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.