Y-9.935 U26.191 V4.405
N85 X-6.606 Y-14.024 U26.427 V6.804
N86 X-7.057 Y-18.251 U26.295 V9.195
N87 X-6.786 Y-22.493 U25.804 V11.523
N88 X-5.800 Y-26.628 U24.968 V13.737
N89 X-4.128 Y-30.536 U23.812 V15.789
N90 X-1.818 Y-34.104 U22.365 V17.635

Manage complex machining sequences

In order to fully automate complex machining tasks vector uses group and name technology in both the CAD and CAM modules. In this way for example points named Start hole in the drawing will automatically be subjected to drilling commands in the CAM module.

Last update: 3.9.2010 9:16:8