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1. Restore Default Settings Preferences Help Machine Type The Machine Type connected is displayed Work Area Length The measured length of the Work Area Work Area Width The measured width of the Work Area Table to Feeder Distance This value which is relevant only if a Sheet Feeder is connected affects the Feed to front of table option in the Production Manager The sum of the Table to Feeder Distance and Width parameter defines the feed length required to feed a sheet of material to the front of your device s work area Units Select Units to be used in the User Interface mm or inch Speed Units Select Units to be used for speed in the User Interface m min or ips Import Units Select Units to be used for File Import Units specified in the Input File will override this setting for that particular file Default Import Preset Select Default Import Preset to be used for File Import Ask for confirmation when creating jobs with the Default Import Preset When enabled you will be asked for confirmation each time a file is imported using the Default Import Preset VE ES ESKO IPC Use this function to avoid unintended use of the Default Import Preset 14 3 Production Main Menu gt Edit gt Options gt Production Feeder Connection Park After Table Manual Vacuum Lead in Lead out Park After Table Backup Rall Feed Language Reference Points O Bead furthest registration
2. 137 10 138 ESKOC gt IPC Ctrl Shift M Horizontal left right Around Center of Selected Curves Center of All Curves Center of Work Area Keep Original Mirrors flips the Selected Curve s according to the selected options Curves may be mirrored Vertically or Horizontally Vertical up down Specify vertical mirroring Horizontal left right Specify horizontal mirroring Center of Selected Curve s Selected mirroring is carried out around the center of the Selected Curve s Center of All Curve s Selected mirroring is carried out around the center of the All Curve s Center of Work Area Selected mirroring is carried out around the center of actual Work Area Keep Original The original Selected Curve s are kept unchanged A copy of the Selected Curve s is made ready to be mirrored 10 2 6 Rotate Curve Main Menu gt Curves gt Rotate 139 10 IPC Counter Clockwise Around Center of Selected Curve Center of All Curves Center of Work Area Note Rotataing curves or the entire job will not change the flute grain direction of the job However if you want to change the flute grain direction this can be done from Main Menu gt Job gt Rotate 90 CW or CCW Clockwise Counter Clockwise Specify rotation direction Center of Selected Curve s Rotation is carried out around center of Selected Curve s Center of All Curve
3. Add Ready for Input Files Create Job Production My Jobs List Selected Job Import Preset In the following chapters each step is described 3 1 File Import 8 1 1 My Jobs List Import Files to My Jobs List Add Input Files Input File Import Preset Main Menu gt File gt Add Job My Jobs Toolbar gt Add Job My Jobs Bottom Toolbar gt Add Job 107 108 IPC El Add ke Lookin Jl files OF amp Gr Marne z Date modified Type BPH ard 24 04 2009 14 16 ARD File _ BPN ard 2201 01016 34 ARD File _ SPOS7 ard TEMG 1220 ARD File El Ebourne ae O19 1106 ACM File firkanterecm 0602041539 ACM File Geometry TestReg eem 10102011 12 51 ACM File MoreSquares acen EMMA ACM File Ma Fles ofiypes Al Supported Fies Import Preset Select Import Preset to use when importing selected Input File The different Import Preset selections available in the File Open dialog specifies different rules for how to transfer information from the Input File to the iPC Job The following Import Presets are included from factory Esko Default Layer based layers in the Input File are converted to Layer Types Specify default Import Preset You can specify which Import Preset should be the default selection For more information go here Create your own Import Preset You can create your own Import Preset as well as copy and modify the default setup For more information see Manage Import P
4. Main Menu gt Job gt Rotate 90 deg CW Selected Job is rotated 10 1 2 Rotate 90 deg CCW Main Menu gt Job gt Rotate 90 deg CCW Selected Job is rotated 10 1 3 Mirror Horizontal Main Menu gt Job gt Mirror Horizontal 120 Selected Job is mirrored 10 1 4 Mirror Vertical Main Menu gt Job gt Mirror Vertical Selected Job is mirrored 10 1 5 Remove Double Lines and Sequence Main Menu gt Job gt Remove Double Lines and Sequence To explain this function we use an example We have a job that consist of a set of squares programmed to be completed one by one Use the Remove Double Lines and Sequence function to e Improve cutting quality by removing double lines e Improve cutting quality by reducing number of corner passings e Increase overall performance by reducing tool operations and corner passings e Increase overall performance by reducing tool up movements Line segments along a straight line will be executed one by one All X axis lines will be executed first 121 10 IPC Subsequently the Y axis lines will be executed 10 1 6 Remove Double Lines and Join Across Gaps gt Main Menu gt Job gt Remove Double Lines and Join Across Gaps To explain this function we use an example We have a job that consist of a set of squares designed to be completed one by one Between each square there is a gap Lines can be extended across gaps as this area is waste
5. The Machine panel functions available will change depending upon the status of the system The following states are defined Idle Mode e Material Replacement e Stop e Job finished Execution Mode e Executing 59 ESKOS Error Mode e Error e Error Pause e Safety stop e Regmark not found Executing CorrTestFile 1 ARD cut Reading registration marks 4 8 5 5 15 1 48 60 IPC 1 Name of file executed 2 Status of Current Job e Inner circle Current Table e Outer circle Current Job 3 Stop Production dialog Stops production after Current Table Modify Job is then available 5 Number of Copies Number of copies produced Total number of copies requested 6 Producing copy Copy number currently prodused 9 Finish all copies Estimated time until all requested copies are completed 10 Current table Estimated time until Current Table is completed Note Not for first Table visible for successive Tables only 11 Performance information e Time elapsed since start of Current Job e Spindle Power e Measured rotation speed RPM e Measured material thickness Pause CorrTestFile 1 _ARD cul Production paused by operator Press the start button on the machine to continue the production IPC 1 Name of file executed 2 Status of Current Job e Production paused by operator e Press Start to continue 3 Stop Production dialog Stops produ
6. IPC 6 ACM format Mapping Preset PDF format Mapping Preset color based Ignore text Text in the input file is omitted Import trim box Specify if a trim box should be included Trim box bounding rectangle i cut Layer name i cut Layer name for trim box Trim box Layer type Layer Type for trim box General Input file parameters will differ depending upon the different file formats i cut Layer Name Layer Name to use in iPC i cut Layer Type Layer Type to use in iPC 6 Cutting Keys Main Menu gt Advanced gt Cutting Keys A specific setup of Layers can be saved for later re use Such a data set is called a Cutting Key Each Cutting Key is identified by e Material e Material Thickness e Details description e Tool description Please note that it is up to the user to decide which of these parameters to use and how In particular the Details parameters are designed for free purpose Thus a list of Cutting Keys will look like this 91 Teal aloe A 420 Sirge Bdge Kna hes cuna VOM 10 A A bec anki TOR re Biya Fite a ere Coe TIG gis Bdge Dag ELIJAS oa es EIA 3H Single Edge Kna Ipi Vera Crama THE ge Espa inves E121 a Sod ees Lets ART Single Edga Fin WMT apap a WMT aly Ad EG TRE AMEA 425 angie Diga Kria VHM dS Kine AU ELTTI H So barra 15 Je ME a Ad Barge 1510 M0 w DOT de soria E a h p Wang Hek OR Ret i HE aN TN BESS 80 VEA H Cee 01 117841 As se
7. If not found click New Details and enter wanted details description Tool Enter a description of the actual tool configuration 6 7 4 Update Cutting Key IPC Show Tool Image Select this option if you want to illustrate this Cutting Key alternative using an image Browse for the image file Show Cutting Key Text Select this option if you want to describe in more detail the content or how to use this Cutting Key Enter wanted text in the edit box Save Click Save to create the new Cutting Key All Layer parameters are saved as part of this Cutting Key To modifiy an existing Cutting Key follow these steps Open a job Select the Cutting Key to use Modify Layers to suit your need Select the Cutting Key again O 0O bb OQ N Apply the modifications Selected Job gt Layers gt Apply Update the Cutting Key with the modified parameters Selected Job gt Layers gt Cutting Key gt Save Cutting Key or IPC Main Menu gt Advanced gt Cutting Keys gt Save Cutting Key 6 7 5 Cutting Key Manager Main Menu gt Advanced gt Cutting Keys gt Manage A list of all Cutting Keys available is displayed l Dae We Rie Wie BLO SRESID B e E We nde BLO SACI10 D Erico We Eta WHE BLOSAEGIO E PA 13 00 25 Rad Matos Fede BLO DF3450 ci 12313 Espa Mies Eni BLANES RIANI es BADUT HF Mi BIT MUISOEICOS k PATS 10193 Rad Maias Ke BLC DFATED POSTED
8. Use the Remove Double Lines and Join Across Gaps function to e Improve cutting quality by removing double lines e Improve cutting quality by reducing number of corner passings e Increase overall performance by reducing tool operations and corner passings e Increase overall performance by reducing tool up movements Line segments along a straight line will be combined into one continous line All X axis lines will be executed first V2 Subsequently the Y axis lines will be executed Note The maximum gap size for this function to work is 1 mm 0 04 in 10 1 7 Optimize for Production Main Menu gt Job gt Optimize for Production In the Optimize for Production dialog select Optimizing Type e Standard e Sample Making Note Optimizing Type No Optimization selection is available only as part of Import Preset No Optimization Edit Import Preset Test Preset Optimiang Type Mo Opimization Use Mo Qptimizing when cune sequences have been optimized before importing to cut Production Consola Any manual operations or the curses ster impor wil therefore issue a warming E you ignore this veaming the optimized curve sequencing might be lost Mowe job to reference paint Use No Optimizing when curve sequences have been optimized before importing to iPC Any manual operations on the curves after import will therefore issue a warning If you ignore this warning the optimiz
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11. Curves are automatically optimized when producing but the Optimize Curves feature is available for optimization of curves before production occurs and provides greater control over the optimization of your curves Tolerance Curves are automatically optimized using the specified Tolerance A low value will maintain the quality of the input file A high value will increase performance but the cutting quality might be reduced depending upon the material used 145 1 0 ESKO IPC Break Long Lines This function divides a long line into line segments with specified length One example You are about to cut a big rectangle in a flexible material with a high demand for Print to Cut alignment By compensation to the corners of the rectangle only the result is not optimal despite a high number of Registration Marks Shorter lines allows for more accurate Print to Cut alignment Note Break Long Lines can be applied for all jobs from Main Menu gt Edit gt Options gt Production Make Sharp Corners Rounded Corners with specified Radius are converted to Sharp Corners Make Rounded Corners Sharp Corners are converted to Rounded Corners with specified Radius Replace Existing Curves The new curve s replaces existing curves Generate New Layer The new curve s are placed in a new Layer Specify the Name of the new Layer 10 2 12 Remove Curves Main Menu gt Curves gt Remove Curves Del Remove Selected C
12. IPC If properly prepared the iPC Layers created by this process are complete with Tool selection and tool settings in place 83 MN ESKOS Using Cutting Key sample 2 Input file E Test gt Pi P2 P4 10304c Mapping Preset e Pl Crease P2 Perfor ation P3 Cut Ewery thing Unknwn El Li Tests Cutting Key E Crease _y Perforation Cut Reverse crease IPC PC Layers Crease tool Crease speed 50 m min depth 75 Knife tool Perforation speed 50 m min i depth 50 A Knife tool 4 Cut speed 100 throughcut Y Reverse Crease tool depth 75 eraan reverse crease None In this case the Input file content is organized using Tool numbers used for file format ACM Tool numbers in the Input file are compared to Tool numbers in the mapping part of the Import Preset The corresponding Layer Type is used to select the proper Cutting Key If properly prepared the PC Layers created by this process are complete with Tool selection and tool settings in place 6 6 3 View Import Presets 84 Esko factory default including Eske dafault sappings fer all file formate He Gusting Key Standard optimising Use this function to explore the content of selected Import Preset For information about the different parameters see Create 6 6 4 Select Import Preset gt Main Menu gt File gt Open gt Import Preset gt P
13. TableType XL 4x Med height Always on top Log messages Close Popup on Warnings Select if you want the Message Display window displayed for each warning message Error messages are always displayed Always on Top Select if you want the Message Display on top of your Desktop Log Messages When enabled all messages are logged for later examination Useful for trouble shooting Show Specify at what level messages are shown e All all kind of messages are displayed e Important Only e Critical Only 15 4 2 Memory Dump Machine Connection gt Service Menu gt Memory Dump Invoke the Memory Dump application To be used for Software Maintenance 199 15 File Yew Cu A T i H w C F W Go R ves SU TO ay 0044043 00440508 00440518 00440528 00440538 00440548 004405585 00440562 00440578 00440588 004405498 00440548 00440558 00440508 00540508 0044058 004405F85 004406085 00440618 00440625 00440638 00440648 0044056585 00440665 For more information see Hwtest User Manual 15 4 3 Position Display Machine Connection gt Service Menu gt Position Display T Table ret OO Hi are 2 F DE POS D DE POS 2 HR tec e For more information see User Manual for Cutting Table 15 4 4 Show vacuum dialog 200 IPC Select Vacuum Zones Click a vacuum zone to select or deselect Select Vacuum Sections suitable for Selected Job Note This dialog is availa
14. gt Tool Head Parking Specify a park position after Job is finished For more information go here 3 4 Save Job At any stage in the Prepare for Production process you can save the Selected Job for later use Main Menu gt File gt Save Job Main Menu gt File gt Save Job As Selected Job will be saved using iPC cut file format It is recommended to save the job when any modifications to Layers Production Setup or geometry is changed within iPC All relevant information is kept in the cut format which is not the case for any external format To open a saved Job File use the standard File Open functions 8 9 Running a Job Ready for Production 8 5 1 Execute a Job To start a Selected Job press Start on Operators Panel 115 EN esxos a Execution will start if The Cutting Table is up and running ready for execution See Cutting Table User Manual The Job is properly prepared See Ready for Execution 8 5 2 No Registration These are the specific steps to follow to execute a Job not using Registration Marks 1 2 3 4 The Job contains no Regmark Layer Place the Sheet of Material onto the Cutting Table lf you use a Fixed Reference Point position the Sheet of Material correct relative to the reference point If available we recommend using Table Rulers for this purpose lf User Defined Reference Point is used ensure the reference point is correctly positioned on the
15. 0 0 mmi Reference Points Details Harme Main Reference Point Posiliom X mm Y omm Update Press Stat on operator s panel to move lager po mber lo current reference point position Press the Update button to sot the reference puni position to the laser position 0 O cram Restore Default Settings Praferenges Help About Reference Points To position a job on the table Reference Points are used For the actual job the selected Reference Point has co ordinates X 0 Y 0 14 8 1 Main Reference Point Y 4X j Tol R a will A 4 o The Main Reference Point R is a fixed reference point on the table You can select it from the list of Reference Points in the dialog but not modify or delete this Reference Point 184 14 8 2 User Defined Reference Points Ri pi Create User Defined Reference Points 1 Click the New button to create a new User Defined Reference Point 2 Enter the name of the reference point in the Name edit field 3 Set the reference point position by a Enter X Y co ordinates into the Position fields in the dialog The co ordinates are relative to the Main Reference Point b Click the Update button to set coordinates of the Reference Point in current Laser Position Click OK to activate the new Reference Point setting Delete a User Defined Reference Point 1 In the list of reference points highlight the Use
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17. 6 4 3 Compensation Types The Compensation Type dictate how iPC will register and modify Cut Paths based on the information it collects from reading Registration Marks The following Compensation Types are available e Placement e Register Curve e Register Layer e Linear Compensation e Full Compensation In order to complete the picture we have included here also the description of two registration methods not using Registration Marks e No Registration Marks use Ruler e Edge Recognition No Registration Marks use Ruler Sheet positioning against the Ruler ensures It is a pre requisite that the graphics is correctly correct cut out positioned relative to sheet corner Notes e Itis a pre requisite that the Cutting table is equipped with Rulers e The distance from Reference Point to geometry must be known e This method is not recommended if the job contains graphics that the cut out must align to Edge Recognition Cf 18 IPC Sheet Position is unknown Sheet Position is obtained by Cut out is perfect cut out is wrong Edge Recognition It is a pre requisite that the graphics is correctly positioned relative to sheet corner Notes e The distance from sheet edge to geometry must be known the bounding box of the job e A straight sheet corner is presumed e This method is not recommended as there is no compensation involved Placement This simplest form of Registration rotates and positio
18. BIT AUS064 Ri nor 95 IPC In the dialog disable Show as favorite Edit Cutting Keys Material Attributes Material Folding Carton Thickness 200 gsm Detail Static Knife Crease Tool BLD SF216 Crease Wheel 15mm Show as favorite Carton point Show Info Tool image Cutting Key text Comments BLD SF216 G42441212 Crease Wheel 15mm 3 point G34030858 ox sea 6 7 3 Create new Cutting Key A new Cutting Key is created based upon Selected Job Thus to create a new Cutting Key follow these steps 1 Open the actual Job 2 Complete Edit Layers settings to suit your need 3 Save the setting as a new Cutting Key gt Selected Job gt Layers gt Cutting Key gt Save Cutting Key Main Menu gt Advanced gt Cutting Keys gt Save as Cutting Key 96 Germ Maticu HP M ng BIT MUSOG 4006 40C1 BIT MUSUE 4006 5001 642451112 Material From the drop down list select material to use If actual material is not available 1 Click New Material 2 Enter the name of the new material 3 Click OK Thickness From the drop down list select material to use If actual thickness Is not available click New Thickness and enter wanted thickness Note To avoid creating Cutting Keys for each material thickness use a more general name Details From the drop down list select the details description that suits your job
19. Backup regime e How to initiate a Backup e How to restore from Backup PC Configuration e Option settings specifying the general behaviour of the system Appendices e Install Software a complete description on how to install iPC e Keyboard Shortcuts a complete list of Keyboard Shortcuts available e PC Commands PC command language 4 2 Name styles and Symbols Mouse Button Panel LN bold style indicates this is a button or function in the Graphical User Interface GUI Menu selection From the Options menu select System Options gt System Option Option This symbol indicates that the function depends upon actual hardware If hardware is not available this functions is hidden This symbol indicates that the function is license dependant 4 3 Pictures and Illustrations Orientation In this document pictures and illustrations related to the Cutting Table are viewed as shown here a ime In the User Interface several Viewing Options are available 13 ESKO m 5 System Description This chapter will explore the iPC User Interface in detail 5 1 Font size in User Interface Ensure your font size setting is 100 PC will not work with bigger fonts 9 2 Naming Conventions The iPC User Interface appears in two different views depending upon the mode you work in 5 2 1 My Jobs View 101063 1 Main Menu 5 My Jobs Toolbar 2 Job Bar 6
20. Layers Production Setup Cutting Key none o FES 6 A a E Crease o o Tool Crease O Depth 34 0 mm it lt lt 0mm Speed XY 50 m min After a new job is created no Cutting Key is selected unless it is specified in the selected Import Preset Leave Cutting Key None to run without using Cutting Key Cutting Key Press none to open the Cutting Key selection dialog 5 Selected Job Layers PC organizes all geometry and registration data into Layers and assigns a unique set of options to each layer When importing a file iPC separates the contents into Layers The separations are defined by the Import Mapping Layers defines tools tool parameters and registration types 32 IPC When you run a job iPC will produce that job based on the order selection and configuration of your Layers All Layers are located in the Job Settings section of Selected Job Layers Production Setup Cutting Key none o SS Ren im A Ea o Crease O Tool Crease 0 Depth 5 0mm il ST 0 mm Speed XY 50 m min p Generic perf it Tool E e wa e 5 7 1 Layer Window o Tool Crease 0 Depth imm Depth 1 mm Speed XY 50 m min A sub set of tool parameters are displayed in the Layer Window The number of parameters will change depending upon the actual tool selected Invoke the Edit Layer dialog All Layer parameters are available for edit Indicates if this Laye
21. List Sort Jobs This function is available in List View only Sort My Jobs List by 2 IPC e Added Date e Name e Modified Date e Size e Due Date e Ascending e Descending 5 4 5 Preview Toolbar The following toolbar entries are available Switch to Tale View Preview of Selected File is shown inside a Cutting Table view Switch to File View Preview of Selected File fills the window Import Preset From the drop down menu select the Import Preset to use Import Preset E Esk View Preset Open the View Import Preset dialog Zo 5 5 Selected Job MyJobs REIN acm x Layers Production Setup fe Cutting Key none o EE o creas O Tool Crease 0 gt Depth SA omm lil 0mm Errar Wh E palpar A Job is identified as a separate tab including the actual file name on the Job Bar You can have several Jobs opened all identified with its own tab You can edit a Job while another job is executed on the Cutting Table In this way you can prepare next Job for execution During execution a Job is locked for editing A Job contains two main groups of information Layers and Production Setup 5 5 1 Select a Job 29 IPC My Jobs RElNacm x Layers Productida tup fe Cutting Key none _ o aa Tool Crease 0 Depth SA 0 mm tl o 0 mm Gnaad Wl E palana In the Job Bar click a Job tag to select the Job The selected Job is hi
22. Move Job to Reference Point The lower left corner of Selected Job will be placed in currently selected Reference Point The corner is the lower left corner of the surrounding rectangle Move Open Curves to Separate Layer Use this function to separate open curves from closed curves gt Main Menu gt Layer All Layer functions relates to Selected Job The following menu items are available Add Layer Ctrl L Opens the Add Layer dialog Add Regmark Layer Opens the Add Regmark Layer dialog 20 Copy Layer s with Curves Ctrl Shift C The currently selected Layer s are copied geometry included Remove Layer s Shift Del The currently selected Layer s are removed Edit Layer Remove Empty Layers Ctrl U Opens the Edit Layer dialog Layer s with no geometry are removed Copy Layer s without Curves Ctrl C The currently selected Layer s are copied no geometry included 5 3 Curves gt Main Menu gt Curves All Curves functions relates to Selected Curve s The following menu items are available Move Ctrl M Merge Curves Move Selected Curves Merge Selected Curves Jog Curves Invert Curve Direction Ctrl Shift l Jog Selected Curves Invert Curve Direction for Selected Curves Scale Ctrl T Lead in Lead out Scale Selected Curves Add Lead in Lead Out to Selected Curves Mirror Ctrl Shift M Tool Offset Mirror Selected Curves Apply Tool Offset to Selected C
23. Presets for the actual format 89 MN esxos lt Edit Mapping Preset Create hew Mapping Preset 0 xj Preset Hama My ACM mapping Search for ACM objects matching the search offers below and impor them into an iout layer Mapping Preset is basically a table of rules for how to convert the Input File into iPC Layers There are different rules for different formats Preset Name Enter a name for the new Mapping Preset New Add a new line to the table Duplicate Create a duplicate of selected line in the table in order to make a similar entry in the mapping table Move Up Move selected line one step up Move Down Move selected line one step down Remove Remove selected line Mapping Preset for different formats Edit Happing Preset HyACH mapping i j Edit a Copy of Mapping Preset Esko default color based aj xi Pressl Hama MiM mapping Preset Hama MyColoriasedPDF_Mappinal Search for ACM objects matching the search otera below and impor them into an i cut Layer POF Mapping Settings D kee F embe icut Layername Tim Box Trim box Layertype Cue gt dilo mal impor gt Remove Any Any Cmase gt Color Cease O MN Avy Any Secon gt Calor Cease Ary hoy Mate gt Color Crease Any Any Genes gt Color Unicow Any Any Patti gt Color Unknown Any Arty Genes gt Color Unborn Any Pury Genai gt Color Urinen 90
24. Selected Copy 166 From the menu select Delete Add Copy Right click inside the Selected Copy From the menu select Add Copy Number of Copies Right click inside the Selected Copy From the menu select Number of Copies The Copy dialog is opened 11 3 Jobs Longer than lable If your cutting device is equipped with an automated conveying system you may be able produce jobs that are larger than your cutting table PC supports production of jobs longer than the table by dividing the job into multiple sections and producing those sections automatically This function is enabled ready to execute as soon as a job longer than the table is processed 11 4 Jobs with Bar Codes Not implemented yet 11 5 Job including Reverse Operation Main Menu gt Advanced gt Configure Tools 167 IBN ESKO PO Workflow 10154c 10154d Step 1 the sheet is aligned towards the right Step 2 the sheet is aligned towards the left ruler ruler Reverse Operations are completed The rest of the job is completed A typical use of Reverse Operation is when you want to add a crease line on the front side of a material that you normally prepare from the rear side This function requires that the table is equipped with left and right rulers Note Reverse Operation is not available on machines with conveyor belt 11 6 Stop at Tool Select Main Menu gt Advanced gt Configure Tools Use this function to sto
25. a closed curve This setting has huge impact on the finished product quality Note This function will override the original direction of the curve Tool diameter Specify the router bit diameter All closed curves will be offset half the value outside or inside dependant upon Tool Offset selection Wash Out Small Curves Use this function to wash out all closed curves smaller than the Treshold value Multi pass depth Specify the maximum depth to be milled in each pass Recommendation This value should be limited to 1 1 5 times the Router bit diameter 169 IBN ESKO PO Measure Material Thickness Specify if the material thickness should be taken from the material thickness measurement performed at the beginning of the job If not specify the thickness Material thickness is used when calculating the depth of each pass Web Thickness When producing a job with multiple passes specifying a Web Thickness offsets the depths of all passes so that only a thin amount of material is left for an additional final pass The vacuum hold down strength of all cutting devices have limitations and small parts may shift on the cutting surface when they are routed The result is an undesired cut on the edge of the part where the router bit made contact during the shift This effect is eliminated or greatly reduced using Web Thickness When the router bit has less material to cut on the final pass there is less chance of
26. as described above Hee Seite Press the Cutting Key again to invoke the dialog Y Omm From this dialog you can pere ter Add to Favorites The selected Cutting Key will be added to list of Favorites Save Cutting Key The selected Cutting Key will be saved Add to Favorites Save Cutting Key Remove from Favorite Cutting Keys Ongnal Favorte Name Matenal Foam Board Gms Faun Baid Foam Beard ce Poldng Carios Hentycsmb NOS El E Honeycomb MDF ene LOF MDF MOF DF x Fi eal i F w En si E En i E x ER T Foam Board G m 4 Folding Caries AD ge BSR Main Menu gt Advanced gt Cutting Key gt Manage 1 Select the Cutting Key you want to remove from list BLO SR6J10 o BUDSSRED10 Saas FLOSS Static Hide Wib Krie Wib Enie Wib Krmfe Riged Material Mutri HP MiulrEui HP Mutia Ming Mutui HP MultiCit Maing Mutin HP wih Krofe Wib Knee Wib Knife Rgd Plat ria Fligid Material MulrCUT HF Rigged Material Mute HF MuliDa Making Binid Mit arinl BLD 556310 2 Select Edit to enter the Edit Cutting Key dialog FORA Fake Los ALO SE6 tn BLO SREI10 BLO SRE310 BLO SREII0 BLO DIRS 050 BRL BUT 306 6 BTS BITAUSI6S BIT LS06 6 BRISA BLO SREI10 BLO SRGI10 BLOSREI10 BLO DRE IH BLO ORa i BTA 06 3 BLO DIRS 050 BAUSIA
27. inch Reverse Operation Specify if this layer should be executed on the reverse side of the sheet Tool Up Angle If a direction change is above this angle the tool will be lifted in the corner Stop at Tool Select Execution will stop when this tool is selected waiting for operator intervention In the Edit Field add the text to be displayed when execution stops If the Edit Field is emptly a default text is displayed 6 9 Materials and Boards 104 Main Menu gt Advanced gt Materials and Boards IPC Delals Esko Default Eske Default Esko Material 10001000 Material Name Esko Dofait Boards ot ro Sheet Rall Lengih Omm wWidh 1000 mm Thickness 0 4 mm Structural Direction Along length In Table View it is a prerequisite for correct display of job relative to the actual board that the material and board information is correctly specified Use the shown dialog to select and maintain materials and boards available Notes 1 For some functions as Nested Layout correct material information is mandatory 2 This function is not fully implemented yet Materials List of defined materials e Materials do not have size Material Name Name of selected material List of defined boards e Boards have size e One material can have several boards Thickness Thickness of selected board Structural direction Select between e None e Along Length e Along Width Add ne
28. initiated between each Table depending on Table Preset selected A job is divided into two parts as it is longer than the table During execution you complete the first Table Then the material is fed forward to move the second part of the job into the work area Then the second Table is execucted Example 2 A roll with printed decals should be cut IPC 6 The roll includes two columns of decals Three rows of decals fits within the Work Area of the Cutting Table In order to cut the roll a Step and Repeat of 3 x 2 should be requested Each Table consist of 6 copies When total Number of Copies is set to e g 100 a conveyor feed will be executed between each Table given that a Rollfeed Table Preset is selected 10308a _ 6 3 lable Presets Table Preset defines some basic behaviour of the system A set of standard Table Presets are installed by default In addition you can add and delete presets to suit your need Select Table Preset Selected Job gt Production Setup gt Material Handling gt ab e Preset Maintain Table Preset Main Menu gt Edit gt Options gt Production gt Table Presets Standard Table Presets The following Table Presets are installed by default Park After Table Before starting the Operator must place first sheet on the table top When Start is pressed this will happen e copy 1 will be produced or e the number of copies specified by Step and Repeat
29. of edit possibilities are available to Selected Job e Job Modifications edit the entire Job e Curve Modifications edit single curves e Curve Point Modifications edit single points 110 6 3 Prepare for Production Selected Job Layers Production Setup Prepare for Production consist of two main tasks e Ensure the Layer settings are proper e Ensure the Production Setup is proper 9 3 1 Layer settings manual Not using Cutting Keys My Jobs Layers Production Setup Cutting Key none o c h Se LE A Crease r Invoke the Apply Cutting Key dialog Disable Use Cutting Keys Edit Layers For each Layer specify the Tool and Tool Parameters to use Note Layer Type is not required when running without using Cutting Keys For more information see Selected Job Layers 111 EN ESKOS 8 3 2 Layer settings using Cutting Key Create Job Cutting e select Cutting Keys My Jobs Layers Production Setup Cutting Key none o FE e E Ea il Crease it Layers Production Setup Qe Cutting Key none ACM BIT MUS06 4006 50C 1 Folding Carton point Select Cutting Key by At Add to Favorites Save Cutting Key y Generic perf Tool Modity Layers You can modify Layer settings For more information see Selected Job Layers 8 3 3 Production Setup 112 IPC Click none to invoke Cutting Key selection dialog The Cutting Key
30. or Trace will seriously affect performance and must be used for short periods of time Never leave a machine in any other setting than Service Log 204 16 Install software For information about software installation see the Installation Manual for the actual machine Available on the Documentation DVD 16 1 File Save Structure Computer gt xxx gt My Documents gt i cut Production Console Documents library i cut Production Console ro Name Je Backup D Cutting Keys Je Exports Ji MC Li Production Options Je Sample Files d User Manual al Mire Options xml This is the default file save structure Backup Cutting Keys Exports MC Production Options Sample Files User Manual 205 im ESKOG IPC 1 7 About Licenses 206 iPC has three main licenses i cut Production Console Sign Sign license is the main license that covers all features in iPC software i cut Production Console Packaging Production Packaging Production license cover all main topics for production but less functionality regarding edit milling and camera distortion compensations i cut Production Console Basic Basic license cover only basic functions No camera functions Base xX xX x xX Enable all base functionality including start of application Line_edit Enable all manual geometry editing Avoid_overcut Registration_and_ placement Barcode Linear Non _linear Intelligent Marks Non Stop Mil
31. side Use this function to optimize the quality of your product Invert Curve Direction for Inside Curves 125 10 126 IPC Specify an overall rule for curve execution direction This is an extension to the Set Curve Direction function see above If the blue part is your product and you want a smooth surface outside and inside you have to invert the curver direction for the inner curve Move Job to Reference Point The lower left corner of the job will be placed in currently selected Reference Point Any offset from 0 0 used in the Input File is ignored Use this function to place the Job correctly on your material Optimize sample Making Optimize for Sample Making is normally used to achieve maximum cutting and creasing quality for Corrugated and Folding Carton designs Please note that e Most Sample Making operations will be applies on Layer Type Cut and Crease only e The relevance of this feature is dependant upon whether any optimization is performed during output from the CAD Job Preparation software Features available in Optimize for Sample Making are similar to optimizing features in ArtiosCAD from Esko Select parameters in the following Categories IPC e General general optimizing functions e Round Slots functions to avoid tear in narrow slots e Overcut amp Corners functions to avoid tear and overcut in corners e Over Crease functions to improve performance during crease Gen
32. the necessary information to register the Cut Path to the Printed Graphic The placement and total number of Registration Marks depends upon the required cutting tolerance and the predicted amount of distortion i cut Layout is a software package from Esko that has functions to automate the process of adding Registration Marks The same algorithm is used in ai cut is a special plug in for Illustrator and CorelDraw available from Esko Using those tools greatly simplifies the process of adding Registration Marks but you should still understand the basic concepts explained in this section For more information about ai cut go here Poor triangulation of distorted graphics with only Improved triangulation of distorted graphics with four Registration Marks eight Registration Marks Understanding the Registration capabilities of iPC will help you decide how many marks to add to your job and where to place those marks Review the Registration Types section of this manual for more information on Registration 19 MN esxos a For the best possible compensation Registration Marks should be placed around and inside if possible the cut path in a triangular relationship to one another Jobs with tighter cutting tolerances require more Registration Marks The more marks the smaller each triangulated area becomes and the more accurately PC will be able to compensate for distortion in that area If there are specific areas w
33. the material before you start the job Measured thickness is displayed in the Performance information part of the Machine Panel Identify Tools Main Menu gt Machine gt Identify Tools IPC 3 Machine Panel Toolbar gt Identify Tools On the Cutting Table a Tool Identification sequence is executed Use this after the insertion of a new tool 5 12 Machine Connection olla gt 22 me From Windows Toolbar invoke Machine Connection For more information go to Machine Connection and Configuration AM MN esxos a 6 Before We Start 6 1 Introduction In this chapter we will describe some important concepts and parameters used in iPC that are essential in order to achieve optimal performance on your machine e Table e Table Preset e Registration e File Preparation e Import Presets e Cutting Keys e Configure Tools 6 2 About lable 2 It is important to understand the term Table used in this manual Cutting Table Do not get confused by the term Cutting Table which is the machine we use when processing our materials as cutting creasing milling Table The term Table describes the part of a job that fits into the Work Area of the Cutting Table Example 1 Ten copies of a printed or non printed sheet is requested only one sheet can be placed on the Cutting Table at a time Such a request will be executed as ten Tables Manual or automatic feeding will be
34. the part moving when the cut is completed because there is less force applied to the part by the router bit Finishing Pass offset Spesify the offset to be used for the last finishing pass Drill holes Select this option to drill holes Multi pass milling 10153a 10153b 10153c 1 pass 2 pass 3 pass mill through and clean the path Web Thickness Multi Pass Milling is required if you want to mill through a material where the thickness is bigger than 1 1 5 times the Router bit diameter 170 Finishing Pass Milling Wash Out Drill holes Geometry Layer _ Drill holes Layer E E a G 10330a IPC A Finishing Pass is the last pass of a multi pass production This pass is slightly offset or contracted from the other passes The result is a final pass that shaves the entire edge of the part removing any evidence of the multi pass production and producing a smooth edge PC will automatically increase the Tool Offset to compensate for the Finishing Pass and produce the curves at the intended size Use Layer Type Wash Out Wash Out is a function to mill the entire area of a closed curve Use this function to wash out the closed curves in the Layer Use Layer Type Drill When you specify that a Layer should drill holes holes will be drilled in the center of closed curves A typical example is shown at left Geometry circl
35. to maintain Cutting Keys Initiate a System Backup Manage Presets Restore Configuration Functions to maintain Import Presets Initiate a System Restore 5 3 10 Help Main Menu gt Help The following menu items are available User Manuals F1 Knowledge base i cut Production Console User Manual Buy accessories online online Kongsberg table User Manual online About i cut Production Console Online Support License Manager 5 4 My Jobs List My Jobs List is a file list showing jobs you have imported into iPC It can be seen as a to do list While working with My Jobs List the content of the Job Preview window appears this way 23 IPC If a Job is selected a preview of the Selected mre Job is shown in the Job Preview window My Jobs List is available in two different views Compact View and Extended View selected from Switch to Compact View My Jobs Toolbar gt Switch to Compact View Switch to Extended View My Jobs Toolbar gt Switch to Extended View 5 4 1 Compact View My Jobs Toolbar gt Show My Jobs gt Show List Sitch lo Extended Vit Switch to Table View Teer Tax 1100 men HHHH Meiedon 08 04 2078 16 39 65 BP and Ed 420 nn Modified en 23 04 9008 13 30 75 Geometry Tele acm AMAS Eborme com ALITY ses HH Mocitbed ongi dtaa 11 16 54 A a pra 250 270 mm m Medbed on 06 05 1989 08 10 12 Each file is identified by an icon showing
36. to next column Checked The entire row X will be executed first before moving to next row 14 3 4 Break Long Lines This function divides a long line into line segments with specified length By this optimization is improved One example You are about to cut a big rectangle in a flexible material with a high demand for Print to Cut alignment By compensation to the corners of the rectangle only the result is not optimal despite a high number of Registration Marks Shorter lines allows for more accurate Print to Cut alignment 179 ES ESKO PO 14 4 Feeder Connection Main Menu gt Edit gt Options gt Feeder Connection Feeder Connection Settings E Feeder Connection Feeder Connection Lead in f Lead out Backup Port Mo Language Baudrate Reference Points Party Data Ba Sto poet Elow Control None Restore Default Setlings Preferences Help PC may communicate with a Sheet Feeder through a serial line If necessary provide relevant parameters To establish communication between PC and your feeder follow these instructions 1 2 3 Connect the feeder to your computer using an available serial COM port or USB to Serial adapter From your Windows Device Manager locate the COM port settings of the port to which the sheet feeder is connected Change the settings to COM Port Number As found in 2 Bits per second 9600 Data bits 8 Par
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38. 14 jnbe About Licenses chapter has been modified ESKO m 3 Welcome 10 Welcome to the Kongsberg i cut Production Console User Manual Throughout this manual the abbreviation iPC is used for i cut Production Console This manual will provide a complete and detailed description of all iPC functions It is aimed for operators of Kongsberg Cutting Tables and people preparing files for such equipment Note Some of the functions and equipments described in this manual are optional 4 Using this manual 41 Main Sections The manual is divided into the following main sections System Description e A short form description of the User Interface e All menues and tool bars are described one by one Before We Start In this chapter important Basic Topics are discussed e File Preparation e Import Presets e Cutting Keys e Registration e Configure Tools Workflow Description A typical workflow is described with detailed information about each step Get Started File Import Selected Job Prepare for Production Manually Prepare for Production using Cutting Key Edit Production Setup Save a Job Run a Job ONOnAROWOND Advanced Section Optional functions for the Advanced User are available in the chapters e Edit Job Possible modifications to the Selected Job e Job Alternatives Additional processing alternatives available Backup Restore ESKOS B e How to configure a proper
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42. Detection The Tool is added to the Tool List 15 3 Camera Operations 194 Show Camera Main Menu gt Machine gt Show Camera Machine Panel Toolbar gt Show Camera Camera Setup Machine Connection gt Machine Configuration gt HW Configuration gt Camera Setup Prerequisites e The camera has to be visible as an imaging device from device manager e Necessary camera driver has to be installed Epix driver if i cut camera e If using i cut camera select add i cut camera e Inthe list of cameras select the one currently connected e Select Edit e Give the camera a proper name e Select type of camera Tool head In stack e Select OK to save your settings The connected Tool head is marked by a in front of the name Offset Adjustment Two initial steps are mandatory e Complete Offset Adjustment between Laser pointer and all tool positions e Select one tool preferably a knife tool as the common reference tool between Laser Hoey Help Meses al loots Mowe a pointer and Camera 195 15 IPC Select Offset Adjustment and complete the wizard Lag settings Rotabon adustment Center offset adistment Manual adustment of center offset and angle optional Camera calbraton Giles between tool and reference tool aser or camera For this procedure use the same reference tool as in previous chapter Selec
43. E 141314 The knife lag depends upon the blade adapter Rotation adjustment a at V Fa m pe a Adjust tool angle enact to moving direction Center offset adjustment Ny Va a te Te Adjust tool sideways until centered Camera Calibration 101385 Compensate for camera offset and lens distortion For more information go here Offset Adjustment Adjust offset relative to laser pointer IPC 193 ey ESKODC gt PO For more information about tool adjustment see Cutting Table User Manual 15 2 2 More E Ignore the automatic tool identification Delete tools Add tools ID number 1189 ID number Crease 0 Delete the bool Add the tool The More dialog contains selections to Ignore Delete or Add to the Tool List The Tool List contains Tools that you can select for the available Tool Positions Ignore Automatic Tool Identification Ignore Automatic Tool Identification may be used when the Automatic Tool Detection fails and manual tool selection is necessary If Ignore Automatic Tool Identification is checked Tool Setup remains unchanged after e Table Zero Position sequence e Identify Tools function Delete Tool Use Delete Tool when a Tool is no longer in use The deleted Tool will no longer be available in the Tool List in the Edit Layer dialog Add Tool Use Add Tool to e Add new Tools e Add tools that fails during Automatic Tool
44. Point Move Job to Reference Point 132 The lower left corner of the job will be placed in currently selected Reference Point Offset both defined in Production Setup Any offset from 0 0 used in the Input File is ignored Use this function to place the Job correctly on your material 10 1 9 Move Open Curves to Separate Layer Main Menu gt Job gt Move Open Curves to Separate Layer Some functions as Wash Out using the Milling Tool requires closed curves in order to operate properly Use this function to separate open curves from closed curves 10 2 Curve Modifications Curve Modifications are carried out on Selected Curve s in a Selected Job 10 2 1 Select a Curve Select one Curve 133 10 ESKO IPC Using the Mouse Pointer select the curve you want to modify The Selected Curve is highlighted Select Multiple Curves 1 While Ctrl is active use the Mouse Pointer to select the curves you want to modify 2 Use the Mouse Pointer to draw a rectangle around wanted curves The Selected Curves are highlighted 10 2 2 Move Main Menu gt Curves gt Move Ctrl M The indicated direction refers to the selected Table View Orientation If standard view is selected this is the X direction If standard view is selected this is the Y direction Select between Distance or Position 134 Distance Specify the distance to move the Selected Curve s Position Specify the
45. Preview Toolbar 3 Select View 7 Preview 4 My Jobs List 8 Machine Panel Machine Panel Toolbar 9 Windows Toolbar with Machine Connection icon 5 2 2 Selected Job View 10106b 10 Job Settings Comprises Layers and Production Setup 11 Job Properties Bar 15 ESKOS 12 Table View Toolbar IPC 13 Table View see below 5 2 3 Preview Table View The display area serves two purposes depending upon if you work in My Jobs List or if you work with a Selected Job Preview If you select a file in the My Jobs List a preview of the selected file is shown If no file is selected the Preview window is empty The Preview Toolbar is available at the top of the display area Table View If you select a Job from the Job Bar a preview of the Selected Job is shown The Table View Toolbar is available at the top of the display area 5 2 4 Tool Configuration Be aware the difference between Tool Configuration and Configure Tools Configure Tools Edit Tool Settings to be used in a Layer Tool Configuration Maintain the Tool Configuration on the connected Cutting Table 5 3 Main Menu 16 2 i_cut Vision 2013 File Edit My Jobs The following Main Menu entries are available e File e Layer e Edit e Curves e View e Machine e Selection e Advanced e Job e Help 5 3 1 File Main Menu gt File The following menu items are available New Job Ctrl N Create an empty Job You can
46. ROG SS PAUP hE ita QT WSR 1 ee BCs Hing RTAS ATEO 130435 E Rad Motes Pre BLO DF350 ce EE POUT bE MA MITAD Ex A Teed Mie Hing BIT ALIS PAZIA 13 05 47 Edit 1 Select one Cutting Key by highlighting the actual line in the table 2 Click the Edit button 3 In the Edit Cutting Key dialog update relevant information Et Cutting Keys E Corugated Board Blute Vib Knife Creas BLD SR6223 Cr Show Tool Image Show Cutting Key Text BLD SR6223 G42437293 Crease Wheel 150mm 6 point G34023234 Material Update material information Thickness Update thickness information Detail 98 Update details description Tool Update tool information Show Tool Image Update if you want to illustrate this Cutting Key using an image Browse for the image file Show Cutting Key Text Update if you want to describe this Cutting Key using text Enter wanted text in the edit box Note To edit the Layer Parameters go to Update Cutting Key Delete 1 Select one Cutting Key by highlighting the actual line in the table 2 Click the Delete button Export Using a common set of Cutting Keys inside a company or between co operating companies will standardize the production process and secure the quality of the products produced Use the Export function to distribute Cutting Keys used 1 Select one or more Cutting Keys by highlighting the a
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48. add edit geometry using the Table View Edit functions Add Job Ctrl 0 Open an Input File add it to My Jobs List Save Job Ctrl S Save selected Job The Job is saved using the PC cut format Save Job As Ctrl Shift S Save selected Job You are prompted for destination folder and file name 17 ESKO m Add Nested Layout Export Open the Add Nested Layout dialog Export Selected Job to pdf Create a Nested Layout for import to My Jobs List Close Job Ctrl W Exit Close the selected Job Terminate PC 5 3 2 Edit gt Main Menu gt Edit The following menu items are available Undo Ctrl Z Options Undo previous operation s e Options settings e Basic Configuration e Default value settings For more information go here 9 3 3 View Main Menu gt View All View functions relates to Selected Job displayed in Table View window The following menu items are available Zoom Tool Table View Orientation By the mouse define a zoom area Select viewpoint for Table View Zoom In Ctrl Add Flute Direction Click to zoom in The Flute Direction is indicated in the Table View window Zoom Out Ctrl Subtract Reference Point Click to zoom out 18 Fit to Job Ctrl Shift J Selected Job will fill the Table View window Fit to Table Ctrl Shift T A picture of the Cutting Table including the selected Job will fill the Table View window Curve Direction An arrow on eac
49. aded sheets or damaged registration marks Note If Registration Mark is not found on two successive sheets the execution will stop Skip Table After Entering a number of seconds in the Skip Table After field delays the skipping of the table Use this function to provide some time for manual correction Material Measurement Decide how to carry out the material thickness measurement From the drop down list select Optimized Measurement e f No Registration material is measured in two opposite corners of the material e f Registration material is measured in the position of the first Registration Mark Measure at Laser Position The material is measured in current Laser position Successive sheets are measured in the same postition Note This function is available when No Registration is selected only 5 8 7 Tool Head Parking 90 gt Selected Job gt Production Setup gt Tool Head Parking v Tool Head Parking Park Position 0 mm F 0 mm Specify Park Position If current Production Setup contains a Park command the machine will move to the specified Park Position The specified Park Position X amp Y values is relative to Main Reference Point 5 9 Table View Toolbar qe a E NN ge Jena 5 9 1 Zoom By the mouse define a Zoom area 5 9 2 Zoom In Main Menu gt View gt Zoom In O Table View Toolbar gt Zoom In Ctrl Add Click to Zoom in 51 ESKO m 5 9 3 Zo
50. ave created your own Import Preset Mapping it will be available from this menu For more information go here IPC IPC View View the selected Import Preset Mapping Cutting Key Create New Import Preset Use Cutting Key Enable and select a Cutting Key to combine Import Preset Mappings and Cutting Keys Using this combination correct will automate the entire process of reading an Input File and convert it to a proper Layer setting The link between Import Mappings and Cutting Keys is Layer Types The Import Mapping will result in a number of Layers with certain Layer Types Selected Cutting Key also includes Layers with defined Layer Types These two sets of Layers will be matched based on Layer Types Keep Original Layer Colors If relevant the Layer Colors from the Input File are kept Create Unmatched Layers When this function is selected If the Cutting Key include Layers that is not populated from the input file selected mapping these Layers are created as empty layers Can be useful if geometry has to be moved between Layers after import When this function is disabled Such data is ignored oF MN esxos a 88 Optimize Curves Create New Import Preset Optimizing Type Standard L Connect open curves L 7 Besect smal curves 07 Avoid overcuts E Set curve direction Counter Clockwise vert curve direction for ride curves ht Mena job to reference port Add Optimize C
51. ble from Machine Panel Toolbar gt Vacuum Sections 15 4 5 Emulate Panel Machine Connection gt Service Menu gt Emulate Panel A function for Software Maintenance 15 4 6 Tool holder Select Machine Connection gt Service Menu gt Tool Holder Select 201 1 9 IPC mun FlexiHead y Available only when no Machine connection is established Otherwise automatic detection of mounted tool holder Cancel Select Tool holder for test This function is available when iPC is dis connected from Cutting Table only 15 5 About Kongsberg XL FlexiHead SY 1984 2013 Esko Graphics Kongsberg System versi n 1030 Dev 01 Mar 42014 11 24 16 Mech ab eenaa Machine type XL dx Med height indicate that this werk has been published o AS Wartarea al boots 1950 2370 me 19 11 2013 2 System Version Machine Size Version number and date of the installed Machine size as obtained by the Register software Table Size function Machine Type Work Area all Tools Type name of connected Cutting Table Nominal Work Area available for all tools in the currently mounted Tool holder AZ 15 5 1 Maintenance Info Current Status Date First Time Started Todays date Date when the system was running for the first time Run Time Total number of hours the machine has been running executing Maintenance Date By Date when last maintenance was carried out Initials of the person who completed last mai
52. ced Vacuum and blowback is integrated meaning switched on off automatically Sheet Feed Requires Sheet Feeder and conveyor Start without any sheet on the table top When Start is pressed the number of sheets defined by Pre load Sheets default 1 is loaded on to the table top by help of the Sheet Feeder and the conveyor traverse Feeding distance is defined by Sheet Feeding Length alternatively fed to front of table if Feed to front of table is selected First sheet alternatively the number of copies given by Step and Repeat in Y direction is produced while Sheet Feeder is picking up the next sheet First regmarks will have to be identified manually Traverse will move to the back of the table to transport the conveyor and the sheet forward IPC 6 Second copy is produced Normally the regmarks are now found automatically Sheet Feeder will simultaneously pick next sheet but is during first copies learning when operation should start to present the sheet in due time Traverse will feed next sheet Sequence continues until specified Copies are produced Vacuum and blowback is integrated meaning switched on off automatically 6 4 About Registration 6 4 1 Adding Registration Marks In order to achieve perfect print to cut alignment all printed jobs destined for finishing with your iPC device should contain Registration Marks By adding Registration Marks to both the print and cut files you are providing iPC with
53. ction after Current Table Modify Job is then available 5 Number of Copies Number of copies produced Total number of copies requested 6 Producing copy Copy number currently prodused 8 Machine Panel toolbar 11 Performance information e Time elapsed since start of Current Job Spindle Power e Measured rotation speed RPM e Measured material thickness 61 ESKO m Material Replacement 1 Name of file executed CorrTestFile 1 ARD cut 2 Status of Current Job e Replace material N e Press Start to continue 4 Start Production dialog Replace Matenal When ready press the start button on the machine to continue e Produce remaining copies Restart from current Table Restart all 5 Number of Copies Number of copies produced Total number of copies requested 6 Producing copy Copy number currently prodused 8 Machine Panel toolbar 11 Performance information e Time elapsed since start of Current Job Spindle Power Measured rotation speed RPM e Measured material thickness Note This state is entered when e lf Park after Table is enabled and the Table is completed e Execution stop after this Table is enabled 62 Stop CorrTestFlle 1 _ARD cut O Operator stopped production IPC 1 Name of file executed 2 Status of Current Job e Production stopped by operator e Machine moved to Park Position 4 Start Production dialog e Produce re
54. ctual line s in the table 2 Click the Export button 3 You are asked for a destination folder and file name Import For more information see mport Cutting Keys 6 7 6 Import Cutting Keys Main Menu gt Advanced gt Cutting Keys gt Manage Use this function to e Include Cutting Keys received from co operating sites e Import include Cutting Keys provided by the supplier By default Cutting Keys are stored in this folder C Users UserName My Documents i cut Production Console CuttingKeys Backup Cutting Keys files are stored in this folder 99 ESKO IPC C Users UserName My Documents i cut Production Console CuttingkKeyBackup cuntra Keyim T Replace Library The current library of cutting keys is completely replaced by a new library Update Library newer versions and new cutting keys are added Expand Library current library Merge Library Add cutting keys from a new library to the current library Matching names will be i Restoring a Cutting Key Backup will replace all Cutting Keys in the table Do you want to continue 100 Select Import Replace Library Current set of Cutting Keys is completely replaced by the imported keys Update Library Existing Cutting Keys are updated New Cutting Keys are added Expand Library Add only new Cutting Keys Existing Cutting Keys are kept unchanged Merge Library All imported Cutting Keys are added
55. e iy Modification Date Select columns to be displayed 5 4 3 Select a File 26 Select a file in My Jobs List Mecibed on 28 04 9008 10 25 Geanelry leatheyacn kor EAD x 440 mn fe ed a TLL ac I REIH acm JA Ma 2mm Medi bed on 08 09 1559 Ge Tete Single Click The file is selected available for My Jobs Toolbar and My Jobs Bottom Toolbar functions A preview of the selected file is shown in the Job Preview window Double Click From the selected file a new Job is created shown as a separate tag on the Job Bar The same function is achieved using the Create Job button in My Jobs Bottom Toolbar IPC 5 4 4 My Jobs Toolbar The following toolbar entries are available Add a job to My Jobs List Remove the selected job from My Jobs List From the selected job in My Jobs List create a new Job The new Job is shown as a separate tag on the Job Bar The same function is achieved by doubleclicking the Job in My Jobs List The following functions are available Add Job Add a job to My Jobs List Add Nested Layout Add a Nested Layout to My Jobs List Nested Layout is prepared in a separate dialog The result can be saved to My Jobs List Edit Nested Layout Edit the selected Nested Layout Remove Job Remove the selected Job from My Jobs List Remove Unreferenced Jobs Jobs in My Jobs List where the corresponding file is missing will be removed from My Jobs
56. e no Cutting Underlay or Conveyor Belt Follow wizard instructions Table Top Reference Update table top level measurement in current Laser Pointer position Measure on top of cutting underlay no material Calibrate Measuring Pad Invoke the Calibrate Measuring Pad wizard Follow wizard instructions For more information about these settings see User Manual for the Cutting Table 15 2 Tool Configuration gt Machine Connection gt Tool Configuration 191 15 Idertifind boot AA XC Nene Identified Tools The tools currently mounted on the Cutting Table are displayed Select a Tool By the radio buttons select the Tool to update Identify Tools Complete a Tool identification sequence 15 2 1 Adjust Active Tool Select adjustment for Rot Pos Pen Ballpoint Pen 571 Tool position 1 Select advairent Tool height colibeator Lag setings Rotabon adjustment Center ofset adusiment Manua adustment of center offset and angle optional Camera calbraton Oies between lool and reference lool Dirar or camera Offset adustmert General Tool adjustment is carried out using wizards All tools need to be adjusted in the Tool holder position they will be used We recommend to use a sheet of quality carton or corrugated to perform these wizards About adjustments 192 IPC Tool Height Pc Cutting ss iras The tool tip should touch the material surface Lag setting ELA i L
57. e a Job using Edge Recognition 1 The Job has a defined distance between Sheet Edge and geomety surrounding rectangle The distance is entered as Production Setup gt Position gt Offset 2 Registration using Edge Recognition is enabled For more information see Cutting Table User Manual 118 IPC 9 9 Optimal Production Workflow Input File My Jobs List Selected Job Production Setup DV Material in Place Start is 10124 Standardize each step to achieve the Optimal Production Workflow 1 Import Input File Combine Import Preset and Cutting Key 2 Create Job Use Cutting Key to establish correct Layer configuration 3 Modify Production Setup The Job is ready for execution 4 Ensure material is in place Sheets of Material Vacuum hold down Roll Feed Enter material Sheet Feeder Load material 5 Press Start to execute 19 ie ESKOS 10 Edit Job Advanced All drawing and editing of curves is normally completed in the CAD system Job Preparation software used before the file is imported to iPC Although iPC is not intended to be a design program it does provide some basic tools for making minor corrections to imported files The tools are grouped into three different levels e Job Modifications e Curve Modifications e Curve Point Modifications 10 1 Job Modifications The Job Modification functions will modify the Selected Job as one entity 10 1 1 Rotate 90 deg CW
58. e one common line 11 2 2 Create Nested Layout gt Double click a file in the Available Jobs List gt Nesting Window gt Add To Nest Start creating a new Nested Layout by adding files to the Layout using the above commands When files are loaded and placed as wanted press OK to save the Nested Layout The Nested Layout can be re opened for later edit The new Nested Layout will be added to My Jobs List ready to be handled in the same way as any other file That means you can add Nested Layouts into new Nested Layouts By the above commands the Copy dialog is invoked Layout is available in two ways by Copies or Step and Repeat Copies Ci x Step n Repeat J Number of Copies 1 Max no of Copies on Board 12 Specify Number of Copies The copies are distributed according to the rules in Layout Configuration 165 INN ESKO IPC Step and Repeat x C Cope Step n Repeat Number of Copies 1 Copies in X 4 Copies in Y 3 Maxno of Copies on Board 4x3 Specify how many Copies you want along X and Y 11 2 3 Edit Nested Layout Select a Copy for Edit Use the Mouse Pointer to select a copy for edit The Selected Copy is surrounded by a frame Edit a Selected Copy Move With the Mouse Pointer point inside the Selected Copy Keep left Mouse Button down and move the Selected Copy to wanted position Release the button Delete Right click inside the
59. e prompted to manually position the camera using the arrow keys on your keyboard iPC will only recognize the intended Registration Mark if it is near the center of the camera image Normal doesn t need to be near the center of the camera image for iPC to recognize it As long as the mark is completely within the camera image iPC will automatically reposition the camera directly over the center of the mark before reading its position Extended a O a a This option is nearly identical to Center Only except that the Registration Mark If the Registration Mark is not completely within the camera image PC expands the field of view by moving the camera to up to four additional overlapping positions around the original image Ask Confirmation for First Mark For the first Register Mark in each Job you will be asked for confirmation Adaptive Registration Select this option to optimize Register Mark read focusing on Accuracy Read all Registration Marks available in order to achieve maximum accuracy Speed Minimize the number of Registration Marks used in order to achieve maximum speed Less accuracy Is a possible consequence Will take effect from the second Table of a job Use Edge Recognition Use Edge Recognition to find correct job position Registration Registration Type Edge Recognition Sheet Position a 0 mm Reset a t 0mm Check Edge Distance 200 mm Check Direction Sheet Pos
60. ed curve sequencing might be lost Move Job to Reference Point 125 10 124 The lower left corner of the job will be placed in currently selected Reference Point Any offset from 0 0 used in the Input File is ignored Use this function to place the Job correctly on your material Optimize Standard Edit Import Preset Test Preset Ll A Preset Name Test Preset Optimizing Typa Standard E Connect open curves Madmum Distance 0 1 ren C Bejact small curves Mic mum Size 01 men Minimum Angie Standard Optimization is mainly used to optimize files used in a graphical workflow Connect Open Curves Curve segments that are close to each other are connected Select Connect Open Curves to e Increase performance IPC IPC e Improve cutting quality Specify d Maximum Distance where curve connection is allowed Reject Small Curves Small freestanding curve elements are omitted Select Reject Small Curves to e Remove unwanted curves and stray points e Increase performance e Improve cutting quality Specify d Maximum Size of a curve segment that can be omitted Avoid Overcuts The cut direction will be modified if the angle is above a specified limit This to avoid visible knife overcuts Set Curve Direction Specify an overall rule for curve execution direction Typical use Often when milling the left side of the path has a smoother surface compared to the right
61. eference Mark 3 Press Next 1 Verify that the mark is correctly detected Verify that the mark is detected comectly then click Next 2 Press Next 1 EJ ESKOS IPC The Camera Calibration wizard will now Page complete E Correct completion is indicated as displayed Press Finish Offset update mm Calibration umv ptcel A 43 39 Xx 95 1 40 5 Y 0 47 Y 95 5 0 2 NOTE The values above give an indication of the accuracy of a single detection The taa accuracy Aia koh WA eger mani copende of numerous oiher factors such as print distortion and the number and locations of register marks SUCCESS Glick Finish to save the calibration values or Cancel to use the old values Press Close to terminate the procedure Note Camera view will be oriented according to Repeat last adjustment procedure Table view lo Choose new tool to adjust 15 4 Service Menu Note The Service Menu functions are available for certified service personnell only They are not aimed for table operators 15 4 1 Message Display Machine Connection gt Service Menu gt Message Display 198 IPC a Message display Info L MachineConnection 1030 Dev 01 Mar 4 2014 11 25 39 Info Started Tuesday Apnl 15 2014 08 52 Info Send Common part and line O from setup Info Info Versions MCU 0 SCU 0 TCU 0 PCU O Info Systemstart Tue 4pr 15 08 52 20 2014 Info Info
62. en from the illustration a Cutting Key contains more fields than the selection fields IPC The Layers parameters contained in a Cutting Key are not visible until the Cutting Key is applied to a Job Use Cutting Keys to ensure uniform processing and repeatable quality of the products produced Using the features provided you maintain a library of Cutting Keys for the substrates you most often produce IPC includes a standard library of Cutting Keys for common materials that may be edited and customized In addition you can download new libraries from your iPC dealer 6 7 1 Select Cutting Keys Selected Job gt Layers gt Cutting Key 92 My Jobs Click none to invoke Cutting Key selection dialog Layers Production Setup Cutting Key none o c h Se y O Crease it Layers Production Setup O The Cutting Keys listed above the horisontal AE line are the Favorite Cutting Keys Cutting Key none ACM BIT MUS06 4006 50C 1 Folding Carton point Select Cutting Key by AAN PS Add to Favorites Save Cutting Key y O Generic perf yl 7 Tool See below for more details Select Cutting Key by Attributes If the actual Cutting Key is not available among the Favorites you can select by Attributes Select Cutting Key by Attributes IPC Specify the different selection criterias in order to decide correct Cutting Key My Jobs Production Setup Step 1 Select the appropr
63. eral Edit Import Preset Test Preset Preset Name Test Preset Optimize Curves General Optiving Type Sample Making gt Pers yore lob corms aves of Dee E eee dayer options Curves vell be oplmizad for sample making Later manuel operations on the curves wi therefore issue a wering Fyou ignore ths waning the optimized curve sequencing might be C Connect open curvas Madnum Distance Mac mom Size Crease Cut Back Increased crease quality avoid crease line outside wanted position d distance to use when shortening the crease lines Cut Across Gaps 7 J ESKOE 128 IPC Increased performance Connect Open Curves Curve segments that are close to each other are connected Select Connect Open Curves to e Increase performance e Improve cutting quality Specify d Maximum Distance where curve connection is allowed Reject Small Curves Small freestanding curve elements are omitted Select Reject Small Curves to e Remove unwanted curves and stray points e Increase performance e Improve cutting quality Specify d Maximum Size of a curve segment that can be omitted Move Job to Reference Point The lower left corner of the job will be placed in currently selected Reference Point Any offset from 0 0 used in the Input File is ignored Use this function to place the Job correctly on your material Round Slots Optimize for Prod uction xj Select a round
64. es will be converted into holes and drilled 171 rm ESKO IPC 12 Direct Commands Direct Commands Menu Main Menu gt Machine gt Direct Commands Set Table Top Reference Adjust Tool Height Show Camera Feed Table Ctri 1 2 Vacuum On Ctrl 2 3 Vacuum Off Ctri 3 Move To 0 0 Ctri 4 Edit Commands Use this menu to select functions for immediate execution on the Cutting Table Each menu item is configurable using the Edit Commands function Edit Commands Main Menu gt Machine gt Direct Commands gt Edit Commands Edit Direct Commands Dialog xj Menu Text 1 Feed Tae Default Command 1 LESHF 3138099 del Cancel Menu Text 2 VacuumOn Default 2 Command2 fh Menu Text 3 Vacuum OF Default 3 Command 32 sip Menu Text 4 MoveTo0 0 Defauta Command 4 paar Menu Text 1 Specify the text that describes Command 1 This text will be displayed in the Direct Commands Menu Line 1 Command 1 Specify the command to be executed when Line 1 Ctrl 1 is selected in the Direct Commands Menu For a list of available commands see Appendix You can edit the command directly or add a command using the function Ka Menu Text 2 4 Commands 2 4 Description similar to Menu Text 1 and Command 1 For further information see Table Preset 173 IK ESKOG IPC 13 Backup Restore After your system has been fully configured you should back it u
65. f the area where the camera will search for Registration Marks e Ask Confirmation for First Mark on the first Registration Marks in a job always wait for confirmation e Adaptive Registration Select if registration optimization is wanted high Speed or high Accuracy Use Edge Recognition e Sheet Position specify the distance from Main Reference Point to the surrounding rectangle for the job e Check Edge Distance specify the measuring distance to be used e Check Direction select which direction to measure For more information go here Material Handling Selected Job gt Production Setup gt Material Handling From this dialog specify functions for Conveyor Feed operations e Table Preset Select the Table Preset function to use e Feed to front of table the sheet is moved to the front of the Cutting Table Table Preset dependant e Sheet Feeding Length specify the lenght to feed the material Table Preset dependant e Pre load Sheets specify how many sheets to pre load before execution start Table Preset dependant e Skip table if Registration Mark is not found specify to avoid unwanted stops Table Preset dependant e Skip Table After adding a delay allows the operator to fix the problem Table Preset dependant e Material Mesurement decide how to carry out the measuring sequence For more information go here IPC ES Tool Head Parking gt Selected Job gt Production Setup
66. ghlighted A Preview of the selected Job is displayed in Table View 5 5 2 Create a Job You create a Job from My Jobs List In My Jobs List double click a file Create Job My Jobs Toolbar gt Create Job A new Job is created based upon currently selected file in My Jobs List Creating an empty Job is available as 5 5 3 Close a Job Closing a Job is available from Main Menu gt File gt Close Job Selected Job is closed x Job Bar gt Close on the selected Job tab If the Job to be closed has been modified a Save As dialog appears The Job will be saved in the cut format regardless the format of the Input File 30 In My Jobs List the new cut file will replace previous version 5 5 4 Ready for Execution To prepare a Job for execution complete Layers and Production Setup To simplify this task use Cutting Keys as described in next chapter In the Selected Job Status Bar you find the status indicator for Job ready Job is not ready for production Read more The Production Settings Layers and Production Setup are properly set The Job is ready for execution This Job is not properly prepared for execution For information about what is missing click Read More Click to get information about missing Production Settings Read more 5 6 Selected Job select Cutting Key 31 ESKOS i cut Production Console File Edit My Jobs
67. gitally printed jobs with tight tolerances still requires compensation especially if the job is printed on a flexible substrate 6 5 File Preparation for IPC 6 5 1 File Types 80 IPC Input Files The following file types are available for iPC import e PC files cut script nest e Curve files acm ard mfg dxf ai pdf cf2 ds2 Script Output from the script work flow Contains cut data separated from a graphics file For more information go here nest This file type contains a saved Nested Layout Adobe Illustrator is widely used for file preparation but any vector based design or drafting software capable of outputting one or more of the compatible file types may be used PC Output Files cut A Job saved as a cut file contains all settings made to the file Thus no Import Presets are active when importing such files Note Often i script files use the extension cut instead of script 6 5 2 Defining Cut Paths Every job imported into PC requires cut paths which are vector curves made of line segments arcs Bezier points etc These paths are normally created or defined in your Design Software The cut quality of your finished jobs is the direct result of the quality of the cut paths you create PC has some basic tools for optimizing cut path quality and improving processing speed but poorly drawn paths will produce poor cutting results The best cut paths are smooth curve
68. h curve indicates curve direction Curve Points Curve Points are visible available for edit Tool Path The Tool Path is shown The selected Reference Point is shown in the Table View window Table Rulers Cutting Table Rulers are shown in the Table View window machine dependant Vacuum Zones Selected Vacuum Zones are indicated in the Table View window Parking Position Show current Parking Position as a symbol in the Table View window Bounding Box Show a Bounding Box surrounding Selected Job 5 3 4 Selection Main Menu gt Selection All Selection functions relates to Selected Job The following menu items are available Select All Curves Ctrl A In Selected Job select all Curves Deselect All Curves Ctrl D In Selected Job deselect all Curves 5 3 5 Job Main Menu gt Job All Job functions relates to Selected Job ESKOS The following menu items are available Rotate 90 CW Rotate the entire Job Rotate 90 CCW Rotate the entire Job Mirror Horisontal Mirror Selected Job Mirror Vertical Mirror Selected Job 5 3 6 Layer IPC Remove Double Lines and Sequence Use this function to remove double lines and optimize cutting sequence in a Job Remove Double Lines Join Across Gaps Double lines will be removed Gaps between consecutive lines that are below a certain limit will be joined Optimize for Production Opens the Optimize for Production dialog
69. h length Gap Size is inserted in Current Position Current Position using the Mouse Pointer point to a position on the Selected Curve 10 3 6 Close Curve Selected Curve Segment gt Right Mouse Button Menu gt Close Curve Selected Curve Point gt Right Mouse Button Menu gt Close Curve The Selected Open Curve is closed 149 10 IPC 10 3 7 Add Regmark A new Registration Mark will be created in the Mouse Pointer position Position X and Y Specify the coordinates for the new Registration Mark Entering values here will override the Mouse Pointer position 150 Center Lower Left Specify if the coordinates are relative to the center or the lower left corner of the Job Size Specify the size of the new Registration Mark Layer Specify the Layer for the new curve The Regmark Layer is default 10 4 Curve Point Modifications 10 4 1 Select a Point Enter Edit Point Mode x Table View Toolbar gt Edit Points Main Menu gt Curves gt Edit Point Select Curve Point Select Curve Point using theMouse Pointer Edit Curve Segment Menu While pointing at the Curve Point press the Right Mouse Button The Edit Curve Point menu appears e Edit Point 151 10 ESKO Remove Point Smooth Add Regmark Use as Start Point Add Lead in Lead out Split Curve Close Curve 10 4 2 Edit Point Selected Point gt Right Mouse Button Menu gt Edit Point Move Selected Poin
70. he Layer up or down 3 When at wanted position release the Left Mouse Button 5 7 5 Edit Selected Layer o Selected Job gt Layers gt Edit Layer Main Menu gt Layer gt Edit Layer Grease Crease Crease 0 From Production Setup 50 mimin 100 Depth Reverse Operalion The content of the Edit Layer dialog will change depending upon Tool selection For Milling tool parameters go here Layer Name Depth Flute Dependant Enter the name you want for the Layer If enabled you can specify Depth Across and Depth Along flute independently 36 The original name is derived from the input file and the Import Mapping Depth Along Specify cutting creasing depth along flute direction The value can be entered as e xxmm e xxin e xx Layer Type Select Layer Type Registration Type From the drop down list select the wanted Registration Type For details see Registration Speed X Y Specify the execution speed for this Layer Layer Color Select the color to use when this Layer is displayed in Table View Press the Layer Color bar to open the Color dialog 5 6 Layer Types gt i Depth Across Specify cutting creasing depth across flute direction The value can be entered as e xx mm e xxin e xx Tool From the drop down list select the tool to use when this Layer is processed Note Tools above the horisontal line are currently available on the machine Re
71. ht does not indicate that this work has been published This material information and instructions for use contained herein are the property of Esko Graphics Kongsberg AS There are no warranties granted or extended by this document Furthermore Esko Graphics Kongsberg AS does not warrant guarantee or make any representations regarding the use or the results of the use of the system or the information contained herein Esko Graphics Kongsberg AS shall not be liable for any direct indirect consequential or incidental damages arising out of the use or inability to use the system or the information contained herein The information contained herein is subject to change without notice Revisions may be issued from time to time to advise of such changes and or additions No part of this system may be reproduced stored in a data base or retrieval system or published in any form or in any way electronically mechanically by print photoprint microfilm or any other means without prior written permission from Esko Graphics Kongsberg AS This document supersedes all previous dated versions Correspondence regarding this publication should be forwarded to Global support Esko Graphics Kongsberg AS Document no D3389 Part no 32599854 Esko Graphics Kongsberg AS www esko com P O Box 1016 N 3601 Kongsberg Norway Tel 47 32 28 99 00 Fax 47 32 28 85 15 32 28 67 63 2 Change Record 18 06 2014 First edition of this document 15 10 20
72. iate tooling settings Layers Material Corrugated Board Paperboard Thickness BE flute gt Details Vib Knife Crease x Tool BLD SR6223 Crease Wheel Y Keep original layer colors More info Y Create unmatched layers Step 2 Select the appropriate layer types Regmark Layer Type Regmark Tool i cut Camera Crease Layer Type Crease Tool i Cut Layer Type Cut Tool i Generic perf Layer Type Unknown Tool Material From the drop down list select the material you are about to process Note If this list is empty you have to import a set of Cutting Keys in order to continue Import Cutting Keys Thickness From the drop down list select material thickness Details From the drop down list select the description that fits your job Tool From the drop down list select tooling Keep Original Layer Colors When this function is selected Layer colors used in the Input file are kept Create Unmatched Layers When this function is selected If the Cutting Key include Layers that is not populated from the input file selected mapping these Layers are created as empty layers Can be useful if geometry has to be moved between Layers after import When this function is disabled Such data is ignored lf the Layer and Production Setup is as wanted you are now ready to execute the job If your preferred configuration is not available as a Cutt
73. ies along Y Notes e You enter either Gap or Step size e You need to enter a total Number of copies that is equal to or larger than the step and repeat numbers 5 8 5 Registration Registration Types Selected Job gt Production Setup gt Registration 44 IPC Registration Registration Type None a Compensation Search Area W O ol Ask Confirmation for First Mark v _ Adaptive registration Accuracy Speed From the drop down list select wanted Registration Type None Registration Marks Edge Recognition Note If the Selected Job includes a Regmark Layer the None alternative is not available For more information see Registration Types No Registration Marks No Registration the Job is executed at the position of the selected Reference Point Offset if any Use Registration Marks Read Registration Marks Compensation Types Select from the following Compensation Types e Placement e Register Curve e Register Layer e Linear Compensation e Full Compensation For more information see Compensation Types Search Area 45 ESKO m 46 Different ways of Registration Mark search is available Manual The center of every Registration Mark is defined manually using the arrow keys on your keyboard and a live camera image or Laser Pointer Center Only PC attempts to locate each Registration Mark automatically If it is unable to locate a mark you ar
74. ifications In the Lead in Lead out option dialog described here specify default values to use when Lead in and or Lead out is applied The following parameters are available Outside Lead ins and Lead outs are added to the outside of the curve s to which they are applied Inside Lead ins and Lead outs are added to the inside of the curve s to which they are applied Depend on Tool Both the inside or outside position and the radius of the Lead ins and Lead outs depends upon the tool parameters in the Edit Layer dialog for the layer s on which the intended curves reside Lead in Lead out Select whether Lead ins and or Lead outs will be applied Radius 181 ES ESKO IPC The Lead ins and Lead outs are always generated as absolute arcs with the Radius defining the size The Radius should be large enough to account for the diameter of the router bit or laser beam Show this dialog when applying Lead in Lead out When enabled this dialog is displayed when the Lead ins and Lead outs are applied from the Edit Curve and Edit Curve Point dialogs 14 6 Backup Main Menu gt Edit gt Options gt Schedule Backup Options Categones Backup Settings General Production Feeder Connection Lead in Lead out Beckup Schedla en CA Rios Language Reference Points What Day Sunday Backup Location G WsersyhbeWDocumantsd cullBackup What Time 12 00 Backup is performed al first i cut Pr
75. ing Key e Manually edit current Layer settings to suit your need e Save it as a new Cutting Key 93 IPC Selected Job gt Layers gt Cutting Key gt Save Cutting Key Main Menu gt Advanced gt Cutting Keys gt Save as Cutting Key 6 7 2 Favorite Cutting Keys Select Favorite Cutting Key Layers Production Setup Cutting Key none ACM BIT MUS06 4006 50C1 Add to Favorites Save Cutting Key Generic pert Tool Folding Carton point Y Select Cutting Key by ts The Cutting Keys listed above the horisontal line are the Favorite Cutting Keys From the list select the preferred Favorite Cutting Key Layers Production Setup Select this Cutting Key Cutting Key ACM BIT MUS06 4006 50C1 Step 1 Select the appropiate settings W Keep original layer colors Create unmatched layers step 2 Select the appropriate layer types Regmark Layer Type Regmark Tool i cut Camera E Cut Layer Type Cut 94 ala g Press button to accept this Cutting Key Cancel this selection a 9 IPC Add to Favorite Cutting Keys Layers Cutting Key o Regmark Tool l Crease Tool Crease 0 Depth 4 0 mm Layers Cutting Key O Tool l l O Crease i cut Camera it Production Setup ACM BITMUSO6 4006 50C1 ACM BIT MUS06 4006 50C1 Folding Carton point Select Cutting Key by Attributes Select the Cutting Key
76. ion Center Lower Left Specify if the coordinates are relative to the center or the lower left corner of the Job Size Specify the size of the new Registration Mark Layer Specify the Layer for the new curve The Regmark Layer is default 10 5 2 Add Square Table View gt Right Mouse Button Menu gt Add Square Add a Square in Mouse Pointer Position Position X and Y Specify the coordinates for the new Square Entering values here will override the Mouse Pointer position 158 Center Lower Left Specify if the coordinates are relative to the Center or the Lower Left Corner of theJob Size Specify the size of the Square Layer Specify the Layer for the new curve 10 5 3 Add Circle Table View gt Right Mouse Button Menu gt Add Circle Add a Circle in Mouse Pointer Position Position X and Y Specify the coordinates for the new Circle Entering values here will override the Mouse Pointer position Center Lower Left Specify if the coordinates are relative to the center or the lower left corner of the Job Size Specify the size diameter of the new Circle Layer Specify the Layer for the new curve 10 5 4 Add Ellipse Table View gt Right Mouse Button Menu gt Add Ellipse 159 10 IPC Add Ellipse Add an Ellipse in Mouse Pointer Position Position X and Y Specify the coordinates for the new Ellipse Entering values here will override the Mouse Pointer position Center Lo
77. is produced Tool head will move to Park Position and display a message in Machine Panel US MN esxos a 74 Operator should replace material in same position then press Start Remaining copies will be produced in the same way until specified Copies are produced Vacuum and blowback is integrated meaning switched on off automatically Park After Table Manual Vacuum Operator must place first sheet on the table top before starting When Start is pressed copy 1 alternatively the number of copies given by Step and Repeat is produced Tool head will move to Park Position and display a message in Machine Panel Operator should replace material in same position then press Start Remaining copies will be produced in the same way until specified Copies are produced Vacuum and blowback is manual to be controlled by the operator from Operators Panel Roll Feed Requires conveyor First copy on the roll must be placed on the table top before starting When Start is pressed copy 1 alternatively the number of copies given by Step and Repeat is produced Traverse will move to the back of the table to transport the conveyor and the roll forward Second copy is produced First regmarks will have to be identified manually unless Step distance is specified correctly Sjekk med Stian om dette er riktig Traverse will feed next copy Regmarks will now be identified automatically Sequence continues until specified Copies are produ
78. ithin the job that are more critical than others more Registration Marks should be added to those areas lt s difficult to accurately predict the amount of distortion that will occur in any printed job therefore we suggest you always include more Registration Marks than you think you will need You can always remove unnecessary Registration Marks later in iPC but once the job is printed it is impossible to add more Registration Marks Jobs longer than your cutting table will be divided and produced by iPC in sections Adding Registration Marks along these divisions will improve registration and alignment of cut paths between sections 6 4 2 Types of Registration Marks 16 O Circle 3mm lt D lt 12mm 1 8 in lt D lt 1 2 in Donut 4 mm lt D lt 12 mm 5 32 in lt D lt 1 2 in 1 mm lt T lt D 4 3 64 in lt T lt D 4 Cross 4mm lt D lt 15 mm 5 32 in lt D lt 19 32 in mm lt T lt D 4 3 64 in lt T lt D 4 PC supports three types of Registration Marks circle donut and cross The machine will search for Registration Marks and detect any of these automatically Thus there is no function to specify type of Registration Marks A circle is the best choice for nearly all scenarios If there is a high amount of reflection or insufficient contrast between the color of the printed Registration Marks and the background a donut shape may provide PC with a better regmark reading result ime
79. ition Specify the distance from Selected Reference Point where the camera should search for the sheet corner Check Edge Distance Specify the measuring distance to be used Check Direction Select which direction to measure Corner and X Sheet Corner and a position Check Edge Distance from corner in X direction is detected Corner and Y Sheet Corner and a position Check Edge Distance from corner in Y direction is detected Corner X and Y Sheet Corner and a position Check Edge Distance from corner in both X and Y direction is detected FE E E 5 8 6 Material Handling Selected Job gt Production Setup gt Material Handling AT ESKO m v Material Handling Table Preset Park After Table Manu Feed to front of table Sheet Feeding Length Omm Pre load Sheets 1 Skip table if registration mark is not found Skip Table After 20 seconds Material Measurement Optimized measurement Function groups Table Preset Material Feed Skip Table Material Measurement Table Preset Table Preset defines some basic behaviour of the system From the drop down list select one of the Table Presets available For more information about Table Preset go here Material Feed Functions Note These features are available only when Sheet Feed Table Preset is selected Feed to front of table Automatically feed sheets to the front of the table Sheet Feeding Length and Pre Load Sheets
80. ity Odd StopBits 1 Flow control None In the Feeder Connection dialog adjust the parameters to match the corresponding values in your Device Manager Enable PC communication on your sheet feeder s touch screen interface Open your iPC Configuration window and verify that the Feeder option is presently available If it is not contact your iPC dealer to request a license upgrade 14 5 Lead in Lead out 180 Main Menu gt Edit gt Options gt Lead in Lead out IPC Options Categones Lead in Lead out Settings General Production O Remove all leading and lead outs Feeder Connection Lead in f Lead out Default Settings Backup Add F Leading Language Lead Reference Points os Possion Quisida cumes 2 nside curvas Y Depends on the tool Lead in Radius 20 mn Lead out Radius 20 mmi F Show this dialog when applying Lead in Lead out Restore Default Settings Preferences Help The Lead in Lead out feature is primarily used for routing Adding Lead in Lead out to a curve opens and extends the curve dynamically at production time so that cutting begins and ends inside or outside the path This is important for routing because the initial plunge into and final lift out of the material may produce cutting results which are inconsistent with the rest of the part For information about how to apply Lead in and or Lead out see 1 Curve modifications 2 Curve Point mod
81. l Settings within a Layer will not modify the general Tool Settings maintained from this dialog The type and number of parameters in this dialog will change depending upon the selected tool We do not show the dialogs for each tools but a list of parameters covering all tools is provided Name From the drop down list select the Tool you want to edit Note In the drop down list all possible tools are shown Normally at a customer site just a sub set Is available Type From the drop down list select the Tool Type used for this Tool For some Tools correct Tool Type is required when using Cutting Keys Velocity Specify the Execution Speed for this Tool 103 MN esxos m Acceleration Specify the Acceleration to be used as a value of maximum acceleration available Depth Flute Dependant If enabled you can specify Depth Across Flute and Depth Along Flute independently Knife Overcut Add an offset to the Start and End point of a line Use this function to achieve correct cut in corners Both positive and negative values are allowed Depth Referenced from Top If enabled depth is referenced from Top of Material If disabled depth is referenced from Top of Cutting Underlay Depth Along Specify cutting creasing depth Along Flute direction Can be specified as of Material Thickness or mm inch Depth Across Specify cutting creasing depth Across Flute direction Can be specified as of Material Thickness or mm
82. l product when milling Please note that normally the compensation for milling bit diameter is done with the Layer parameters Tool Offset and Tool Diameter The main reason for using this Edit function is to keep the Layer Offset values for later use Can also be used for e g adding a Cut Layer with a certain offset outside a Kiss Cut layer Tool Diameter Specify the diameter of the tool to use The offset is set to half the diameter Where Specify if the tool should be Outside or Inside the closed curve Wash Out See below Wash Out Small Curves Wash Out is a function to mill the entire area of a closed curve into chips Useful as small pieces of waste may block the suction system Use this function to wash out all closed curves smaller than the Treshold value For more information see below Direction Specify the execution direction for the tool Replace Existing Curve s The new curve s replaces existing curve s Generate New Layer The new curve s are placed in a new Layer Specify the Name of the new Layer Wash Out gt Main Menu gt Curves gt Tool Offset gt Where gt Wash Out IPC Wash Out is a function to mill the entire area of a closed curve Use this function to wash out the Selected Curve 10 2 11 Optimize Shape Main Menu gt Curves gt Optimize Shape Optimizing improves the cutting performance of curves by re drawing them to a specified tolerance as lines and arcs
83. le 1 X x Y 42 X Number of Copies along X Y Number of Copies along Y 5 8 2 Quality Accuracy The performance is optimized to achieve maximum accuracy Speed The performance is optimized to achieve maximum speed Less accuracy is a possible consequence 5 8 3 Job Position Selected Job gt Production Setup gt Position Position O Main Reference Point Offset 0 mm T Omm __ Update automatically Reference Point Select the Reference Point to use Move Job to Reference Point The lower left corner of current Job will be placed in selected Reference Point Corner of surrounding rectangle Offset If you want to place the job with an offset to selected Reference Point add proper X Y offset values Reset Offset values are set to zero Update automatically This is a function for Jobs containing Registration Marks and Multiple Copies are executed AS ESKO m The Job Position is updated after each copy A modified start position for one copy will be used as Job Position for the next copy 5 8 4 Step and Repeat Selected Job gt Production Setup gt Step and Repeat v Step and Repeat om E 1 Se 254mm o 25 4mm 560 4 mm St 430 4 mm en Number of Copies along X Number of Copies along Y as gg 3S Gap between copies along X Gap between copies along Y ag 3 Step size between copies along X Step size between cop
84. ling Add_Nested_Layout Step_and_repeat x Basic version will be read only like XL Guide Enable layer feature to automatically split lines and change cut directions mainly for printed materials Enable edge regmark reg and placement position rotation compensation Registration device is HW dependant Enable use of camera for reading barcodes which enables automated workflow Barcode scanner always supported Enable linear and differential scale Enable non linear full distortion compensation Enable Adaptive registration Enable more than 1 copy table productions Enable advanced milling features like lead in out multipass washout tool diameter compensation Enable dialog for merging designs onto same board based on bounding boxes or manual positioning Enable step and repeat the i cut way 18 ESKOG gt IPC 18 Keyboard Shortcuts 208 Alt Click Select All Curves Jog Selected Curve s CTRL CTRL CTRL 0 Fit to Data CTRL A Select All Curves Select A Curves oo NewFle ooo o CTRL N CTRL O Open File CTRL S o CTRL Shift A Select All Layers CTRL T Scale Selected Curves CTRL U Remove Unused Layers CTRL W Close File Remove Selected Curves 19 IPC Commands Use iPC Commands to prepare e Direct Commands Conveyer belt Speed and Acceleration SSA Syntax SSA lt speed gt lt acceleration gt Command to limit belt speed and acceleratio
85. maining copies Restart from current Table Restart all 5 Number of Copies Number of copies produced Total number of copies requested 7 Start on copy Copy number that will be produced if you continue execution 8 Machine Panel toolbar 11 Performance information e Time elapsed since start of Current Job e Spindle Power e Measured rotation speed RPM e Measured material thickness Note This state is entered when e f Stop is pressed twice e Execution is stopped from Machine Panel 63 9 64 Error duobo 2010 Cul IPC 1 Name of file executed 2 Status of Current Job Information about the error condition 3 Stop Production dialog Stops production 8 Machine Panel toolbar 11 Performance information e Time elapsed since start of Current Job Spindle Power e Measured rotation speed RPM e Measured material thickness Safety stop duobox2010 Cul Regmark not found IPC 1 Name of file executed 2 Status of Current Job Machine stop due to safety error Information about the error condition 3 Stop Production dialog Stops production 8 Machine Panel toolbar 11 Performance information e Time elapsed since start of Current Job Spindle Power e Measured rotation speed RPM e Measured material thickness 65 9 IPC 1 Name of file executed duobon 2010 Cul 2 Status of Current Job Machine stop due to Registration Mark not fo
86. mark first Registration Mark Size Tolerance Step x axis before y axis E Break long lines Maximum Length Restore Default Setlings Preferences Help 14 3 1 Table Presets 178 General Table Preset is a set of commands that is sent to the Cutting Table each time a Job is executed You select the Table Preset to use from the Production Setup gt Material Handling dialog By default several Table Presets that are suitable for most production scenarios are installed More factory made Table Presets are available in the folder My Documents gt i cut Production Console gt Production Options If needed add these to existing presets using the Load function Note Only Table Presets configured for current Machine Configuration can be installed Use these functions to maintain Table Presets Delete Delete selected Table Preset Load Load Table Preset from file 14 3 2 Read Furthest Registration Mark first Define Registration Mark read sequence Un checked Normal sequence Checked The sequence is 1 Read the Registration Mark in the furthest X position 2 Read the rest of the Registration Marks using the normal sequence This function helps iPC calculate placement and rotation of curves on large sheets but it will increase the execution time 14 3 3 Step X axis before Y axis Define Step and Repeat priority Un checked The entire column Y will be executed first before moving
87. n Values are percentage of maximum i cut Delay 1 SD Syntax I SD lt time gt Execution is delayed lt time gt msec i cut Message I MS Syntax I MS lt message gt Dispaly a lt message gt to the Operator i cut Park 1 PK Syntax I PK Move to Park Position Reference Point selection SRE Syntax SRE lt 1 gt lt X gt Switches between main fixed reference point 1 and panel defined reference point X Sheet Feed SHF Syntax SHF lt distance gt lt start position gt Command to move the conveyer belt the specified distance Start position is optional Value specified in 1 1000 mm Sheet Feeder Communication On I FM 1 Syntax I FM 1 Sheet feeder communication enabled Sheet Feeder Communication Off I FM 0 Syntax I FM 0 Sheet feeder communication disabled Vacuum pump start and stop of PMP Syntax PMP lt on off gt Command to turn the vacuum pump on and off Vacuum suction direction control SUC Syntax SUC lt on off gt Switches between suction on and Quick Release Blow Back off 209 20 ESKO IPC 20 Using al cut i cutCDR 210 ai cut is an addon to Adobe Illustrator i cutCDR is an addon to Corel Draw versions X3 X4 and X5 These addons provides tools to automatically add PC Register Marks to designs For more information see separate User Manuals 21 Scriot Design stations 10258a In a traditional workflo
88. n 05 08 1323 08 10 12 Na Squarez2 del 150 x 250 mm IN Metrhed on 18 07 2073 1451 48 en eee 510 x 510 mm wf Metrhed on 24 06 2013 16 25 44 A tes ines ner F PNA oo SA 560 350 mm Modified on 19 07 2013 07 40 51 iid remar Addto Nest Used jobs Available Jobs This is My Jobs List as you know it from before with the possibility to Add Remove and Sort files in the list Used Jobs This is a list of Files selected for Nesting and the number of Copies currently specified Use the and buttons to modify number of copies Layout Configure Layout Auto Nest Not Implemented Yet Add to Nest Add Selected File to Nested Layout For more information go here 11 2 1 Configure Layout Nesting Window gt Layout 163 11 IPC From this dialog configure the overall rules for this Nested Layout When creating a new Nested Layout this dialog is the start point Board From the drop down list select actual Board This function is not implemented yet Trim and Gap Specify the Trim and Gap values Stack in X Y Specify if the Nested Layout should start placing jobs along X or Y Allow Rotation Specify if Rotation is allowed 180 the only Rotation Angle allowed 90 the only Rotation Angle allowed Free You can specify Rotation Angle to use Snap Specify a Snap Distance 164 If two jobs are moved closer to each other than the Snap Distance they will be moved together to us
89. nclude also Cutting Key Optimization and a Description Using this combination will automate the whole job of converting an Input File to a Job ready for execution 82 6 6 2 Import Preset and Cutting Key Import Preset Function Input file me Crease Line Perforation Cut Lo304a Li Test SL Crease e Perforation Cut Everything else Mapping Preset mes Crease ae Perforation Cut i Unknown a This figure shows the basic operation of Import Preset IPC Layers Perforation generic The iPC Layers created by this process must be modified with tool settings Using Cutting Key sample 1 Input file P Test E we Crease Line Perfor ation Cut 10304b Mapping Preset Crease Perfor F a ation ca CUE Every thing else 8 er es Cut Crease Perfor ation Unknwn Tes Cutting Key In this case the Input file content is organized into Layers Layer names in the Input file are compared to Layer names in the Import Preset PC Layers Crease Crease tool a f Crease speed 50 m min oe Perforation depth 75 ue Cut knife tool 4 Perforation speed 50 m min Reverse depth 50 crease i Knife tocl 4 Cut speed 100 throughcut Reverse abies aol cease JE reverse Crease e None The corresponding Layer Type is used to select the proper Cutting Key
90. new coordinates X and Y for the Selected Curve s Center of Curve s The coordinates specified are relative to the center of the Selected Curve s Lower left of Curve s The coordinates specified are relative to the lower left corner of the Selected Curve s Keep Original The original Selected curve s are kept unchanged A copy of the Selected curve s is made ready to be moved 135 10 ESKOG A 10 2 3 Jog Curves gt Main Menu gt Curves gt Jog Curves gt Alt Left Alt Right Alt Up Alt Down Use Keyboard Arrows to move the Selected Curve s 10 2 4 Scale Curve Main Menu gt Curves gt Scale Ctrl T 54 6 mm 168 mm Extend from Center of Curve s Extend from Lower Left of Curve s 136 Scale by Factor or Size Scale Specify a scale factor to use when scaling the Selected Curve s Size Specify the new overall size for the Selected Curve s Maintain Aspect Ratio When checked the X Y relationship of the original curves is kept Extend from Center of Curve s Scale is carried out relative to the center of the Selected Curve s Extend from Lower Left of Curve s Scale is carried out relative to the lower left corner of the Selected Curve s Keep Original The original Selected Curve s are kept unchanged A copy of the Selected Curve s is made ready to be scaled 10 2 5 Mirror Curve Main Menu gt Curves gt Mirror
91. ns all curves in all layers as one Size shape and relative positioning of the curves all remain intact The position and rotation of the graphics is Using Registration Marks to obtain correct unknown positioning Register Curve Each curve is produced at the exact size and shape defined by the file but registered individually from all other curves in the file compensating for positional and rotational changes in the printed job IPC The position and the rotation of the graphics is Using Registration Marks to modify the not Known position and rotation of each curve individually Register Layer Similar to Register Curve this registration type compensates each Layer individually All curves in each Layer will maintain exact size shape and relative positioning Linear Compensation This Registration Type offers the second highest level of compensation When Linear Compensation is selected iPC applies an average compensation for each curve The size shape offset and rotation of all curves are altered to compensate for linear distortion in the printed graphic Linear Compensation is rarely used because Full Compensation provides superior registration and compensation but is still included as an option The position rotation and size of the graphics is Using Registration Marks to modify position unknown rotation and scale of the cut out Full Compensation When selected iPC adjusts the position of each poi
92. nt on every curve individually according the positions of the three Registration Marks closest to those points This feature compensates for all types of distortion including offset scale rotation skew and compound distortion Full Compensation offers the highest level of compensation available and provides the closest possible match of cut path to printed graphic 19 IPC Position and shape of graphics is unknown Using Registration Marks to re calculate the shape of the graphics 6 4 4 About Compensation Types One Registration Type is selected for each Job Selected Job gt Production Setup gt Registration Jobs printed with large amounts of bleed or jobs that must maintain an exact overall size or contain cuts that must maintain an exact relative size may require using Placement Register Curve Register Layer Just a few marks around the outer edge of each path or group of paths provide sufficient information for these Registration Types Jobs that require precise Cut to Print Registration or precise outer border width should be produced with Full Compensation Unstable materials such as flexible or applied graphics also most often require Full Compensation for proper Registration Jobs produced with traditional printing methods like screen printing contains the greatest amount of distortion Digitally printed jobs generally contain less distortion but accuracy varies greatly from printer to printer Producing di
93. nt to achieve the best possible material hold down Table Too Reference Main Menu gt Machine gt Table Top Reference Machine Panel Toolbar gt Table Top Reference On the Cutting Table execute the Table Top Reference wizard Updates table top level measurement in current Laser Pointer position Measure on top of Cutting Underlay no material Adjust Tool Height Machine Panel Toolbar gt Tool Height Main Menu gt Machine gt Adjust Tool Height On the Cutting Table execute the Adjust Tool Height wizard Camera View Main Menu gt Machine gt Show Camera Machine Panel Toolbar gt Camera Enter the Camera View dialog for manual camera picture inspection and adjustment 69 ESKO m 10 Spindle Warm Up gt Main Menu gt Machine gt Start Spindle Warm Up Machine Panel Toolbar gt Spindle On the Cutting Table a Spindle Warm Up sequence is executed Vacuum Cleaner gt Main Menu gt Machine gt Start Vacuum Cleaner Machine Panel Toolbar gt Vacuum Cleaner Vacuum Cleaner on off control For machines with Milling Tool installed May be used for manual dust removal after job execution Material Thickness Measurement Machine Panel Toolbar gt Material Thickness On the Cutting Table a Measure Material Thickness sequence is executed Material thickness measurement is done as part of the job execution This function is typically used when you need to know the thickness of
94. ntenance Run Time Since Last Maintenance Hour counter when last maintenance was Number of execution hours since last carried out maintenance 15 6 Terminate Machine Connection Use this function to terminate the connection to the Cutting Table 15 Logging 15 7 1 General Bug report A bug report should consist of e A detailed step by step description of what happened e lf found at a customer site also a confirmation that the bug can be reproduced in the lab e Sometimes a description of the expected behavior will also be a help e A zip file of the log folder with at least the files 203 EJ ESKOS IPC e i cut Production Console log e PcDeveloperLog txt Last KB ACM file log e Last KB Mat file log e MCDeveloperLog txt 15 7 2 Log Settings gt Ctrl Alt Shift L Log Deia 4 Use integrated logging system E Use G Montor F Log to file Log Type DES From this dialog specify the logg level For log settings to take effect restart iPC The default setting will always be Service Log Initiating a log should be carried out only if requested by Esko personnel Procedure To invoke logging In the Log Settings dialog check Use integrated logging system and Log to file To reduce the size of the log file please do as little as possible Start IPC Do the test and nothing else Stop iPC Zip the log folder and copy to your server Notes Log type Debug
95. nter coordinates for the Registration Mark Enter coordinates for the Registration Mark Bottom Left Bottom Right Select if a bottom left Registration Mark Select if a bottom right Registration Mark should be used should be used Enter coordinates for the Registration Mark Enter coordinates for the Registration Mark Regmark Size Enter the size of the Registration Mark 5 7 9 Copy Layer and Curves 1 Select the Layer you want to copy The copy function is available as Main Menu gt Layer gt Copy Layer s With Curves Selected Job gt Layers gt Copy Layer s Including Curves 5 7 10 Copy Layer no Curves 1 Select the Layer you want to copy The copy function is available as Main Menu gt Layer gt Copy Layer s Without Curves Selected Job gt Layers gt Copy Layer s Without Curves 5 11 Remove Layer 1 Select the Layer you want to delete The delete function is available as Main Menu gt Layer gt Remove Layer s 7 x Selected Job gt Layers gt Remove Active Layer s A ESKOS IPC 5 12 Remove Empty Layers gt Main Menu gt Layer gt Remove Empty Layers All Layers without curves will be removed 5 8 Selected Job Production setup 5 8 1 Number of Copies Selected Job gt Production Setup gt Copies Layers Production Setup Copies Table 1 1 copies Accuracy Speed Quality Copies Specify Number of Copies to produce Table Displays the Job layout on Tab
96. oduction Console startup after defined backup schedule Restore Default Settings Preferences Help Use this dialog to configure the automatic Backup Sequence For System Backup choose automatic backups to occur Daily Weekly or Monthly For more information see Backup Restore 14 7 Language 182 Main Menu gt Edit gt Options gt Language IPC Options Categones General Production Use Windows default language Iinmvanant Language Invanant Count Feeder Connection Lead in Lead out Backup Language Changes will take efect mest lime you start i cul Production Reference Points Console 2 Cher language English English z Restore Default Setlings Preferences Help Windows Default Language The language displayed in the User Interface defaults to the Windows Operating System language Enforce Language Select this option if 1 Your current Windows language is not supported by iPC 2 You prefer to select a different language Select the desired language from the corresponding drop down list and click OK Restart iPC to activate the new language setting 14 8 Reference Points gt Main Menu gt Edit gt Options gt Reference Points 183 14 IPC Categones General ne Production Mame Position X YE Feeder Connection Panel Reference Point 0 0 mm Reference Points Settings Main Reference Point
97. om Out gt Main Menu gt View gt Zoom Out Table View Toolbar gt Zoom Out Ctrl Minus Click to Zoom out 5 9 4 Fit to Job gt Main Menu gt View gt Fit to Job Table View Toolbar gt Fit to Job Ctrl Shift J Selected Job will fill Table View window 5 9 5 Fit to Board Table View Toolbar gt Fit to Board Ctrl Shift J Selected Job will fill the board displayed in Table View window 5 9 6 Fit to Table gt Main Menu gt View gt Fit to Table El Table View Toolbar gt Fit to Table 52 The Cutting Table including the selected Job will fill the Table View window 9 9 7 Edit Points Main Menu gt View gt Curve Points Table View Toolbar gt Curve Points Enter Edit Point Mode On selected curve the Curve Points are highlighted available for edit 5 9 8 Curve Directions Main Menu gt View gt Curve Directions Table View Toolbar gt Curve Directions Show Curve Direction An arrow at the start of each curve indicates Curve Direction 5 9 9 Show Curve Points Main Menu gt View gt Curve Points Table View Toolbar gt Show Curve Points All Curve Points are highlighted 53 ESKO m 5 9 10 Tool Path gt Main Menu gt View gt Tool Path L Table View Toolbar gt Tool Path Use this function to visualize the Tool Path of a Milling Tool 5 9 11 Vacuum Zones Main Menu gt View gt Vacuum Zones I Table View Toolbar gt Vacuum Zones Cu
98. on your Cutting Table number of vacuum sections Operator Panel Specify Operator Panel position This information will define Jog direction for the jog buttons on the Operator Panel Conveyor Specify if this system has Conveyor Belt IPC Use Pumps for blow back This system is configured with 2 Vacuum Pumps and the pumps provides blow back Rulers Mounted Specify if this system has Cutting Table Rulers mounted Camera Setup Enter the Camera Setup dialog For more information go here Router Setup Enter the Router Setup dialog For more information about these settings see User Manual for the Cutting Table 15 1 2 Setup Vacuum Blow Back Specify installed Vacuum Blow Back solution e Standard blowback using fan Blow back is provided by a separate fan e Vacuum based blowback Blow back is provided by the Vacuum pump Jog Speed Specify low and high Jog Speed as a percent of maximum speed Incremental Jog Specify the Step Size for low and high Incremental Jog Split Sheet Feed Normally material feed is carried out as one continous movement Select this option to divide the material feed into two separate movements Useful to avoid unwanted safety breaks for certain material sizes Sheet Feed Correction 189 EJ ESKOS IPC Add a correction value A positive value will increase the movement Conveyor Speed Specify Conveyor Speed as a percent of maximum allowed speed For o
99. options are disabled unless a Sheet Feed Table Preset is selected 48 The feeding length is calculated using the Table to Feeder distance and the Width parameters in the Options dialog Notes This function is for Sheet Feeder operations only Sheet Feeding Length Sets the distance your device will feed the sheet s when using Sheet Feeder Setting the value properly ensures minimum feed time The Feed Length is usually approximately equivalent to the sheet length or slightly larger If multiple sheets are on the table at one time the length may be set slightly smaller Multiple sheets on the table maximizes vacuum hold down Note This function is for Sheet Feeder operations only For more information see User Manual for the Cutting Table Pre load Sheets HW iaa ia ada i Specify the number of sheets to be loaded at the start of your production Use this function when you have Multiple Sheets on the table and you need to load more than one sheet before production start Skip Table Functions Note These features are available only when Sheet Feed or Roll Feed Table Preset is selected 49 ESKOS IPC Skip Table if Registration Mark is not found If the Registration Mark is not found PC will automatically skip the Table during Sheet Feed or Roll Feed productions The Skip Table feature allows iPC to run with less human intervention by automatically avoiding production breaks due to mis lo
100. p execution before the actual Layer is executed One example of use is if you want to change a milling bit in the middle of a job For more information go here 11 7 Milling functions o Selected Job gt Layers gt Edit Layer Main Menu gt Layer gt Edit Layer 168 IPC General All settings are maintained from Edit Layer dialog Layer Type aed Layer type Cut is used for milling Tool HP Milling 0 Tool Registration Type From Production Setup Select the Milling Tool available Speed N Y 6 mimin Speed Z 1 man Stop at Tool Select Stop at Tool Select will make the machine Depth E O mr stop before the execution of the actual Layer is started The text entered in the Stop at Tool Select field will be displayed Acceleration El Stop at tool select Spindle RPM Tool Offset Outside Direction Counter Clog Use this function in jobs with multiple milling operations requiring different milling bits Too Diameter Small Curves Wash out Threshold Use the text field to describe the new milling bit w Measure Material Thickness O rami to be entered Web Thickness 1 Finishing Pass Offset E Drill holes Spindle RPM Specify RPM Multi pass Depth Tool Offset Specify if the router bit should be inside or outside the closed curve or in the center of the line For closed curves we also have the Wash Out function available Direction Specify the milling direction around
101. p using the Backup and Restore system Performing a backup will save all of iPC s essential parameters into a number of files If your system stops performing properly or you accidentally alter your configuration you can easily restore all settings to their exact state as when the backup was performed Backups may be performed either manually or automatically Please note e PC backup stores all PC configuration settings to a number of files on the file system e Backup of the file system is the responsibility of the customer For information about how to configure an automatic backup sequence see Backup schedule 13 1 Backup system Parameters Manual Backup of System Parameters Main Menu gt Advanced gt Backup Configuration Each time Manual Backup is invoked you enter a File Save dialog Specify a proper file name and click Save Use this function to backup your system both before and after performing upgrades 13 2 Restore system Parameters Restore System Parameters gt Main Menu gt Advanced gt Restore Configuration Each time Restore is invoked you enter a File Open dialog Select the file you would like to restore and click Open We strongly recommend you always backup your system manually before performing a restore 174 13 3 Backup Cutting Key Main Menu gt Advanced gt Cutting Keys gt Backup Use this function to complete a manual backup of the complete set of Cutting Ke
102. ptimal feed operation some materials requires a reduced conveyor speed Conveyor Acceleration Specify Conveyor Acceleration as a percent of maximum allowed acceleration For optimal feed operation some materials requires a reduced conveyor acceleration Tool height calibration mode Select calibration mode e Manual adjustment use the manual procedure for tool height calibration e Automatic measurement use X pad for tool height calibration Note this choice is relevant on machines with X pad only Default All parameters are set to factory default For more information about these settings see User Manual for the Cutting Table 15 1 3 Installation gt Machine Connection gt Machine Configuration gt Installation HW cenfiguratica Setup instalation Machine setup z Adva Xl to X2 angle Sat ruler poser 23 Maptable top surface Table top reference Catbrate Measuring Pad 190 Set Main Reference Position Invoke the Set Reference Point wizard Follow wizard instructions Note Complete this function for all Tool holders Register Table Size Invoke the Register Table Size wizard Follow wizard instructions Adjust X1 to X2 angle Invoke the Adjust X1 to X2 angle wizard Follow wizard instructions Set Ruler Position Invoke the Set Ruler Position wizard Follow wizard instructions Map Table Top Surface Invoke the Map Table Top Surface wizard Execute on top of the Vacuum Tabl
103. r Defined Reference Point you want to delete 2 Click Delete Panel Reference Point The Panel Reference Point is a special version of User Defined Reference Points It is selected from the list of reference points in the dialog You can set the Panel Reference Point in three different ways 1 Enter X Y co ordinates into the Position fields in the dialog The co ordinates are relative to the Main Reference Point 2 Click the Update button to set Panel Reference Point in current Laser Position 3 Press the Set Ref button on Operators Panel Panel Reference Point is set to current Laser Position 185 PS Set Ref button on C series Set Ref button on XL XN XE XP V series 136 15 Machine Connection and Configuration From Windows Toolbar invoke Machine Connection The following menu items are available e Machine Configuration e Tool Configuration e Service Menu e About e Terminate Machine Connection Note These functions covers basic system settings normally done once To be maintained by Trained Personnel only 15 1 Machine Configuration Tor ESKO 15 1 1 Hardware Configuration Hi configuration Setup installation Vacuum Blomback l3 vecuum pumps Lie pungs for blowback pemior parel 2 Vacuum Pumps Specify if this system is configured with 2 Vacuum Pumps Vacuum Setup From this dialog select the hardware vacuum configuration you have
104. r bar to open the Color dialog The Add Layer dialog box will change depending upon the Tool selected To fill in the other parameters for the Layer see Edit Layer 5 8 Add Regmark Layer Main Menu gt Layer gt Add Regmark Layer Add Regmark Layer Coordinates are D Absolute O Distance from Comer of Work Area Distance from Comer of Enclosing Rectangle Add x V Top Left v Top Right V Bottom Right Regmark Size Normally the position of the Registration Marks is included in the Input File If for any reason you have Input Files without Registration Mark information you can use the Regmark Layer to specify the size and position of Registration Marks relative to the corners of the job Note Registration Marks created this way are always circular Name Enter the Name you want for the Layer 39 ESKO m 40 Coordinates are Absolute Top Right The coordinates for the Registration Marks are specified in the same coordinate system as the geometry Coordinates are Distance from Corner of Work Area The coordinates for the Registration Marks are relative to corner of the Work Area Coordinates are Distance from Corner of Enclosing Rectangle The coordinates for the Registration Marks are relative to the corner of the enclosing rectangle Top Left Top Right Select if a top left Registration Mark should Select if a top right Registration Mark should be used be used E
105. r is visible and thereby included or not see Include a Layer 33 IPC Color used when the Layer geometry is displayed in Table View Click to open the Color Selection dialog 5 7 2 Select Layer A Layer Window is selected by a Mouse Click inside the surrounding frame su m Es o i O Crease O O Tool Crease 0 Depth t 0mm Depth 4 0 mm Speed XY 50 m min LaserPointer 50 m min A selected Layer is identified by a highlighted frame 34 5 7 3 Include a Layer Po f K oE A Crease 0 Speed 50 m min AN E o Depth Omm mm More Crease Crease 0 Speed 50 m min A Depth Omm Omm More A Include exclude all Layers B Include exclude this Layer Click the button to change state Layer is included in Selected Job The geometry belonging to this Layer is visible in Table View The geometry belonging to this Layer will be included in the output processing Layer is excluded The geometry belonging to this Layer is not visible in Table View The geometry belonging to this Layer will not be included in the output processing 5 7 4 Layer Sequence The execution sequence on the Cutting Table is determined by the Layer sequence starting from the top of the list 35 5 IPC 101230 4a 44000 You can re arrange the execution sequence by moving Layers up or down 1 Select the actual Layer 2 While you keep the Left Mouse Button down move t
106. resets View Import Preset This is a link to the Edit Import Preset dialog My Jobs List Options Several options are available to the files in My Jobs List e Different List Views e Add or remove files from the list e Sort by different parameters e Different Preview alternatives e Select Import Preset e Create Job For more information see My Jobs List 8 1 2 Create Job Create Job Cutting Key In My Jobs List double click a file Create Job My Jobs Toolbar gt Create Job A new Job is created based upon currently selected file in My Jobs List Create Job My Jobs Bottom Toolbar gt Create Job For more information go here 3 2 Selected Job Layers Production Setup Job Bar gt Select Job The Selected Job is highlighted on the Job Bar 109 EN esxos a i cut Production Console File Edit My Jobs Layers Production Setup Cutting Key none o AE Sp gt i Crease tt o Tool Crease O Depth sa 0 mm it lt lt 0mm Speed XY 50 m min 8 2 1 Selected Job View A range of view possibilities are available to Selected Job e Define a Zoom Area e Show Curve Points e Zoom In e Show Tool Path e Zoom Out e Show Flute Direction e Make Job fill the window e Show Reference Point e Make the Cutting Table fill the window e Show Cutting Table Rulers e Show Rulers e Show Vacuum Zones e Show Curve Direction e Show Parking Position 8 2 2 Selected Job Edit A range
107. review Toolbar gt Job Preset The selected Import Preset is used when reading the selected Input File 6 6 5 Manage Import Presets Main Menu gt Advanced gt Manage Presets gt Import Presets Manage Import Presets New Create a new Import Preset Import Presets For more information go here View Edit View Edit selected Import Preset View button is available for all Esko Import Presets Edit button is available for all Self defined Import Presets Esko Import Presets are not available for editing Copy Create a new Import Preset based upon an existing one Delete Delete selected Import Preset Note You are not allowed to delete any Esko Import Presets Create new Import Preset 85 MN ESKOS S6 Go through each Category to enter relevant information General Create New Import Preset Preset Name Enter the name of the new Import Preset Description Enter a description The description is used to recognize the Import Preset for later use Mapping Create New Inport Preset Standard Arise AD for Kongsberg Esko Default Esko Defaut Esko default inch Esko layer name based Esko layer type and name based File Type This is a list of supported File Types Select the File Type to use and select Mapping Preset Mapping Preset Open the drop down list to see all alternatives available Initially the factory default mapping is used for each file format If you h
108. rrent Vacuum Zone configuration is shown in Table View 5 9 12 Parking Position Main Menu gt View gt Parking Position Table View Toolbar gt Parking Position Current Parking Position is shown in Table View 5 9 13 Table Rulers Main Menu gt View gt Table Rulers Table View Toolbar gt Table Rulers Cutting Table Rulers are shown in the Table View window 54 5 9 14 Reference Point gt Main Menu gt View gt Reference Point Table View Toolbar gt Reference Point Q The selected Reference Point is shown 5 9 15 Job Size IY a fy The Bounding Box for the Selected Job is displayed i A 5 9 16 Sheet Location Table View Toolbar gt Show Sheet Location This function is used in conjunction with Step and Repeat to show the board correctly positioned 99 ESKO m 5 10 Selected Job Properties Bar 5 10 1 56 The following information is available Curves Number of curves in Selected Job Points Number of curve points in Selected Job Size The size of Selected Job X x Y This is the size of one copy of the Job not influenced by Step and Repeat values Total Size The size of Selected Job X x Y This is the size of of the complete Job including Step and Repeat X Current Mouse Pointer position X relative to the selected Reference Point Y Current Mouse Pointer position Y relative to the selected Reference Point Flute Direction This
109. s Rotation is carried out around center of All Curve s 140 Center of Work Area Rotation is carried out around center of Work Area Keep Original The original Selected Curve s are kept unchanged A copy of the Selected Curve s is made ready to be rotated 10 2 7 Merge Curves Main Menu gt Curves gt Merge Multiple overlapping curves can be combined into a single continuous curve using the Merge Curves feature This can be useful in creating a single shape from multiple objects such as overlapping letter shapes Replace Existing Curves 141 1 ESKOS A The new curve s replaces existing curves Generate New Layer The new curve s are placed in a new Layer Specify the Name of the new Layer 10 2 8 Invert Curve Direction gt Main Menu gt Curves gt Invert Curve Direction Ctrl Shift The execution direction for the Selected Curve s is inverted This function is useful in combination with other Edit features like Split Curve to optimize cutting directions 10 2 9 Lead in Lead out 142 gt Main Menu gt Curves gt Lead in Lead out IPC Lead in Lead out Settings E Remove all lead ins and lead outs Default Settings Add Lead ins E Lead outs Qutside curves Inside curves Depends on the tool Lead in Radius 10 mm Lead out Radius 10 m 143 10 144 IPC Tool Offset can be used to achieve correct size of the fina
110. s listed above the horisontal line are the Favorite Cutting Keys Select Cutting Key by Attributes If the actual Cutting Key is not available among the Favorites you can select by Attributes Number of Copies Selected Job gt Production Setup gt Copies and Quality From this dialog set e Copies specify number of copies to produce More information e Quality select wanted performance More information Position gt Selected Job gt Production Setup gt Position From this dialog set e Reference Point select what Reference Point to use e Move Job to Reference Point regardless the reference point used in the actual job place the job in selected Reference Point e Offset If there is an offset from selected Reference Point to the job add values for X and Y e Update Automatically The Job Position is updated after each copy For more information go here Step and Repeat Selected Job gt Production Setup gt Step and Repeat From this dialog specify the number of copies along X and Y to be laid out on one Table Specify Step or Gap values For more information go here Registration gt Selected Job gt Production Setup gt Registration HW 113 114 IPC From this dialog specify e Registration Type select to use Registration Marks or Edge Detection Use Registration Marks e Compensation Type select Compensation Type e Search Area select the size o
111. s that wrap perfectly around the simplest and most intricate details Poor cut paths consist of curves that wander in and out of registration or rough curves made from an excessive number of points Vectorization of raster graphics often generates poor curves that must be refined manually before cutting To ensure proper registration between printed graphic and cut each cut path and registration mark must be perfectly aligned to the associated graphic and registration mark in the print file Jobs generated from Structural Design Systems like ArtiosCAD will be optimized for best cutting quality and no additional optimization is necessary Normally the cut and print data are created at the same time and separated into two files before the job is produced This file separation can be done manually before printing or if the job is going to be digitally printed the script workflow enables compatible RIP softwares to automatically separate the files before outputting to the printing device 81 MN esxos a 6 6 Import Presets 6 6 1 Using Import Presets Basic function i aes Layer 10297 a We use Import Presets to automate the process of converting the geometry in the Input File into ready to cut curves in iPC Layers Import Preset Options My Jobs List Job Mapping i Layers Cutting Ke Input File UEM9 RY y Layer Settings Optimize Optimized Geometry In addition to the basic mapping function Import Presets can i
112. script files they generate for iPC When you open a file containing a material name in iPC you are prompted to associate link that name to a specific Cutting Key Once the material name is associated each time a file containing that material name is opened the associated Cutting Key will be loaded automatically The i script Link feature allows you to edit or remove these associations using the i script Link dialog Current associations appear in the Cutting Key name list To edit or remove an association select it then click the Edit or Remove button Selecting Edit allows you to choose a Cutting Key using the standard Material Thickness Details Tool menus 6 3 Configure Tools Main Menu gt Advanced gt Configure Tools Welocky WY Abcalerabon Depth Pute Dependant of Enie E Depth Referenced from Tep Depth Aing mm E Testup Angle Stoo at Tod Select Use this function to maintain your Tool Settings The Tool Settings provided in this dialog will be used for the initial setting when tools are selected for the different Layers Initial settings are twofold 1 Is the setting relevant for the tool 2 If yes what should the default value be Please note that these settings are carefully defined by the supplier for each tool and should be changed by qualified personell only When used in a Layer the Tool Settings can be modified to suit that particular job A modification of Too
113. sheet For more information see Cutting Table User Manual 8 5 3 Reading Registration Marks These are the specific steps to follow to execute a Job using Registration Marks 116 1 The Job contains a Regmark Layer with Tool Type Camera 2 Registration using Registration Marks is enabled 3 A proper Compensation Type is selected IPC Confirm Registration Mark Select between e Automatic camera detection e Manual registration Automatic Manual ES z a y m ia a E a i a T BARNE oo EOR It is important that the Registration Mark found on the material is the same as the one highlighted in Job View Jog to the correct mark by keyboard arrows or by Operator panel Confirm when correct mark is found Confirm that this is correct Registration Mark The same confirmation is available as e Enter from PC keyboard e Start on Operator Panel Move between Registration Marks Move to the last Registration Mark Move to the first Registration Mark 8 5 4 Registration using Laser Pointer These are the specific steps to follow to execute a Job using Registration Marks and Laser Pointer 1 The Job contains a Regmark Layer with Tool Type Laser Pointer 2 Registration using Registration Marks is enabled 3 A proper Compensation Type is selected For more information see Cutting Table User Manual 117 MEN esxos B 8 5 5 Edge Recognition These are the specific steps to follow to execut
114. slot method tf 1 Continuous cut Reverse the last line Cut short line last Tear Distance A mm Tear Angle 60 a Round Slot Method Continous Cut Risk for material tear d Tear Distance The maximum distance where the Round Slot Method will work a Tear Angle The maximum angle where the Round Slot Method will work Round Slot Method Reverse Last Line Risk for material tear is reduced Round Slot Method Cut Short Line Last 129 10 Risk for material tear is reduced Overcut amp Corners Optimize for Production Reverse at T junctions Risk for material tear is reduced Split Lines connection Corners 130 IPC IPC Improve cutting quality in corners Automatically Round Corners Improve cutting quality in corners r Radius Corner radius L Length of adjacent line segments This function will work on corners where L is above specified value Over Crease Optimize for Production ES Maximum Length of Cut to Over crease 131 10 IPC A crease line will continue on top of a cut line Increased performance L Maximum length of line element where this function will work Maximum Gap to Over crease A crease line will continue across a gap Increased performance L Maximum length of gap where this function will work 10 1 8 Move Job to Reference Point Main Menu gt Job gt Move Job to Reference
115. symbol indicates the Flute Direction for the displayed job This symbol indicates the Flute Direction for the displayed job DA No flute grain direction specified Normally the Flute Direction is specified in the Input File Manually the Flute Direction is altered from e Selected Job Properties Bar gt Flute Direction drop down menu 9 11 Machine Panel Machine Panel provides information about the Job currently executed on the Cutting Table The overall status of Job Execution is displayed as Edit Job Idle mode job preparation In this mode you can e Edit new jobs e Start a new job Execution Mode execution is on going Error mode error execution has stopped iPC Message Box will provide more information O ESKO m 5 11 1 Machine Panel Views It is possible to configure how the Machine Panel is displayed on the screen Machine Panel gt Select View You can select the following views e atthe bottom e to the right e fill the whole screen The different views are shown below The numbers refers to Machine Panel Functions description Bottom View a dels ri riety lor peidab A Peai EA AA OS Fines Cerros e 58 IPC Right View ap a Fig Ek en Gece a Laer Procucion tan Sean bo 2 00 nana gt dahon dt ket predator Steet Ht Peete WH foe Mido Fuente Fa Tikes iia Full Screen View 5 11 2 Machine Panel Functions
116. t Camera and Adjust active tool eee Follow the instructions given by the wizard step ee by step Hep Haasa al loots Mon 7 y p Select adjustment for Camera Camera 0 Tool position 5 X Select Camera Calibration Tool height calibration Lag settings Rotation adusiment Center offset adjusiment Manual adjustment of center offset and angle optional Offset between tool and reference tool laser or camera Offset adjustment 196 IPC Follow the steps in the wizard 1 Select the reference tool preferably the same tool as used during the previous offset adjustment NOTE We reconmend using a gate ellos pets but othe 2 Place a sheet of thin material on the table Ree Ce Ta nen a ER Ie eee 3 Fixate the sheet using Vacuum on 4 Jog the Laser Pointer into a proper position on the sheet Place a thin blank sheet on the table Fixate by using vacuum or adhesive tape then jog the laser B 5 Press Start to create the Reference Mark 2 pointer into the middle of the sheet 3 Press operator panel START to create the reference mark and go to the next step ithe Next button is disabled in this i While the sheet is kept in place by vacuum on do Jog the toolhead away then remove the cutout carefully with a sharp object Take care not to move the sheet or harm the edges of ihe 1 Jog the tool head away remaining 2 Carefully remove the cutout from the R
117. t to a new position X Y Specify the coordinates for the new position Type Specify the corner type Corner Arc the new point is a point on an arc Bezier the new point is a point on a Bezier curve True Type Bow Tangent 10 4 3 Remove Point 182 IPC The Selected Point is deleted 10 4 4 Smooth gt Selected Point gt Right Mouse Button Menu gt Smooth 10 4 5 Add Regmark Selected Curve Segment gt Right Mouse Button Menu gt Add Regmark Selected Curve Point gt Right Mouse Button Menu gt Add Regmark Table View gt Right Mouse Button Menu gt Add Regmark Add Regmark a Position X and Y Specify the coordinates for the new Registration Mark Entering values here will override the Mouse Pointer position Center Lower Left Specify if the coordinates are relative to the center or the lower left corner of the Job 153 ie ESKOE PO Size Specify the size of the new Registration Mark Layer Specify the Layer for the new curve The Regmark Layer is default 10 4 6 Use as Start Point Selected Point gt Right Mouse Button Menu gt Use as Start Point The Selected Point is used as Start Point 10 4 7 Add Lead in Lead out Selected Point gt Right Mouse Button Menu gt Add Lead in Lead out 154 IPC OOOO hm Lead in Lead out Settings Remove all lead ins and lead outs Default Settings Add M Lead ins l Lead outs Position Outside c
118. the geometry and its filename In addition Job Size and Last Modified is available 5 4 2 Extended View gt My Jobs Toolbar gt Show My Jobs gt Show Columns 24 Switch to Compact View File Full Filename Due Dste a Customer Job Sine Material Matteis Thickne REIN acm Dnb fies REIA 00 270 ma Ebume poa Dap ke Eo Erix 410 ma Gromer Tes Rega Dip flesGeom 10 10 2011 EskoGmaphi 640x440 ms 26125 BROS ard Dip Has ePO 540x420 ms 32200 frkendter aer Dejo Has rant Fx 1100 ma Each file is identified by it s file name In addition the following columns are available e File name and file path e Due Date e Customer e Job Size e Material e Material Thickness IPC Design Date Designer Name Flute Direction Matrix if this job require a matirx function Modification Date This information metadata is fetched from the Input File If the information is available or not depends upon if the CAD system Job Preparation software used supports such data If a job is saved using the PC cut format the metadata are stored as part of the cut file Sort by Column Double click a Column header will sort the file list by the column content Another double click will sort the content in opposite order Modify Columns displayed While pointing at My Jobs List click the Right Mouse Button 25 9 iv File iv Full Filename y Material Iw Material Thickness y Design Dat
119. to current set of keys In case of conflicts the imported Cutting Key name is modified Enter Yes if ok IPC The list of available Cutting Keys is updated E E cl En dl cl z i i E PLe eA eeeeao 6 7 7 Global Cutting Keys Main Menu gt Advanced gt Cutting Keys gt Global Cutting Keys ls Cutting keys are key elements in iPC GEA Cutting Key settings should be dealt with carefully TE WF Changes might cause your PC system to be unstable Do you want te continue Copy Global Keys To Local Copy Local Keys To Global Use Global Cutting Keys to standardize the workflow towards the Cutting Table Using the same Cutting Keys within a work group for instance will ensure a common solution to common tasks Use Global Cutting Keys Enable use of Global Cutting Keys Path Browse for the global destination folder 101 MN esxos a Copy Global Cutting Keys to Local Global Cutting Keys will be copied to your local destination Before copy your current local Cutting Keys will be backed up Copy Local Cutting Keys to Global Local Cutting Keys will be copied to your global destination Before copy the current Global Cutting Keys will be backed up 6 7 8 1 script Link 102 Main Menu gt Advanced gt Cutting Keys gt i script Link i script Link Some RIP and layout applications allow you to include material names in the i
120. und Information about the error condition 3 Stop Production dialog Regisiraboa mark not found Please place the camera above the Stops production TK WS ng ce 8 Machine Panel toolbar 11 Performance information e Time elapsed since start of Current Job Spindle Power Measured rotation speed RPM e Measured material thickness 66 IPC Job finished 1 Name of file executed Aa a iT 01000010 Cul 2 Status of Current Job Job is completed 8 Machine Panel toolbar 11 Performance information e Time elapsed since start of Current Job Spindle Power e Measured rotation speed RPM e Measured material thickness IPC stop functions i To stop job execution press Stop on Operators Panel 6 7 ESKO lt Stop in Execution Mode Stop production after this Table e System enters Idle mode Are you sure you want to stop the production after this table e Modify job is available You can modify the job once the production When we press Stop while in Pause e System enters Idle mode Are you sure you want to stop the production immediately e Modify job is available You can modify the job once the production 5 11 3 Machine Panel Toolbar 68 Vacuum Zones gt ate Machine Panel Toolbar gt Vacuum Sections Main Menu gt Machine gt Vacuum Sections Select Vacuum Sections suitable for Selected Job Proper selection is importa
121. urve Confirm to complete 146 10 3 Curve Segment Modifications 10 3 1 Select a Curve Segment Enter Edit Point Mode a a y Table View Toolbar gt Edit Points gt Main Menu gt Curves gt Edit Point Select Curve Segment Select Curve Segment using the Mouse Pointer Edit Curve Segment Menu While pointing at the Curve Segment press the Right Mouse Button The Edit Curve Segment Menu appears Add Corner Add Arc Add Bezier Split Curve Close Curve Add Regmark 10 3 2 Add Corner Selected Curve Segment gt Right Mouse Button Menu gt Add Corner 147 1 0 ESKO IPC Add a Corner Point in Current Position Current Position using the Mouse Pointer point to a position on the Selected Curve 10 3 3 Add Arc Selected Curve Segment gt Right Mouse Button Menu gt Add Arc Add an Arc Point in Current Position Current Position using the Mouse Pointer point to a position on the Selected Curve 10 3 4 Add Bezier Selected Curve Segment gt Right Mouse Button Menu gt Add Bezier Add a Bezier Point in Current Position Current Position using the Mouse Pointer point to a position on the Selected Curve 10 3 5 Split Curve Selected Curve Segment gt Right Mouse Button Menu gt Split Curve Selected Curve Point gt Right Mouse Button Menu gt Split Curve Split Curve Remove Curve Segment Remove the Curve Segment currently pointed at 148 Gap A Gap wit
122. urves Inside curves Depends on the tool Lead in Radius 20 mm Lead out Radius 20 mm Preferences Help Cancel 10 4 8 Split Curve Selected Curve Segment gt Right Mouse Button Menu gt Split Curve Selected Curve Point gt Right Mouse Button Menu gt Split Curve Split Curve Remove Curve Segment Remove the Curve Segment currently pointed at 159 10 IPC Gap A Gap with length Gap Size is inserted in Current Position Current Position using the Mouse Pointer point to a position on the Selected Curve 10 4 9 Close Curve Selected Curve Segment gt Right Mouse Button Menu gt Close Curve Selected Curve Point gt Right Mouse Button Menu gt Close Curve The Selected Open Curve is closed 156 10 5 Add new Geomety o gt Table View gt Right Mouse Button Menu The following menu items are available e Add Regmark e Add Square e Add Circle e Add Ellipse e Add Rectangle 10 5 1 Add Regmark Selected Curve Segment gt Right Mouse Button Menu gt Add Regmark Add Regmark Selected Curve Point gt Right Mouse Button Menu gt Add Regmark gt Table View gt Right Mouse Button Menu gt Add Regmark usa lA EL 19 ie ESKOE PO A new Registration Mark will be created in the Mouse Pointer position Position X and Y Specify the coordinates for the new Registration Mark Entering values here will override the Mouse Pointer posit
123. urves Rotate Ctrl Shift R Optimize Shape Rotate Selected Curves Optimize Selected Curves For more information go here Edit Points Remove Curves Enter Edit Point Mode Remove Selected Curves 21 ESKOS 5 3 8 Machine IPC gt Main Menu gt Machine Functions for the connected Cutting Table The following menu items are available Connect Connect to Cutting Table Start Spindle Warm Up On the Cutting Table a Spindle Warm Up sequence is executed Start Vacuum Cleaner Vacuum Cleaner on off control Identify Tools On the Cutting Table execute a Tool Identification sequence Set Table Top Reference On the Cutting Table execute the Table Top Reference wizard Adjust Tool Height On the Cutting Table execute the Adjust Tool Height wizard Material Measurement On the Cutting Table a Measure Material Thickness sequence is executed Vacuum Zones Select Vacuum Sections suitable for Selected Job Direct Commands Select functions for immediate execution on the Cutting Table Note For daily use some of these functions are easy available also from Machine Panel 5 3 9 Advanced gt Main Menu gt Advanced The following menu items are available Materials and Boards Functions to maintain a list of available Materials and Boards Configure Tools Functions to Configure Tools to be used in Layers ae IPC Cutting Keys Backup Configuration Functions
124. urves functions For details go here Please note that for Import Presets there are one more Optimizing Type available called No Optimization This option should be selected when the geometry is already optimized for cutting in the source application typically CAD systems like ArtiosCAD Mapping Import Presets E ARD MFG El Cr2 DDES2 DXF PDF From the list of supported File Formats select actual format and press the sign in front of the requested File Format The view is expanded to show all defined Mapping Presets for the selected format New Create a new Mapping Preset From the list of supported file formats select actual format and press New For more information go here View Edit IPC Manage Mapping Presets E x The Default Mapping Preset is available for viewing only To modify a default Mapping Preset make a copy of it edit and save it using a new name User Defined Mapping Presets are available for editing For more information go here Copy Create a copy of an existing Mapping Preset From the list of supported File Formats select actual format and press Copy For more information go here Delete Delete the selected Mapping Preset Create a new Mapping Preset Create a new Mapping Preset x From the list of supported File Formats select actual format and press New The new Mapping Preset will be added to the already existing Mapping
125. verse Operation Specify if this Layer should be executed on the reverse side of the sheet Acceleration Specify the acceleration to be used as a value of maximum acceleration available Layer Types are used by Cutting Keys and some Advanced Job menu features Layer Type is a property of a Layer typically defining which operations cut crease etc to perform on a layer 37 ESKO m Layer Type is assigned a layer in the Import Mapping based on certain properties in the input file like layer name color or linetype Some design applications can also define the Layer Type directly Alternatively the Layer Type can be selected in the Edit layer dialog Layer Types The following Layer Types are available e Unknown e Drill e Cut e Regmark e Crease e Braille e Partial Cut e Crease across grain e Perf Cut e Reverse Crease e Bevel Cut e Reverse Crease cross grain e V notch e Wash Out e Plot e Engraving e Kiss Cut e Free use 1 2 3 5 7 7 Add new Layer Hew Layer Unknown Note Do not use this entry to create a Regmark Layer Layer Name 38 IPC Enter the name you want for the Layer Layer Type Select Layer Type Tool From the drop down list select the tool to use when this Layer is processed Note Tools above the horisontal line are currently available on the machine Layer Color Select the color to use when this Layer is displayed in Table View Press the Layer Colo
126. w image data and cut data are generated as separate files out from the Design station i script is a workflow where image data and cut data are separated in the RIP process The big advantage is that modifications made during the RIP process are maintained both for the image data and the cut data i script is adapted by leading RIP and printer producers 2l
127. w material or board m Remove selected material or board Duplicate Duplicate selected material 105 ESKO m Get started Instructions about software installation is available in a separate chapter Install software Once installation is completed iPC may be opened for the first time Launch the program using the Desktop Icon or Windows Start menu 7 1 start Up Sequence If the PC is connected to a Cutting Table follow this start up sequence 1 Ensure the Cutting Table is free from obstructions and ready to run 2 Power up the Cutting Table according to the User Manual for the table 3 From Desktop double click the iPC icon On the Cutting Table complete the start up sequence as described in the User Manual The PC User Interface will now appear on the PC screen and you are ready to start 0 E 7 2 Shut Down Sequence Follow these steps to properly shut down your system 1 Shut down the Cutting Table according to description in the User Manual 2 Close iPC using Main Menu gt File gt Exit 106 3 Work Flow There are three different ways to get ready for production 1 Open an already prepared and saved cut file gt produce 2 Create a job using Esko default Import Preset e Apply a Cutting Key or manually apply Layer information e Optimize if necessary and produce 3 Create a job with a customized Import Preset gt produce The basic workflow is illustrated in this figure
128. wer Left Specify if the coordinates are relative to the center or the lower left corner of the Job Size Specify the size X Y of the new Ellipse Layer Specify the Layer for the new curve 10 5 5 Add Rectangle Add a Rectangle in Mouse Pointer Position Position X and Y Specify the coordinates for the new Rectangle Entering values here will override the Mouse Pointer position Center Lower Left Specify if the coordinates are relative to the center or the lower left corner of the Job 160 Size Specify the size X Y of the new Rectangle Layer Specify the Layer for the new curve 161 IAN ESKOS PC 11 Job Alternatives Advanced 11 1 Step and Repeat Selected Job gt Production Setup gt Step and Repeat Use Step and Repeat when you want more than one copy of Selected Job For more information go here 11 2 Add Nested Layout Main Toolbar gt File gt Add Nested Layout My Jobs Toolbar gt Add Nested Layout Use Add Nested Layout when you want to merge different designs together and treat these as one job Normally this function is relevant for non printed material only Note This function is not fully implemented yet A separate Nesting Window appears where all Nesting functions are maintained 162 IPC esting on Foamboard Abc 620 380 mm More Squares som 1200x 510 mm Fi Modhed on 26 06 2073 1454 56 REIN acm Ss 270 270 mm ata Modrhed o
129. ys You are asked for a destination folder and file name Scheduled backups will follow the selected sequence independent from any manual backup 13 4 Restore Cutting Key gt Main Menu gt Advanced gt Cutting Keys gt Restore Use this function to restore the complete set of Cutting Keys For more information see Import Cutting Keys 175 ES ESKO PO 14 PC Configurations The iPC Configuration setting is a set of options specifying the general behaviour of the system After first installation you should go through each option in order to ensure proper setting 14 1 Table View Orientation Main Menu gt View gt Table View Orientation Select viewpoint for Table View Alternatives 10295a Viewpoint and Operator Panel position should be co ordinated in order to get correct jog direction For more information see Hardware Configuration 14 2 General Main Menu gt Edit gt Options gt General 176 IPC General Settings Production Machine Type Kongsberg XL senes Feeder Connection Wirk Area Length 1449 8 mm Lead in Lead out Backup Language Table lo Feeder Distance 0 mm Reference Points Wilcak Area Width 2370 1 mm Units Speed Units Ingot Writs min Default Import Preset Esko Default i Ask confirmation when creating jobs with the default Import Preset E Show futefgeain direction 4 Show apply Cutting Key sort warming

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