PN4000

Oxyfuel / Plasma

Special functions are available for oxyfuel and plasma systems. For example, bevel information can be interpreted in CAD and automatically converted into correct processing.

Features

• Automatic contour cutting with leadin/-out, with collision control
• Automatic recognition of various cutting parameters
• Support of multi-burner units
• Automatic grid cutting
• Automatic setting of microjoints
• Automatic engraving / marking
• Different leadin strategies
• Automatic corner reduction
• Leadin hollow
• Automatic setting of bevels – upper / lower bevel with / without web, X-bevel and K-bevel (requires the module ‘bevel cutting’)
• Support of 5-axis machining for bevels with dynamic angle change (requires the ‘bevel cutting’ module)

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Waterjet

For waterjet systems the following functions are available.

Features

• Automatic contour cutting with leadin/-out, with collision control
• Automatic recognition of different cutting qualities and parameters
• Support of multi-burner units
• Automatic grid cutting
• Automatic setting of microjoints
• Automatic engraving / marking
• Automatic reduction depending on the angle change
• Automatic reduction depending on the radius
• Automatic reduction at the end of the cut
• Different leadin strategies
• Automatic corner reduction
• Leadin hollow
• Automatic setting of bevels – upper / lower bevel with / without web, X-bevel and K-bevel (requires the module ‘bevel cutting’)
• Support of 5-axis machining for bevels with dynamic angle change (requires the ‘bevel cutting’ module)

Punch

Punching automates the programming of CNC punching machines, from rectangular parts to complex contours. The algorithms recognize and control special tools, common cut-outs, necessary loading and unloading cycles, and avoid deformations and dangerours areas.

Features

• Automatic tool placement for any geometry
• Hole destruction for arbitrary inner and outer contours (Islands)
• Automatic search of replacement tools
• Common cuts with automatic unloading of parts by flap or lift
• Automatic detection / use of multitools, perforation tools and all kinds ofspecial tools
• Automatic repositioning, turning and/or flipping for oversized sheets
• Automatic optimization of the tool sequence
• Minimization of tool changes
• Automatic placement of engraving or labels
• Automatic placement of micro joints

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Punch Laser Combi

PunchLaserCombi automates the programming of combined punch laser machines. The advantages of the respective technologies and the synergies of both are used fully. Especially complex programs can be created extreme fast and easy.

Features

• Automatic selection of the best technology
• Automatic contour cutting with leadin/-out, with collision control and pre punch
• Automatic combined tool placement for any geometry
• Combined hole destruction for any inner and outer contours (islands)
• Automatic search of replacement tools
• Common cuts with combined tooling, automatic disposal of parts / scrap by trap door or lift
• Combination or unique use of all Laser and Punch – features

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Shear

Shear automatically create the machining for all kinds of ‘right angle shear / punch’ (RAS) combination machines.

Features

• Automatic support of punch-shear combination
• Automatically optimized nesting for right angle shears
• Automatic shear unloading seqeuenz optimation
• Automatic repositioning with repos cylinder or shear
• Automatic destruction of scrap island and leftover strips
• Automatic control of individual clamps
• Consideration of minimum shear faces and widths
• Automatic determination of part sorting addresses
• Optimization of combined punching / shearing sequence
• Automatic cutting of the remaining strip with parting tool

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Router

Router automates the creation of portal milling programs up to 2 ½D. Different units for portal milling, drilling and sawing are automatically detected and supported.

Features

• Automatic routing of any inner contours
• Automatic routing and editing of outer contours
• Recognition of machining cycles such as thread, blind hole, stepped bore
• Automatic tool selection
• Support of additional aggregates such as engraving, sawing etc.

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Bend

PNBend is the integrated bending simulation in the PN4000 for external programming of press brakes from various manufacturers. The automatic functions create the bending programmes for your machines quickly and easily from 3D data.

Functions

• Simulation
• Full automation possible
• Unfold of individual parts and assemblies
• Reading in bending tools
• Programming of different bending technologies
• Recognition of geometries
• Attribute recognition

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