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Syllabus - Offline Programming - LS1 LaserCAM |
LS1: Laser CAM - CAD/CAM Programming
1 Day
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Disclaimer! This class type is setup primarily for new purchasers of the Metamation software. As a courtesy, if there is an existing class where new students are already assigned AND there are open slots available, customers who have had the class before can send staff to audit (sit in) at no cost.
If however, there is a class posted that has no other students signed up it will be treated as a special class and a fee may be assessed. You must sign up for a class at least 2 weeks prior to start. If you are an existing customer you will be informed about charges prior to start date. |
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Description:
The Diamondsoft LS1 course will introduce and instruct the student to the various steps involved in programming parts for their laser. It is designed for student to understand the process of taking an existing CAD file (DXF) and converting it to NC code for the machine. At the end of this course the student should be able to take a CAD file and make a single part program or a manual nested sheet to run on the machine.
TOOLING A PART
1. Basic Diamondsoft Menus. (File, Tools and Help)
2. General Options and Preferences
3. Importing DXF Files
4. Saving the Part (PDG) File
5. Part Settings
1. Setting up Machine, Material and Thickness
2. Setting up Defaults’ for
1. Cut Type, Direction
2. Pierce Types
3. Lead-ins, Lead-outs
4. Wire joints or Micro joints
5. Finishing Rules
6. Tooling Up a Part –
1. Auto Tool
2. Manual Tool
3. Etching
7. Edit Tooling
1. Change Cut Condition
2. Change Approach and Escape settings
3. Change Pierce Type
4. Change Cut Direction, Beam Offset
8. Sequence
1. Auto Sequence
2. Interactive Sequence
9. Simulate the Part File
10. Generate NC code
11. Generate Reports
Practice Exercises
MANUAL NESTING
1. Create a New Layout
2. Save the Layout (lyt) file
3. Adding Parts to a Layout
4. Manual Nesting Functions
1. Array a Part
2. Rotate, Mirror, Copy, Move
3. Explode, Dock, Free hand Nesting
5. Sequence
1. Auto Sequence
2. Interactive Sequence
6. Slice Sheet Operations
7. Simulate the Sheet
8. Generate NC code
9. Generate Reports
Practice Exercises
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Who should attend:
This course is designed primarily for Laser Programmers who will be programming parts for the machine. This class is recommended for both first time Diamondsoft users and those wishing for a refresher course in the software.
A basic understanding of CNC operations and general Fabrication concepts is suggested. Knowledge of industry terms used in this course will greatly aid in understanding of the machine features.
Schedule:
Remember to check the training schedule for the latest class dates and locations.
You can either register on-line at the above address or call 630-616-5960
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