Common Variables in Router-CIM Automation Suite

 

For information on how to add variables to the NCVAR file, refer to the NCVAR Editor section.

 

Control how Router-CIM Handles an Ellipse

If the AutoCAD geometry is an ELLIPSE when you list it, then you must set *NOPELLIPSE* to T in Router-CIM in the NCVARS.

If the AutoCAD geometry is a POLYLINE when you list it, then you should set *NOPELLIPSE* to nil in Router-CIM in the NCVARS.

 

This variable should be added to the System section.

 

For information on how to add variables to the NCVAR file, refer to the NCVAR Editor section.

 

Changing the File Extensions in Router-CIM Interactive

Modify the two variables:

 Under System Variables, select the variable *ncfilext*, change the value to the appropriate file extension. Note the file extension has to be between two quotation marks.

 i.e. “txt”, “out”, “NC”, etc.

 Under System Variables, select the variable *prev_ext*, change the value to the appropriate file extension. Note the file extension has to be between two quotation marks.

 i.e. “txt”, “out”, “NC”, etc.

 

This variable should be added to the System section.

 

For information on how to add variables to the NCVAR file, refer to the NCVAR Editor section.

 

Manually place part labels using layer Nestcenter

If you want to define the location of the part label that Router-CIM Automation Suite uses for the placement of the part label on the part in the nested drawing, you can use this procedure.

 

Add the variable *nestpoint* and set the value to T. For instructions on how to define the location using a point in AutoCAD, go to the AutoCAD Help file.

 

This variable should be added to the System section.

 

For information on how to add variables to the NCVAR file, refer to the NCVAR Editor section.

 

Adjusting Pin Trim Variables for Two-Sided Nesting

To adjust the variables that affect the two-sided nesting PIN_TRIM function, you will need to add the following variable to the Router-CIM NCVAR file.

 

Add the variable exactly as shown:

 

*pin_offset*

 

*pin_offset* - overrides the distance of the cut from the edge. The top-side NC code file will be offset by this amount. Default is ½ the edge allowance of the nested material.

 

This variable should be added to the System section.

 

For information on how to add variables to the NCVAR file, refer to the NCVAR Editor section.

 

Adjusting Spacing Variable for Two-Sided Nesting

To adjust the spacing between the front side nest and the backside nest during the Two-Side Nesting function, you can add the variable *2sidedspacing*. The default that Router-CIM Automation Suite uses is the materials bottom edge allowance.

 

Add the variable exactly as shown:

 

*2sidedspacing*

 

*2sidedspacing* - Changes the spacing between the front side nest and the backside nest during the Two-Side Nesting function. The acceptable value is a real number such as 0.5. This will leave a 0.5 gap between the front side nest and the backside nest. To disable this feature, set the variable to a value of nil.

 

This variable should be added to the System section.

 

For information on how to add variables to the NCVAR file, refer to the NCVAR Editor section.

 

Adjusting Pin_Trim Origin for Two-Sided Nesting

To adjust the pin_trim origin without affecting the sheet origin.

 

Add the variable exactly as shown:

 

*sheet_origin_override*

 

*sheet_origin_override* -        "1" = Lower Left Corner

                         "2" = Upper Left Corner

                         "3" = Upper Right Corner

                         "4" = Lower Right Corner

 

Note: The value entered MUST be between quotation marks.

 

This variable should be added to the System section.

 

For information on how to add variables to the NCVAR file, refer to the NCVAR Editor section.

 

Adding a Dwell/Pause at the end of a Drill Cycle

To add a dwell/pause at the bottom of a Drill Motions cycle, you will need to adjust the following setting in the Drill Motion cycle:

 

Change Position 17 in the Drill Motions cycle to DWELL/1 (or whatever time you want to pause, in seconds).  You will get a G04P1 in the code after the tool is at cut depth.

 

Alternately on newer posts, you can use DWELLX/.1 and get G04X.1.

 

To know which option is right for you, please review your post's Application Notes.

 

To make this change, go to the Router-CIM Control panel and select the button for 'Mod Cycle'.

 

This variable should be added to the System section.

 

For information on how to add variables to the NCVAR file, refer to the NCVAR Editor section.

 

Rectangular Part Checking

To have Router-CIM check if a part is a rectangle to allow Router-CIM to set the rotation of the part to 0 90 for more efficient nesting, you will need to add the following variable to the Router-CIM NCVAR file.

 

*REC_CHECK*

 

 Set to T - This will allow the rotation on the part to be set to 0 90 if the part is a rectangle

 Set to nil - This will not change the parts rotation and the rotation will be defined by the material the part is nested on

 

This variable should be added to the System section.

 

For information on how to add variables to the NCVAR file, refer to the NCVAR Editor section.

 

Using the Kinematic Time Study with Automation

In order to use the Kinematic Time & Tool Calculation option through Router-CIM Automation, you may need to set an NC variable (NCVARS).

 

*kinematic*

 

 Set to T - This will allow the Router-CIM Automation to use the Kinematic Time Study.

 Set to nil - This will not allow the Router-CIM Automation to use the Kinematic Time Study.

 

This variable should be added to the System section.

 

For information on how to add variables to the NCVAR file, refer to the NCVAR Editor section.

 

Using the NOEXPAND variable for Veneer Match

The variable *NOEXPAND* controls the Veneer Match spacing between the matches by following the Veneer Match Location Points exactly as defined. You will need to add the following variable to the Router-CIM NCVAR file.

 

*NOEXPAND*

 

 Set to T - This will allow the Router-CIM Automation to follow the Veneer Match Location Points exactly.

 Set to nil - This will allow the Router-CIM Automation to follow the material's bridge width or Veneer Match Bridge as defined.

 

This variable should be added to the System section.

 

For information on how to add variables to the NCVAR file, refer to the NCVAR Editor section.

 

Using the Cut After Nest feature with Router-CIM Automation Suite

The variable *cut_after_nest* uses the 'Backside' section of the DOIT file. This feature will utilize the 'Backside' DOIT file after the nest has been completed to allow for cuts to be applied after nesting has laid out the parts on the sheets of material..

 

Note: Using the *cut_after_nest* variable will disable some features such as Automated Two-Side Nesting and may add additional processing times during the job runs.

 

*cut_after_nest*

 

 Set to T - This will allow Router-CIM Automation Suite to use the 'Backside' DOIT file after the nest has been completed.

 Set to nil - Router-CIM Automation Suite will follow the standard DOIT file setup.

 

This variable should be added to the System section.

 

For information on how to add variables to the NCVAR file, refer to the NCVAR Editor section.