Router Programming and Nesting Software

JETCAM's routing functionality offers fully automatic routing of both external and internal profiles and provides a suitable alternative to environmentally unfriendly technologies such as chemical milling. Auxiliary routing (routing areas and slots where the main router will not fit) is also fully automatic, including selection of the correct router bit to cut the auxiliary profile (a preferred set of tools can be specified for each machine and material). Additional automatic processes, such as full destruction of complex internal contours, micro-tabbing, screw and rivet insertion and removal are also available. Starting holes are automatically drilled to allow the router bit to reach its "Z" depth before starting a cut. Standard and user definable Lead-ins and Lead-outs are available. 

Using the SEKT (Stored Expert Knowledge Technology) database the user has a comprehensive list of options with which to customise the system to suit each particular machine tool, material and method of working.

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Bombardier Aerospace, based in Montreal Canada replaced their existing system with JETCAM.  Phil Bagshaw, Senior Application Specialist;  "We were looking for a company that was very progressive in terms of development, which JETCAM appeared to be.  Also, their nests were approximately 5-7% better than the closest competitor.  We saw on average an approximate 15-20% savings over our existing system, which meant that the software paid for itself in around two months due to composite material savings alone."  Other key savings, 500% faster programming time, Machine cycle time improved by 5% due to optimized cutting path or 120 hours per year, Part identification improved due to auto printing of ply info, Minimal training requirements, with staff knowing the basics in 2 hours, 8000 CAD files with problem geometry fixed automatically in a couple of hours. Case Study

   

 Main features & options for Routing:

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  • Support for all major CNC routers including Trumpf, Accu-router, Komo, MultiCAM, and more
  • Ability to address single or multiple sheet stack routing, composite honeycomb routing, furniture, and other wood routing applications.
  • Tool, Rivet, & Screw setup: Automatic processing options for applying and removing Rivets, Screws, Micro Tabs, and Rivet/Screw Tabs
  • Multi format CAD input support for DXF, DWG, IGES, ORD, and 3D CAD systems such as Solidworks, Inventor, PRO/E, SolidEdge, Catia, etc.
  • Component unloading and Scrap handling options, including parameters to automatically determine how the scrap in an internal irregular cutout is to be handled
  • Parameters to control automatic cycles for the sheet drilling and riveting, including how the drilling and rivets are applied to the material to prevent sheet distortion during the riveting cycle
  • Full nest simulation for visual cutter and tool path verification with option for interactive modifications
  • Stack Routers with the following material clamping methods:
    • Rivet hold down/Screw hold down
    • Automatically applies rivets and screws to part and   
    • Foot hold down
  • Single Sheet routing of parts with:
    • Vacuum hold down / Screw hold down / Pressure foot hold down
  • Routing of panels that have blind pockets in both the top and bottom face of the material
    • Automatic programming and nesting of both sides with instructions to reverse the sheet
  • Rivets and screws required to clamp the raw material skeleton can be applied (automatically or interactively) to the area surrounding the component during component programming. This manufacturing information is carried with the programmed part and automatically applied during nesting. This completely eliminates the need for adding rivets or screws manually at nesting time (even though it is possible)
  • Add micro tabs automatically or interactively during programming
  • Add tooling tags with rivet hold down automatically or interactively
  • Choice of complete internal destruction of irregular-shaped internal cutouts, or cutting only the profile and holding the scrap in place with rivets or screws, or removal by means of vacuum
  • Ability to automatically produce roughing and finishing passes
  • Ability to automatically produce multiple passes for cutting to depth

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