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TubesT - Technique Assign

Ⅰ. Introduction

 

1. For different sections：

Multiple sections have uneven thickness issues, such as the R corners of H-beams, the flanges of I-beams, and the internal R corners and legs of angle steels and channel steels.

Due to varying thicknesses and working conditions at different positions, it is necessary to differentiate layers to match different process parameters for machining.

 

2. For bevels of different angles:
 
Bevel toolpaths shall be separated from those of non-bevel cuts. Different bevel angles (e.g., 10° and 45°) require technique differentiation for cutting.

 

For these scenarios, Technique Assign enables a one-click separation of these two cases. Different colors can be assigned to toolpaths in TubePro or FACut-H, allowing the configuration of specific technique parameters for optimal machining results tailored to actual part requirements. 

 

Note: Previously, to achieve the effect of Technique Assign, users have to enter Profile Edit and load a "Section Template" to switch layers, such as I-beam rainbow lines. With the introduction of Technique Assign, a significant amount of manual operation can now be avoided.

 

 

Ⅱ. How to use

 

1. Versions and Permissions

 

Type Diagram Version
H Beam 1.57 or higher
I Beam 1.59 or higher
Angle Steel

1.61 or higher
Channel Steel

1.61 or higher
Others

Only assigned based on the bevel angles

1.57 or higher

 

 

 

 

2. Procedures

Before Export the nesting results, click on Technique Assign. The default parameter can be adopted directly when no special requirements exist.

 

★  Note: The Technique Assign does not currently take effect on Intersect Hole, if you are using the Intersect Hole , please manually change the Intersect Hole layer according to your actual needs.

 

 

Ⅲ. FAQs

 

1. Where to set the Marking Layer?

 

On the right layer bar, click on Settings→General Configuration.

 

 

2. How to change the default layers?

On the right layer bar, click on Settings→H beam or other types.

For example, to change the layer of the H beam middle web to the 4th layer, all you need to do is to find the Mid Web, and set Layer4.

 

 

3. How to identify different angles of bevel?

 

    • Step 1: Click on the drop-down menu of Technique Assign and Manage Technique Tag to enter the window for bevel range adjustment. 

    • Step 2: Check the box to enable the bevel range.

    • Step 3: Adjust the bevel angles for the different techniques assigned.

    • Step 4: Click OK to save.

Please be aware that the bevel range is applicable for all tube types. In the actual cutting scenarios, the largest bevel angle is 45°.

 

 

4. Explain the parameters 

 

The overall differentiation logic is as follows: First, divide the parts into three bevel angle intervals. Then, distinguish the techniques according to the different thicknesses within each interval.
The bevel-angle intervals are the ones set in the previous question.
Take the following figure as an example:


0° equivalent (also known as bevel interval 1): Refers to toolpaths with bevel angles within the range of 0–15°. The web center is displayed in one color, while the two sides of the web near the R corners are displayed in another color.
30° equivalent (also known as bevel interval 2): Refers to toolpaths with bevel angles within the range of 15.1–30°. The web center is displayed in one color, while the two sides of the web near the R corners are displayed in another color.

45° equivalent (also known as bevel interval 3): It represents the tool paths with a bevel angle between 30.1° and 89.9°. The web center is displayed in one color, while the two sides of the web near the R corners are displayed in another color.
 
 
5. Too many layers to set, how to reduce the configurations?
 
You can try to cancel the precise technique assignment by not checking the Enable bevel range, and the layers will be reduced.
The effect is shown below: 
 
Please be aware that not differentiating bevel intervals is equivalent to not distinguishing between straight cuts and non-straight cuts. It only differentiates areas with uneven thickness.
 
 
 
6. During tube processing, there are some sections that require precise technique assignment, while others do not. How to deal with this situation?
 
Example 1 - the R-corner section of I beam web:
Set the layer of the middle web the same as that of the R-corner section. Thus, the techniques will be different for the flange, but not for the web.
 
 
Example 2 - only straight cuts and bevel cuts need to be distinguished:
Click on the drop-down icon of Technique Assign, select Manage Technique Tag→Bevel Range, and set the 0° equivalent and 30° equivalent as follows:
 
 
In practice, the maximum bevel angle does not exceed 45° due to rotary mechanism limitations. Therefore, setting the 30° equivalent up to 80° is effectively dividing only into two categories: 0–1° (no bevel) and 1–45° (with bevel).
 
 
7. What is Anti-Burn and Hard Burn Off?
 
Click on the drop-down menu of Technique Assign, select Manage Technique Tag→Kerf Depth Control, and check Enable Depth Control. The explanation will be shown below.
 
Once enabled, the techniques will be differentiated not only based on thickness and bevels but also by bevel type for more refined control.
For example, as shown in the figures below, when the depth control is enabled, if there are toolpaths like those in Kerf Depth Control, the same bevel range (e.g., 45° equivalent) will have three tags on the flange section. Disable this option if such detailed differentiation is unnecessary.
 
 
 
 
8. I find that the thickness segments automatically divided by the software are either too long or too short. How can I make manual adjustments?
 
Click on the drop-down icon of Technique Assign, and select Manage Technique Tag→Section structure. You can adjust the section structure by selecting Custom, and start to set the values.
 
 
 
 
9. Why does the channel steel only differentiate flanges but not the web after clicking on Technique Assign?
 
After our tests, it was found that differentiating only the flanges of the channel steel can already achieve good technique results. Therefore, the web layer is set to the same layer by default. We recommend trying the default settings first. If you still want to differentiate the web of the channel steel, you can follow the figure below to set different colors for the middle section and junction section within the red frame.
 
 
10. Why does setting the R-corner of I beam, Channel steel, and Angle steel to a different layer from the middle section still not result in process differentiation?
 
Check whether the Technique Feature min segment is too large in Technique Assign→Manage Technique Tag→General Settings. If so, the software will integrate the layers with values smaller than the set number. To solve the problem, you can change the parameter to a smaller value. 
 
 
TubesT - Technique Assign 6700view

Ⅰ. Introduction

 

1. For different sections：

Multiple sections have uneven thickness issues, such as the R corners of H-beams, the flanges of I-beams, and the internal R corners and legs of angle steels and channel steels.

Due to varying thicknesses and working conditions at different positions, it is necessary to differentiate layers to match different process parameters for machining.

 

2. For bevels of different angles:
 
Bevel toolpaths shall be separated from those of non-bevel cuts. Different bevel angles (e.g., 10° and 45°) require technique differentiation for cutting.

 

For these scenarios, Technique Assign enables a one-click separation of these two cases. Different colors can be assigned to toolpaths in TubePro or FACut-H, allowing the configuration of specific technique parameters for optimal machining results tailored to actual part requirements. 

 

Note: Previously, to achieve the effect of Technique Assign, users have to enter Profile Edit and load a "Section Template" to switch layers, such as I-beam rainbow lines. With the introduction of Technique Assign, a significant amount of manual operation can now be avoided.

 

 

Ⅱ. How to use

 

1. Versions and Permissions

 

Type Diagram Version
H Beam 1.57 or higher
I Beam 1.59 or higher
Angle Steel

1.61 or higher
Channel Steel

1.61 or higher
Others

Only assigned based on the bevel angles

1.57 or higher

 

 

 

 

2. Procedures

Before Export the nesting results, click on Technique Assign. The default parameter can be adopted directly when no special requirements exist.

 

★  Note: The Technique Assign does not currently take effect on Intersect Hole, if you are using the Intersect Hole , please manually change the Intersect Hole layer according to your actual needs.

 

 

Ⅲ. FAQs

 

1. Where to set the Marking Layer?

 

On the right layer bar, click on Settings→General Configuration.

 

 

2. How to change the default layers?

On the right layer bar, click on Settings→H beam or other types.

For example, to change the layer of the H beam middle web to the 4th layer, all you need to do is to find the Mid Web, and set Layer4.

 

 

3. How to identify different angles of bevel?

 

    • Step 1: Click on the drop-down menu of Technique Assign and Manage Technique Tag to enter the window for bevel range adjustment. 

    • Step 2: Check the box to enable the bevel range.

    • Step 3: Adjust the bevel angles for the different techniques assigned.

    • Step 4: Click OK to save.

Please be aware that the bevel range is applicable for all tube types. In the actual cutting scenarios, the largest bevel angle is 45°.

 

 

4. Explain the parameters 

 

The overall differentiation logic is as follows: First, divide the parts into three bevel angle intervals. Then, distinguish the techniques according to the different thicknesses within each interval.
The bevel-angle intervals are the ones set in the previous question.
Take the following figure as an example:


0° equivalent (also known as bevel interval 1): Refers to toolpaths with bevel angles within the range of 0–15°. The web center is displayed in one color, while the two sides of the web near the R corners are displayed in another color.
30° equivalent (also known as bevel interval 2): Refers to toolpaths with bevel angles within the range of 15.1–30°. The web center is displayed in one color, while the two sides of the web near the R corners are displayed in another color.

45° equivalent (also known as bevel interval 3): It represents the tool paths with a bevel angle between 30.1° and 89.9°. The web center is displayed in one color, while the two sides of the web near the R corners are displayed in another color.
 
 
5. Too many layers to set, how to reduce the configurations?
 
You can try to cancel the precise technique assignment by not checking the Enable bevel range, and the layers will be reduced.
The effect is shown below: 
 
Please be aware that not differentiating bevel intervals is equivalent to not distinguishing between straight cuts and non-straight cuts. It only differentiates areas with uneven thickness.
 
 
 
6. During tube processing, there are some sections that require precise technique assignment, while others do not. How to deal with this situation?
 
Example 1 - the R-corner section of I beam web:
Set the layer of the middle web the same as that of the R-corner section. Thus, the techniques will be different for the flange, but not for the web.
 
 
Example 2 - only straight cuts and bevel cuts need to be distinguished:
Click on the drop-down icon of Technique Assign, select Manage Technique Tag→Bevel Range, and set the 0° equivalent and 30° equivalent as follows:
 
 
In practice, the maximum bevel angle does not exceed 45° due to rotary mechanism limitations. Therefore, setting the 30° equivalent up to 80° is effectively dividing only into two categories: 0–1° (no bevel) and 1–45° (with bevel).
 
 
7. What is Anti-Burn and Hard Burn Off?
 
Click on the drop-down menu of Technique Assign, select Manage Technique Tag→Kerf Depth Control, and check Enable Depth Control. The explanation will be shown below.
 
Once enabled, the techniques will be differentiated not only based on thickness and bevels but also by bevel type for more refined control.
For example, as shown in the figures below, when the depth control is enabled, if there are toolpaths like those in Kerf Depth Control, the same bevel range (e.g., 45° equivalent) will have three tags on the flange section. Disable this option if such detailed differentiation is unnecessary.
 
 
 
 
8. I find that the thickness segments automatically divided by the software are either too long or too short. How can I make manual adjustments?
 
Click on the drop-down icon of Technique Assign, and select Manage Technique Tag→Section structure. You can adjust the section structure by selecting Custom, and start to set the values.
 
 
 
 
9. Why does the channel steel only differentiate flanges but not the web after clicking on Technique Assign?
 
After our tests, it was found that differentiating only the flanges of the channel steel can already achieve good technique results. Therefore, the web layer is set to the same layer by default. We recommend trying the default settings first. If you still want to differentiate the web of the channel steel, you can follow the figure below to set different colors for the middle section and junction section within the red frame.
 
 
10. Why does setting the R-corner of I beam, Channel steel, and Angle steel to a different layer from the middle section still not result in process differentiation?
 
Check whether the Technique Feature min segment is too large in Technique Assign→Manage Technique Tag→General Settings. If so, the software will integrate the layers with values smaller than the set number. To solve the problem, you can change the parameter to a smaller value. 
 
 

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