Pro/NC -> Part file (*prt, AP203, IGES)

[shab003]

Hi,



could someone please, let me know if Pro/NC can produce a part file to
represent the shape after the roughing operations?



I have defined the necessary NC sequences to machine a component, and then I
have generated the CL file and G-code of a specific postprocessor. but I would
also like to save the manufacturing model as a geometric part to visually tell the
differences, I would appreciate if someone could tell me if that is possible?
and if yes how could that be done?



thanks


Salah

 

[orac]

Hi,


When you have defined a ncsequence and executed you can go back to the Machining menu :
<UL>
<LI>Mfg Model</LI>
<LI>Mfg Setup</LI>
<LI>Process Mgr</LI>
<LI>Machining (this is the one you need to select)</LI>[/list]


Then you have to select Matrl Remove
<UL>
<LI>Operation</LI>
<LI>NC Sequence</LI>
<LI>Matrl Remove (this is the one you need to select)</LI>[/list]


This will remove the material from the workpiece that has been cut away by the executed ncsequence. Keep in mind though that this is a very idealized representation (i.e. no scallop heights are things like that will be taken into consideration).


This is the only way so far I know to get a real Pro/E part (in this case the workpiece) with the material that is cut away by a ncsequence removed from the part.


I hope this is what you're looking for.


Best regards,


John Bijnens

 

[shab003]

Thanks John, yes it works