Radan 2012 R1 sheet metal CADCAM promises enhanced tagging, nesting and bending
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Advances in profiling, punching and bending, more control over the powerful nesting process – as well as greater flexibility using micro joints on profiling machines – are all promised by Radan 2012 R1 CADCAM.
The Radan 2012 R1 user will have greater control over the application of tags and micro-joints to help the production process. A combination of more sophisticated control over the placement of tags based on profile type and size, and the addition of end tags, will help the separation of parts and scrap.
Also, previous versions of Radan used single tag settings, which cancel out any other tag placement. The addition of 'End Tags' enables the software to move from a single tag only to a smart lead-in placement that can work with multiple micro joints. The end tag allows the profile end to be identified as an overburn or gap, which will then leave a tag.
Additional functionality has been added to give Radan users greater control over common cutting. A 'Same Part' option means they can specify the maximum number of the same part they want nesting together for common cutting. With multiple parts on each sheet, Same Part means the nester will find the right pattern for numerous shapes, while keeping each shape within its specified batch, as well as allowing for the best common cut, which improves machine times.
Common functions have been brought more to the surface, immediately within the user's reach, and the location of nesting data and generated nests can now be more freely determined, says Radan.
Multiple parts in the nest list can now be easily manipulated, either by using bulk-edit to edit properties that are common across parts, or by using individual multi edits.
Sheet Priorities in Radan 2012 R1 allows a priority to be set against a sheet size, which ensures that that particular size will be used before considering other sizes. Sheet sizes with the same priority will be compared on utilisation.
Creating NC code for press brakes, or even just verifying manufacturability, has implications regarding the bend allowances used during the unfolding process. Enhancements to unfolding within Radbend mean the 3D model is now automatically updated with the information from Radbend and can be bent within the correct parameters as specified.
Programming punching and combination machine tools is now assisted by an interactive and dynamic tool list. This allows users to view the suitability and usage of a machine and its tools, as well as verifying loading the tool within the machine.