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CAD/CAM systems (not machine tools)
News Release from: Lantek Sheet Metal Solutions | Subject: Lantek Expert Punch, Expert II (Cut and Punch)
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 08 December 2003
Software designed to optimise punching,
profiling
Designed to optimize all the features of a CNC punch press, a suite of software includes post processors for all types of machines including laser, plasma-arc, oxy-fuel gas and water jet.
Lantek Expert Punch has been designed to optimize all the features of your punch machine These features will save you time, increase efficiency and save you money
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 21 Apr 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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Post processors for all types of machines are available, making Lantek Expert Cut, your one stop CNC programming and nesting solution.
Lantek Expert II (Cut and Punch) is a CAD / CAM specially designed to automate the programming of sheet metal cutting machines (oxicut, plasma, laser, water jet) and CNC punching machines.
Designed in such a way as that users only have to follow the steps indicated by the system, it integrates all the options in a single program and is available for operation as a stand* alone productivity cell, or as part of a network system.
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Software allows real time progress chasing
A system that provides integrated management of the whole production process in sheet metal manufacturing environments passes on information generated to manufacturing.
Cut and punch CAD/CAM has management functions
In a desire to offer latest-generation solutions for the sheet metal-working world, a fully modernised star system for cut and punch CAD/CAM includes management.
Benefits: * Excellent integration into Lantek Expert III (from quotation to invoicing) reduces data entry significantly.
* Excellent nesting features including best sheet selection reduces scrap.
* Excellent costing and time calculation including all consumable and raw material, improves efficiency and allows accurate scheduling.
* Integration into the sheets database allows efficient tracking and control of inventory.
* Advanced machining options allow for very efficient machining.
* Fully automatic tooling saves on setup times.
Features: * 2D CAD module.
* Automatic dimensioning.
* Parametric shapes library.
* Import DXF, DWG files.
* Possibility to save the drawing of the nesting in a file with WMF format or with DXF format.
* Automatic geometry verification and error correction.
* Manual, automatic and interactive nesting (collision control).
* True* shape nesting.
* Nesting for common punching.
* Interactive technology assignment (manual and automatic) * Standard reports (factory sheets report, sheets report, geometry report.parts report, labels report, time and cost reports, etc).
* Automatic part quantity tracking.
* Automatic calculation of part area, weight, machining time and cost.
* User* definable cost parameters.
* Automatic processes.
* Communications.
* Flexible automatic sequencing options.
* Common punching.
* Automatic tooling.
* Automatic work* chute management.
* Automatic micro* joint management.
* Automatic clamp avoidance control.
* Automatic repositions.
* User definable punching macros.
* Shear management.
* Integrated parts database.
* Integrated tools and dies database.
* Integrated material database.
* Automatic plate cropping and remnant creation.
* Automatic nesting on remnant sheets.
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