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AjaxCNC now offers direct DXF file input!
In addition to our super easy conversational and G-code programming,
AjaxCNC now gives the end user a third way to program parts right
at the control. With our conversational-style DXF file input, we
have eliminated the need for an expensive and difficult to use CAM
package.
Below you can find a detailed description of each of the key areas
of the AjaxCNC DXF file import including the main menu, and our
wide selection of canned cycles.
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DXF Import Main Screen |
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- Graph Area - This area of the control screen shows the
user a graph of the imported DXF file. The green (+) represents
the part-zero position.
- Options Window - At the main screen you can choose from
any one of our canned cycles to program your tool path.
- DXF Setup Menu - This menu allows the user to setup their
preferences for DXF import. Options here include loading different
files, resetting the part zero, and setting the minimum gap between
lines on the drawing.
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| DXF
Contour Cycle |
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- Graph Area - This
area of the screen displays a graph of the DXF file with the selected
outside contour highlighted in red. The arrows display the direction
of the tool path. The user can select which direction the tool
will travel.
- Options Menu - Here you will find a list of all options currently
available.
- DXF Crosshairs - The crosshairs shown in purple allow
the user to select which portion of the DXF file they wish to
add to this particular operation. Both the keyboard as well as
a mouse can be used to control the crosshairs.
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| DXF
Irregular Pocket Cleanout |
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- Graph Area- This
area of the screen displays a graph of the DXF file with the selected
pocket highlighted in red.
- Options Menu - Here you will find a list of all options currently
available.
- Conversational Program Input - This section contains
a list of conversational parameters the programmer enters from
his print to complete the cleanout of this particular pocket including
depth, as well as the roughing and finishing pass all in one step.
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| DXF
Circular Pocket Canned Cycle |
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- Graph Area - This
area of the screen displays a graph of the DXF file with the circular
pocket highlighted in red.
- Options Window - Here you will find a list of all options currently
available.
- Conversational Program Input - This section contains
a list of conversational parameters the programmer enters from
his print to complete a program operation. In the example, you
can see that very little information needs to be input to not
only cut a circular pocket, but also to program the depth, depth
per pass, roughing and finishing passes all in one step.
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| DXF
Drilling Cycle |
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- Graph Area - This area of the screen displays a graph
of the DXF file with the possible drill points highlighted. The
red (+) is the point chosen for this particular operation.
- Options Window - Here you will find a list of all options currently
available.
- Conversational Program Input - This section contains
a list of conversational parameters the programmer enters from
his print to complete the drilling cycle including depth, plunge
rate, and dwell time.
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| G-code
Graph of Finished DXF |
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- Options Window - Here you will find a list of all options
currently available to change the view of the g-code program.
- Graph Area- This area displays the G-code program back-plot
graph. Rapid moves are shown in red, tool centerline is shown
in yellow, and the cutter compensated tool paths are shown in
gray.
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