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TubesT - How to mark

Ⅰ. Overview

 

Marking is primarily used to leave traces without cutting through the material. It can be used to mark text or assembly symbols.

When marking is required, first set the marking toolpath in TubesT nesting software to a layer color distinct from the cutting toolpath (typically defaulting to orange).

Then, in TubePro or FACut cutting software, configure different cutting parameters for each layer to achieve either full-penetration or non-penetration effects.

To modify the color of the marking layer, select your marking layer in the 【Technique Classification】 layer settings.

 

Depending on the type, you can click the link to quickly jump to the desired tutorial:

(Note: After clicking to jump, scroll up slightly with your mouse wheel. After scrolling, you'll see the corresponding subheading.)

 

Type Icon Quick Jump
Text Add Marking Text
Assembly Mark Add Assembly Mark 

 

Ⅱ. How to use

 

Note: The content in blue are clickable tutorial links. Click the link to view detailed parameter descriptions and usage methods for the corresponding functions.

 

 

1.Add Marking Text

 

Drawing Source Scene Schematic Diagram Corresponding Tutorial

SolidWorks, UG, and other CAD software

Tekla modeling software

No format restrictions

Original parts lack engraved text

Desire to automatically engrave part names onto part bodies during import

Auto Add Text

Original parts lack printed marking text

Desire to batch-mark any text onto part bodies after importing parts

Batch Add Text

Original parts lack printed marking text

Desire to individually mark any text onto part bodies after importing parts

Manual Add Text

SolidWorks, UG, and other CAD software

SAT, STEP formats

Original parts already have drawn marking text

Want to batch recognize the drawn text as a marking layer after importing parts

Layer Mapping

Tekla modeling software

NC1 format

Want to stamp text markings corresponding to assembly stamps onto the part body

How to export NC1 format parts in Tekla

In 【User Settings】→【Usage Habits】→【Marking NC1 Steel Stamp】

 

2.Add Assembly Mark 

 

Drawing Source Scene Schematic Diagram Corresponding Tutorial

SolidWorks, UG, and other CAD software

SAT, STEP formats

The original part has been drawn with marking lines.

After importing the part, I want to batch-identify the drawn marks as a marking layer.

Layer Mapping

Note: When drawing, it is recommended that the marking outline does not overlap with the part's skeleton lines (e.g., solid lines at R corners).

Tekla modeling software

The original model has been marked with engraving lines.

After importing the part, I want to batch-identify the drawn marks as engraving layers.

CypWizard Plugin Installation and Usage Tutorial

When exporting from the plugin,

check the 【Mark Welding Position】option.

Drawing within TubesT

Drawing in TubesT software, intending to set specific toolpaths for marking

 

 

Part Drawing- Marking

 

 

 

If none of the above conditions apply and the part has already been imported, to modify the toolpath for marking: In the 【Select】, choose the feature you wish to alter and manually set its layer color to the color designated for preparing marking process parameters.

 

 

 

3. Setting Process Parameters

 

After separating the layer colors for marking and cutting, perform nesting and sorting operations. Once nesting is complete, export the ZX machining file to the cutting software for process parameter configuration.

The main interface of TubePro is shown below. Click 【Technique】 to set the required process parameters for the corresponding layer.

 

 

 

 

For example, for 1500W-3000W carbon steel, the marking process can be fine-tuned based on the parameters shown below.

 

TubesT - How to mark 686view

Ⅰ. Overview

 

Marking is primarily used to leave traces without cutting through the material. It can be used to mark text or assembly symbols.

When marking is required, first set the marking toolpath in TubesT nesting software to a layer color distinct from the cutting toolpath (typically defaulting to orange).

Then, in TubePro or FACut cutting software, configure different cutting parameters for each layer to achieve either full-penetration or non-penetration effects.

To modify the color of the marking layer, select your marking layer in the 【Technique Classification】 layer settings.

 

Depending on the type, you can click the link to quickly jump to the desired tutorial:

(Note: After clicking to jump, scroll up slightly with your mouse wheel. After scrolling, you'll see the corresponding subheading.)

 

Type Icon Quick Jump
Text Add Marking Text
Assembly Mark Add Assembly Mark 

 

Ⅱ. How to use

 

Note: The content in blue are clickable tutorial links. Click the link to view detailed parameter descriptions and usage methods for the corresponding functions.

 

 

1.Add Marking Text

 

Drawing Source Scene Schematic Diagram Corresponding Tutorial

SolidWorks, UG, and other CAD software

Tekla modeling software

No format restrictions

Original parts lack engraved text

Desire to automatically engrave part names onto part bodies during import

Auto Add Text

Original parts lack printed marking text

Desire to batch-mark any text onto part bodies after importing parts

Batch Add Text

Original parts lack printed marking text

Desire to individually mark any text onto part bodies after importing parts

Manual Add Text

SolidWorks, UG, and other CAD software

SAT, STEP formats

Original parts already have drawn marking text

Want to batch recognize the drawn text as a marking layer after importing parts

Layer Mapping

Tekla modeling software

NC1 format

Want to stamp text markings corresponding to assembly stamps onto the part body

How to export NC1 format parts in Tekla

In 【User Settings】→【Usage Habits】→【Marking NC1 Steel Stamp】

 

2.Add Assembly Mark 

 

Drawing Source Scene Schematic Diagram Corresponding Tutorial

SolidWorks, UG, and other CAD software

SAT, STEP formats

The original part has been drawn with marking lines.

After importing the part, I want to batch-identify the drawn marks as a marking layer.

Layer Mapping

Note: When drawing, it is recommended that the marking outline does not overlap with the part's skeleton lines (e.g., solid lines at R corners).

Tekla modeling software

The original model has been marked with engraving lines.

After importing the part, I want to batch-identify the drawn marks as engraving layers.

CypWizard Plugin Installation and Usage Tutorial

When exporting from the plugin,

check the 【Mark Welding Position】option.

Drawing within TubesT

Drawing in TubesT software, intending to set specific toolpaths for marking

 

 

Part Drawing- Marking

 

 

 

If none of the above conditions apply and the part has already been imported, to modify the toolpath for marking: In the 【Select】, choose the feature you wish to alter and manually set its layer color to the color designated for preparing marking process parameters.

 

 

 

3. Setting Process Parameters

 

After separating the layer colors for marking and cutting, perform nesting and sorting operations. Once nesting is complete, export the ZX machining file to the cutting software for process parameter configuration.

The main interface of TubePro is shown below. Click 【Technique】 to set the required process parameters for the corresponding layer.

 

 

 

 

For example, for 1500W-3000W carbon steel, the marking process can be fine-tuned based on the parameters shown below.