In version 5.2.8.0 (August 2022) the FastQuote functionality was added. The objective is to provide smaller or larger companies a way to create quotes for their customers in the fastest possible way and still have control on how the quote is produced. On this document we will cover all aspects that are import to determine …
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Work/Quote filter settings
On the work and quote menu a filter can be applied to limit the number of works that are listed. Limiting the number of displayed works have several advantages, namelly: Reduces the needed computer power to load the table, therefor making the process faster when there are many works on the database Improves the user …
Maximum outside dimension – restriction
The engine to select tools is quite complex and provides a unpaired flexibility. The restrictions are Boolean conditions that are verified. If accepted (true), the tool passes that restriction and can be considered a candidate to a determined operation. Lately, by request of a company with a IP4000, IP4500 and IP5000 machine and Sinumerik control, …
Auto comment with filename
This feature when enable creates on the profile comment the same name as the selected filename. It can be useful for searching the profile, for example if the standard filename name was changed. This setting is located on the folders settings: During the file save process, the name that is placed on the save file …
Header options – VERSCHIEBUNG and ANDREHLAENGE
On Siemens machine, mostly using old Economos software, the header needs to have the following, or similar format: In this case the values represent: On the FastSeal creator software, those values can be obtained with the reserved words: Both can be parsed and used to make calculations. For the CYCL_MINZ is common to a small …
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Inverted X option
On legacy machines, like the Economos IP4500/IP5000 series some of the movements need to be done on the X negative values due to the tools arrangement and the maximum diameter capability (IP4500 up to 450mm and IP5000 up to 500mm). For example the part off tools are generally installed on the lower portion of the …
O-Ring cross sections and standards
We collected the most important information regarding o-ring standards and those standards are added into the software. This will allow the end user to select those that are available in their organization. This way, the software will, when possible, present solutions to the user based on cross sections that are readily available on the client …
Reports
From version 5.3.4.0 (30 October 2021) reports where introduced. Reports can provide detailed information about almost all aspects of the software usage and make full advantage of the database stored information. The report window is located in the database section: Reports implemented: Export Once the results are obtained, they can be exported into a .PDF …
Windows 11
Windows 11 can be used with the FastSealCreator 5. During our in house tests no issues where registered, therefore the current status is fully supported.
Changing machining order
To change the machining order on the GCode tab is straightforward. Select and drag the operation to be moved into the desired order. Machining operation bars can also be minimized that might help seeing the overall machining process. It is not necessary to minimize the operations to change the machining order.