Check below the specifications and configurations available in the Startech CN Plus plugin:
Available from version: Plugin Builder 1.60.17.6
Machine Type: CNC Machining Center
Manufacturer: Morbidelli/SCM
Generated file extension: . .Pgmx, .Xcs
Manual: for more information, contact the manufacturer.
Main features
- Holes
- Slot
- Machining
Settings
To check the settings on CNC Machines, click here.
Maquina 1
General
Name: define the name for the machine. IMPORTANT: The name set in this field also changes the name of the folder where the generated files will be saved.
Generator ID: machine generation engine ID
Length X (mm): the value entered in this field indicates the maximum usable length of the machine.
Min Length X (mm): minimum length (X) of the machine in millimeters.
Width Y (mm): the value entered in this field indicates the maximum usable width of the machine.
Min width Y (mm): the value entered in this field indicates the minimum usable width of the machine.
Max thickness Z (mm): maximum thickness (Z) supported by the machine in millimeters.
Min thickness Z (mm): minimum thickness (Z) supported by the machine in millimeters.
Execution field: program execution area.
Discharging part: defines where the part will be unloaded after the processes.
Apply sucction command code: defines whether the suction command code should be applied to the program.
Integration system
Program extension: program format.
Maestro CNC path: defines the CNC master path.
Maestro CNC tools file path: defines the path of the CNC master tools file.
Limit for program conversion: number of programs that can be converted at a time (*.xcs -> *.pgmx).
Rotations
Evaluate minimum width for rotation: defines whether the minimum dimension of the part to be rotated in the width direction will be evaluated when generating the programs. If yes, parts with a face smaller than the defined dimension will be rotated, they will have this face aligned to the machine width axis.
Minimum length allowed for rotations (mm): defines the minimum allowed width for rotations, in millimeters. If the width of the part is smaller than what I define, the largest dimension of the part will be placed in X.
Clamps
Clamps can be disabled: with this option selected, the fasteners can be disabled according to slot restrictions or if the part has any type of outline. If the option is not selected, the presses will always be enabled.
Clamps size: clamps size in millimeters.
Park | Head displacement
Use PARK function: when using the PARK function, it disables the head displacement in X.
Head displacement over X axis: displacement of the head after operations, so as not to be above the part in millimeters. The defined value will be added to the measurement (X) of the piece, if this sum exceeds the maximum displacement heat of the head in (X), the maximum displacement value of the head in (X) will be used.
Maximum head displacement over X axis: maximum value that the head can shift in (X) after operations.
.inf File
Detail operations in all programs: detail operations not performed in the .inf file in all programs (A, B, C....).
Generate .inf file of parts without operation: generate .inf file of parts without operations.
Holes
Marking hole depth (mm): maximum depth to be considered a marking hole, when the hole is smaller or equal it will automatically be considered a marking hole.
Drill vertical minimum diameter: minimum vertical drilling diameter in millimeters.
Drill horizontal minimum diameter: minimum horizontal drilling diameter.
Normal drill command: command for normal drills.
Conical drill command: command for conical drills.
Comando para brocas escareadoras: comando para brocas escareadores.
Countersink drill command: control for countersink drills.
Horizontal holes
Max horizontal diameter (mm): maximum diameter of horizontal drills. In millimeters.
Maximum horizontal hole depth (mm): maximum depth for horizontal drilling in millimeters.
Number of horizontal drilling to each side: number of drill bits for side drilling on each side.
Minimum position by the center of the tool for horizontal drilling in Y (mm): is the minimum position in the center of the tool for side holes in Y (mm).
Minimum lower quadrant position for side holes in Y (mm): is the minimum position of the lower quadrant for lateral Y holes (mm).
Sides Holes
Maximum diameter for lateral drilling (mm): maximum diameter for side holes (mm).
Maximum horizontal hole depth (mm): maximum side drilling depth (mm).
Number of side drilling to each side: number of drill bits for side drilling on each side.
Minimum position by the center of the tool for horizontal drilling Y (mm): minimum position in the center of the tool for side holes in Y (mm).
Minimum lower quadrant position for side holes in Y(mm): minimum position of the lower quadrant for lateral Y holes.
Vertical Holes
Max horizontal diameter (mm): maximum diameter for vertical drilling.
Maximum vertical hole depth (mm): maximum vertical drilling depth.
Number of vertical drilling: number of drills for vertical drilling.
Minimum position by the center of the tool for vertical drilling in Y (mm): minimum position at the center of the tool for vertical Y holes.
Sawed slots
Saw maximum position in Y (mm): maximum position of the saw in Y.
Saw minimum position in Y (mm): minimum position of the saw in Y.
Machined slots
Mill minimum position in Y (mm): minimum position of the milling cutter in Y.
Setups
General
Name: the name set in this field also changes the name of the folder where the generated files will be saved.
Alignment face: defines whether the alignment face registered on each part is considered when generating programs. If yes, this face will be aligned according to the selected configuration. For more information clickhere.
Perform drilling: machine is enabled to drill holes.
Make slots: with the option checked the registered slot will be generated in the machine programs.
Make machining: with the option checked the registered machining operations will be generated in the machine programs.
Processes selected for slots: processes selected for the slots.
Selected processes for machinings: processes selected for machining.
Make machining contour: defines the contour of which parts will be generated.
- None: contour machining will not be generated for any part;
- All: contour machining will be generated for all parts;
- Only marked: contour machining will be generated only for parts that have the Machined Contour property enabled in the library register.
Machine
Priorization order: defines the order of prioritization of operations for program generation. According to the order indicated in this field the plugin will prioritize in program A the selected option. Example: In a part that has holes on one side and tears on the other side, the order indicated in this field will determine which of them will be prioritized in the A program.
Operations order: order that the machine performs operations. Example: in a part that has holes and tears on the same face the order indicated in this field will determine the sequence in which they will be executed by the machine.
Holes
Normal hole drill type: bit option for normal drilling. Drilling will be considered normal when it is not through or marking.
Through hole drill: drill bit option for through holes.
Marking holes drill: opção de broca para furação de marcação.
Gap for through drilling (mm): determine the clearance of the drill for use in through holes.
Drill angle for through drilling: Determine drill end angle for through hole use (from 25 to 90 degrees). This value is used in the calculation to determine the increase in through-hole depth to ensure that the hole completely passes through the part.
Tools
To check the settings about CNC Tools, click here.
Mills
The mills are used to perform slotting and machining.
Properties
Code: the code defined in this field must match the registration defined on the machine so that the tool can be located correctly.
Name: the name defined in this field must match the registration defined on the machine so that the tool can be located correctly.
Diameter (mm): tool diameter.
Tool Height (mm): tool height, in millimeters.
Step depth (mm): defines the depth of the tool pass.
Through plunge and milling offset (mm): compensation of the drilling and machining of the part.
Overlap (mm): overpass between tool passes to avoid material leftovers.
Utilization face: defines which faces the tool can be used on.
Rotation direction: defines the direction of rotation of the tool.
Cut movement: defines what the tool's cutting motion will be.
Countor Machining
External contour cut direction: defines whether contour machining has to be done clockwise or counterclockwise.
Contour machining start: defines where contour machining starts, at one of the corners or in the middle of one of the workpiece edges. This option is applicable only to external contour machining.
Input type in machining: defines the type of input the tool will use when machining and contouring linear forms. Options Ramp, vertical, circular.
- Circular: in this type the tool descends outside the part and then starts cutting tangentially before entering the part.
- Vertical: in this type the tool descends vertically onto the workpiece and begins cutting.
- Ramp: in this type the tool descends by making a ramp until it reaches the maximum depth of operation.
Lead in extension (mm): extension of the entrance before the contour cutting starts, equivalent to the red line in the image.
Lead Out Type: defines the type of output that the tool will use when machining and contouring.
- In the vertical type, the tool descends vertically onto the workpiece and begins cutting.
- In the circular type, the tool descends outside the part and then starts cutting tangentially before entering the part.
- In the ramp type, the tool descends as a ramp and starts cutting.
Distance between lead in and lead out (mm): distance the tool exits and enters the part. It is advisable that this value be greater than zero so that the cut does not leave any fragments (burrs).
Lead Out extension (mm): output extension after machining/contouring is finished, equivalent to the red line.
Compensation Alignment: defines if the tool has an offset, Automatic, Center, Left or Right according to the direction of the Cut direction option for contour machining. For more information click here.
Internal machining
Internal milling cut direction: defines where internal contour machining starts, at one of the corners or in the middle of a machining edge.
Internal contour machining start: it defines internal machining to be made in a non-clockwise or anti-clockwise direction.
Input type in machining: defines the type of input the tool will use when machining and contouring linear forms. Options Ramp, vertical, circular.
- Circular: in this type the tool descends outside the part and then starts cutting tangentially before entering the part.
- Vertical: in this type the tool descends vertically onto the workpiece and begins cutting.
- Ramp: in this type the tool descends by making a ramp until it reaches the maximum depth of operation.
Lead in extension (mm): extension of the entrance before the contour cutting starts, equivalent to the red line in the image.
Lead Out Type: defines the type of output that the tool will use when machining and contouring.
- In the vertical type, the tool descends vertically onto the workpiece and begins cutting.
- In the circular type, the tool descends outside the part and then starts cutting tangentially before entering the part.
- In the ramp type, the tool descends as a ramp and starts cutting.
Distance between lead in and lead out (mm): distance the tool exits and enters the part. It is advisable that this value be greater than zero so that the cut does not leave any fragments (burrs).
Lead Out extension (mm): output extension after machining/contouring is finished, equivalent to the red line.
Compensation Alignment: defines if the tool has an offset, Automatic, Center, Left or Right according to the direction of the Cut direction option for contour machining. For more information click here.
Ramp configuration
Tool approach angle (A): angle of descent of the tool defined by dimension A.
Saws
Properties
Code: the code defined in this field must match the registration defined on the machine so that the tool can be located correctly.
Name: the name defined in this field must match the registration defined on the machine so that the tool can be located correctly.
Diameter (mm): tool diameter.
Thickness (mm): thickness of the saw.
Compensation Alignment: alignment of the saw, center, left or right.
Input offset (mm):transfer between the passes of the hardware to avoid leftover material.
Output offset (mm): saw output compensation for performing the cut, in millimeters. This setting is only applied if the slot ends outside or on the endpoint of the part.
Overlap (mm): input compensation of the saw to perform the cut, in millimeters. This setting is only applied if the slot starts outside or on the starting point of the part.
Orientation: tool orientation, vertical or horizontal.
Rotation Speed 5 (rpm): rotation Speed 5 (rpm).