FlashCut CAD/CAM And CNC Control Software
FlashCut CAD/CAM andCNC Control Software
Page iiFlashCut CAD/CAM and CNC Control SoftwareNoticesRevised April 10, 2017Version 7.0.0.146 1997-2017 WPI, Inc., all rights reservedFlashCut CNC is a registered trademark of WPI, Inc.Stingray is a registered trademark of WPI, Inc.PowerMax is a registered trademark of Hypertherm, Inc.AutoCAD is a registered trademark of Autodesk, Inc.Other trademarks are the property of their respective holders.About this documentBecause new features may be added to the software in the future, this manual applies only to the version forwhich it was released.There may be differences between the information presented here and the features found in either older or newerversions of the software.Screen captures used in this document are edited for clarity, and may differ in minor ways from the actualFlashCut application.
FlashCut CAD/CAM and CNC Control SoftwarePage iiiDisclaimerFlashCut CNC and its affiliates are not responsible for the safe installation and use of this product. You and onlyyou are responsible for the safety of yourself and others during the operation of your CNC machine tool. FlashCutCNC supplies this product, but has no control over how it is installed or used. Always be careful!FlashCut CNC is not responsible for damage to any equipment or workpiece resulting from use of this product.If you do not understand and agree with all of the above, please do not use this product.Safety and usage guidelinesAutomated machining is potentially dangerous. Please take the time to completely read through this manual tounderstand operation of the software before running the system.A working knowledge of the PC and the Windows operating system is required in order to install, use, andtroubleshoot the software.Since FlashCut is a real time control program, it must have full control of the operating system while running. It isvery important that you do the following before running FlashCut: Disable all screen savers and power management programs. Make sure there are no background programs running, such as back-up software and calendar reminders. Make sure no other programs are open.Safety is of the utmost importance. To use FlashCut CNC to control your automated machine tool in a safe andproper fashion, the following safety guidelines must be followed: Never let the machine tool run unattended. Require any person in the same room as a running machine tool to wear safety goggles, and to stay a safedistance from the machine. Allow only trained operators to run the machine tool. Any operator must have: Knowledge of machine tool operation Knowledge of personal computer operation Knowledge of Microsoft Windows Good common sense Place safety guards around the machine to prevent injury from flying objects. It is highly recommendedthat you build a safety shield around the entire tool envelope. Never place any part of your body within the tool envelope while the machine has power, sinceunexpected machine movement can occur at any time. Always keep the tool envelope tidy and free of any loose objects. Be alert for computer crashes at all times.
Page ivFlashCut CAD/CAM and CNC Control SoftwareTechnical supportExpert technical support is provided for all of our products. Many resources are available to help you resolve yourproblems quickly. We recommend that you use these resources in the following order:Websitehttp://www.flashcutcnc.com/Our website has product specifications, documentation, support videos, and other information.Dealer supportIf you purchased FlashCut CNC from a dealer or other machine tool manufacturer (OEM), please contact themfirst. They will have the best knowledge of your complete system.Emailsupport@flashcutcnc.comEmail is the most organized way to communicate an issue to our support staff. In your e-mail, please state yourproblem completely. The email should include this information: FlashCut version Computer processor and speed Windows version Signal generator serial number.In addition, please attach the following files: Setup and Tooling files (usually found in a folder named c:\FlashCut Data) G-Code file with which you are having problems (when appropriate) CADCAM file with which you are having problems (when appropriate)Alternatively, you can attach a single FlashCut support file. The support file is in ZIP format and contains allrelevant files needed by technical support to resolve your issue. To generate the file: Select the Help button in the upper right corner of the main window Click the Build Support File button Name and save the file using the Windows dialog box.NoteThe Support file will only include a G-Code file that has been saved and it will not include aCADCAM file. If you are having a CADCAM issue, please e-mail the CADCAM file separately.Please see Getting Help for more details.
FlashCut CAD/CAM and CNC Control SoftwarePage vPhone/fax supportIf email is unavailable to you, please call our telephone support number. We will normally respond to your callwithin 24 hours.Phone: (847) 940-9305 (9:00 AM-5:00 PM, US Central Time, M-F)Fax: (847) 940-9315
Page viFlashCut CAD/CAM and CNC Control SoftwareContentsNotices . iiIntroducing FlashCut CNC . 1System requirements . 1Program packages and features . 1Version 7 standard features .1New features and improvements in Version 7 .2New CAD features for Version 7.2New CAM features for Version 7 .3New CNC features for Version 7 .3Version comparison .3Installing the FlashCut CNC software . 6Preparing to install the software .6Installing the software .6Updating the setup file .9Installing the USB driver . 10Windows 7 .10Windows 8 and 10 .14Getting started with FlashCut CNC . 15Launching the software . 15Running in evaluation mode .15Activating a license . 15Configuring the software . 15Getting help . 16Understanding common interface elements . 16Configuration, License, and Help buttons .16Tabs .16Accept / Cancel .17Menu bar .17Documents menu .22Part shading and Grid tools .22Parameters area .22Status bar.22FlashCut CAD . 23Ribbon . 24File tools .24Import tools .25Create tools .34Shape tool .46Modify tools .47Group .55Ungroup .55Ungroup All .55Transform tools .56Pan and zoom tools . 65Pan .65
FlashCut CAD/CAM and CNC Control SoftwarePage viiZoom Extent .65Zoom .65Zoom to Fit .65Snap tools . 65All snap .66Center snap .66Endpoint snap .66Grid snap .66Horizontal/vertical snap .67Intersection snap .67Midpoint snap .67Nearest snap .68Parallel snap .68Perpendicular snap .68Quadrant snap .69Tangent snap .69Free form stretching and manipulation tools . 69Control handle grid .70Horizontal and vertical dimensions .70Rotation .70X and Y position .71Layers . 71Layer .72Color .72Name .72FlashCut CAM . 73Ribbon . 74File tools .74Feature Type .74Selection.75CAM Actions .77Import . 90DXF/DWG .90CADCAM .90Pan and zoom tools . 90Pan .90Zoom Workpiece Extents .90Zoom .90Zoom Toolpath Extents.90Zoom Window .91Display options tools . 91Cutting Directions .91Kerf .91Material .91Parts .91Part Numbers .91Rapid Moves .92Tool Paths .92Drawing workspace . 92Feature manipulation .92
Page viiiFlashCut CAD/CAM and CNC Control SoftwareLead in/out settings .93Program zero .95FlashCut CNC . 96System Status and Connect . 97System Status .97Connect .97Fab head settings . 98Laser pointer control .98Marker control .98Plasma torch settings.98Oxyfuel settings .100Waterjet settings .100Program coordinates panel . 101Coordinate rotation example . 102Enter rotation angle .102Use 2-point alignment .102Machine Coordinates Panel . 104Jog and point control panel . 105Jog .105Move to point .106Rip Cut .107G-Code window .108Pan and zoom tools . 111Drawing workspace . 111Toggle Display Units .112Toggle manual control .112Material .112Machine Envelope .112Configuring FlashCut . 113Setup file (*.setup extension) . 114Configuration workspace . 114Configuration Menu . 115System . 116General .116Controller .116Preferences . 120Language .120Jogging .121Display .122Pendant.123USB Interface Board .123Machine . 124Fabrication Heads .125Axes .135Drive Parameters .142Rotary Axes .146Reference Points .149Homing .150Dynamic Ventilation .153
FlashCut CAD/CAM and CNC Control SoftwarePage ixDynamic Ventilation Example .154Tools . 154Tool Library .154Programming . 156M-Code Definitions .156M-Code Execution .158G-Code .160I/O . 160Input Lines .160Output Lines .162CAD . 163General .163Features .163CAM . 164General .164Features .164Breaks .165Post Processor .169Toolpath Adjustments .171Licensing FlashCut . 172License Management Window . 173Import License File .173Activate PC License .173Deactivate PC License .
FlashCut CAD/CAM and CNC Control Software Page 1 Introducing FlashCut CNC Thank you for purchasing FlashCut CNC, the most innovative, powerful CNC control system for Windows 7, 8, and 10. No control system is easier to set up and use.
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FlashCut CAD/CAM and CNC Control Software Page 1 Introducing FlashCut CNC Thank you for purchasing FlashCut CNC, the most innovative, powerful CNC control system for Windows 7, 8, and 10. No control system is easier to set up and use. With intuitive controls and real time graphics, FlashCut
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Figure 1. FlashCut CNC Encoder Kit for FlashCut CNC Tabletop Lathes and Mills. This manual describes how to assemble and wire the encoder kit for the Flashcut CNC Tabletop Lathes and Mills. The only tool needed to complete installation that is not included is a Philips No. 1 size screwdriver. Figure 2.
FlashCut : The CNC Controller, made by FlashCut CNC, Inc. CAUTION USING CNC MACHINERY REQUIRES KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE! TO USE A CNC MACHINE, YOU MUST KNOW HOW TO USE IT AND . G-Code Software NEMA 23 Stepper Motors for Each Axis 125W
1. Start Flashcut CNC and Centre CAM programs (desktop icons) 2. In Flashcut home the axes: Home Tab, Seek Home 3. In Flashcut jog the axes so that the spindle is about 3cm above the approximate center of the vacuum chuck: Jog tab, X,Y,Z, fast, med, slow as appropriate 4.
find on software development processes, which led me to Scrum and to Ken Schwaber’s early writings on it. In the years since my first Scrum proj ect, I have used Scrum on commercial products, software for internal use, consulting projects, projects with ISO 9001 requirements, and others. Each of these projects was unique, but what they had in common was urgency and criticality. Sc rum excels .
