A material database can be imported as an ASCII (readable text) file that can be created using a text editor (Notepad, Wordpad and so on). When you have written the file you should save it as plain ASCII text (if your editor offers more than one option) with a name that has the extension *.dxx such as Copper.dxx. You can import the file into the Feed/Speed and Cutting Data Tables dialog.
Format of the file:
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2.0 |
This value is a version number. It has no special function but should always be entered to maintain the file format |
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COPPER 10.0 0.25 3 |
This line is the first line of a new material definition. The fields have the following functions: COPPER - the name of the material 10.0 - The material thickness 0.25 - The wire diameter 3 - the number of cuts |
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1 1 1 0.1 |
This line specifies the generator and water settings, and so on, for the first cut. The fields are as follows: 1 - the generator setting register number 1 - the water setting register number 1 - the compensation register number 0.1 - The value of the compensation |
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2 2 2 0.2 |
The parameters as above but for the second cut |
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3 3 3 0.3 |
The parameters as above but for the third cut |
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COPPER 20.0 0.25 3 |
New Material |
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11 11 11 0.11 |
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12 12 12 0.12 |
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13 13 13 0.13 |
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COPPER 30.0 0.25 3 |
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21 21 21 0.183 |
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22 22 22 0.173 |
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23 23 23 0.163 |
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COPPER 40.0 0.25 3 |
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31 31 31 0.184 |
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32 32 32 0.174 |
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33 33 33 0.164 |
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STEEL 20.0 0.25 4 |
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41 41 41 0.185 |
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42 42 42 0.175 |
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43 43 43 0.165 |
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44 45 46 0.155 |