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ContentsBasics......................................................................................................... 6
File Management......................................................................................... 6
êNew File Types for One-object File ................................................................ 6
êNew “Pack” to Archive a Z3 File and Its Related Files........................................... 6
êNew “Auto File Recovery” to Restore Unsaved Changes ...................................... 7
New Auto Session Backup Support .................................................................. 8
New “Save Modified Documents” Form ............................................................ 8
GUI ...................................................................................................... 8
êNew Multiple Document Interface Support ..................................................... 8
Resizable Multiple Layout............................................................................ 9
Inquire .................................................................................................. 9
Translator ............................................................................................. 10
Import & Export ...................................................................................... 10
êUpgraded Import Engine for 3rd Party Formats............................................... 10
êDirectly Copy and Paste Entities from ZWCAD to ZW3D ..................................... 10
Heal .................................................................................................... 10
êUpgraded “Heal/Analyze” ....................................................................... 11
CAD..................................................................................................... 11
Sketch.................................................................................................. 11
Sketching .............................................................................................. 11
êUpgraded “Ready Sketch Text” to Support Redefinition .................................... 11
êEasier Curve Creation, Edit and Quality Inquiry .............................................. 12
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êEditable “Reference”............................................................................. 12
êBland New “Power Trim” ........................................................................ 13
Tweaked “Blend Curve”............................................................................. 13
New “Pattern”........................................................................................ 13
Constraint ............................................................................................. 14
êUpdated Constraint Solver ....................................................................... 14
êAuto Constraint Snap Changes................................................................... 14
New Form for “Show Constraints” ................................................................. 15
êUpgraded “Auto Constrain”...................................................................... 15
Enhanced “Angular” Dimension .................................................................... 16
Inquire ................................................................................................. 16
Improved “Constraint Status” ...................................................................... 16
êNew “Display Open End On/Off” on DA Toolbar.............................................. 17
êNew “Overlap” Inquire ........................................................................... 17
Upgraded Measurement to Support 3D Entity .................................................... 18
History Manager ...................................................................................... 18
êWorkflow Changes................................................................................. 18
êLink Manager....................................................................................... 18
Wireframe Design .................................................................................... 19
êMore Points Controls in “Through Point Curve” .............................................. 19
Part Design ............................................................................................ 19
êUpgraded “Hole” to Involve More Engineering Elements and Thread Types.............. 19
êEnhanced “Curve Mesh” .......................................................................... 19
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New “Profile Swept Rod” ........................................................................... 20
Tweaked “Fillet” ..................................................................................... 20
Assembly Design ...................................................................................... 20
êAssembly Manager................................................................................. 20
êRenovated “Interference Check” ............................................................... 21
êRegenerated “Exploded View” .................................................................. 22
Sheet Metal Design................................................................................... 22
êNew Excel-driven Support for K-Factor ........................................................ 22
Mold Design ........................................................................................... 23
New Tolerant Modeling Support in “Parting Faced”, “Trim Mold Plate” and “Electrode” 23
êEnhanced “Electrode Tool Blank” .............................................................. 23
New “Frame” Option in “Sparking Draw”......................................................... 24
êWeldment Design.................................................................................. 24
Drafting ................................................................................................ 24
View.................................................................................................... 24
êNew “Isometric Section View” .................................................................. 24
êRevamped “Break View” ......................................................................... 24
Dimension ............................................................................................. 25
êUpgraded Scale in Dimension.................................................................... 25
êNew “3D Measure” Support ...................................................................... 25
Tweaked “Center Mark”/“Center Line”/“Center Mark Circle”................................ 25
êHole Callout Enhancements...................................................................... 26
New Weld Symbol .................................................................................... 27
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New “Bend Note” for “Bend Line”................................................................. 27
Table ................................................................................................... 27
êAuto Hole Recognition for “Hole Table”....................................................... 27
êEnhanced label in BOM table .................................................................... 28
CAM..................................................................................................... 28
Basic.................................................................................................... 28
CAM Manager.......................................................................................... 28
New Mark of Operation Status...................................................................... 28
Support Auto-Rename after Inserting Folder..................................................... 29
Easier Definition of Standard Thread Hole Feature ............................................. 29
Display ................................................................................................. 29
Faster Display of CAM Tool Path ................................................................... 29
Accurate Filters of Cuts and Tool Path in CAM view ............................................ 30
Generating Tool Path ................................................................................ 30
Roughing............................................................................................... 30
Complete Region Machining ........................................................................ 30
Continuous Cuts in Sharp Corner and Narrow Region ........................................... 31
Rest Roughing......................................................................................... 32
More Controllable of Rest Material ................................................................ 32
Stable Region Detection............................................................................. 33
Offset 3D .............................................................................................. 34
Stable Cut Step and Smooth Tool Path............................................................ 34
Better Corner ......................................................................................... 34
Complete Machining ................................................................................. 35
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Support Smaller Cut Step ........................................................................... 35
Angle Limiting ........................................................................................ 35
More stable of Angle Detection .................................................................... 35
Completeness Machining between Two Regions ................................................. 36
Link and Lead in QM ................................................................................. 36
Stable Structure of Tool Path ...................................................................... 36
New Link and Lead in/out Types................................................................... 37
New Definition and Look of Link and Lead ....................................................... 40
Safer and more Rational Principle ................................................................. 41
Simplified Feeds Assignment ....................................................................... 42
Mill 5 ................................................................................................... 43
Support Calculation Based on STL ................................................................. 43
New Zigzag Direction in Side Cut .................................................................. 44
Support to Trim Side Cut............................................................................ 45
Support Undercut Based on STL in Zlevel and Lace ............................................. 45
Processing Tool Path................................................................................. 45
New Operation List................................................................................... 45
Simplify Command ................................................................................... 46
New Template and More information ............................................................. 46
Easy to modify ........................................................................................ 47
New Output in CL File ............................................................................... 47
Turning................................................................................................. 47
Stock Max/Min Size................................................................................... 50
Tool Flute Length .................................................................................... 50
Note: Important enhancements in this article are marked withê
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Basics
File Management
êNew File Types for One-object File
For the one-object Z3 file, specific objects have new extensions to distinguish each other as
following. The conversion between one-object file and multi-object file can be done by “Save
as” command, which is that a multi-object Z3 file containing only one object inside can be
converted into one-object file, while one-object file can be directly converted into the other.
One-object File Extension Icon
Sketch .Z3SKH
Part/Assembly .Z3PRT
Drawing .Z3DRW
Cam Plan .Z3CAM
êNew “Pack” to Archive a Z3 File and Its Related Files
A Z3 file may reference different objects from some external Z3 files like an assembly file
referencing other Z3 files as components, and has its own drawing sheet and cam plan saved
in separate files. When sharing this kind of file, it is hard to collect all its related files since
they can locate at different folders. Here comes this new “Pack” command which helps to
pack up all the associated files into one folder or zip file.
All available external files which relate to the active file will be shown up in the list when you
execute “Pack”. You can uncheck any one to unselect, or use the file type check box under
the list to un-list the undesired files. The referenced files are listed in “Link Manager” which
is referenced by the current file.
The packed files can be renamed with a prefix or a suffix to differentiate with the old ones.
And compression is also provided to zip the files directly to share it later.
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êNew “Auto File Recovery” to Restore Unsaved Changes
ZW3D window can be shut down unexpectedly due
to different reasons like no power, OS system crash
or ZW3D crash. This shutdown can cause data loss if
there are any unsaved editing files. Besides the old
one to back up the session, now there is another new
way “Create auto-recover file every X minutes” to
automatically save the editing file for you and recover
it after a random crash.
The option is on Configuration > General > General, and
the files auto-saved by this option is put under your
ZW3D user folder > temp > recovery folder and will be
automatically opened on ZW3D next run to let you check
on or save. Just like the left legend shows, the “File
Recovery” form lists all the unsaved files with their last
modification time, source files and preview picture.
The un-opened files will remain on the disk unless you
open them or delete them manually, while the opened
files will be deleted after ZW3D’s normal closure.
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New Auto Session Backup Support
Besides the auto session backup reminder, 2015 now can automatically save the session into
the user folder. The time and operation interval is available for both “Remind” and “Auto
Backup”.
New “Save Modified Documents” Form
GUI
êNew Multiple Document Interface Support
HTile Collapse
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Horizontal Tile Vertical Tilt
Resizable Multiple Layout
Window layout now can be resized to fit your needs. Just put the pointer on the border of
each display area and drag.
Inquire
l “Contour Stripping” of “Analyze Faces” has been tweaked a little bit for better display
effect.
2014 SP 2015
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l “Draft checking” of “Analyze Faces” provides more angle controls to further classify draft
angle.
l “Thickness Analysis” has got its “Minimum” option fixed which now should give a correct
value.
Translator
Import & Export
êUpgraded Import Engine for 3rd Party Formats
l Supported version of the ACIS import is up to R25.
l CATIA V5 supported version has been changed from R6~R23 (V5~6R2013) to R8~R24
(V5~6R2014).
l New “Import Geom set as layer” option for CATIA V5 import.
l Supported version of the Inventor import is up to 2015.
êDirectly Copy and Paste Entities from ZWCAD to ZW3D
If you have installed ZWCAD, you can copy some entities within ZWCAD, and then paste them
into ZW3D sketch or drawing sheet by Ctrl + V directly.
Heal
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êUpgraded “Heal/Analyze”
New tree widgets for “Heal/Analyze” provide a clearer and easy user experience.
Analyze Heal
CAD
Sketch
Sketching
êUpgraded “Ready Sketch Text” to Support Redefinition
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êEasier Curve Creation, Edit and Quality Inquiry
l Curve display and inquiry
êEditable “Reference”
l New direct edit support on reference geometry
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êBland New “Power Trim”
“Power Trim” command offers a very easy and intuitive way to trim or delete entities.
Tweaked “Blend Curve”
All the curves created by “Blend Curve” except line will be defined in an equation with 3
degree to make sure that the curves can be used with a G2 continuity, and the face that is
built from the curve can be attached to G2 continuity.
New “Pattern”
New Pattern feature provides an easier way to create different styles of pattern.
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Constraint
êUpdated Constraint Solver
l Upgraded Constraint Precision for More Accurate Solution
Constraint solver has been updated to offer a more accurate constraint solution by using
a higher solving precision
2014 SP 2015
êAuto Constraint Snap Changes
l Snap Settings for Auto Constraint Detect
By default, all available constraints will be provided. If you want to exclude some
specific constraints during snap, just uncheck them.
l Tangent constraint is added into Auto Constraint.
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New Form for “Show Constraints”
The new form provides a list of constraints applying to the picked entities which allows you to
select and check one by one.
êUpgraded “Auto Constrain”
Due to this upgrade, “Auto Constrain” is allowed to determine the application priority of
common dimensions by adjusting their sequences on the list.
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Enhanced “Angular” Dimension
“Angular” dimension now can work on curves. The tangent direction of interpolation points
and end points are what this dimension attaches to.
Line & Curve Curve & Curve Points onCurve
Curve &Vertical
Curve &Horizon
Inquire
Improved “Constraint Status”
“Constraint Status” command is tweaked in 2015 to provide an easier way to approach and
observe.
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êNew “Display Open End On/Off” on DA Toolbar
“Display Open End On/Off” on DA toolbar is allowed to turn on to check whether and where
current sketch has open entities by simply looking for the little blue rectangular boxes.
êNew “Overlap” Inquire
“Overlap” command shows the result of the sketch clearly.
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Upgraded Measurement to Support 3D Entity
All measurements tools except Area can work on both sketch entities and 3D entities from
part.
History Manager
êWorkflow Changes
The workflows of feature management and assembly management have been enhanced with a
lot of new features, including part search via assembly tree, feature search from graphics,
etc.
êLink Manager
The new invented Link Manager provides not only a simple way to manage the assembly or
parts with references, but also an easy way to maintain the update of the reference, part and
assembly. All the changes of references can be tracked and maintained by the Link Manager.
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Wireframe Design
êMore Points Controls in “Through Point Curve”
Part Design
êUpgraded “Hole” to Involve More Engineering Elements and Thread
Types
l Added application classification
3 new types, General Hole, Clearance Hole and Thread Hole, are added into the original
classification to bend in the practical screws and thread into different applications.
l More thread types support
Thread types are added to cover more practical usages.
l New build-in chamfer support
êEnhanced “Curve Mesh”
Workflow of “Curve Mesh” has been changed to be able to create better Mesh with more
continuous controls, while the new widget of set list is added.
Boundaries Unclosed Continuities Unsatisfied
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New “Profile Swept Rod”
“Sweep Rod” supports to create any kind of SWEEP without continuous drive curve
Tweaked “Fillet”
The undercut detection is strengthened when a boundary curve of a corner patch intersects
with a feature geometry.
2014 SP 2015
Assembly Design
êAssembly Manager
² Assembly manager is a basic window which provides most of the assembly info and is
a site to do assembly design. Improvements of assembly manager increase the work
efficiency of your assembly work.
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Separate Mode Combined Mode
Separate mode is like the old“Component Preference” except that
alignments of sub-assemblies willshow up under their nodes for later
direct edit.
Under “Combined Mode”, allalignments applying on components willbe listed under their component nodes.
êRenovated “Interference Check”
Comprehensive improvements have been done to “Interference Check” command to increase
the performance on big assemblies and present much more controls and a better easy-to-use
result form.
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êRegenerated “Exploded View”
Assembly exploded view has been reformed to
work as a child of the assembly configuration,
which you can define different exploded views
for each assembly configuration.
Sheet Metal Design
êNew Excel-driven Support for K-Factor
The K-Factor is pre-defined with the material by a shipped excel file.
New Bend allowance table is the flat length of the bend’s neutral layer.
New Bend Allowance Formula
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Mold Design
New Tolerant Modeling Support in “Parting Faced”, “Trim Mold Plate” and “Electrode”
2014 SP 2015
Disconnected Parting Face Connected Parting Face
êEnhanced “Electrode Tool Blank”
l New “Template” option to reuse the customized blank size. You can use the “Save”
button to save a custom size for the next usage.
There is a new attribute “Stock Size” in the blank which you can use in “Electrode Table”
to draft.
l New “R setback” option in Mark tab adds fillets to the corners of the blank.
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New “Frame” Option in “Sparking Draw”
This new option allows you to define which one work as the original point to locate the black
on the work piece.
êWeldment Design
New Weldment module provides an easy way to create the structural parts, and it highly
increases the efficiency of weldment creation by the abundant built-in sketch library.
Drafting
View
êNew “Isometric Section View”
êRevamped “Break View”
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Dimension
êUpgraded Scale in Dimension
êNew “3D Measure” Support
A new dimension type called “3D Measure”
has been introduced in 2015 to support true
dimension in isometric view.
Tweaked “Center Mark”/“Center Line”/“Center Mark Circle”
l New support to set different extension for
“Center Mark” by “Use individual extension” option.
l Center line can work on “Intersection” and
“From 2 Lines” commands.
l More controls for “Center Mark Circle”
Create as circular centerline Display extension lines
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êHole Callout Enhancements
l Individual Tolerance Support for Each Value of Hole Callout
You can set up specific tolerances for every parameter of holes.
è Where to Find
Drafting > Dimension Ribbon > Edit Dimension > Modify Tolerance
l Support to dimension on Boolean or imported holes
Before 2015, the Boolean or imported holes needed to be flagged before adding
dimension to the hole callout. Now there is no need to flag, just dimension them directly.
Sizes of coaxial holes will be read out one in a line if they don’t fit with the defined hole
types.
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New Weld Symbol
l “Caterpillar”
Caterpillar is a new weld symbol which is used to manually attach to projected edges of
a view. You can have continuous or intermittent beads with specified bead size and length on
connected edges.
l End Treatment
End treatment is a symbol to represent the end view of a weld bead on a view.
New “Bend Note” for “Bend Line”
Table
êAuto Hole Recognition for “Hole Table”
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êEnhanced label in BOM table
l More ID numbering controls
Order by name Regenerate IDsafter sort Order as assembly Customize order
CAM
Basic
CAM Manager
New Mark of Operation Status
In the release, question mark is added to show un-calculated status, and some icons of CAM
Manager are modified, which makes the operations status clearer. Here take Lace cut and
Spiral cut as examples.
Status Mark Description ExamplesUn-calculated (No
tool path)Operation icon, with question mark on
the rightCalculated (show) Operation icon, with red lines on the leftCalculated (hide) Blank operation icon, without red lines
Locked (show) Operation icon, with red lines on theleft, with lock mark on the right
Locked (hide) Blank operation icon, without red lines,with lock mark on the right
Need-updated(show)
Operation icon, with red lines andexclamation mark on the left
Need-updated(hide)
Blank operation icon, without red lines,but with exclamation mark on the left
Need-updated butlocked
with lock mark on the rightwith exclamation mark after unlocked(Lock mark has the higher priority than
exclamation mark)
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Support Auto-Rename after Inserting Folder
Auto-rename is full-supported in all folders including Component Folder, Feature Folder�
Frame Folder, Operation Folder and NC Folder.
Easier Definition of Standard Thread Hole Feature
The standard thread hole is much easier to define in Hole Feature now because of the new
setting of Thread Hole Table in CAD.
Display
Faster Display of CAM Tool Path
Comparing with 2014 SP release, the display of tool path in 2015 release will have 30-40%
speed up, especially in the cases with lots of ARC-type tool paths.
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Accurate Filters of Cuts and Tool Path in CAM view
Now the filters, picks of cuts and tool path are much more accurate in CAM view owing to the
optimization of CAM display.
Generating Tool Path
Roughing
Complete Region Machining
In previous version, there are some missing or useless cuts when calculating tool path withthin stock thickness, big step, specified tool and tolerance, which are related with detectionof stock offset and cut boundary. Now region detection is improved, it is more stable andaccurate to get desired tool path in Roughing.
l Detect thin stock on boundary and create tool path of part side.
2014 SP 2015
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l Complete machining with big step setting in some region which is failed to create tool
path
2014 SP 2015
Continuous Cuts in Sharp Corner and Narrow Region
There were tiny and broken cuts of Roughing in the corners before. In 2015 release the
accuracy and sequence of cutting points have been improved. Now the tiny cuts are removed
and the whole tool path is smoother, as shown as the following pictures. Besides, it does help
in Finishing tool path, to avoid breaking/incomplete tool path in narrow region.
2014 SP 2015
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Rest Roughing
More Controllable of Rest Material
Now Min Rest Height has a new definition to detect rest materials by surface normal. In this
way, it is easier to control rest materials. The bigger Min Rest Height is, the less rest material
will be detected, so the tiny and thin ones could be removed. With the new definition, the
default of Min Rest Height is changed to 0.5 which is more reasonable.
Here are the results of Min Rest Height = 0.1, 0.5, 1 in ZW3D 2014 SP and 2015.
2014 SP 2015
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Stable Region Detection
l Improve rest material detection near the boundary when referring operation in Rest
Roughing
2014 SP 2015
l Remove unneeded tool path of wrong region detection in Rest Roughing
2014 SP 2015
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Offset 3D
Stable Cut Step and Smooth Tool Path
When setting small steps, the offset 3D tool path is coarse to use, especially on the vertical
wall. With the new algorithm, the cuts always keep the stable step to do 3D offset, which is
smoother and more stable.
2014 SP 2015
Better Corner
The cuts in corners are more accurate, especially in sharp corners and with small step size.
2014 SP 2015
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Complete Machining
The new offset 3D algorithm gets accurate detection of cut region after offset and now it
could avoid some missing cuts in the center.
2014 SP 2015
Support Smaller Cut Step
Now you can set Minimum Scallop = 0.0005 in Offset 3D operation to get smooth offset 3d tool
path with higher calculation efficacy. Theoretically, with Minimum Scallop = 0.0005, you are
now supported to select Radius = 0.03 mm Ball/Bullnose tool.
Angle Limiting
More stable of Angle Detection
The angle detection is improved to get a desired region to create tool path with bigger Steep
Angle, which means to remove the “skated” tool path on the vertical wall.
2014 SP 2015
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Completeness Machining between Two Regions
With specified Steep Angle, there will be some un-cut areas between flat region and steep
region. Now the region detection and machine have been improved more completely.
2014 SP 2015
Link and Lead in QM
Stable Structure of Tool Path
In 2015 release, each element of tool path is re-constructed. Now there are several basic
elements including Cut, Lead out, Rapid up, Link, Rapid down, Plunge, Lead in, as follows.
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Links are classified by tool lift and there two types: with tool lift and no lift. So there are
two prototypes of tool path like these: ([…] marked as a whole part�
Ø Cut – lead out – [ rapid up – link(tool lift) – rapid down ] – [ plunge – lead in ] - cut
Ø Cut – lead out(optional) – [ rapid up(optional) – link(no lift) – rapid down(optional) ] –[ plunge – lead in ](optional) - cut
As you can see, some of them are optional, which means that we can control them in
parameter forms. With different settings, we will get different links and leads of the two
prototypes.
New Link and Lead in/out Types
There are new links including Short Link, Long Link and Default Link. In 2015 release, Short
Link and Long Link are classified by an absolute distance, no more related with %Step. Default
Link could be used When Short Link or Long Link is failed to create.
Besides, “Add Lead to Short Link” is provided to control if add lead out before Short Link and
lead in after or not.
Here are the link types:
Prototypes Short Link Long Link Default Link
Link(no lift)
On Surface
Step
Spline
\ \
Link(tool lift)Optimized
Clearance
Optimized
Clearance
Optimized
Clearance
Let us see what link types we get.
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Link types Description Tool path
On Surface
The link will connect to the next pathswith a straight line. If there is any
convex feature between the paths, thestraight line will be projected on the
machining part as a 3D link.
StepThe link will traverse on XY plane and
step down the vertical descent to reachthe next cut point.
Spline The link will follow a spline which issmooth and keeps tangent to the cuts.
Optimized
The tool will lift to a specified planewith incremental distance to the
traversed surface of the part. The linkwill have a rapid-up before and a rapid-
down after.
ClearanceThe tool will lift to the safe clearance,so there will be a rapid-up before the
link and rapid-down after the link.
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The types of Lead in and Lead out are completed in both Roughing and Finishing operation.
Two options are provided in case that the first one is failed. In each type, the settings are
simplified which makes them easier to understand and control in tool path editor.
Lead type Description Tool path
Arc_Line
Extend a tangent line and insert atangential arc move at the end of the
line. The lead in goes the arc first thenthe line, while the lead out goes the
line first then the arc.Parameters: Arc Type(Horizontal,Vertical, Normal), Arc Radius, Arc
Angle, Length
Ramp_Arc
The tool will do a ramp into thematerial at a specified angle, following
an arc with specified radius.Parameters:
Arc Radius, Ramp Angle, Ramp Height
Along_Toolpath
The tool will do a ramp into thematerial at a specified angle, following
the direction of the cut.If the cut is not close as a span, the
lead will follow the reverse direction ofthe cut.
Parameters:Ramp Angle, Ramp Height
None The lead in/out is created and emptywhen this type is selected.
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New Definition and Look of Link and Lead
l Accurate judgment of Closed/Open region
We extend a tangent line with distance as Radius of tool to judge if it is a Closed cut orOpen cut, therefore we will get more reasonable links and leads.
l Better Ramp-down Short Link
The Spline short link is optimized so that spline can be created between two cut levels.
With new short link, there will be improvements in some cases with failed link before andin the cases of rest roughing.
2014 SP 2015
l Easy Extension of Lead in Finishing
Now you just set “Add Lead to Short Link” as “Yes” and select “Arc_Line” lead in/outtype, set “Arc Radius” as 0 and “Length” as specific distance, then extension comes out.
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Safer and more Rational Principle
l Smart Ramp in Roughing
a) In Roughing, only Ramp_Arc type and Along_Toolpath type are acceptable, and therewill be not lead if selecting other types.
When you select Ramp_Arc type but it is failed, then it will degrade toAlong_Toolpath type which is a safe ramp and fits all cuts.
b) The location of ramp-arc is optimized, including keeping tangent arc to detect restmaterial for safety, to allow un-complete ramp-arc if there is no gouge, and so on.
Here is a case with closed pocket which is 20mm wide. The tool path is created withD10 Flat Tool and 2mm Step size, no thickness.
Setting Ramp Arc
50% Tool RadiusKeep the arc tangent to the first cut,
generate in safe position without gougeand collision as possible
70% Tool RadiusThe first cut of the arc will be used as the
center of the arc when it is too big totangent. Its point will be used After ramp
down, and a line straight to the cut will begenerated.
90% Tool RadiusIf the arc is bigger, it will find out any
possible positions for ramp arc and keepthe first cut point on the arc, so the ramp
arc will never be far away.
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In the first cut level, the ramp arc needs to be kept tangent to the cut and checked ifthere is any gouge with the part because it may reach the top of the stock. If it issafe, the ramp arc will be generated.
l Safe Plunge and Air Access
Now a reasonable line will be extended to get outside of the stock when doing air
accessing, and all plunges will be detected to keep a safe distance with the tool and the
un-cut material, so that none of them have collision.
Simplified Feeds Assignment
The Speeds and Feeds types are simplified, and the speed/feed assigned to each element and
the default value is adjusted when each element of tool path is re-constructed.
Normally, Plunge feed is assigned to Plunge, Engage feed is to Lead in, Retract feed is to Lead
out, Traversal feed is to Link of tool lift. In Roughing, Plunge feed is assigned to the lead in of
Ramp_Arc type and Along_Toolpath type, which is slow enough to do ramp in.
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Feeds Elements of tool path
Plunge feedPlunge
Lead in of Ramp_Arc and Along_Toolpath type in Roughing
Engage feed Lead in
Retract feed Lead out
Traversal feed Link with tool lift
Rough/Finish cut feedLink without tool lift
Cut
Rapid FeedRapid up
Rapid down
Mill 5
Support Calculation Based on STL
Now stl file can be input to 5x Sidecut, but Guide Type is just supported “Cylinder”. Here is
an example of tool path on STL part.
Besides, a new parameter named “Y-Axis Deflection” is provided to define the origin of the
cylinder. There are three options including None, Centroid, Bounding Box. It can be found in
Axis Guide setting.
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Centroid: use the centroid of the boundary as the origin.
Bounding Box: use the center of the bounding box as the origin.
New Zigzag Direction in Side Cut
Zigzag direction is added in 5X Side cut to avoid tool lift between cut levels.
You can find it in Cutting Control setting.
Here is the tool path of Zigzag.
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Support to Trim Side Cut
The trim function is expanded in Side cut to help user remove the unneeded cuts.
Support Undercut Based on STL in Zlevel and Lace
Since Mill5 tool path is supported to calculate on STL part, now undercut is able to do on STL.
2014 SP 2015
Processing Tool Path
New Operation List
In 2015 release, a brand new output list of operation is offered with new layout of new
template, which could show a lot of useful information for user, such as the basic info of
machining, operation parameters, tool parameters, etc.
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Simplify Command
You can use the command named “Output Operation List” which will include the old output
commands like “Output XML”, “Output HTML” and “Output Tool List”. The Setting and output
command are as follows:
New Template and More information
Select template. The default is named “Default.htm” stored in the directory
\output_def\HtmlTemplates.
Open the new template, find new layout and lots of information could be found.
a) Basic Info:
Including Company Name, Machined Part, Programmer, Date and so on, most of whom
are input by user.
b) Operation/ Tool Info:
Including: Program Name, Tool Parameters, Speed, Feed, Thickness, Step Value
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c) Quality Inspection
Easy to modify
Now you can use applications, which support to edit HTML file, to check and modify the
layout and parameter values in operation list.
Besides, you could create a new template if you need and save it in the templates directory.
When you want to output as your template, just select it in the template setting form.
New Output in CL File
Turning
l Support Tool Compensation of Finish Turn
Now tool compensation is supported in Finish Turn, with five options to control tool path
and NC output in full support.
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Options Description Tool path NC file
ComputerThe tool path with
the compensation ofthe selected tool
Control
The tool pathwithout any
compensation,
Output G42 at thebeginning and the
end
Wear
The tool path withthe compensation of
the selected tool
Output G42 at thebeginning and the
end
ReverseWear
The tool path withthe compensation of
the selected tool
Output G41 at thebeginning and the
end
OffThe tool pathwithout any
compensation
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l Support Cycle Output of Rough Turn and Finish Turn
The format of Rough Turn is as follows:
The format of Finish Turn is as follows:
l Rapid Feed in Turning
Now “RAPID” is supported to be output in CL file when you set Feed rate as “Rapid”.
Take the following case as an example. This is the tool path of Finish Turn with Rapid
Plunge and Rapid Approach. Output its CL file with “Rapid” now:
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Stock Max/Min Size
Since the Max XYZ and Min XYZ of stock are useful for user in machining, now they could be
output in CL file. It could be found in the template file named “machine_all.mdf” in the
directory \output_def. It is not output by default.
The formats and keywords are as follows:
STOCK/@xMin@,@yMin@,@zMin@,@xMax@,@yMax@,@zMax@
The CL file with stock size:
Tool Flute Length
Now the Flute Length of Tool is supported to output in CL file, the keyword is as follows:
CUTTER/@TOOL_FL@
It can be found in the template file named “machine_all.mdf” in the directory \output_def.
It is not output by default.
The CL file with tool flute:
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