ncStanz

Online help SHEET METAL CENTER PlusPunch Modul for ncCAD32

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Welcome to the help files for ncStanz

Welcome to the help files for ncStanz

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General Tips for Navigation of the Program

The screen is split into four frames: The Menu tothe left [1] with the navigation arrows for navigatingthe whole help document, and a box for entering apage number.

The top shows the Contents List [2] divided intochapters. The Glossary [4] of the most importanttechnical terms is shown at the bottom. You canswitch between the Glossary and an Index in thisframe. Whichever you choose, click the keywordsto link directly to the most relevant part of thecorresponding help page.

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Important NoteThe ncStanz program is not machine dependant. It offers an abundance of features, some of which will not besupported by your machine. This online help document describes the general functions based upon GUIs which,dependant on your machine, the modules you have installed and your post-processor(s) may appear differentlyon your copy. The post-processors have their own independent help files.The continual development of ncStanz can also lead to differences between the program's current GUI and theGUI shown in the online help documents. If this occurs, please check the version number of your help filesagainst that of the program, and check our homepage for a newer version, or contact us.

The punch Module

The punch Module

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Prepare and Stamp Workpieces.

ncStanz allows you to prepare your workpieces foryour machine before punch and ultimately createthe NC code.

While preparing you will create the punch paths,sort contours, etc. - you will undertake tasksnecessary such that your post-processor can turndrawings into cut parts.These final punch paths can then be saved as a.STW file, ready for later use.

Multiple workpieces can be grouped together in anesting plan for one or more sheets. Nesting plansare saved as .SPL files. Optional nesting modulesallow your parts to be automatically sorted ontosheets.

Requirements for correct outputs are workpieceswith sorted, closed contours. This means internaland external contours must be sorted in oppositedirections, and contour elements must be brokendown into lines, arcs and circles.

Tips:

If in the following pages 'click' is referred to, itmeans left-click unless otherwise stated.The cursor can be moved with the mouse, via thecommand line and also with the arrow keys on thekeyboard.Labels in triangle brackets (<Esc> <Enter> <A>)refer to keyboards keys.

The is the main screen of ncStanz . In the middlesection you have a work area, in the header andfooter panels are menus, the command line, andstatus panel.

ncStanz is a module which is called from ncCAD32 .After closing the program you will return to ncCAD32 .

If ncStanz is used from the job management modulethen many relevant data will be shared through theattached database.

The program is protected using a dongle, and mustbe enabled for use. More on this topic in the onlinehelp for ncCAD32 .

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ncStanz is machine-independent and thereforerequires a post-processor for each machine. Don'tforget to select the correct post-processor for thepunch module in ncCAD32 .

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The 'Menu panel' allows you to create, open, and edit your punch paths, and make general settings.The menu items are described in the chapter 'The program's most important menu points'.

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The 'Icon bar' gives a selection of commands made available through a quick-click. The bar isconfigurable; you will find a description of the basic settings in the chapter 'Input commands throughthe icon bar'.

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This is the 'drawing board', with its cross-hair cursor. Right-click this area for a pop-up menu withcommands for searching and displaying elements.

Use the mouse wheel to zoom the drawing about the cursor position.

In the preview you see a reference point in the bottom-left corner. This is defined as 'datum 0' and is themachine's reference point. You can reassign the reference point at any time, the new reference point isdefined as 'datum 1'. The reference point is assigned in the 'configuration'.

31In the upper area are commands for searching elements aboutthe cursor position. The menu items in the middle allow you tocontrol the display, and the last menu item allows you to redefinethe reference point.

You can also zoom by holding the <Ctrl> key and left or rightclicking.

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32The pop-up menu's search items mean, from top to bottom:

1. Find the nearest geometric point to the cursor.2. Find the nearest element which is touched by the cursor

rectangle.3. Find the nearest intersection point within the cursor rectangle.4. Find the center of the element within the cursor rectangle.

33The pop-up menu's display items mean, from top to bottom:

1. Go back to the original layout.2. Zoom in.3. Zoom out.4. Zoom out to the original size in both directions.5. Pan about the drawing.6. Redraw; fragments are removed.7. Show all of the drawing.

34In the bottom left corner you find the (automatic)machine datum as a fixed reference point. This isdefined as 'datum 0'. You can redefine the datum atany time, the new one is defined as 'datum 1' (inthis example down and left from datum 0. To movethe reference point, select the corresponding menuitem.

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The is the program's 'command line'. You can give commands in text form here, using a sequence ofnumbers and actions.The text mode shows you the next step of the work sequence. To leave a work sequence press the<Esc> key.The command line can also be shown as an input mask, where the line's content is changed accordingto your settings.The input mask can be activated by pressing <F2>.The punch module only shows commands relevant to punch.

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The input mask allows you to enter the cursor position in X/Y coordinates or in polar coordinates(angle, distance). Click the relevant button on the left, and enter the new position. Click the arrowbutton next to the position to place a mark at the new position. Click the 'apply' button to confirm themove.The bottom buttons on the left side allow you to enter the new cursor position using triangulation.To keep the input mask open for further steps, mark the selection box at the top-right corner. Thesecond selection box defines whether entries refer to the reference point in absolute terms.

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To enter the cursor position through triangulation, select either side length or angle and enter a valueunder X or Y. The cursor will move directly to the newly calculated position.

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Status panel with data regarding the cursor position and drawing.The second field shows the current tool selection from the tool manager. The third field gives directaccess to the tool selector for cutting manually. The fourth field leads to the notching tools selection.The fields are divided in to 2 sections which react differently. The left half allows you to select a tool andthe right half to assign a punch path with the selected tool to a given contour.More on this topic in the chapter 'creating punch paths manually'.

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The Program's Most Important Menu Items.

The 'menu panel' allows you to open, edit andcreate new punch paths, allocate tools, definepunch paths and make general settings.

The menu panel in ncStanz . The inclusion ofindividual menu items aligns itself to the source(punch path, nesting plan or single part) and theselected post-processor (post-processor).The menu items are in part selectable directly fromthe icon bar.

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1'File' allows you to open punch paths, single parts and nesting plans;save punch paths and leave the punch module.

Information on 'printing' can be found in the online help for ncCAD32 ,where you will also find a more detailed description of the 'file manager'.

To open punch paths, switch to the file manager where you can selectfiles from your stock of punch paths (.STW files).

punch paths can also be saved as geometric drawings through themenu item 'save geometry as layer'.To collate individual punch paths to a nesting list, select 'load punchparts into nesting list'. You'll switch to a work area, for collating andmanaging individual punch paths into a nesting list.

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'Edit' gives the option to convert contours to punch paths, and manipulate the punch paths. punchpaths are the building blocks for ncStanz ; a description of the editing possibilities can be found in thechapter 'punch paths '.

In the procedure management module you manage special tools and contour.

Under 'single processing' you can place individual paths and positions on your contours. Contours andcontour elements can also be separated completely manually and 'notches' can be stamped byidentifying limits.Parts which are transferred from ncCAD32 can be manipulated here. Note that this is for parts only, notcontours.

Single commands can be grouped as macros and saved under a macro name. Macro processing isdescribed in the chapter 'Macros'.

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Procedure management - the procedure management module allows you to mark contours or contour

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elements as 'special contours' and automatically handle separately for conversion.

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Single processing - to set a punch path on a contour element, first define the tool from the toolmanager. The current (active) tool is then shown in the second field of the status panel; you can click toselect.With the 'free punch paths' and 'free travel paths' items, you can complete as many punchs andmovements on your sheet as you need. Thus you can stamp and crunch your sheets and internalcontours as required.

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Separating - here contours and contour elements can be stamped completely using the selected tool.The individual contours are selected manually.

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Notch - for notches there are special procedures for defining the limiting contours. The notches will bestamped with the selected tool in the identified limits.When using shared separating cuts, not-included external contours should first be crunched usingnotches.

3Using 'tools' you can access the tool manager and directly select special tools orforming tools for creation of tools from a contour.

4Punch paths - offers more functions formanipulation of contour elements and punchpaths.

Punch groups - group contours together to beconsidered by rows, columns and polar (seechapter 'Make space using groups'.'Edit''Sort'

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41Edit - here you can manipulate your punch paths.

'Separation''Edit''Insert''Copy''Move''Change processing direction''Stretch/squeeze''Create and delete travel paths'

42Sort - parts and tools can be sorted for processing. Theprocessing sequence can be modified as required. Theoptions are described in the chapter 'Sorting andcombining'.

5Edit - offers more functions for manipulation of contourelements and punch paths.

M-Stops - this function allows you to add machine stops ona punch as required. More on this in the chapter 'Changethe punch direction and add machine stops'.'Disposal''Micro joints''Insert NC code' - define an NC line for a punch path. Takenote of the prompts in the command line.'Delete''Duplicate'

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51Disposal - part disposal using rigid slides; the disposalpossibilities are machine-dependent and covered in moredetail under the menu item 'Disposal'. See the chapter'disposing small parts using slides'.

52Micro joints - to hold punch parts in a sheetand not completely free them, you can addcutting 'bridges' to a punch path. Informationon placing micro joints can be found in thechapter 'punch parts with micro joints'.

53Delete - remove single identified elements or allelements or punch paths, or remove all punch pathswith one tool.

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Duplicate - under this menu item you can manually convert contours into punch paths, and therebyalso duplicate and move multiple identical or individual contours. When moving, the move axes aredefined using the <X> or <Y> keys. After selecting a menu item the required contour must be selected.The corresponding processing sequence is prompted in the command line.

6Display - offers more functions for targeted selection and displayand display of extra information.

'Redraw' - refresh the drawing in the preview.'Zoom' - Stretch a selection box to zoom in on a desired area of yourdrawing.'punch part' - the punch parts are centered in the drawing area.'Sheet' - the whole sheet is centered in the drawing area.'Simulate punch paths''Simulate punch paths of one contour''Simulate punch paths of one tool''Show/hide travel paths''Show only boxes''Contour - Info'Submenu 'Geo-Info'

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62The 'display', 'geo-info' submenuTake note of the command order in thecommand line. Take the steps in orderto achieve the desired result!

Element length - after selecting acontour, its values are shown in thecommand line. Exit with <ESC>.Element data - a Dialog with thesevalues will be shown.Angle between two elementsDistance x,yPolar distanceAreaEnclosing box

61The information on the selectedgeo-element is shown here.

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7Sheet division - under this menu you can define the sizes of virtual sheetand call functions for ordering your parts on the sheet.

'Define sheet''Grid processing..''Delete grid processing''Move all lead-ins''Set clamps''Position restrainer''Discover sheet''Cancel sheet discovery''Set manually''Cancel manual setting''Delete subroutines''Undo delete subroutines''True-type nesting'

8Settings - under this menu you find the direct path to several dialogsfor entering settings for the processing steps.

'General settings''Time calculation''Cursor step width''Settings for undo''Settings for bump-mode''Area/error checking''Tool setup plan..'

To move the machine reference point, simply use the mouse to movethe cursor on the sheet.

9'Small part slides' offers the same functions as the menuitem 'rigid slides'; a description can be found in thechapter 'disposing small parts using slides'. Machinedependent you can also find various disposalprocedures such as rigid slides, small part slides,SheetMaster, etc.

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91SheetMaster is a loading and unloading station forTRUMPF machines; setting values for the stationsmust correspond to your setup.

10Define technologies for yourmachine. Add or deleteM-commands, sign texts, setmanually and time calculations usingthe post-processor. The menu isadapted to the post-processor, andits content varies accordingly.

11NC-processing - here all menu items which willbe required for generation of your NC code arelisted. The generation is described in the chapter'Convert punch paths to NC-programs'.

The menu item 'setup plan' allows you to managean interface to an optional form editor. Here youcan enter customer and part specific informationin a setup plan for the punch parts.

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Input commands using the icon bar.

The functions of the icon bar can be moved and aregrouped in the following packets:

Empty element and end program [1].Open save, print a file [2].Manipulate contours [3].Tools and punch paths [4].Create punch paths [5].

Micro joints and stops, NC-program.

For simplified use the icon's meaning is saved as a'Tool tip' for every symbol.

The 'icon bar' allows you to call commandswith a single click on the corresponding icon(quick-keys).

The 'icon bar' is dynamic and can bemodified by the user as required. Theprocedure is as in ncCAD32 .

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1The empty block on the left is the icon bar's anchor and cannot be deleted. It allows you access to acontext menu to show or hide the individual menu blocks.

The context menu can be modified as required, select the item 'properties', exactly as in ncCAD32 .

11In this menu you can show or hide individual menu blocks.

The context menu can be modified as required; select the item 'properties', exactly as inncCAD32 . You will switch to a dialog for editing the menu items.

2In this block you can see icons for file processing. The functions are exactly asdescribed in the menu item 'File':

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Load existing punch path.Save punch path.Print punch path.Exit module, return to ncCAD32 .punch processing for all contours. Hold the <Ctrl> key to process only internalcontours.

3The rightmost button means undo the last action.

The previous three button allow you to manipulate contours. The commands areidentical with those in the menu panel under the menu item 'Edit'-'manipulate'.

CopyMoveDelete

4The meaning of the buttons from left to right:

Tool managerSimulate punch pathRedrawStretch punch pathsDelete identical punch pathsDuplicate punch paths

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Separate with round toolSeparate elementsStamp positionStamp pathDelete individual punch pathsDelete individual contoursEdit punch pathsSeparate punch paths

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6Complementary technologies:

Delete all punch pathsSmall part slidesMachine stopShow only boxesGrid processingDefine sheet

The three icons to the right process NC programs:

CreateEditSave

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Manage And Populate Tools.

The tool manager is a dialog which can beaccessed through menu item 'tools' - 'toolmanager'. The dialog shows zeigt all availabletools [1] and gives the option to select the toolswhich will be used. If your punch machine has atool magazine, you can also manage its occupancyhere.Use the top tabs to:

manage, create or delete tools.manage a current selection list.manage a magazine occupancy.allocate particular punches as special tools.save the punch list.

To create special tools, the corresponding shapemust be present as an internal contour. This canthen be 'captured' as a special or transformationtool and added to your tool list.

To create special contours, first add manual punchpaths, which can then be saved as 'special contour'in the 'procedure management' area.

Punching invloves using punch tools to createworkpieces (parts) from sheet metal. Punch toolsgenerally consist of a punch, and a correspondingmatrix as its counterpart. Long punch paths arecreated by overlapping multiple punches incorresponding lines. To achieve this, your machinewill rotate the tool, if it is able. If this is not possiblethen non-axial contours will be cut in small stepsusing round tools (nibbled). Irregular internalcontours will be punched through roughly, thennibbled to a finer finish. This process is known as'transforming'. 'Forming tools' can be defined forthis job in the same way as 'special tools'.

Manually created punch paths which have beensaved as 'special contours' can also be seen astools. These can be used to process closed groupsvia the procedure manager, or for automaticconversion of identical part contours.

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1The 'global' tab contains a selection list of all the available tools inyour system. The tools are linked in groups; open the requiredgroup by clicking the (+) symbol. Select a list entry to view thetool in the preview [2]. Right-click an entry to access a contextmenu to create, delete or save a tool.Tools which are used for automatic conversion are shown in the'used' tab.

The list also contains special tools such as roller tools (wilsontool), louver tools and multicut tools. These require specialtreatment and are not covered further in this online help. If youuse such tools, please contact IBE Software GmbH for furtherinformation.

11This menu allows you to manage and save your tools. Select thetopmost menu item, to create a tool. A dialog will open where you canenter the settings for a new tool.

12This tab lists all tools which were used when creating thedisplayed punch paths. Note that the punch paths were alreadycreated automatically to detect the correct tools. Check the listwith the tool magazine's contents.

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13The schematic shows standard tool shapes:

a) Square and rectangular punches - these can also have roundedcorners.b) Triangular punches - for parts with sharp angles.c) Round and elongated round punches - for round holes, arcs andwhere required non-axial contours. Elongated round punches forelongated round holes.d) Rounding punches - for filleted corners with defined radii.

As well as the standard shapes you can also use any specialpunches you require. These can be made to your requirement andadded as 'special tools' in the tool manager. More on the creation ofspecial tools can be found in the chapter 'capture contours asspecial tools'.

Some machines can also rotate punches, increasing your tools'capabilities.Special tools can be useful for special manufacturing processessuch as ventilation openings or folds.

14Some machines allow tools to be rotated, shown here with theexample of a triangular and rectangular punch. <D> rotates by 90°or use <+> and <-> to set any angle. You can also use keyboardcommands to move the tool. This function allows you to cutnon-axial contours with smooth edges. If your machine does notsupport this function, then it must use round punches as shown inthe diagram.

15When nibbling there will be an amount of material left behinddependent on the tool and overlap. The height of the 'teeth' is calledsurface roughness, and can be set in the punch settings menu.

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2Edit tools - to create a new tool, select the toolgroups in the overview [1] and click on 'newtool'.A dialog will open to define the new punch.

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Enter the punch's dimensions in width and height.Enter the angle the angle the tool is clamped at.Tool and tool changer number.Specific information (1-4) for the user.Punch overlap from stroke to stroke (factor 0.5-1).Enter in the selection list (1-yes).Can the tool be rotated (1-yes).maximum sheet thickness for this tool.Punch type for the post-processor.

Enter the settings and click 'apply'.

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Current tool list - this list is collated manually and contains only those tools which are permissible forthe current taks, e.g. Those which can be used on this thickness of material.The list is empty when you start the program and is filled to meet your specification. If a selection list ispresent then only the tools in it will be permitted when creating punch paths. Create this list carefully toprotect your tools!The selection list can be saved as a file (Extension .AWL) and used again later.

Define the tools to be used for a particular punch process in the bottom tab row.

The current tool - select the tool which should currently be in use. The selection list can be filled withtools from the tool list [1]. Right-click to open a context menu where you can remove entries from thelist.The current selection list can be opened from the second status field of the status panel.Separating tools for manual conversion.Separating tools for global use.Notching tools

The procedure for selecting separating and notching tools is as with the current tool.

28Separating tools/manual - manage your toolselection for manual separation here. Theselection list can be filled with tools from thetool list [1]. Right-click to open a context menuwhere you can remove entries from the list.The current selection list can be opened fromthe third status field of the status panel.

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26Separating tools/global - select the tools forautomatic global conversion.the same asselecting manual separating tools.

27Notching tools - manage the tools for notchesin this tab. The selection list can be filled withtools from the tool list [1]. Right-click to open acontext menu where you can remove entriesfrom the list.The current selection list can be opened fromthe fourth status field of the status panel.

22Magazine space occupation - depending onyour machine, you can locate tools in themagazine positions and assign referencenumbers. This allows your post-processor tocontrol the tools accuratly. Take note not todouble-book magazine spaces, this isimportant when the magazine place isentered directly in the 'edit tool' function.Check the list when you're done, and correctany errors.

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23Special processing - vectors of fixed lengthand angle are allocated to particular punches.

24Punch list - this list must be generated byclicking 'create'; a dialog opens displaying themachine settings. For this process thepost-processor runs through to detect the listvalues.The list shows all punches with theirdimensions. You can add information to theentries and save or print the list as a work list.

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Capture Contours As Special Tools.

To create special tools, first manually create therequired internal contour in ncCAD32 . This must bean internal contour, so the program can define thenecessary focus point. The external contour's formis irrelevant, but there must be one so the internalcontour can be recognized!

The contour must now be transferred to the list as aspecial tool. Select 'tools', 'special tools' in themenu panel. Next identify the defined internalcontour.

After transferring the position, a dialog opens, inwhich you can edit the settings for the special toolas for the standard tools. Click 'apply' to transferthe tool to the tool list as a 'tool for specialpunches'. It can now be selected for use the sameas a normal tool.

ncStanz allows you to define special tools which canthen be used to create punch paths just like a regulartool.Special tools can be created from closed internalcontours, although this may not be a regulargeometric contour (circle, rectangle, long hole) suchas you could choose as a standard tool.

Special tools are subject to the normal usageconditions for tools, so they too can be turned. Forthis reason it is important to define the tool's center(focus point) when creating it. Take note that yourmachine must also allow turning of the tool for this tobe possible. If not, this should be noted for creationof the punch path in the tool selection area.

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1An internal contour can be captured as a'special tool' and saved to the tool list forfuture use both manually andautomatically. The contour is given a toolname, by which you can call it as youwould a normal tool.In the menu panel, select 'tools','specialtools'. Identify the relevant contour; adialog, will appear in which you canallocate your special tool a name and toolsettings.

12To transfer the tool to the tool list, select 'tools', 'specialtools' in the menu panel. Identify the defined internalcontour; the cursor 'skips' to the contour's center point(focus point). You must not move the mouse positionwhile using this command! The position can also beentered manually by entering the coordinates, in case thefocus point is not at the contour's center.

After applying the position, this dialog will open, whereyou should enter settings for the tool. The sameconditions apply as for standard tools.

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13The new tool can be found in the tool list under 'toolsfor special punches'. The tool can now be used as astandard punch when creating your punch paths.Transfer the tool to the current selection list andassign the punches to the relevant contours. Thetool's approximate outline will be shown as thecursor. Here in the top-left of our diagram we see thesame hole cut with standard tools, as using onespecial tool in the other three parts. Start thesimulation to confirm the usage of the special punch.

14Here the contours are shown after simulation asrough outlines using standard punches (top-left) anda special tool (other three).

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Create punch paths.

A tool which is passed from ncCAD32 to the punchmodule must be converted to punch paths. Under'Edit' select the menu item 'automatic stampprocessing for all contours' to give your part thecorrect form. Take note that the contours werecorrectly sorted in ncCAD32 first, else automaticconversion may not function correctly.Conversion can also be executed from the iconbar.

When converting, the tools from the tool managerwhich are defined in the tool list will be used.The automatic conversion will always try to use asuitable separating stamp. If contours are thusinjured then another suitable tool will be selected(rectangle, round, radius, circle, long hole,triangle). Individual contours or part contours canbe executed with special tools or as 'specialcontours', if the corresponding tool is present andthe contour/part contour is saved in the database.

punch paths can also be added manually in atargeted manner, by allocating existing tools toindividual contours or contour elements.

If contours are removed by the automaticconversion, you can use the command 'hidecontour' to exclude them. This function is used as atoggle to show/hide; include/exclude the contour.

punch paths are individual contours groupedtogether which as a whole describe a punch part.Through definition of punch directions you can definethe individual punch paths. The direction of a punchpaths defines the contour as an internal or externalcontour.The current tool will always be used for punch. Afterselecting the tool it will be shown at the cursorposition, adjusted in shape and orientation by thetool's settings. The tool can thus be moved aroundthe workpiece with the mouse as required to selectthe individual contours.An imaginary box will be placed around a part forediting and validity area checking. This can also beshown in the preview.For some jobs it can be useful to only show theboxes, as this reduces processing time.

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Under the menu item 'Edit' you can create new punch paths and edit existing ones. You can also createa punch path using the icon bar or command '240'.Information about the individual workpieces is shown in a dialog.

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2A workpiece transferred from ncCAD32 to the punchmodule shows the contours with the punchdirections, sorted by internal and external contours.To edit the part in ncStanz you must convert to punchpaths. Select the corresponding menu item or icon tobegin automatic conversion.

If converting manually you can use the menu item'automatic stamp processing of a contour' to identifyindividual contours with a click or mark individuallyand hide from the complete automatic conversion.

If the processing direction of a contour is not as yourequire, you can also change this individually usingthe menu item 'Punch paths'.

21After conversion you see the part as punch pathswith the stamps.

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12This dialog is reachedthrough the context menuunder the menu item'display', 'contour info'.In the frame to the right thecontours are listed. Highlightan entry here andinformation to thecorresponding geometricelement, the allocated stampand the settings are shownin the corresponding frame.

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Add punch paths Manually

To add a punch path, select a stamp from the toollist to be your current tool. This will now be used forthe coming punchs. Tools can also be selectedfrom the status line. Click on the left side of thesecond field to open a context menu. Click on theright side of the field to open a context menu forstarting editing processes.

To separate contours or contour elementscompletely manually, use the third field in thestatus line. As before, click the left side for acontext menu for tool selection and the right sidefor a menu with the process selection. The settingsfor separating manually are made in the tool editingmenu.

ncStanz offers a further possibility for processingnotches, whereby the limits are set by contourelements. and the notches are completelycrunched. In the fourth field of the status line, clickleft to set the tool and right to define the notch. Heretoo, the tools are predefined in the tool manager.

If you wish to manually allocate punch paths toimported contours, ncStanz offers all possibilities toselect and use the existing tools for punch individualcontour elements. punch paths can be allocated toseparate the contour by allocating start and endpoints on an identified contour. The programcalculates the punching strokes and path from theglobal settings.Individual punches can be executed at a given point,and you can define freehand paths to separateoffcuts. For trimming edges you can use definedtrimming tools to execute your free punch paths.

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In the status line you can directly select the punch paths in fields 2,3 and 4. The fields are eachseparated in two halves and when each half is clicked a different menu will open. The left side opensthe tool selection menu in each case, and the right side has the following functions:

Field 2 - Functions to stamp positions or add freehand punch.Field 3 - Functions for separating contours or contour elements.Field 4 - Functions to crunch notches within defined limits.

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14In this menu all current tools from the tool list are displayed. The top menu itemgives access to the selection dialog. You can select available tools to use as thecurrent tool directly from the menu. The current tool remains until changed,including after restarting the program.

11In this menu you can start the direct editing processes to create individualpunch paths using start and end points, or one position. Take note of the'command line' which shows the next step.The menu is reached using the menu panel under 'Edit', 'single processing'.

12Separating contours or contour elements. If you want to create punch pathsdirect on contours, start the editing process in this menu, then identify therelevant contour or contour element. Take note of the 'command line' whichshows the next step.The menu is reached using the menu panel under 'Edit', 'separating'.

13Crunch defined areas as notches. Identify 2 lines and/orpoints to define a notch. Take note of the 'command line'which shows the next step.The menu is reached using the menu panel under 'Edit','notch'.

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2After selecting the tool, identify first theworkpiece's contour, then set the start point forthe punch paths on the relevant side of thecontour which should be cut. Next define the endpoint, whereby you can recognize the sequenceof the punch path by the sequence line with theindicated punch in the selected punch size andtherefore define the path length precisely.Individual contours or contour elements can bepunched quickly using the pre-selection forseparating manually. Hereby identify the relevantcontour to completely create the punch path.For notches there are special processes whichlimit the punch path for crunching the notchthrough identification of 2 elements/points.Contours which have been identified once canhave stamps allocated as required. Each mouseclick sets a punch, then right-click to open a menuwith the selection of multiple functions forprocess control.

22The cursor position when selecting acontour elements is responsible forthe position of the punch path. Placethe cursor's center carefully on therequired side of the contour. Then setthe start point; the tool snaps to thecontour until you've set the punchpath's end point. You can exit byusing <ESC>, <Q> or via thecommand selection by right-clicking.

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21In this menu you will find the functions for editingselected contours using the keyboard, or to move thetool. The menu is contextual based on the currentlyselected tool.

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Capture Punch Paths As Special Contours.

To create a special contour, first add the punchpaths to the relevant part of that contour manually.

start the 'process manager' module from the menupanel; select 'part contour manager', 'capture thepart contour' and select the part contour. In theprocess manager for part contours you can thengive the part contour a name and apply as a specialcontour in the part contour manager.The special contour will then be used whengenerating punch paths for identical part contours,or can be used for manual punch path generation.

to execute a punch path as a special contour,select 'process manager', 'part contour manager','convert all part contours in the database'. Identifythe workpiece's part contour and the specialcontour will be applied to any of the workpiece'spart contours which match the special contour. thiscan also be used automatically, just make therelevant setting.To apply the special contour to individual partcontours, select 'process manager', 'part contourmanager', 'find identical part contours in thedatabase'. Next use the mouse to highlight the areawith a selection box, or draw a polygonal searcharea. If no matches with a special contour arefound, a message will appear.

Special contours are external contours, unlikespecial tools which are used for internal contours.They are defined through a beginning and end toallow automatic conversion on any of a workpiece'smatching contours. The sections contain multiplecontiguous punch paths of contour elements, whichare captured and managed from the part contourmanager.

Entire internal contours can also be captured asspecial contours, although these can then only beused via processes available through the processmanager.

When adding punch paths, available specialcontours can be compared to the workpiece'scontours, and when a match is found, the specialcontour's punch paths will automatically be added. Itis important that the part contours are exactly thesame as the special contours! When creating aworkpiece, e.g. In ncCAD32 , just copy the firstexample to be sure they are identical.

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1Manually added punch paths on an externalcontour can be captured for future use as'special contours'. Give the punch path aname under which it will be saved for futureuse in the part contour manager.in the menu panel select 'processmanager','part contour manager', 'capture apart contour' and mark the part area with therelevant punch path. Follow the prompts in thecommand line; you can select with a box orpolygon line. next the 'process manager forpart contours' will open, here you can give thecontour a name and save it.

11This dialog contains the settings for a partcontour which should be used as a specialcontour. Enter a searchable name in the field'User identifier'.The part contour manager can be accessedthrough the menu items 'process manager','part contour manager', 'show all partcontours'. The part contour manager dialogwill open.

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12All saved special contours are shownin this List. select a list entry to view thepunches in the 'punch paths' frame tothe right. in the preview above you cansee an approximation of the punchpaths, which will also be used at thecursor.The second tab allows the settings forusing special contours to be changed.The switch for using part contours canbe found in the tab 'part settings'.Right-click in the selection list to openan edit menu.

13In the top frame you can see the save path for yourspecial contours.The two following frames help you to protect yourspecial contour's punches from damage. If your toolname is made up of the elements suggested in thesecond frame, you can use it to search for suitabletools only.

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14Mark the check boxes about how to use specialcontours.

15To also use special contours elsewhere, you can save them in aspecial file type. The file extension is '.TDT'.

16Punch paths manually placed on an internalcontour can be captured as 'special contours'for further manual or automatic use. Thepunch path is given a name and saved as aspecial contour.Select 'process manager','capture editedcontour' in the menu panel. Next identify thecontour; a dialog will open for naming thespecial contour.

17This dialog allows you to enter the punch path's name. It will besaved as a special contour in the process manager.

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18Special contours are organized in theprocess manager. The availablespecial contours are listed and canalso be deleted. You can also createnew contours or capture all contours asspecial contours. To enter a name,select a list entry and click 'entername'; a dialog will open.The frame 'the geometry' shows arough preview of the special contour asit will be used for the punching cursor.The other tabs contain informationabout the special contour.

19The tab 'punches' shows all standardpunches which are used to make upthe special contour. In the bottomframe you can add a filter for toolselection.The third tab contains the options forusing special contours.

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20In the top frame you can see the savepath for special contours.The next two frames offer filters forusing special contours, which will helpyou avoid damage to your punches.Enter the permissible sheet thicknessfor which the tool can be used. Payattention to the syntax in thedescription in the frame, to define theareas. If you do not wish to restrit bymaterial thickness, enter 0.A list will be offered for selection ofapplicable materials; to allow allmaterials leave this blank.Mark the checkboxes in the bottomframe as required.

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Crunch Areas Through Notches.

Using the menu 'Edit', 'notch' you can access thefunctions to punch a notch.First enter the notch settings; then select 'notchsettings', to place the notches.Then select the input mask for notches via themenu or by clicking the fourth field of the statusline.

Define the notch area using:

Two lines - the limiting lines between which topunch are defined using the mouse.

Two points - define the intersection of two lines byidentifying them, then stretch the notch area.

Two lines and a point - stretch the area out from anidentified contour as required.

Freehand points - define any area on the sheet.First mark the contour and then any start point,then stretch the notch area.

A notch allows you to crunch an area on your contouror sheet as required. You can use points or contourelements as limits for these areas, thus allowing anotch to become part of your contour.When using common separating cuts it is importantto crunch notches so that the common cuts can beexecuted as continuous punch paths.

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11In this dialog you set the punch direction for the notch: 0- meandering, or 1 - in towards the contour.At overhangs, enter by how many mm the tool shouldcontinue over the contour.

12If parts (a) are given notches (b) there canbe problems punching the remainingpunch paths on the corners if there is anexact fitting allocation. To achieve anoverlap as with normal punch paths, youcan allow for overhangs (c) in X and y axeson your notches.

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Undo Your Last Command.

This function is accessed via the menu panel or theicon bar. Settings for the undo function can bemade in the menu under 'settings'. When youselect the menu item, a dialog will open, where youcan give settings for the undo function.

Undo - an important program function which can beused intelligently when creating your punch paths.

All executed functions are stacked, that is, a historyis built up. This history can be reversed in stepsusing undo. Use the <U> key to move steps in thestack, and keep them as 'safe restore points'.

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1In the 'Edit' menu, the top item is 'Undo', and the previous commandis detailed. Click 'undo' to revert one step back in the processinghistory, undoing the command shown.

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11This dialog is accessed through themenu panel under 'settings'.Enter the number of commands to storein the history. Mark the checkboxescorresponding to your preferences. Theundo history can be reviewed in the'undo' tab.

12the List to the left shows the undohistory, and the preview to the rightshows the changes that commandcaused. Select a list entry to see howyour drawing was after that commandwas executed.

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Checking Punches In The Simulation.

To start the simulation, select one of the threefollowing commands in the 'display' menu:

Simulate punch pathSimulate punch path of one contourSimulate punch path of one punch

The simulation can also be launched through theicon bar.

Control the simulation using the dialog whichopens.

You can review the conversion of contours to punchpaths and single punches, and the sorting of punchpaths in the processing sequence at any time using asimulation. This is important because automaticconversion sorts first by punches, then by contours.

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This dialog allows you to control the simulation speed. Move the cursor relative to the simulationspeed, and mark the checkbox if you would like to show a tool-cursor. Click the button to the right toexit.

12the individual punching strokes of your punch pathswill be simulated and displayed, in the order in whichthey will be worked.

13You can review the sorting sequence of individualpunches. This can be important if the same punchwill be used for multiple or different parts. You cancheck the processing sequence after resorting.

Technologies

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Define The Technologies For Your Machine.

Post-processor or machine dependent,technologies are enabled as required. Thecorresponding data may then need to be matchedto your particular machine's requirements.The selection of a post-processor takes place inncCAD32 .

Information about the individual technologysettings can be found in the following pages:

Edit punch paths, place M-commandsMarking

Technologies are always dependent on the technicalcapabilities of your particular punching machine.Therefore in order to be able to create NC programs,you need a post-processor. post-processors aretranslation programs necessary to use a given punchmachine, much like a printer driver is necessary forany printer. In order to work with ncStanz , you'll needthe relevant post-processor for your machine!

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1In order to correctly use the technology settings for your punch machine, you need thecorresponding post-processor so that the software can generate NC code it can read.Make sure that you've installed and selected the relevant post-processor in ncCAD32 .

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Allocate M-Commands To punch paths.

Under the menu item 'technologies' you can editM-commands by selecting the relevant punchpaths.

M20 - Stamp deselection, reposition without lifting.M26 - Stamp with delay (calming the machine)M27 - Stamp with restrainer

Some punch machines have particularM-commands which must be used in a targetedfashion along the punch paths. You can use suchcommands under the technologies processingmenu.

Take note that machine-dependent functions mustbe supported by your post-processor.

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Select the function and then the punch path. The marking on the punch path shows the commandnumber using a corresponding symbol. The commands can be placed and deleted; refresh the displayafter processing.

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Marking Parts..

Marking texts are added as elements, and can beedited later.

Create textMove text

Select the menu item 'technologies', 'sign text'.

Parts or contours can be marked with acorresponding tool. The function is machine andpost-processor dependent. If your machine offersthis capability, it will be supported here for any texts.

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11To input a marking text, select the menu item'technologies', 'sign text'.A dialog for text input will open, where you can enterboth the text and the text settings. The texts' heights,width ratios and text angle can all be adjusted. Theprocessing type is not important, marking texts will beworked with a suitable tool. The text itself should beentered in the field 'text line'.

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1A marking text can be moved around yourpart. Select the menu item 'punch paths','edit', 'edit', and identify the bottom-left cornerof the text. The text will be 'grabbed' and canbe moved as required. To move in only oneaxis, press <X> or <Y>.

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Punch Parts With Micro Joints.

To be able to add micro joints, you must first definethe width of the joint. For manually added microjoints [1], you can set the width in the globaldefaults.To add micro joints, select the function in the menupanel or use the quick key in the icon bar.

If punch parts should be held in the sheet and notcompletely released, you can add micro joints(cutting bridges) in the punch paths. Micro joints canbe added in the center and at the ends of punchpaths, or automatically at preset offsets, or atcontours' corners.If micro joints are set automatically, the width of thejoints must be defined in the general settings.

when adding micro joints, punch paths are stretchedto meet and limit them. Check that incorrect toolselection cannot lead to the punch paths damagingyour contours. It may be necessary to change thepunch if you wish to retain the micro joints.

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1To add micro joints, select thefunction and identify therequired contour element.The micro joints can beautomatically added in themiddle of a contour (here to theright and top), at its corners(right top and bottom) and onpunch paths at preset patterns(left). To do this, a dialog willopen to define the pattern andselect the punch.To delete micro joints, use the'undo' function, i.e., only the lastcreated micro joint can bedeleted.

11Cutting bridges can be added to apunch path in many different ways. Setthe method by separating the punchpath and entering the required values.Finally click the top-right button tocalculate the offsets. If the calculatedvalues meet your requirements, click'apply'. Don't forget to define the widthof the joints!The bottom frame allows you to set theminimum length of a path to split.The defaults are valid for setting microjoints for a single punch path whichmust be identified. If you wish to addbridges to all punch paths, open the tabautomatic separating to select thepunch which should be used forseparating.

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12to add micro joints to all punch paths,you must define a tool to identify therelevant punch paths. select the tool,enter the minimum length of a punchpath and click 'apply'.

Nesting Plans

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Place Parts On A Sheet.

Completed parts consisting of punch paths withinternal and external contours can be duplicated asrequired and formed to a processing sequence.

Part manipulation options:

CopyDeleteMoveMirrorStretch/shrinkCheck for contour damageSort

Production options:

Set punch directionDefine offsetsSort

A sheet will always be required for production. If thesheet is not defined in your system you can beginby defining a virtual sheet. The sheet settings canbe accessed through the menu 'sheet division','sheet size', a dialog opens to enter the sheetsettings.

Nesting Plans contain multiple parts which as a ruleeach represent one workpiece for production. Theseparts are laid onto the sheet in rows and columnswhich approximate a grid created of the individualparts' min-max boxes. Through ncStanz 's settings,the parts will be sorted to use the shortest processingpath. There can be many reasons why this path isnot the best solution! For this reason you canprocess rows and columns as you require.

Multiple different parts can be grouped in a nestinglist and then manually placed on the sheet. More onthat in the chapter 'collating parts to a nesting list'.

Nesting Plans can also be created automatically bynesting software. More on that in the chapter'automatic nesting'.

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Sheet size and grid processing can be accessed directly from the icon bar . To collate punch paths in anesting list, select the corresponding menu item. Auto nesting can be accessed through the menu'sheet management'.

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11In this dialog you have the option to create a sheet as thebasis for your work.Click the button to the right in the 'materials' frame toswitch to a dialog for materials management.

Under the tab 'templates' you can save the(post-processor dependent) global settings for materialand sheet thickness to a preset folder.

12Settings for material and sheet thickness can be saved(post-processor dependent) as templates. Set the filename (.INV) under the tab 'template path'.

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13Information about the materials areimportant for some punch machines, andmust be considered in the post-processor.You can enter any amount of materials inthe materials manager, and give allnecessary data for the post-processor.

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Produce Grid Layouts.

When grid processing, you enter the rows, columnsand the required offsets. The current sheet layoutis then expanded using those settings.

The command 'delete grid processing' undoes thiscommand.

The rows and columns can also be sorted asrequired. Take note of the chapter 'sorting theprocessing sequence'.

A cutting path or manual layout on a sheet can bequickly and precisely expanded using the gridprocessing settings.

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Grid processing is accessed via the menu panel under 'sheet division', or via the icon bar. A dialog willopen, where you can make all grid layout settings.

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11Set the sheet division for grid processing in thisdialog. Set the rows and columns in the top inputfields, entering 0 (zero) for automatic calculation ofthe maximum quantity which fits on your sheet.The field 'sheet part positioning' sets theprocessing sequence.The selection box 'process by row' sets that alltools should be worked in a row towards theclamps.'Trimming' allows you to enter tool numbers <1..5>for suppression or enter 'K' for none.

12The processing sequence can beentered using a code. Processingbegins at the point and continues inthe direction of the arrow. Dashedlines show travel paths. Enter thecorresponding code number in thesheet division dialog under 'sheetpart positioning'.

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2The layout of the example in rows andcolumns. To check the processing sequence,start a simulation.For layouts with multiple parts made up ofmultiple contour elements, the display can besimplified and sped up by showing only theparts' min-max boxes.

21Use the menu item 'show only boxes' or thequick selection in the icon bar to simplify thedisplay, using only outline boxes for yourparts. Drawing time can be greatly reduced.

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Collate Parts In A Nesting List.

In the frame to the right you have the collation list[1] and in the bottom area [2] the manipulationfunctions.All actions in this screen begin a sequence whichcontinues until you end it. Take note of the tips inthe command window at the bottom left to maintainan overview of the current process.

In this screen you can combine various punch pathsfrom your stock to make a list, and nest manually toyour sheet. All manipulation functions required tocreate a complete nesting plan are available such asrotating, moving and mirroring.This screen is reached through the menu item 'file','load punch parts in nesting list'.

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1In this list you find all loaded punch paths, and click to mark for furtherprocessing. The list can be navigated and the parts on the sheetchecked using the buttons above the list.The functions of these button from left to right:

Load a punch path in the list. The 'file manager' will open for selectinga punch path.Delete a part from the list.Delete a part from the sheet. Identify one or more parts to remove.Take note of the command line.Check number of parts on the sheet.Undo last step.

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2In this frame you can use the buttons in the top row to add an offset toa part, or delete a lead-in (in this case not relevant).

In the central area you can move, copy and delete parts on your sheet.Click the function then the part on the sheet.

In the bottom frame you can add an offset to all external contours (inthis case not relevant).

In the tab 'Qty. parts' you can see an exact listing of parts on the sheet.

21This display shows a list of parts on the sheet. Click the top-left buttonto refresh the list for a direct comparison when making changes.

22When using command sequences thekeys are allocated different functionsfor quick, targeted use. This overviewgives the functions and access keys.The dialog is accessed by pressing<Ctrl><F1>.

The content of this dialog is also shownwhen manipulating punch paths,placing parts on a sheet.

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Automatic Nesting.

The menu item 'sheet division' , 'true-shapenesting' gives access to the optional nestingmodule. This optional module must be enabledthrough your license dongle.

Automatic nesting uses the optional nestingsoftware's various strategies to place your parts asefficiently as possible on your sheets, saving yourmaterials. The nesting programs are available asindividual modules, which can be added to yoursoftware to meet your needs.

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Manually Place Parts On The Sheet.

Finished parts can be duplicated and positioned asrequired. Access the functions for copying,deleting, moving and mirroring parts through thesubmenu accessed by clicking the menu item'Edit', 'manipulate'.First mark the contours of the part you wish to edit.If the contour is an external contour, the completepart is 'transferred'. If the program finds an internalcontour at the cursor position it will give acorresponding warning; an internal contour alonecan also be selected for further processing.

An important function is placing parts in bumpmode (<A>), whereby parts are placed in a gridwith a predefined offset to existing parts or thesheet margin. Use the mouse to drag a nest areafor quick easy nesting of a single part.Placing parts in a grid is accessed by right-clickingto open a menu.

When deleting, copying or moving contours,double-click to repeat the function, and press<Esc> to exit.

After placing a part, you should check for overlaps.In this way you can check for any punch pathdamage caused by collisions and fix by relocatingthe part.

A part, also with punch paths, can be moved, turned,mirrored, copied as a whole and placed on the sheetas required. Thus you can nest a part to the sheetmanually, creating your nesting plan to your owndesign.

For positioning a part it will be 'locked' to the cursor.The locking point can be set by you; to do this openthe dialog 'cutting settings'.

When copying parts you can also set commonseparating cuts. Check the corresponding checkboxand take note of the conditions required for thisfunction.

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The dialog for the bump mode's offset settings can be accessed through the menu panel.Set the offset for automatic placement of parts on the sheet here. Set the offset of parts to each otherand to the sheet margin.Mark the bottom-left checkbox to use the new values, else the default settings in the database (ifpresent) will be used.For positioning a part it will be 'locked' to the cursor. In the second tab you can set the point by which tolock the part.

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In this dialog you can set the point by which to lock the part to the cursor when placing manually. Whenpositioning, the cursor position is important in order to calculate the part and margin offset.

2When copying a part it will be 'locked' to thecursor as a template, and can be clicked to placeas shown as many times as required. In ourexample the new part is shown in blue.Right-click to open a context menu to change thetemplate.Exit the function with <Esc> or <Q>.The cursor locking position can be defined by theuser.

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21The template for placing parts can be manipulated here. Tocreate parts in a grid, switch to a dialog to enter settings forgrid processing. The menu item 'settings window' givesaccess to a dialog to change the settings.

22You can make various settings for the placement of parts andplacement navigation. Enter the required values here andmark the corresponding checkbox. The values' meanings aredescribed in the chapter 'sorting the processing sequence'.

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23Make the settings for grid processing here. Mark thecheckboxes for layout type and enter the separating cutsettings. select the disposal type In the bottom frame; theseparating cut settings will be automatically adapted to suit.Information about 'common separating cuts' can be found inthe chapter 'optimal material use through common separatingcuts'.

Sorting And Combining

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Setting The Punch Sequence.

The functions for sorting are reached via the menuitem 'sort punch paths'.

The processing sequence can be set manually.After calling the function, set the individualcomponents using the mouse. Take note of theprompts in the command line, as these tell you thenext step. The individual identified punch paths arehighlighted in colors and the cursor has a bindingline to the last punch, so you can check theprocessing route.

To sort a punch sequence, select 'change punchsequence..'; a dialog opens for sorting.

The punch paths can be sorted either part or tooloriented. For tool oriented sorting, switch to adialog in which the tool sequence can be changedmanually.For part oriented sorting to take place, there mustbe multiple different parts on your sheet, not justcopies!Sorting the parts takes place in a dialog, analogousto tool-oriented sorting. More on this in the chapter'tool-oriented sorting'.

When changing the punch allocation or aftersorting the punch paths or parts, check thateverything is as you want it by running a simulation.You can check the effects of your changes here.

The processing sequence is decided by the tool. Asdefault, tools are used as follows:

1. Round tools2. Rectangular tools3. Special tools4. Forming tools5. Separating tools

Sorting the punch paths takes place according to adefined schedule:

1. First all internal contours are processed, then allexternal contours.

2. Crunch paths are processed before contour paths.3. Round tools are processed from smallest to largest.4. Separating tools are processed from smallest to

largest.

Depending on a workpiece's shape and the materialit will be punched from, it may be necessary tochange a punch's position in the processingsequence. The program offers several options tomodify the sequence as required. Sorting of internaland external contours is preserved.

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1Sorting functions for your punch paths can be accessedusing this menu.

12When you start the simulation this dialog will appear; set thesimulation speed before it begins. Mark the checkbox if youwant to display a cursor as the simulated machine head. Thebutton to the right exits the simulation.

2This list shows all tools used in your punch paths.Use the arrow buttons to the right to move tools in thelist, setting their position in the processing sequence.Confirm the change by clicking 'apply'. The includedtools can be viewed and edited in the tool manager.

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Sorting The Processing Sequence.

Under the menu item 'punch paths', 'sort', 'editsorting list' you will find all options for redefining theprocessing sequence of the elements on yoursheet. You can sort rows and columns as required,targeting the requirements of machine andmaterial.

Right-click a punch path in the list to open a menuwith commands for sorting manually. Click acontour element for a context sensitive menu.

Check the processing sequence sorting by runninga simulation.When punching multiple parts on a sheet it can be

necessary to change the processing sequence, forexample due to warping the material. Identicalcontours can be grouped in subroutines to reducethe program code size.

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Show only geometry.Show all.Sort all cutting paths.Min-max boxes.Show all subroutine-main program-lines.Delete all M-stopsShow only the top selection layer in the list.Enter the surface roughness here.

Use the tabs in the header panel to switch to the 'sorting' window anddefine the punch sequence, or to the 'options' window to make generalsettings.

To move a contour element, mark the element in the list and 'drag' it tothe required new position.

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11Set the conditions for sorting rows and columns in the sorting defaultsframe. According to the selections, an icon will be shown in the toparea which approximates the current sequence, showing start pointand punching procedure. For reciprocating punch directions, mark the'meander' checkbox. This saves long travel paths to the next punchpath.The settings are the same as those under the menu item 'tool-orientedsorting'.

12The 'options' tab allows you to make general settings for sorting anddisplay.You can find a description of the 'show subroutines' tab in the chapter'reduce the program size using subroutines'.

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13The dialog 'sorting stripes' shows the sorting for externaland internal contours, according to the menu selection.Enter the start point location and the direction for the firstrow. Enter the row count and click 'sort automatically'. Theicon to the right above the list shows an approximation ofthe selected pattern. The red dot marks the start point, andthe arrow shows the cutting direction. To cut the rowsreciprocally, mark the 'meander' checkbox in the 'options'tab.

The tabs in the header panel allow you to set the sorting'options', select the 'sequence' for parts and stripes, andmake settings for the sorting of 'markings'.The sorting sequence can also be changed in the list to theright by dragging and dropping'.

14In the 'Options' frame you can set the start point for sorting.

If you select 'start point', the program will take the start points of all parts andorder the workpieces on the sheet such that the start points are optimally laidout in relation to one another.If you select 'center point', the program will sort optimally relative to the parts'centers.Enter 'min-max box', the program will sort optimally using imaginary boxesenclosing each part.

Mark 'meander' to cut each path reciprocally.

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15The 'sequence' frame allows you to set the sorting sequence.

The option 'every element' punches every workpiece in order, as they lie onthe sheet.The option 'every second element' punches every other workpiece. Thisoption is useful where the material can be deformed by punching.The option 'every second stripe' has the same advantage as every secondpart, but with more safety margin. Take note that this can require long travelpaths.

Select 'further options' for selection fields with more options for sortingstripes and elements.

16Set how to sort markings here. The option 'part oriented' sets whether sortingbegins with an individual part, or is oriented by the whole sheet.

17These menu items help you sort your cutting paths manually oradjust the properties.You can add markings (tags) to individual punch paths orcontours, and then handle these as groups. The tags can beadded or removed using <T> or by double clicking an entry.When calling a function through the selection menu, all taggedelements are treated as a group, if you selected a taggedelement.

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18With contour elements you will see a contextsensitive menu to manipulate the punchpaths. The menu item 'properties' opens adialog 'global tool list' for adapting the tools.

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Manually Manipulate, Sort And Avoid Parts.

When sorting manually a distinction is madebetween punch path sorting, part sorting and toolsorting. Under the menu item 'punch paths', 'sort',you can choose between the various functions.

To avoid a part and therefore a potential collision,add a travel path and mark the process theprocessing path with a polygonal line.

Individual punch paths can be edited manually:

Separating - identify the relevant punch path. Thepunch path will be separated at the markedposition, the directional arrows show the sections.

Edit - if the automatically generated punch paths donot meet your requirements, identify the path andmove it in the correct direction with the mouse.

Insert - you can add extra punch paths to aconverted contour. After selecting the function,pick up an existing punch with the mouse; thepunch will be appended to the cursor. Select thestart and end points for the extra punch path.

Copy in a boxMove in a boxStretch/squeeze

Select the functions using the menu item 'punchpaths', 'edit'.

As well as automatic sorting of punch paths you canalso manually sort the processing sequence ofindividual parts, and the punch sequence ofindividual punch paths according to internal andexternal contours. With part-oriented sorting youmust consider that it's not about copies such as withgrid processing, but individual parts (see 'sorting theprocessing sequence' )!

Individual punch paths or groups can be manipulatedusing many functions.

When punching, you can avoid problem areas byentering travel paths. Sort the punch paths such thatthe travel paths have their correct place in thesequence!

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1When you start manual sorting, allparts are handled only as externalcontours. When sorting theindividual punch paths a joining lineis drawn from the current path to thecursor. Click the punch pathssequentially as they should beprocessed.

11In this dialog you cam set the tool sequence as itshould be used for sorting. Mark a list entry and usethe buttons to the right to change the order. Don'tforget to apply your changes!

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12With part oriented sorting, all partsare handled only as externalcontours. Select a part to view thesorting list in a dialog. The selectedpart will be highlighted (here ingreen). The activated parts are thenshown in their entirety, allowing youto check the processing status.

You can also edit the parts via thesorting list.

13This dialog will be shown when you select a part in thefunction 'punch paths', 'sort', 'part-oriented sorting'.This list shows the parts as they are currently sorted. Firstset the sorting options and click 'automatic sorting'.The sorting list can be refined manually, or parts can bedragged into a required position using the mouse.A description of the tab can be found in the chapter 'sortingthe processing sequence'.

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14You can use the mouse to addwaypoints on travel paths to avoidproblem areas. The function isstarted using the menu item 'punchpaths', 'edit'. Add waypoints byclicking and end the function with<E>. Existing travel paths can bedeleted using the function 'deletetravel paths'; identify the previouspunch path.

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Punch paths can be copied in part or as a complete workpiece. First mark the relevant punch pathswith a box or an enclosing polygon, then set the reference point for the group. After starting thefunction, take note of the prompts in the command line. To find a reference point, move the cursortowards the point you prefer and <ALT>-click; the cursor will go to the nearest suitable point.

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The copy is appended to the cursor by its reference point, and can be used and manipulated as atemplate. Right-click to open a dialog for selecting the edit functions. Place the template on your sheetas required and click as many times as needed to add copies. End the function with <E>.

16When copying you can edit the copies invarious ways. The parts at the cursor can bemanipulated using menu items or with thecorresponding keys. The reference pointserves as the center when rotating. The copymenu will open if you right-click, or as a dialog ifyou press <Ctrl><F1>, when shown in thecommand line.

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With 'move punch paths' the identification of parts or workpieces is as with copying. A Dialog opens forentry of the offset values in X and Y axes, and the number of copies to create. Click 'apply' to make yourcopies and place them precisely.

18In this dialog you can set concrete values in X and Y axesfor the offsets of the copies to be created. Enter the numberof copies and click 'apply'.

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Stretching and squeezing is worth a special mention when adapting punch paths. An identified partarea can be moved in one direction, whereby the unaffected punch paths remain in their positions, andthe gap is filled automatically by stretching or squeezing affected punch paths.This function can also be used to move complete areas; to do so, mark the complete workpiece. Theidentification of parts or workpieces is as when copying.

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Using Subroutines To Reduces Program Size.

in order to create subroutines, your sheet musthave multiple identical parts. identical contours canthen be grouped into packets.

First mark the contours which you would like togroup with a 'Tag' <T>. Selected contours will behighlighted in a different color in the preview.

Right-click a tagged entry to open a menu, andselect the function 'Group all marked <T> to asubroutine'. The list [1] will be refreshedaccordingly.

Select the functions using the menu item 'punchpaths', 'sorting', 'edit sorting list'.

A workpiece generally consists of multiple punchpaths or individual punches. If such a workpiece iscopied, those punch paths are duplicated but remainidentical. Identical contours can be grouped intosubroutines which can be called from any cursor/toolposition. This procedure greatly reduces the size ofyour programs.

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1If one of a workpiece's contours is called as a subroutine, you will seean overview of all subroutines in the top frame. Select a subroutine tosee its punch paths in the frame below.

Subroutines can also be dissolved, and the original code replaced asit was. Select this function under 'sheet division or 'NC program'.

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A subroutine (SR) consists of 'main program (MP) lines' SR/HR (a), which contains the collection ofpunch paths (b), and the calls with position detail SR/POS (c) for the copies.The contours are listed in the left frame, as they were created as a copy of a part. There is a list ofpunch paths for each contour sorted by punch.In the rightmost frame you can see the list of contours after conversion to subroutines. A contour ishereby grouped to a subroutine (a), in which the punch paths (b) are listed. The individual parts'contours are created by calling those subroutines at positions (c). The NC programs can be greatlyshortened with this method.

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Make Space By Group-Building.

The requirement for group-building is identicalcontours of a part, arranged in a matrix. Thefunctions for group-building can be accessedthrough the menu item 'punch paths', 'punchgroups'.

Group contours.. - This opens a dialog to set theconditions for joining.First choose the starting contour; a dialog will beshown with the result of this group-building, whichyou should then confirm.

Punch groups without geometrics - this functionallows you to punch a matrix on a sheet with aselected punch without having to create acorresponding part. A Dialog will open for thematrix data.

Built groups can be dissolved individually or alltogether.

Individual punches made with a single tool, forexample a perforated sheet, can cause large NCcodes, since every hole requires a line of code. Thisvolume of code can be reduced by grouping theindividual punches. A matrix of rows and columnswhich can be worked in 'punch cycles' representssuch a group. The requirement would be that yourmachine allows such cyclic-processing.Grouping of contours is only possible when no punchpaths are present and the groups are a componentpart of a part from ncCAD32 . Grouping must be donebefore automatic conversion into punch paths!

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This dialog allows you to set group-building conditions for single punches. The program finds partsaccording to the conditions, and groups them. The 'settings' frame allows you to activate a search area.Mark the checkbox, and you will be prompted for the search area location in the command line.Enter the maximum permissible variance of identical contours which should be recognized as a groupin mm in the frame 'tolerances'.Select the start contour with a click and click to 'begin sorting'. Suitable contours will be shown in adialog.Processing can also be circular; switch to the 'polar' tab for the relevant options.You can mark a checkbox in the 'settings' tab for automatic sorting when you call the punch module,

12If sorting by groups was successful, the result will beshown in this dialog, awaiting your confirmation. Afterconfirming, the groups will be created and displayed inthe preview [1] with start points and directional arrows.

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13You can select from various search patterns forcircular sorting. The center should be selected, if notby other means, with the mouse. In this case there isno directional arrow.

14For automatic conversion of circles when calling theprogram, mark this checkbox.

When sorting by the smallest offsets, you can getunordered paths in the punch sequence. Tominimize this, you can divide the whole sheet into(imaginary) strips. The sorting process will run fromone stripe to the next, giving a better-ordered route.

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In this dialog you can enter the tool and the contour group's arrangement. Click on 'tool selection' toopen the global tool manager and select a punch for the group. Enter the matrix's start point and definethe processing sequence by rows, columns or in a grid. Click 'display' to see and check the result in thepreview window. When you have adjusted to your needs, click 'apply' to create the group.

16The inputs in this tab correspond to those in the tab'rows', but build columns.

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17This tab allows a complete grid matrix to bedefined, by entering the start point and processingtype. Meander means a reciprocating processingorder.

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Change The Punch Direction And Add Machine Stops.

To add a machine stop to a punch path, select themenu item 'M-stops' or the quick key in the iconbar.

To change the rotation angle of a punch path,identify it after the menu selection. Machine stopscan be added in the middle of a punch path or at theend. Double-click to repeat the command and endthe function with <Esc>.

to remove a machine stop select 'delete' and selectthe unwanted m-stop.

To change the processing direction select themenu item 'punch paths', 'edit', 'change processingdirection'. After selecting the function, identify theaffected punch path. The change of direction canbe recognized by the direction arrow, which nowpoints in the other direction.If however you change the part's contour directionbefore converting to punch paths, the part will becompletely crunched.

ncStanz offers the function to change a part's punchdirection, and add machine stops to the punch pathsas required. The machine stops at a machine stopuntil it is restarted. This allows machines withoutsmall part disposal to be cleared.For machines with small part slides, you can add thecorresponding disposal points to your punch paths.

changing the processing direction does not changethe contour type - external contours remain parts andinternal contours remain holes!If however you change a contour's direction beforeconversion to punch paths, its type will be changedtoo - external contours become holes and arecrunched!

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1At the end of an NC program you will usually find amachine stop. The m-stop function allows multiplestops on a part for example to handle necessaryprocessing steps. After selecting the function,identify the punch path where you wish to add astop. Double-click to repeat the command and endthe function with <Esc>. The same process is usedfor deleting machine stops.

11When you change the contourdirection, you change the contourtype! Internal contours becomeexternal contours and vice versa.When converting automatically topunch paths the whole part will thenbe crunched. Be careful - if you makethis mistake on a large part whileusing a small tool, your computermay be kept busy for some time.

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Optimal Material Usage Through Common Separating Cuts.

Parts must meet particular conditions in order forcommon separating cuts to be able optimallyarrange them.

The parts must have joinable contour elements.

Parts may not have punch paths on externalcontours.

Internal contours and notches must be created.

For optimal material usage the part offset mustequal the cutting tool width.If multiple identical parts with mainly straight edges

are to be punched, using common separating cutscan lead to optimal material usage. By using correctsettings and part offsets, shared separating cuts cangive you the best material usage.When creating shared separating cuts, externalcontours are created automatically using thestandard punch; the punch paths may not be createdby automatic conversion. Only create the punchpaths for internal contours and notches!

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1To punch a part with shared separating cuts, first create the punchpaths for internal contours and notches.

Select the function through the menu item 'sheet division','gridprocessing'; a dialog opens with continued options.

You can also layout the part in a grid with shared separating cuts usingthe function 'edit', 'manipulate'.

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11Select the 'grid processing' or 'common separating cuts'function in this dialog. Grid processing will be executedusing common separating cuts. After calling the functiona dialog will open for the settings.

12You must make the settings for laying out parts withcommon separating cuts here. For optimal materialusage set the row and column offset to the toolwidth of the standard tool. In the field 'separatehow', enter the punch sequence and in the field'which stop', enter the disposal type. You canchoose between:

0 - none1 - machine stop2 - small part slides3 - SMH-Stop (SheetMaster Stop)4 - Behrens double bridge5 - Set spoil6 - Behrens single bridge

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The punch sequence is defined in the field 'separate how' in the settings window.The diagrams show the punching sequence:

a)=0 - from bottom right to top left, reciprocating in the rows (meander).b)=1 - from bottom right to top left, in the same direction, first the columns then the rows.c)=2 - from bottom right to top left, in the same direction, first the bottom right edges, then part oriented,columns before rows.d)=3 - from bottom right to top left, in the same direction, part oriented, rows before columns.

14after calling the function the layout will beshown in the preview with machine stops. usethe simulation to check the punch sequence.check for overlaps and collisions; in case oferrors you can adjust the settings.

Clamps And Restrainers

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Setting Clamps And Positioning Restrainers.

The available clamps will be spread across thesheet equally if using automatic setup. The clampsetup can be viewed in the preview. To check theclamps, use the 'sheet division' menu; you'll find allmenu items for this function here.

The clamps can be moved manually, where themachine allows this. The function is launchedthrough menu item 'setup clamps'; use the mouseto identify the clamp which should be moved.

The clamp bar can be aligned to the sheet. Use themenu item 'discover sheet' to start this function,then position the clamp bar on the sheet.

To position the restrainer, select the menu itemwith the same name.

Repositioning the clamp bar is initiated using the'Repositioning' function. Place all parts on thecomplete sheet. The result is a sorted list. Byrepositioning the clamp bar the layout will bedivided and remade as a new 'displaced' sortinglist.

The functions can also be executed using concretevalues in the command line. You can adapt thepunching area and the clamp-settings withcommand '959 260'. Entering the command, opensa frame for enter the settings for punching area andclamp-positions.

Important note:You cannot use this function in conjunction withsubroutines.

Clamps on punch machines are holders, in which thematerial sheets are gripped and held in place whilepunching.Individual punch machines have, according to theirtype, many different kinds of clamps. There are fixed,retractable, and movable clamps.Clamps are managed by the post-processor.

The counterpart to the clamps are the restrainers,which hold the sheet still while the clamps are(re)positioned.

If a sheet is larger than the machine's work area, thesheet will need to be repositioned to use it all. Whenrepositioning, the existing punch paths will beseparated at a point of your choosing, and resortedin a new 'displaced' list.

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11After converting contours into punch paths, the created sorting listsare displayed; here is a sorting list for a rectangular punch 30x5 topunch all parts. After repositioning, this list will be separated into twohalves.

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The clamps are shown in the preview based on current values relative to the sheet. This allows you tocheck the clamps positions in relation to your parts. If there are collisions, the clamps must be movedaccordingly (discover sheet).

If a sheet is larger than the machine's work area, as in this case, the sheet must be repositioned duringprocessing.

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position to place the clamp bar. In the preview you will see the sheet displayed with all clamps.

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after repositioning the clamps the separating line for program separation must be drawn. theseparating line is shows as a red line from the cursor position, and can be positioned by clicking, here itis in the middle of the sheet.To avoid the sheet slipping while repositioning, it is fixed by 'restrainers' during this process. Use themouse to place the restrainer anywhere within the crossover area, in the next step. The same appliesfor the separating line.In the example the restrainer is marked with two red points joined by a horizontal line in the middle ofthe sheet.You can check the result of the repositioning in the sorting list.

14After repositioning the clamps the previously created sorting list,which was for the whole sheet in its entirety, is divided into two'displaced halves'. There is now an entry of a 30x5 punch to punch theparts for each half.

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15You can adapt the punching area and the clamp-settingswith command '959 260'. Entering the command, opens thisframe for entering the punching area settings. Use the'Clamps'-tab to set the clamp-positions.

16You can adapt the clamp positions with command '959 260'to the punching area.

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Dispose Small Parts Using Slides.

To place a small parts disposal point on a punchpath, select the item 'disposal', or 'edit','disposal',or use the quick key in the icon bar.

Small part slides can be placed in the middle or atthe end of a punch path. Double-click to repeat thecommand, and exit by pressing <Esc>.

To delete a disposal point, select 'delete' and markthe corresponding symbol.

As well as small part slides, other disposalfunctions include rigid slides using SheetMaster,among others.

For machines with small part slides, see thechapter changing the punch direction and addingmachine stops.

machines which are fitted with small part slides canbe operated by adding corresponding disposalpoints. when a disposal point is reached, amachine-specific subroutine will be called to raisethe slide, while the size of the parts is monitored bythe program.You can add m-stops to your punch paths for partsdisposal on machines without disposal slides

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1Punched parts can be removed from the punchingarea using small part slides, if your machine has thiscapability. The small parts slides function allows youto add multiple disposal points to your parts to allowcompletion of processing tasks. Select the function,then identify the punch path where you will add thedisposal point. Double-click to repeat the command,and exit by pressing <Esc>. The same procedureapplies for deleting disposal points.

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11Rigid slides are positioned in the same way as smallpart slides. When adding a disposal point, the slide'ssize is shown at the cursor to allow targetedplacement. The slide symbol is placed at therequired position, and a joining line shows thedisposal point on the punch line.

Macros

Macros

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Execute Command Sequences As Macros.

select the menu item macro routines to open theDialog for macro editing. you can then generate aStart macro and other punch macros.

When creating a macros, you must enter a name tosave it under. All punch macros are saved with theextension '.SAK' in the folder 'MAK'.

Important note:All command numbers must be introduced with apound sign (#)!

Frequently recurring tasks which can be entered inthe command line [1] can be collated and saved asmacros. Macros can subsequently be called with justone command, simplifying work and removingopportunities for human error.

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1Functions can be called from the command line using thecorresponding command number or name. the names of macroscontaining multiple commands can be used in the same way.Custom macros can be created by the user to meet his needs.

11Creating a start macro:Collate your start macro's commands in thetext field to the left. The field to the right allowsyou to save the start macro to your registry. Toview the current start macro's content, loadthe macro to the text field. If your start macroshould be called automatically, highlight thetop-right checkbox.

The frame 'previously entered commands'lists all functions you have called up to thispoint. These commands can be used to formyour start macro.

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12This tab allows you to create as manyworkload-reducing macros as you require.First click 'new macro' to begin, then enter thenew macro's name. When giving a name, youshould make it memorable and short!Collate the commands in the text field to theright, then save your macro. By default the filewill be saved in the regular macro folder,although you can specify another.

Offcuts

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Clean Up The Layout With Free Punching.

To create free punching or clean-up paths, selectthe corresponding menu item under 'edit', 'singleprocessing'. The functions can also be accesseddirectly from the second field of the status line.

To cut an offcut which is laid out with irregular shapedparts, free punch paths or a trimming cut can be usedto trim the offcut. Trimming cuts are made with adefined trimming tool.

Free punch paths can also be advantageous to splitstrange internal contours such that they fall from thesheet better.

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1In the preview [1] you can see the punch paths on the givensheet. After starting the function, set the punch as required byadding freehand lines. The separating line will then be shownas punch paths in the preview.

If you are creating a separation with a trimming cut, you needonly mark the start and end points of the line. The punch pathswill then be executed in the correct position using thepredefined trimming tool.

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11Here you can see the free punch paths around one part, to trimthe remaining sheet to an offcut.

NC Programs

NC Programs

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Convert Punch Paths To NC Programs.

your NC program is generated with a simple menuclick. Click 'create NC code..' to open a dialogwhere you can enter the required program numberand post-processor settings.

The NC program will be created automaticallyaccording to the post-processor settings.

If your machine is able to process subroutines, firstcreate your subroutines using the correspondingmenu selection.

You can post-edit your NC programs, for exampleto change a setting for a specific machine. Usuallythough, the programs will not need modification.Access the editor by clicking 'Edit NC code'; a texteditor window containing the code will open in adialog next to the preview [1].

Don't forget to save your NC code. The defaultlocation is 'NCCAD32/CNC'.You can open a file manager to save yourprograms to different files by clicking the menu item'Save NC code as..'.

NC editing contains all functions required to createan NC program. The code generated depends on,and may be limited by, the selected post-processor.Subroutines and punch cycles are only possible onmachines which support these functions.

NC programs are the streams of commands sentfrom the computer, worked one by one by yourcutting machine to create your parts. If there aremany parts on your sheet, the code an become verylong. Subroutines can be used to greatly reduce theamount of code. When generating subroutines,punch paths of identical contours are grouped aspackets according the tool used. These packets ofcode have a reference name and can be called usinga single command without duplicated code. See thechapter 'Using subroutines to reduce program size'for more detail.

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1The punch paths will be shown on the givensheet in the preview [1]. Select a command inthe program list, and the corresponding punchpath will be highlighted by placing the cursorover it.

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11In this dialog you can enter the number/name for theNC program. Depending on your post-processor,there may be further input fields available. You canfind more information on these fields in the manualfor your machine or control panel.

2This dialog shows the generated NC programin a text editor. You can modify the programas required.

Configuration

Configuration

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Basic Settings For Programs And Machines.

The configuration settings can be accessedthrough the corresponding 'menu':

General settingsMachine reference point - note the prompts in thecommand line.Time calculationCursor step width - note the prompts in thecommand line.Undo settingsBump settingsZone / error checkingTRUMPFTools in the setup plan

Some menu items open a dialog for the selection ofthe configuration dialog.More information about the technical values(machine settings) which should be entered in theconfiguration dialogs can be found in theinstructions for your machine or control panel.

This screen allows you to make basic settings forconfiguring the program to your punch machine andpost-processor. This is important in order to obtaincorrectly generated NC code. Some of the dialogs inthis section are post-processor dependent (markedpost-processorD), and may therefore be missing fromyour copy of the software.

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1This dialog (post-processorD) offers a selection ofconfiguration fields, each of which opens atheme-oriented dialog.

Machine size - enter the dimensions in this Dialog.Clamp settingsSmall part slidesAcceleration settings - suppresses the programmedmaximums.GeneralSetup planNC code options

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11This dialog allows you to make settings for:

General settings andPunch settings

Click 'apply' to open the corresponding input dialog.

12General - this dialog allows you to makesettings for the creation of NC programs,and general program settings. Lengths areto be specified in mm and areas in mm2(millimeters squared). For yes/noquestions, give 0 for no and 1 for yes.

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13Punch settings - enter the settings for yourpunches; dimensions are to be specified in mm.

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14General settings for the creation of NCprograms (post-processorD).

20Settings for the setup plan (post-processorD).

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15NC options for the creation of NC programs(post-processorD). Mark the correspondingcheckboxes.

16Clamp settings - use the dialog (post-processorD) tomake settings on your machine's clamps.

17Small part slides - use this dialog(post-processorD) to make settings on yourmachine's small part slides.

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18Use this dialog tomarkcorrespondingcheckboxes forcontour collision,and marginchecking.

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All tools listed in the tool manager can be reviewed in this dialog (post-processorD). You can use thesecond column to give your tools names for the tool setup plan. These names will be shown in thesetup plan.

Time Calculation

Time Calculation

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Calculate The Punching Time Using Simulations.

Select 'settings','time calculation' to open a dialogin which you can give settings for the variousprocessing methods and the times for theprocessing tasks, allowing an accurate calculationof the overall time required.

The time calculation's accuracy is dependent onmany factors, and can only be as precise as theentered data. It also relies on a full and completeset of punch paths, containing all required steps.The time calculation result is derived from asimulation of the cutting procedure.

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Check and correct the machine settings as required in the tab 'punching'. The formulae in the column'factors' are relevant for the time calculation. You can modify these formulae in the upper section [2].The times in the left column are calculated using the simulation.Start the simulation in the 'simulation' frame.After calculation, the total time will be shown in the bottom-left frame.

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Start the simulation here. The values calculated here are required for the time calculation. Next click on'calculate' and the results will be entered in the rightmost column of the dialog.

Glossary

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CalculationAn estimate for a job.

Time Calculation 111

CirclesA round punch path.

Grouping 83Perforated plate 83Punch cycles 83Punch tool 68Punching 68Round punch 107

ClampGrips to hold your sheet steady.

Check 107Dead area 107Discover 95General 93M12 109Recognition 109Reposition 95Reposition 107Retractable 109

ContoursElements (geometrics) which define a part.

External~Internal~Punch~Contour boxes 107Convert 29Hide 29Info 31

External contourThe external form of a workpiece.

Automatic 30Avoid 75Check 107Convert 30

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Crunching 90Direction 1Machine stop 88Manual sorting 77Processing direction 30Shared 90Simulation 47Sorting 75Sorting 73

FlapsEquipment for disposing punched parts.

Slides~

Geometric PointsIdentifiable points on contour elements.

Search 4

HoldersEquipment to lock your sheet.

General 93Repositioning 96

Internal contourThe holes in your workpiece.

Crunching 107Cutting up 7Machine stop 88Punch direction 88Separating cuts 101Simulation 47Sorting 73

M-CommandsMachine commands, instructions for the machine through the post-processor.

Create 49Display 49General 48M12 109M20 48M26 48M27 48M61 110M8 110

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M9 110

MacroMacros are command sequences which can themselves be run with one commands.

Automatic 100Commands 101Create 99Execute 100Names 99Save 101Start macro 100

NC-Program

Comment 110Delete 14Display date 110Edit 105Extension 109General 103Generate 103Important 1Machine stop 109Menu 14Modify 105Names 105P-Number 109Program end 109Program name 110Quick-keys 18Removal position 109Save 103Stops 90Stroke count 109Subroutines 103Suction 110Technology settings 47Tool center 109

NestingYour workpieces laid out on the sheet according complex algorithms.

Auto nesting 17Automatic nesting 62Defaults 15Grid production 17Manual 63Menu 13

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Nesting list 60True-shape nesting 62

NotchesPart areas as component parts of an external contour.

Crunching 33Definition 42General 41Identification 33Overlaps 43Punch direction 43

Offcut sheetsTrimmed remnants, saved for re-use in your sheet database.

General 101Separating cuts 102

PartsSee also workpieces.

Arrange 54Avoid 75Bump 63Convert 7Crunching 90Cursor position 66Customer Number 15Delete 61Display 107Disposal 11Disposal 15General 1Grid production 14Grid production 68Import 6Information 13Layout 60Manipulate 62Manual sorting 77Marking 49Micro Bridges 51Mirror 15Move 67Move 62Nesting list 61Nesting 62Notches 9

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Offset 62Offsets 65Only boxes 17Part Number 31Place manually 63Positioning 63Punching Bridges 51Redraw 4Sequence 70Sequence 59Shared separating cuts 90Show all 4Simulation 45Sorting 75

Post-ProcessorPost-processors are drivers for your cutting machines.

Attributes 31Functions 5Important 1NC-Program 103Selection 48Settings 105Technology settings 47

ProgramncStanz as an application, or your NC-Program?

ApplicationNC-Program

Punch ContourThe shapes which together form a workpiece.

Info 31Punch direction 10Selection 30Sorting 71Times 111Turn direction 10

Punch directionColumns and rows as punching defaults.

General 54Modify 88Settings 73Sorting 72

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Punch pathsThe path along which your parts will be cut from the sheet.

Bridges 53Contour collision 55Contour collision 111Contours 33Conversion 30Create 31Divide 53Elements 33External arcs 107External circles 107Freehand 33General 28Group 81Internal arcs 107Internal circles 107M-Commands 88Manual 31Notches 33Paths 33Positions 33Processing direction 88punch tool selection 32Round tool 33Separating punch 107Shrink 81Stretch 81Subroutines 81Trim 33Turn direction 88

Punching BridgesAreas which will be left out when punching.

Automatic 54General 51Insert 11Micro bridges 51Offset 53Placement 53Settings 53Width 107Width 53

Punching PathsRoute for the tool when punching.

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Create 18Define 28Delete all 17End point 34Freehand 7Functions 35General 1Identification 34Length 34Load 16Location 34Print 16Route 34Save 16Simulation 18Sorting method 107Start point 34Time calculation 111

Punching SettingsSettings for individual contours.

Internal punchings 107Selection 14

Punching Technology SettingsThe options for editing a workpiece.

General 5

Punching ToolsPunching tools with various shapes and functions

Angle 22Change 22Corner overlap 107Current list 23Definition 22Edit 22Functions 35General 18Global 23Global 20Group 83Grouping 83Grouping 85Height 22List 20Magazine place occupation 24

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Matrices 83Move 35Notch tools 23Number 22Overlap 107Overlap 22Overlap 108Perforated sheets 83Print 25Proportion 108Punch feed 108Rectangular punch 108Rotatable 22Rotate 107Rotate 35Rotate 21Round punch 108Selection list 23Separating punch 108Separating tools 23Separating tools 23Sequence 77Settings list 25Settings 108Sheet thickness 20Sorting list 71Sorting 68Stroke 22Surface roughness 108Trim punch 108Types 21Width 22

Reference pointStarting point for your cutting machine.

Identification 3Menu 3Move 14Reference point 0 4Reference point 1 3Reference 5Reset 4

Separating CutsCuts for offcut sheets using freehand punches.

Dimensions 108Freehand 101

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Offcut sheets 103Overlaps 107Shared 90

SettingsConfiguration settings.

Checks 107Clamp control 109Extension NC Programs 109General settings 107Machine size 106NC program defaults 110Punch stroke 108Removal position 109Separating punch 108Setup plan 109Slides 110Surface roughness 108Tool settings 108Trim punch 108

Shared separating cutsparqueting components in a cluster with shared contours / contour parts.

General 90Grid 92Layout 93Offset 92Punch width 92Requirements 90

SheetsSheets; the metal sheets from which your workpieces are cut.

By rows 59Columns 59Crunching 7Definition 54Margin 65Material 56Materials 56Offcut sheets 101Offsets 59Offsets 65Part information 57Perforated sheets 83Remnants 13Repositioning 107

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Rows 59Separating cuts 101Setup plan 14Sheet thickness 56Size 56Trimming 59

SimulationReview the punching paths as the cutting machine will work them.

Check 47Cutting time 111External contours 47General 45Internal contours 47Speed 47Start 18Time calculation 112

SlidesEquipment for disposing punched parts.

Display 98Disposal 97General 97Placement 98Positioning 99Small part Slides 97

SortingSet the processing sequence for punching.

Automatic 30Manual 71Markings 74Methods 107Parts 10Punch tool 70Rows 68Sequence 74Start point 73

Special punchUse closed contours as punches.

Apply 107General 18Selection 20Shapes 21

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Special ToolsUse contours as punches.

Capture 27Conditions 25Cursor 28General 25Overlap 27Punch 28Rotate 27Settings 27Sheet thickness 27Simulation 28Simulation 28

TextsText markings on parts and offcut sheets

Entry 50General 49Move 51Settings 50

Time calculationProgram function for discovering the punching time.

Factors 112Formulae 112General 111Repositioning 113Settings 113Slides 113Tools 113Travel paths 112

ToolsPunches, special punches and part contours as special tools

Punch~Special punch~Special punch tool~Louver Tool 20Magazine 18Management 18Multicut 20Roller tool 20Selection list 18Surface roughness 21

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Tool center 109Transform 18Wilson Tool 20

True-shape nestingCollate various workpieces in a nesting plan and nest.

Automatic 62Introduction 13

UsageUsing ncStanz and its interface elements.

Command line 4Cursor position 66Cursor 3Display 4Display 60Geometric points 4Icon bar 3Input mask 5Menu panel 2Only boxes 60Reference points 4Status line 5Undo Function 45Undo 43Zoom 3

WorkpieceWorkpieces are punch parts as individual components of a nesting plans.

Convert 28Identifier 15Prepare 1Punch part 28

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A Angle (Punching Tools) 22Apply (Special punch) 107Arrange (Parts) 54Attributes (Post-Processor) 31Auto nesting (Nesting) 17Automatic (Punching Bridges) 54Automatic (External contour) 30Automatic (Sorting) 30Automatic (Macro) 100Automatic (True-shape nesting) 62Automatic nesting (Nesting) 62Avoid (Parts) 75Avoid (External contour) 75

B Bridges (Punch paths) 53Bump (Parts) 63By rows (Sheets) 59

C Capture (Special Tools) 27Change (Punching Tools) 22Check (Clamp) 107Check (Simulation) 47Check (External contour) 107Checks (Settings) 107Clamp control (Settings) 109Columns (Sheets) 59Command line (Usage) 4Commands (Macro) 101Comment (NC-Program) 110Conditions (Special Tools) 25Contour boxes (Contours) 107Contour collision (Punch paths) 55Contour collision (Punch paths) 111Contours (Punch paths) 33Conversion (Punch paths) 30Convert (Contours) 29Convert (External contour) 30Convert (Parts) 7Convert (Workpiece) 28Corner overlap (Punching Tools) 107Create (Punching Paths) 18Create (Macro) 99Create (Punch paths) 31Create (M-Commands) 49Crunching (External contour) 90Crunching (Sheets) 7Crunching (Notches) 33

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Crunching (Internal contour) 107Crunching (Parts) 90Current list (Punching Tools) 23Cursor (Usage) 3Cursor (Special Tools) 28Cursor position (Parts) 66Cursor position (Usage) 66Customer Number (Parts) 15Cutting time (Simulation) 111Cutting up (Internal contour) 7

D Dead area (Clamp) 107Defaults (Nesting) 15Define (Punching Paths) 28Definition (Punching Tools) 22Definition (Notches) 42Definition (Sheets) 54Delete (NC-Program) 14Delete (Parts) 61Delete all (Punching Paths) 17Dimensions (Separating Cuts) 108Direction (External contour) 1Discover (Clamp) 95Display (Parts) 107Display (Slides) 98Display (Usage) 4Display (Usage) 60Display (M-Commands) 49Display date (NC-Program) 110Disposal (Parts) 15Disposal (Parts) 11Disposal (Slides) 97Divide (Punch paths) 53

E Edit (Punching Tools) 22Edit (NC-Program) 105Elements (Punch paths) 33End point (Punching Paths) 34Entry (Texts) 50Execute (Macro) 100Extension (NC-Program) 109Extension NC Programs (Settings) 109External arcs (Punch paths) 107External circles (Punch paths) 107External contours (Simulation) 47

F Factors (Time calculation) 112Formulae (Time calculation) 112Freehand (Punching Paths) 7Freehand (Punch paths) 33

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Freehand (Separating Cuts) 101Functions (Punching Tools) 35Functions (Post-Processor) 5Functions (Punching Paths) 35

G General (Slides) 97General (NC-Program) 103General (Clamp) 93General (Special punch) 18General (Punching Paths) 1General (Punching Technology Settings) 5General (Shared separating cuts) 90General (Special Tools) 25General (Notches) 41General (Texts) 49General (Punch paths) 28General (Parts) 1General (Time calculation) 111General (Punching Bridges) 51General (Offcut sheets) 101General (Holders) 93General (M-Commands) 48General (Simulation) 45General (Punching Tools) 18General (Punch direction) 54General settings (Settings) 107Generate (NC-Program) 103Geometric points (Usage) 4Global (Punching Tools) 23Global (Punching Tools) 20Grid (Shared separating cuts) 92Grid production (Nesting) 17Grid production (Parts) 14Grid production (Parts) 68Group (Punching Tools) 83Group (Punch paths) 81Grouping (Circles) 83Grouping (Punching Tools) 83Grouping (Punching Tools) 85

H Height (Punching Tools) 22Hide (Contours) 29

I Icon bar (Usage) 3Identification (Notches) 33Identification (Reference point) 3Identification (Punching Paths) 34Identifier (Workpiece) 15Import (Parts) 6Important (NC-Program) 1

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Important (Post-Processor) 1Info (Punch Contour) 31Info (Contours) 31Information (Parts) 13Input mask (Usage) 5Insert (Punching Bridges) 11Internal arcs (Punch paths) 107Internal circles (Punch paths) 107Internal contours (Simulation) 47Internal punchings (Punching Settings) 107Introduction (True-shape nesting) 13

L Layout (Parts) 60Layout (Shared separating cuts) 93Length (Punching Paths) 34List (Punching Tools) 20Load (Punching Paths) 16Location (Punching Paths) 34Louver Tool (Tools) 20

M M-Commands (Punch paths) 88M12 (Clamp) 109M12 (M-Commands) 109M20 (M-Commands) 48M26 (M-Commands) 48M27 (M-Commands) 48M61 (M-Commands) 110M8 (M-Commands) 110M9 (M-Commands) 110Machine size (Settings) 106Machine stop (External contour) 88Machine stop (NC-Program) 109Machine stop (Internal contour) 88Magazine (Tools) 18Magazine place occupation (Punching Tools) 24Management (Tools) 18Manipulate (Parts) 62Manual (Sorting) 71Manual (Nesting) 63Manual (Punch paths) 31Manual sorting (External contour) 77Manual sorting (Parts) 77Margin (Sheets) 65Marking (Parts) 49Markings (Sorting) 74Material (Sheets) 56Materials (Sheets) 56Matrices (Punching Tools) 83Menu (NC-Program) 14Menu (Nesting) 13

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Menu (Reference point) 3Menu panel (Usage) 2Methods (Sorting) 107Micro Bridges (Parts) 51Micro bridges (Punching Bridges) 51Mirror (Parts) 15Modify (Punch direction) 88Modify (NC-Program) 105Move (Texts) 51Move (Parts) 67Move (Parts) 62Move (Reference point) 14Move (Punching Tools) 35Multicut (Tools) 20

N Names (NC-Program) 105Names (Macro) 99NC program defaults (Settings) 110NC-Program (Post-Processor) 103Nesting (Parts) 62Nesting list (Nesting) 60Nesting list (Parts) 61Notch tools (Punching Tools) 23Notches (Punch paths) 33Notches (Parts) 9Number (Punching Tools) 22

O Offcut sheets (Sheets) 101Offcut sheets (Separating Cuts) 103Offset (Punching Bridges) 53Offset (Shared separating cuts) 92Offset (Parts) 62Offsets (Sheets) 65Offsets (Parts) 65Offsets (Sheets) 59Only boxes (Parts) 17Only boxes (Usage) 60Overlap (Punching Tools) 108Overlap (Punching Tools) 107Overlap (Punching Tools) 22Overlap (Special Tools) 27Overlaps (Separating Cuts) 107Overlaps (Notches) 43

P P-Number (NC-Program) 109Part information (Sheets) 57Part Number (Parts) 31Parts (Sorting) 10Paths (Punch paths) 33Perforated plate (Circles) 83

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Perforated sheets (Punching Tools) 83Perforated sheets (Sheets) 83Place manually (Parts) 63Placement (Punching Bridges) 53Placement (Slides) 98Positioning (Parts) 63Positioning (Slides) 99Positions (Punch paths) 33Prepare (Workpiece) 1Print (Punching Paths) 16Print (Punching Tools) 25Processing direction (Punch paths) 88Processing direction (External contour) 30Program end (NC-Program) 109Program name (NC-Program) 110Proportion (Punching Tools) 108Punch (Special Tools) 28Punch cycles (Circles) 83Punch direction (Punch Contour) 10Punch direction (Internal contour) 88Punch direction (Notches) 43Punch feed (Punching Tools) 108Punch part (Workpiece) 28Punch stroke (Settings) 108Punch tool (Circles) 68Punch tool (Sorting) 70punch tool selection (Punch paths) 32Punch width (Shared separating cuts) 92Punching (Circles) 68Punching Bridges (Parts) 51

Q Quick-keys (NC-Program) 18

R Recognition (Clamp) 109Rectangular punch (Punching Tools) 108Redraw (Parts) 4Reference (Reference point) 5Reference point 0 (Reference point) 4Reference point 1 (Reference point) 3Reference points (Usage) 4Remnants (Sheets) 13Removal position (NC-Program) 109Removal position (Settings) 109Reposition (Clamp) 95Reposition (Clamp) 107Repositioning (Sheets) 107Repositioning (Time calculation) 113Repositioning (Holders) 96Requirements (Shared separating cuts) 90Reset (Reference point) 4

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Retractable (Clamp) 109Roller tool (Tools) 20Rotatable (Punching Tools) 22Rotate (Punching Tools) 107Rotate (Special Tools) 27Rotate (Punching Tools) 35Rotate (Punching Tools) 21Round punch (Punching Tools) 108Round punch (Circles) 107Round tool (Punch paths) 33Route (Punching Paths) 34Rows (Sorting) 68Rows (Sheets) 59

S Save (Macro) 101Save (NC-Program) 103Save (Punching Paths) 16Search (Geometric Points) 4Selection (Post-Processor) 48Selection (Punching Settings) 14Selection (Special punch) 20Selection (Punch Contour) 30Selection list (Tools) 18Selection list (Punching Tools) 23Separating cuts (Sheets) 101Separating cuts (Internal contour) 101Separating cuts (Offcut sheets) 102Separating punch (Settings) 108Separating punch (Punching Tools) 108Separating punch (Punch paths) 107Separating tools (Punching Tools) 23Separating tools (Punching Tools) 23Sequence (Punching Tools) 77Sequence (Parts) 70Sequence (Sorting) 74Sequence (Parts) 59Settings (Post-Processor) 105Settings (Punch direction) 73Settings (Texts) 50Settings (Punching Tools) 108Settings (Punching Bridges) 53Settings (Special Tools) 27Settings (Time calculation) 113Settings list (Punching Tools) 25Setup plan (Settings) 109Setup plan (Sheets) 14Shapes (Special punch) 21Shared (Separating Cuts) 90Shared (External contour) 90Shared separating cuts (Parts) 90

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Sheet thickness (Punching Tools) 20Sheet thickness (Sheets) 56Sheet thickness (Special Tools) 27Show all (Parts) 4Shrink (Punch paths) 81Simulation (Special Tools) 28Simulation (Special Tools) 28Simulation (Punching Paths) 18Simulation (External contour) 47Simulation (Parts) 45Simulation (Internal contour) 47Size (Sheets) 56Slides (Settings) 110Slides (Time calculation) 113Small part Slides (Slides) 97Sorting (Punch direction) 72Sorting (Punch Contour) 71Sorting (Punching Tools) 68Sorting (Internal contour) 73Sorting (Parts) 75Sorting (External contour) 75Sorting (External contour) 73Sorting list (Punching Tools) 71Sorting method (Punching Paths) 107Speed (Simulation) 47Start (Simulation) 18Start macro (Macro) 100Start point (Sorting) 73Start point (Punching Paths) 34Status line (Usage) 5Stops (NC-Program) 90Stretch (Punch paths) 81Stroke (Punching Tools) 22Stroke count (NC-Program) 109Subroutines (NC-Program) 103Subroutines (Punch paths) 81Suction (NC-Program) 110Surface roughness (Punching Tools) 108Surface roughness (Settings) 108Surface roughness (Tools) 21

T Technology settings (NC-Program) 47Technology settings (Post-Processor) 47Time calculation (Simulation) 112Time calculation (Punching Paths) 111Time Calculation (Calculation) 111Times (Punch Contour) 111Tool center (NC-Program) 109Tool center (Tools) 109Tool settings (Settings) 108

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Tools (Time calculation) 113Transform (Tools) 18Travel paths (Time calculation) 112Trim (Punch paths) 33Trim punch (Settings) 108Trim punch (Punching Tools) 108Trimming (Sheets) 59True-shape nesting (Nesting) 62Turn direction (Punch paths) 88Turn direction (Punch Contour) 10Types (Punching Tools) 21

U Undo (Usage) 43Undo Function (Usage) 45

W Width (Punching Tools) 22Width (Punching Bridges) 107Width (Punching Bridges) 53Wilson Tool (Tools) 20

Z Zoom (Usage) 3

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Table of Contents

Welcome to the help files for ncStanz 1General Tips for Navigation of the Program 1

The punch Module 2Prepare and Stamp Workpieces. 2The Program's Most Important Menu Items. 6Input commands using the icon bar. 16

Tools 19Manage And Populate Tools. 19Capture Contours As Special Tools. 26

punch paths 29Create punch paths. 29Add punch paths Manually 32Capture Punch Paths As Special Contours. 36Crunch Areas Through Notches. 42Undo Your Last Command. 44Checking Punches In The Simulation. 46

Technologies 48Define The Technologies For Your Machine. 48Allocate M-Commands To punch paths. 49Marking Parts.. 50Punch Parts With Micro Joints. 52

Nesting Plans 55Place Parts On A Sheet. 55Produce Grid Layouts. 58Collate Parts In A Nesting List. 61Automatic Nesting. 63Manually Place Parts On The Sheet. 64

Sorting And Combining 69Setting The Punch Sequence. 69Sorting The Processing Sequence. 71Manually Manipulate, Sort And Avoid Parts. 76Using Subroutines To Reduces Program Size. 82Make Space By Group-Building. 84Change The Punch Direction And Add Machine Stops. 89Optimal Material Usage Through Common Separating Cuts. 91

Clamps And Restrainers 94Setting Clamps And Positioning Restrainers. 94Dispose Small Parts Using Slides. 98

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Macros 100Execute Command Sequences As Macros. 100

Offcuts 102Clean Up The Layout With Free Punching. 102

NC Programs 104Convert Punch Paths To NC Programs. 104

Configuration 106Basic Settings For Programs And Machines. 106

Time Calculation 112Calculate The Punching Time Using Simulations. 112

Glossary 114

Index 126