Process page includes the basic process parameters setups, such as Motion Curve, Flow Direction, and D3plot. The main interface is illustrated in Figure 11.3.15.

Figure 11.3.15  Process setup page

Motion Curve

This function allows the user to read and view the motion curve of press and set parameters.

IMPORT…: Allow the user to import press motion curve (*.xls). Click this button to display the OPEN dialog box.

VIEW…: Allow the user to view the read-in motion curve. Click this button to display the LOAD CURVE dialog box.

SPM (Stroke per minute): The default is 10. The user is allowed to modify this value according to practical requirements.

Begin (Deg.): The start angle of motion curve. In motion curve, this angle is corresponding to certain velocity and position, which means the press begins to catch blank from this angle.

End (Deg.): The end angle of motion curve. In motion curve, this angle is corresponding to certain velocity and position. The press finishes a cycle when it comes to this angle and returns to the initial position.

Drop (Deg.): The drop angle of motion curve. This angle is corresponding to certain velocity and position. When the press moves to this angle, the cup place the obtained blank on the tool part.

Flow Direction

This function allows the user to define the flow direction after the cup catches blank. The general stamping direction is Z-Axis, so the blank can transfer along X-Axis or Y-Axis.

D3PLOT

This function allows the user to define the time interval of D3PLOT file. D3PLOT file is output at uniform interval. The user may also insert some necessary special frames.

EDIT

The user may insert some special frames in the D3PLOT output dialog box. Click this button to display a dialog box to define D3PLOT and four D3PLOT output control methods are provided for the user to set and edit. Refer to Section 8.3.4.4 for a detailed description about D3PLOT operations.