Version comparison : V.24.0

Machining Function

Advance Mode Added to Contour Projection Machining

An advance mode has been added to contour projection machining.
In contour projection machining of previous FFAUT, tool paths are output for contour and projection machining surfaces respectively with the angle set by the switching angle.
In addition to the previous functions, a new advance mode has been added to FFAUT V.24.0 that allows users to specify the contour and projection machining surfaces individually and to set an arbitrary projection direction.

Specify Contour and Projection Surface

Output area of the tool path for contour machining and projection machining can be specified on a surface by surface basis.
In addition to [Switching Angle] in the previous version, switching position of the path can be adjusted using the surface boundaries. This function enables path switching in the position which is suitable to the geometry and the position which is easy for polishing.

Example ;
Tool path of projection machining is output in the area specified in [Projection Surface](red dotted line frame).Tool path of the machining method determined by [Switching Angle] is output for areas that are not specified.

Specify Projection Direction

Machining direction for projection machining can be set individually on a surface by surface basis. Tool path of the optimal direction can be output for each machining area. This function eliminates the need to separate the machining for each machining direction and man-hours can be reduced.
Example ;
Machining direction is set arbitrarily (red dotted frame) to change to the optimal direction.

Added Plane Machining Restriction Function to Contour Projection Machining

This function prevents the output of tool paths for projection machining on flat surfaces to avoid machining flat surfaces when projection machining is performed for areas with tilt.
This function is used when machining flat surfaces where planing is more efficient.

Example of application of Plane Machining Restriction Function

When [Plane Machining Restriction] is set to [No]
When [Plane Machining Restriction] is set to [Yes]

Enhanced to Allow Along-Surface Machining to Be Performed on Multiple Areas with a Single Machining Data

The along-surface machining in the previous FFAUT requires the creation of one machining data for each area.
Along-surface machining in FFAUT V.24.0 allows machining setting for multiple areas using a single machining data. This function reduces the man-hours required to create machining data for each area and facilitates data management.

FFAUT V.24.0

The corresponding registration list and setting items are displayed when the along-surface geometry type (loop or open geometry) is selected. (Below example: Loop geometry selection screen)

Helical Milling Supports Tool Radius Offset

Usage example of tool radius offset

The red path is the startup operation.

Enhancement to Add Machining Geometry for Each Machining Data

FFAUT V.24.0 allows machining geometry to be added and registered with each machining data. Since different machining data for different machining geometries can exist in a single process, cases requiring processes to be separated according to geometry will reduce, which will improve work efficiency.

Example of added geometry

Added Function to Register IDs for Tool Presetters

Registered IDs can be output to a machining instruction (CSV file).
IDs for tool presetters can be registered in [Tool Selection] screen of each machining setting and in [External Tool ID] setting item on the [Tool Database Maintenance] screen.

Enhancement of Default Value for the [Machining Start End Points] of Drilling

The default value of [Machining Start End Points] in the drilling setting has been changed to [Common Machining Start Point].
The default value of [Machining Start End Points] for the following drilling is [Common Machining Start Point].

  • Drilling
  • Thread Cutting
  • Spot Facing
  • Chamfering
  • Helical Machining

Enhancement of the Default Values for [Approach Point After ATC] of Machine Parameters

The default value for [Approach Point After ATC] of machine parameters has been changed to [Next Start Point].

Operation

Added Function to Output the Results of Overhang Length Calculations for Simulation to Machining Instruction

The values of [Overhang Length] and [Neck Length] calculated by FF/SIM are saved in the CLD file as simulation calculation results.
When post-processing is performed in FFAUT using the CLD file after the FF/SIM execution, the simulation calculation results can be output to the machining instructions.

Example of Machining Instruction Output

The calculation results of simulation in FF/SIM (overhang length and neck length) are described in each machining instruction as follows.

inf file
tcsv file
csv file

Enhancement of [Machine Attitude Drawing] Screen Operations

The method to close the [Machine Attitude Drawing] screen that is displayed during index machining settings has been changed.
Increased compatibility with NX2206/NX2212 ensures smooth operation.

Enhancement of Machining Comment Function

Machining comments entered in each machining setting can be now output to the machining information (CSV file).

FF/SIM

Renamed FF/SIM Project File

In previous FFAUT, project file names could become excessively long under certain conditions, resulting in a system error. Project file names have been simplified to prevent such errors.
*The name of the CLD file that is generated is also the same as the previous version.