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“Powerful automated nesting and NC Programming software packages are rarely available to fabricators using punches only (nesting and blank-to-size single part), punches in combination with out process (plasma, laser, shear or rout), or FMS cells with auto loading, unloading, and sorting mechanisms,” according to Michael D. Lundy, P.E., President & CEO of Optimation.
Optimation’s OptiPunch is a powerful software solution which is able to manage and manipulate a broad range of Tool Definition, Tool Station and Tool Changer parameters to create your most effective nesting pattern, quickly and efficiently. CAD drawings along with pertinent pre-programmed inputs and manufacturing attributes are imported into Optimation software and OptiPunch is compatible with a wider range of CAD formats than any other nesting software.
In a Punch-only application, the software solution, OptiPunch automatically selects preferred tool set as well as provides specific part tooling based on tool types of radius, tabbing, cluster, slitter, and single hit. It also calculates tabbing tool placement automatically as well automatically punches out irregular shaped holes and notches. Lundy commented that the OptiPunch solution, “Can tool parts using material dependent scallop control and will match tool tolerances to individual over and undersize single hits. It recognizes die clearance limitations as defined by the user per material type and automatically warns the user of geometric areas with no applicable tooling.”
Other benefits to fabricators using OptiPunch include the ability to:
…Recognize and automatically match cluster punches to geometry.
…Apply rotational tooling such as rectangular or square shapes to linear and arc type geometry.
…Utilize corner radius tools automatically if desired.
…Apply lead-in starter punches if applicable per material type.
….Automatically recognizes whether a tooled part should be grain constrained due to tooling limitations per machine.
…Automatically assign tools without assigning specific stations until time of nest creation for maximum flexibility.
…Provide a full-featured set of tools for interaction if desired.
…Configure in a “blank-to-size” single part program mode for handling non-nest type parts (calculates clamp positions automatically).
…Calculate micro-tab and micro-joint placement based upon tool path size if applicable.
Machine tools OptiPunch runs by vendor:
Murata Wiedemann
New Automation
W. A. Whitney
Amada
C. Behrens Machinery
Finn-Power
Franklin
Mazak
Nisshinbo
Pullmax
Strippit / LVD
Trumpf
Salvagnini
For 30 years Optimation® has been the world leader in Part Nesting for Optimized Material and Labor utilization. Consistently providing product advancement leadership to industry, the company’s new Nesting Technology, AxiomVE make previous nesting methods obsolete. The new technology, Vision Emulation™, allows the system to “see” the shape of parts, just as human eyes would view them. When a person looks at a part, they see the whole shape and any special features on the part. This information is then used to determine if the part will fit in an area of the nest. Vision Emulation eliminates excessive trial and error as well as excessive rotation.
Optimation (www.optimation.com) offers benchmarking against any other method of part nesting; recent benchmarks have show improvements up to 15% in material efficiency alone. As lean efficiencies are essential, the most advanced nesting technology guarantees the most important parts are always nested in the next available machine, providing advanced information to integrated costing, labor reporting, and material inventory systems. Because Optimation is strong financially and has the most advanced technology; the company offers direct financing from its own capital resources.
Optimation
Michael D Lundy P.E.
877-827-2100
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That’s amazing! It always seem easier to draw on the computer then on paper. Really now, to color like that makes me curious, though everyone’s style of art is different.
AutoCAD works just fine under on Mac hardware. I have AutoCAD 2009 installed on the Boot Camp partition of my Macbook Pro, and it runs like a dream…I don't foresee you having any problems.
However, keep in mind that Autodesk doesn't "officially" support AutoCAD running on any Macintosh platform. That being said, it will run on either Parallels or Boot Camp, whatever your choice. (Assuming that you're using a Mac with an Intel processor).
Yes. Theoretically, you can take any older version to 2009 and open it there. Just make sure that you only go from old to new, and not visa versa. If you take drawings you made in 2009 to your school computer and try to open them in 2004, it won't work.
To save a 2009 file to 2004 format, just go to save as. Under the drawing name, there is an option in which you can select different versions and formats. Usually its either .dwg, .dwt, and .dxf for years 2007, 2004 and 2000. You'll probably want to stick with the .dwg format, but with year 2004.
HOLY CRAP! Comparing this to the original picture, they’re identical!
dude, you own! this looks identical to a photograph
it’s almost like a photo
great painting 
you need a converter program for this wich you can find it here:
http://anydwg.com/auto-cad-to-pdf-ex.html
you can search free versions here: http://www.4shared.com
good luck!
Follow the following steps:
OS (enter)
check the box End point ( You can check all if you want.This will help as u advance in Autocad;-) )
Press OK
Now activate line command by
L (enter)
go near the first corner..a small yellow icon will appear saying end point..just click immediately.Then go near the other corner..end point will light up again..just click. Then Enter to complete your line.
(If the end point yellow light does not appear then press F3)
You should do a search for "CAD freelancer" or just "freelancer" Remember that you'll be competing against the world. There is no "Only USA" web site. One of the advantage of being in the US is, that if a project recruiter wants to sue someone in India for a breech of contract, good luck. As a citizen/resident of the US there are laws that help to provide some relief/remedy to parties that believe they have been wronged. Make sure that when you bid, you bring up this point. It helps to even the playing field.
Good luck.
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i use photoshop
Yes Autocad has such feature.I can just give u headlines at this time.
U need to learn to make BLOCKS with attributes…( Attribute is a data linked to that block like Part no., price etc. )
Then u need to learn ways of Attribute extraction. yes they can be extracted to Excel format.
So the key words for you to look in help are BLOCK with Attributes, Attribute Extraction. You can do them.
Good Luck!
yeah, macs suck. otherwise why would you be loading windows on it. lol
You’re an amazing artist both painting and music wise. keep it up ^ ^
Auto Cad is not a career field. It is a tool used by engineers to do their work. It is a skill that should be part of your resume. Getting certification in Auto Cad will provide evidence to future employers that you are adept in using this tool.
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