Visual settings – performance on simulation

In some computers the simulation hangs, leaving the software on a unusable situation. Normally this is related with a poor hardware or some hardware incompatibility. This is happens please change the default settings (shown below) to less demanding settings. As an example of less demanding settings the below could be tested. Others configurations are also …

Dimensions shown in metric or imperial

Software can show a profile dimensions in metric or imperial. To choose in what system the dimensions are presented, just press the option that is present in any profile: In the example above the profile is shown in imperial dimensions. Pressing the bottom, the same profile is shown in metric dimensions. Imperial dimensions as decimals …

Backup/Restore Database

Here are the steps to perform a database backup and restore from within fastsealcreator5. Create a backup Navigate to Settings -> Database -> Automatic backup Make sure the Automatic output path exists and is correct. This is the folder where the backup archive will be created. Note: You may wish to enable the daily automatic …

Tool specific Pre/Post operations

In software update 5.2.4.9 a new option was introduced that allows to define custom code, that is dependent on the current selected tool. To start using this feature, navigate to Settings > Machine > Templates > Pre/Post-Operation: Example for before tool change operation in this case tool 11 was selected and the operation is ‘before …

What is needed to convert a conventional lathe to a seal making lathe?

If you already have a CNC lathe then you already have the most important part of a seal making lathe. The rest, we can supply. There are components that are recommended but not necessary at start and can be bought when the process of producing seals is already ongoing on your company. The list of …

Basic tool package

Basic tool package contents The next tables presents the content of the basic tool package. The offset number (N) is a unique identifier for the tool that is set on your machine controller. N Master tool Insert Quantity Holder Quantity Screw 03 R0.8 or R0.4 I300 (R0.8) orI301 (R0.4) 5 H300Rround 20mm 1 TS340(4mm) N …

Full tool package

The next tables presents the content of the basic tool package. The offset number (N) is a unique identifier for the tool that is set on your machine controller. N Master tool Insert Quantity Holder Quantity Screw 03 R0.8 or R0.4 I300 (R0.8) orI301 (R0.4) 5 H300Rround 20mm 1 TS300(4mm) N Elastomers machining Insert Quantity …