Session 1 Intro to Simulation

8/19/2019 Session 1 Intro to Simulation

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VERICUT V6.2 Session 1 1

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Session 1

Introduct ion to the VERICUT Simulation

If you are using a CAD/CAM interface to transfer the information to VERICUT, the project is already configured for you, your tool library is created, and your stock was

imported and located. This session will teach you how to load a pre-configured project,

simulate it, and how to zoom and rotate.

1. Open project file vericut .vcproject

• Launch VERICUT

• File > Open

• Shortcut = Library

• File = vericut.VcProject

• Open

• Display the Project Tree


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This project file contains 3 setups; each setup contains its own machine, control, NC programs, fixtures and tools. When cutting, the cut stock will be carried from setup to

setup.


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2. Configure VERICUT to stop at the end of each setup

• In the Project tree, select Project: vericut, right-click, Motion…

• Stop At = End of each Setup

• Press F1 to display VERICUT Help. VERICUT Help is context sensitive,

meaning that F1 will open to the topic related to the "active" menu or window. In

any menu or window, press F1 for additional information and tips.

• Close the help page

• OK


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3. Cut the firs t setup

• Play to End


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4. Visually inspect the part

• Zoom to Box Click and drag with the left mouse button in the graphics area to

select the area to zoom in (instead of the icon, the middle mouse button can be

used to zoom to a box)

• Zoom on the top right push clamp

• With your cursor in the Workpiece view, right-click, Fit (or use Fit in thetoolbar) to fit the whole part to the window

A red mark indicates an error in VERICUT. Errors are automatically reported and a redmark is shown if:

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The cutter removes some material on the fixture

• The cutter removes some material on the part at a Rapid feedrate (G00)

• the non-cutting portion of the tool (holder or shank) removes material on the part


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5. Cut the second setup

• Play to End


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In the Project Tree, the active setup is highlighted (bold letters)


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6. Visually inspect the part

• Zoom to Box Click and drag with the left mouse button to select the area to

zoom in (instead of the icon, the middle mouse button can be used to zoom to a

box)

• Zoom on both bolts that were touched by the cutter

The model is in an unrefined state for faster zooming, panning and rotating.

7. Refine the display

• In the Toolbar,


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8. Cut the last setup

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Play to End


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9. Look at errors in the message area

• In the VERICUT Logger; all the errors are temporarily recorded. You can scroll

up to see all errors

10. Stop the simulation at every error

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In the Project tree, select Project: vericut, right-click, Motion

• Check Stop At Max Errors

• OK

11. Reset the simulation and cut again

• Reset Model

• Yes

• Play to End The simulation will stop at: Error: Holder "Holder1" of the tool "1" collided with

stock at line 185

• Zoom to Box (Click and drag with the left mouse button to select the area tozoom in)

• Zoom on the cutter area

• In the Toolbar,


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Notice the red mark, the tool is an insert tool that has a non-cutting area in its center. The

holder portion of the cutter assembly came in contact with the part. This type of errorscan easily go undetected on the machine resulting in a damaged tool and/or part.

12. Rotate the part

• In the Workpiece view, right-click, Accelerated (OpenGL)

• In the Toolbar: Dynamic X Rotation

The cursor now displays the same icon .

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Left-click in the Workpiece view and move the cursor up or down to rotate aboutthe horizontal of the screen.

• Dynamic Y Rotation

• Left-click in the Workpiece view and move the cursor Left or Right to rotate

about the Vertical of the screen

• Dynamic Y Rotation

The cursor returns to "pick" mode .

• Dynamic XY Rotation

• Left-click in the Workpiece view and move the cursor Left or Right, Up and

Down to rotate.

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Dynamic XY RotationThe cursor returns to "pick" mode .

Mouse dynamic view also works “one-handed” as follows:

• Hold down and drag left button – Rotate

• Hold down and drag middle button – Zoom to box

• Hold down and drag right button - Pan

• Mouse wheel – Zoom in/out


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The original mouse button controls also still work:

• Shift + left button – Pan

• Control + left button – Zoom in/out

• Control + shift + left button – Rotate

13. Exit VERICUT

• File > Exit

• Ignore All Changes

Conclusion

In this session, we have seen how to run a pre-configured project file, how to stop at

certain events in the program, and how to visually recognize program errors.

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