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Data export / machine control.

Our programs have not only interfaces to the most frequent standard formats, such as EPS, HPGL, DXF or DIN/ISO, but also offer the important introduced engraving systems, such as LANG, Kuhlmann, Baublys, Einzinger, isel, vhf, almost all CNC - milling centres etc. With this, you can take over without problem data from AutoCAD, CorelDraw, ADOBE Illustrator and the majority of CAD/CAM systems and process these using your machines. You will find the general milling data export under File . direct mill and via the aid direct mill auto. Here the milling paths are linked and exported in the layers with tools. If only graphics (or simple cutter centre tracks) are to be exported, for example for EPS, DXF etc. export can take place without tool data. For this select File . Export Graphic. The programs in addition have the comfortable direct output millCONTROL to various machines/control systems (LANG MCG, vhf CNC750, Mimaki, Roland).

Important data exports:

•	CNC-Step	Machines of the firm CNC-STEP (S400, S720, RaptorX-AL, RaptorX-SL).
•	Haase	Machines of the firm Haase (CUT2500, AL-Serie, CUT3000ultimate, CUT4000ultimate, FE-Serie).
•	Roland	Machines of the firm Roland (EGX-20, EGX-30A, EGX-350, EGX-360, EGX-600/400).
•	WinPC-NC	WinPC-NC (WinPC-NC, WinPC-NC USB, WinPC-NC Professional).

direct mill auto.

The programs using CAD have available a direct data export to the output program. Using direct mill auto you economise on the export of the data and the call-up of the out put program. Following the setting -up of the data export the milling program takes over all operations. After only one click you can directly go on working.

A click on the aid direct mill auto and the milling program takes on everything necessary for data export.

Selection of the direct outputs for direct mill auto.

DIN/ISO (G-Code) Export.

G - Code / DIN or ISO is a "standardised" language for milling machines (DIN66025). The format is for considerably better resolutions than, for example, HPGL and is configured for several milling axes. Disadvantage is the inadequate standardisation, i.e. the DIN standard allows dialects. This is also the reason that, in AHSoft programs any number of DIN/ISO export filters are available. Almost every machine requires its own filter. Should a DIN/ISO filter not be available for your machine, we would be happy to create a suitable export filter.

Information on the most common exports

Autograv

(Firm of AutoGrav 3 axes CNC, Marco Fischbach, D-50389 Wesseling)

For cncGraf and cncGraf Windows USB.

For the export for 3/4 axes processing select direct mill . DIN/ISO . AutoGrav.

Baublys

(Firm of Baublys Control Laser GmbH, D-71640 Ludwigsburg)

For the milling data export for 3 axes processing select (depending on software configuration)

direct mill . Baublys *.AH3 or Baublys *.3.

For the export of graphics (no milling data) in .DIG format select

direct mill . Baublys *.DIG.

Bothur

(Firm of Bothur Zerspanungstechnik OHG, D-33818 Leopoldshöhe)

For the milling data export for 3/4 axes processing using output program Mach 3 select

direct mill . DIN/ISO . Mach3.

DIN/ISO

Processing centres

Processing centres (DIN/ISO)

Should no filter be available for your machine, we would be happy to create a export suitable filter. For this please ask for our form Matching of a DIN/ISO export filter.

For the export for 3/4 axes processing using DIN/ISO select direct mill . DIN/ISO . (control or machine version).

Charlyrobot

(Firm of Charlyrobot, F - 74350 CERNEX)

For Charlyrobot, in our programs from Ver.6.104, the direct data transfer using program call-up for GPilote is available. For this, select in the list of aids the machine output direct mill auto. For operation please take note of the program help.

Datron

(Firm of DATRON - ELECTRONIC GmbH, D-64359 Mühltal - Traisa)

For the export for 3 axes processing select direct mill . Datron *.MCR.

Einzinger

(Firma M. Einzinger, 73230 Kirchheim)

For the export for 3/4 axes processing using Eckelmann control select direct mill . DIN/ISO . Eckelmann(ME).

For the export for 3/4 axes processing using MACH select direct mill . DIN/ISO . MACH 2/3/4.

For the export for 3/4 axes processing using HAAS control select direct mill . DIN/ISO . ME HAAS

FlexiCAM

(Firm of FlexiCAM GmbH, D-97246 Eibelstadt)

Depending on the control version various exports are possible:

For the export for 3 axes processing using DIN/ISO (not Eckelmann) select

direct mill . DIN/ISO . FlexiCAM.

For the export for 2.5 axes processing using HPGL select

direct mill . HP-GL 2D/3D . MultiCam.

Gravograph

(Firm of Gravograph GmbH, D-79221 Umkirch)

Depending on the machine type, control or data transfer is possible:

VXnn : unfortunately here one is concerned with a closed system. Creation of data is not possible. A data transfer using a disk is not possible!
IS600/700/800 (Step motor): HPGL-2D interface.
IS200/400/700 (Step motor): HPGL-2D/3D interface.
IS6000(xp)/8000(xp) (Servomotor): HPGL-2D/3D interface.

Milling-/engraving data can be exported via HPGL 2D/3D only for 1 tool. An automatic tool change is not possible with this export.

For 2.5D (HPGL-2D interface) the export direct mill . HPGL 2D/3D . Gravograph2D

is available.

For 3D (HPGL-3D interface) the export direct mill . HPGL 2D/3D . Gravograph3D

is available.

Gravosign + GDriver:

For output comp. LANG LDriver.

HEIZ / CNC-STEP

(Firma HEIZ / CNC-STEP, D-47608 Geldern)

For the data export comp. PC-NC and WinPC-NC. You can automate the data export to WinPC-NC using the aid direct mill auto .

For the export for 2.5 axes processing using HP-GL select

direct mill . HP-GL 2D/3D . HP-GL(2D).

For the export for 3/4 axes processing using DIN/ISO select

direct mill . DIN/ISO . WinPC-NC / PC-NC

isel / i-mes

(Firm of i-mes GmbH, D-36132 Eiterfeld)

isel Premium machines:

For isel Premium machines the program (from Ver.5.704, 6.104) creates milling data in DIN/ISO format. These data can also be issued on 4th axis (for cylinder gravure input circular engraving diameter <> 0).

For Export select

direct mill . DIN/ISO . isel-Knotenp. MM2000.

isel Standard machines:

Our programs create isel intermediate format (ncp). Using this format you can operate all isel machines.

You achieve output using

direct mill . Export . DIN/ISO . isel intermediate format.

For machine operation please use the isel output software REMOTE. For REMOTE Win, in our programs, the direct data transfer using program request for REMOTE is available. For this, select in the list of aids the machine output direct mill auto. To operate please note the program help.

Kuhlmann

(Firma Kuhlmann GmbH, 37431 Bad Lauterberg)

FDIN:	For the export for 3/4 axes processing using FDIN select *direct mill . DIN/ISO . Kuhlmann FDIN*.
BES Control System:	For the export for 3/4 axes processing using BES-Grav select *direct mill . DIN/ISO . BES-Grav*.
ANDRONIC - Control System:	For the export for 3/4 axes processing using ANDRONIC select *direct mill . DIN/ISO . ANDRONIC KM2060*
Prograv:	For Prograv graphic data can be exported in SOR format. For the export for SOR graphics select **direct mill . Kuhlmann .SOR***.
KDriver:	For output comp. LANG LDriver.

Körner

(Firm of CreativTec, D-36456 Barchfeld)

For the export for 3/4 axes processing using DIN/ISO select

direct mill . DIN/ISO . KÖRNER.

LANG

(Firm of LANG GmbH & Co.KG, D-35625 Hüttenberg)

LDriver:

Most reliable format is LG1 (tool data without dip feed rate).

For LG1 export select

direct mill . LG1Obj. *.LG1.

MCG:

Direct machine operating using millCONTROL (iSIGN+, HCAM, iMill) is possible. Direct output is recommended for, for example, labels, front plates and for special fabrications. For this, select

direct mill . mill CONTROL . LANG MCG.

For general operation in stamp and relief production we recommend the employment of LANG LDrivers.

LGF-2 (up to ca. 1989):

Data export is only possible in fonts. Milling paths are sorted according to tools and exported in several fonts..

For export select

direct mill . Project ZEI or Draw *.ZEI.

Mach3

(Firm of CNC-Steuerung, D-46395 Bocholt)

For the milling data export for 3/4 axes processing using Mach output program, select

direct mill . DIN/ISO . Mach3.

Mazak

(Firm of Yamazaki Mazak GmbH, D-73037 Göppingen)

When employing a special control system or in case of doubt we request a consultation with the machine supplier.

Milling centres 3/4 axes processing:

For the M1, M2, M32 control systems the ISO option is required. For compatibility pleas check with the machine manufacturer.

For control systems onwards from M-Fusion operation is without problem.

For the export for 3/4 axes processing using DIN/ISO select

direct mill . DIN/ISO . Mazak Bearbeitungsz.. (Mazak MAZATROL)

alternative exports for processing centres:

direct mill . DIN/ISO . Mazak M2 UP (for sub-programs)

direct mill . DIN/ISO . Mazak Mazatrol U-Prog (for sub-programs)

Lathes:

For working on the lateral surface or end face using Mazak lathes select

direct mill . DIN/ISO . Mazak Drehm.Mark 1-3.

The export is suitable for Integrex 4 (4 digit tool number), Integrex 6 (6 digit tool number) and Revolver machines (4 digit tool number). These control systems were employed up to ca. 2006(2007).

Export data for the matrix control system cannot be created!

MAX Computer

(Firm of MAX Computer GmbH, D-75328 Schörnberg - Schwarzenberg)

For the export for 3/4 axes processing using DIN/ISO select

direct mill . DIN/ISO . KOSY - MAX Computer.

Mimaki

A direct activation (machine operation) is possible for all milling machines/engraving plotters.

For this, select the export

direct mill . mill CONTROL . Mimaki.

For export using HP-GL select

direct mill . HP-GL 2D/3D . Mimaki 3D.

MultiCam

(Firm of Machine Automation Tech., Irving, TX 76034 / USA)

For DIN/ISO export for 3 axes processing using DIN/ISO (incl. multi-Head drill (iMill, HCAM..)) select

direct mill . DIN/ISO . MultiCam.

For DIN/ISO export using G41/G42 select

direct mill . DIN/ISO . Multicam G41/42.

For the export for 2.5 axes processing using HP-GL select

direct mill . HP-GL 2D/3D . MultiCam.

NCmind

(Firm of NCmind GmbH, D-36457 Weilar)

For the export for 3/4 axes processing using DIN/ISO select

direct mill . DIN/ISO . Eckelmann - NCmind.

PASO

(Firm of PASO Präzisionsmaschinenbau GmbH, D-37421 Herzberg am Harz)

For the export for 3axes processing using DIN/ISO, depending on the configuration, select
direct mill . DIN/ISO . Eckelmann PASO or
direct mill . DIN/ISO . Eckelm.PASO ECCPU 502.

For special 4 axes applications X/Y/Z/B the export
direct mill . DIN/ISO . Eckelm. MAchsen(Paso)
is available. Please ask for possibilities of application under Info@AHSoftgravur.de.

PC-NC

(Ing.-Büro Burkhard Lewetz, D-88074 Meckenbeuren)

You can optionally output HP-GL (for 2D processings) or DIN/ISO (for 3D processings). This applies for PC-NC DOS and WinPC-NC. Due to better quality and for professional applications we recommend DIN/ISO.

For the export for 2.5 axes processing using HP-GL select

direct mill . HP-GL 2D/3D . HP-GL(2D).

For the export for 3/4 axes processing using DIN/ISO select

direct mill . DIN/ISO . WinPC-NC / PC-NC

For the correct machining of arcs, in WinPC-NC, please switch the parameter Data format . DIN/ISO G02/03 to absolute!

Direct data transfer.

For WinPC-NC, in our programs, the direct data transfer using program request for WinPC-NC is available. For this select in the aid list the machine output direct mill auto. To operate please take note of the program help.

proMa

(Previously: Firm of proMA Technologie GmbH, D-36132 Eiterfeld)

For normal export select

direct mill . Export . DIN/ISO . isel Intermediate format.

However, better is the direct data transfer to the output software Editasc. For this select the aid list the machine output direct mill auto. To operate please take note of the program help.

Roland

(Roland Digital Group)

The programs have interfaces to all Roland engraving/milling machines. For data export via a printer driver a Roland printer driver matching the machine has to be installed. Data export via RS232 is possible without special driver. For adjustment please take note of the information in program help.

Printer (mill): 2D data export via Roland printer driver.

Roland printer: 3D data export via Roland printer driver.

HPGL 2D/3D . Roland 2D: Direct 2D data export via RS232.

HPGL 2D/3D . Roland 3D: Direct 3D data export via RS232.

Teetz

(Firm of TEETZ GmbH & Co.KG CNC technology, D47669 Wachtendonk)

Export using Teetz 3D, due to permanently changing interfaces, is not possible for all machines.

In most cases the export

direct mill . HPGL 2D/3D . Teetz Mimaki

leads to success.

VENTURE

(Firm of VENTURE SRL, I - 35010 LIMENA - PADOVA)

For the export for 3 axes processing using DIN/ISO select

direct mill . DIN/ISO . VENTURE.

vhf

(Firm of vhf - computer GmbH, D-72119 Ammerbuch - Altingen)

The older control system CNC450 cannot be used.

The control system CNC750 can be used directly using mill CONTROL (eSIGN2D, iSIGN+.., iMill, HCAM..). For this, select the export

direct mill . mill CONTROL . vhf.

For the control system CNC950 (and 550, 580, 980) data can be saved in HPGL-similar format. For this, select

direct mill . HP-GL 2D/3D . vhf CNC950.

To operate the machine under Windows the output CNCTerm can be obtained from vhf.

Wissner

(Firm of Rolf Wissner, Gesellschaft für Präzisionstechnik mbH, D-37079 Göttingen)

Machine operation takes place using Wissner software. Data can be taken over via optional import filters which, in part, are very expensive. Data adoption are available, for example, via HP-GL and DIN/ISO.

For the export for graphics and 2.5 axes processing using HP-GL select

direct mill . HP-GL 2D/3D . HP-GL(2D).

For the export for 3/4 axes processing using DIN/ISO select

direct mill . DIN/ISO . DIN/ISO.

Further information on milling data exports can be obtained under Info@AHSoftgravur.de

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