This option is used to create an array of parts from a simple part, with the parts in the array sharing common cut edges where possible.
To access this option, click Profiler
Common Line Array.
The following parameters must be specified to use this feature:
- Kerf: The width of material removed by the cutting tool. The default value is picked up from the Machine Set-up information for the tool and material.
- Number of Rows: The number of horizontal repetitions of the part.
- Number of Columns: The number of vertical repetitions of the part.
- Mirror(m), Rotate(r), Copy(c): Specifies the handling of alternate horizontal repetitions. If the part is Mirrored, the part is mirrored left-right. If the part is Rotated, the part is rotated 180 degrees. If Mirror or Rotate are selected, alternate rows are mirrored top-bottom.
NC can then be written directly from Profiler by clicking Profiler
Write NC, or the Profile can be saved and nested as usual.