Check below the specifications and configurations available in the AL2030 ATC plugin:
Available from version: Plugin Builder 1.60.16.14
Machine Type: Router CNC
Manufacturer: Alca
Software/Version: Weihong Nk280
Generated file extension: .NC
Manual: for more information contact the manufacturer.
Main features
- Holes
- Slot
- Machining
- External contour
- Tool Change
- Nesting
Settings
To check the settings on CNC Machines, click here.
File
Default items in the export to be executed, it is not necessary to add more items because the reading is done only of the pre-registered items. Defines which columns go into the Nesting file. For more information, click here.
Full Label
The unit of measure millimeters or pixels can be used, and its configuration can be made for sheet or coil.
Labels page layout
Unit of measurement: convention used to represent dimensions in Pixels/Points or in millimeters.
Page type: defines whether it will be sheet or coil.
Lines: defines how many lines there are on the page.
Columns: defines how many columns there are on the page.
Page total width: sets the total width of the page.
Page total height: sets the total height of the page.
Label width (A): sets the width of the label.
Label height (B): sets the height of the label.
Page top margin(c): sets the top margin of the page.
Page left margin (e): sets the left margin of the page.
Gap width (f): defines the distance between one label and another horizontally.
Gap height (d): defines the distance between one label and another vertically.
Label internal margin (g): sets the label internal margin of the label.
Use bold fonts: defines if the font will be used in bold.
Label
Label size configuration, millimeters or pixels can be used
IMPORTANT: the maximum measurement of the label must be followed, the items that compose it are not configurable as well as its model.
Image Settings
Border ribbon character in image: character that is displayed in the caption of the label informing where the edge of the piece is.
Caption font size (pts): sets the font size used in part dimensions.
Dimensions font size (pts): sets the text size used in part dimensions.
Height (px): determines the height of the image.
Line thickness (px): determines the line thickness of the image.
Monochromatic: if enabled the image will be sent in black and white mode.
Resolution (DPI): measurement used by printer manufacturers to determine the resolution of the printed image.
Rotation (°): sets the image rotation in degrees.
Unity of measurement: convention used to represent dimensions in Pixels/Points or in millimeters.
Use bold fonts: defines whether the text is generated in bold.
Use border ribbon reference: For more information click here.
Width (px): determines the width of the image.
Máquina 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.
Width Y (mm): the value entered in this field indicates the maximum usable width of the machine.
Max thickness Z (mm): maximum thickness (Z) supported by the machine.
Min thickness Z (mm): minimum thickness (Z) supported by the machine.
Automatic Tool Change: if the machine has automatic tool change.
.inf file
Detail operations in all programs: detail operations not performed on the .inf file in all programs.
Generate .inf file from parts without operations: generate .inf file of parts without operation.
Holes
Marking hole depth (mm): maximum depth to be considered marking drilling. When the hole is smaller or equal, it will automatically be considered a marking hole.
Drill vertical minimum diameter: minimum drilling diameter, in millimeters.
Drill hotizontal minimum diatemer:minimum horizontal hole diameter, in millimeters.
Vertical Holes
Max vertical diameter (mm): maximum diameter of vertical drills.
Vertical hole minimum center position in Y (mm): minimum position of the vertical drilling center in Y (mm).
Vertical hole maximum center position in Y (mm): maximum position of vertical drilling center in Y (mm).
Vertical hole maximum center position in X (mm): maximum position of the vertical drilling center in X (mm).
Machining /Slots
Mill maximum position in Y (mm): maximum position of the milling in Y (mm).
Mill minimum position in Y (mm): minimum position of the milling in Y (mm).
Parking Position
Parking: defines the parking type for the machine head.
Position X: X position for machine head parking.
Posição Y: Y position for machine head parking.
Setups
General
Name: the name set in this field also changes the name of the folder where the generated files will be saved.
Alignment by 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 click here.
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.
Consider direction of the vein: consider direction of vein when generating the programs.
Make Nesting: indicates whether or not Nesting should be performed.
Selected processes for slots: processes selected for the slots.
Selected processes for machining: selected machining processes.
G0 initial position in Z above part (mm): Z start position in G0 above the part, in millimeters.
Secutiry initial position in Z above part (mm): safety Z start position above the part, in millimeters.
Overcut
Sum edge overcut: indicates whether or not the edge overcut should be added to the part size.
Sum board overcut: indicates whether or not the plate overcut should be added to the part size.
Contour/Nesting
Make machining contour: defines which of the contours should be executed.
Generate finished parts: if this option is checked, the contour and the operations on the main face will only be generated in the same program if the part does not have operations on the top faces. If the part has operations on the top face, only the contour will be generated in one program and the operations in another. If this option is unchecked, contour and main face operations will be generated in the same program, regardless of other operations.
Only consider last pass depth for parts with an area lower than: defines the maximum area, in mm², of the part for which the last pass of the contour can be made. Parts with an area greater than the defined one will not consider the value defined for the last pass.
Contour last pass depth (mm): defines the depth of the last contour pass, in millimeters.
Nesting type: defines which nesting engine will be used.
Promob Cutting plan
Distance between shapes (mm): distance between parts placed on the cutting plane, in millimeters.
Cut orientation: sets the cutting orientation of the parts on the cutting plane.
Shapes grouping: defines the grouping of parts on the cutting plane.
Optimization mode: sets the cutting plane optimization mode.
Cutting plan aligment: defines the alignment of the cutting plane.
Left burr(mm): size of the left edge, in millimeters.
Top burr(mm): size of the top edge, in millimeters.
Right burr(mm): size of the right edge, in millimeters.
Bottom burr(mm): bottom trim size, in millimeters.
Generate Nesting files by tool: indicates whether or not nesting files should be separated by tool.
Generate full label: indicates whether or not full part labels should be generated.
Generate parent full label: indicates whether or not the parent's exploded tag should be generated.
Use custom boards for cutting plan: indicates whether or not the custom sheet selection window should be displayed.
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 ordering: 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.
Selected tools for slots: through the Plugin Builder, it is possible to create and determine types of processes for features registered in the library, thus enabling the use of a specific tool for a specific feature. For more information click here.
Selected tools for machining process: through the Plugin Builder, it is possible to create and determine types of processes for machining processes registered in the library, thus enabling the use of a certain tool for a certain machining process.
Countor tools by thickness: selected tool for contour operations.
Selected tools for slots processes: tool used for slots.
Selected tools for machining processes: selected tool for machining operations.
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.
Machinings
Inverted pass: inverted pass used in side-edge exit operations.
Tools
To check the settings about CNC Tools, click here.
Conical Mills
Conical milling cutters are used to perform profile 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.
Entrance displacement speed - FA (units/min): entry/attack travel speed - FA (units/min).
Cut displacement speed - FC (units/min): cutting displacement speed - FC (units/min).
Rotation speed - S (rpm): rotational speed - EM (rpm)
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.
Machining
Contour machining cutting direction: defines whether contour machining has to be done clockwise or counterclockwise.
Internal machining cutting direction: defines where internal contour machining starts, at one of the corners or in the middle of a machining edge.
Start of internal machining: it defines internal machining to be made in a non-clockwise or anti-clockwise direction.
Input type: 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.
Drills
Properties
Code: tool code.
Name: tool name.
Diameter (mm): tool diameter.
Tool heigth (mm): sets the height of the tool.
Step depth (mm): defines the depth of the tool pass.
Drill type: define the type of drill, normal or conical.
Drilling angle (mm): drilling angle in millimeters.
Through plunge offset (mm): through-hole compensation in millimeters.
Entrance displacement speed - FA (units/min): entry/attack travel speed - FA (units/min).
Cut displacement speed - FC (units/min): cutting displacement speed - FC (units/min).
Rotation speed - S (rpm): rotational speed - EM (rpm)
Utilization face: defines which faces the tool can be used on.
Rotation direction: defines the direction of rotation of the tool.
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.
Entrance displacement speed - FA (units/min): entry/attack travel speed - FA (units/min).
Cut displacement speed - FC (units/min): cutting displacement speed - FC (units/min).
Rotation speed - S (rpm): rotational speed - EM (rpm)
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.
Internal Machining
External contour cut direction: defines whether contour machining has to be done clockwise or counterclockwise.
Internal milling cut direction: defines where internal contour machining starts, at one of the corners or in the middle of a machining edge.
Start of internal machining: it defines internal machining to be made in a non-clockwise or anti-clockwise direction.
Input type: 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.