Until version 5.5.2.6 the software outputs GCode automatically and internally compensated for all cycles. This means that no tool radius compensation is made by the controller, such as G41/G42. By internally compensating all the GCode, the GCode output is compatible with more controllers, but several users prefer the use of compensated code on the controller …
Category archives: Features
Oil Thread
The oil thread is a low depth path along the outside or inside of a profile where the main objective is to allow oil to pass though the part. Others similar descriptions can be: relief groove, oil passage, oil channel among others depending on the documentation Available after version 5.5.1.8 – this feature is experimental …
Thread
Most CNC machines can handle threads using a built in cycle. On the machine configuration, if this cycle template is well defined most of the threads can be handled by the software. The set up of the thread is done on machine configuration (templates). On version 5.5.1.8 the thread cycle is also used by the …
Part off from inside to outside
Available after version 5.5.1.0 For machines that have limited capability of cutting due to the tool size, a option was introduced that affects the part off tools. For each of the tool tip directions on the tool management system, on the part off: If a 1, 2 or 6 tool tip direction is selected on …
Templates – extra functionalities
Extra functionality can be obtained in the templates using special instructions that are described in this document IF THEN ELSE Available after version 5.5.1.0 Syntax Description Examples [ {boolean} ] ::: A ::: BImportant DEPRECATED after version 5.5.1.8 If the Boolean value that should be 1 or 0, is 1, outputs A, if not, outputs …
Oring tools machining angle grooves
On version 5.5.0.1 (April 2025) a new method of machining the outside angle grooves is available. This type of grooves is generally present on wipers, such as, but not limited to: To machine the angle groove on the back of the part, a fixed tool with the same angle as the desired part, was needed …
Springs database
Available from version 5.4.7.5 Before version 5.4.7.5 all the seals that are intended to be used with springs were calculated based on a hypothetic spring. When the customer does not have the recommended spring or uses a different manufacturer, the seal design needs to be adjusted and the initial reference does not make sense on …
Maximum cross section – restriction
This restriction added in version 5.4.6.2 (September 2024) allows the operator to discard a tool based on the cross section size of the material. This restriction is particularly useful on machines with linear tool posts where tools are placed closely to each other, and where the cross section of the material, if larger than a …
Maximum inside dimension – restriction
The engine to select tools is quite complex and provides a unpaired flexibility. The restrictions are Boolean conditions that are verified. If accepted (true), the tool passes that restriction and can be considered a candidate to a determined operation. This restriction verifies if the machining diameter matches the value set by the customer. If it …
Part numbers
Part numbers are useful when a seal present on the FastSealCreator is customized and there is a need to keep it for later use and/or to assign a part number that is generally a reference of the end client. Any seal present on the software catalogue can be the source for a part number. Part …