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To make the report feature functional for use as shop NC work Instructions we would need the following fuctions added.
Tool Id/Name as a separate output, not part of the tool description.
Tool Diameter
When cycles are used. Describe the base cycle drill, bore tap, ream etc, cut depth (shoulder or point as selected) and number of holes.
If cutter comp was used on a tool and the address(es) used.
The length comp(s) and address used on a tool.
Number of flutes on the tool
Comments lines from the NC Tape file
Spindle Speed.
Generic outputs that we could define. Example if G65P9811 is read on a line, it would output the report "LINEAR PROBING". This would only need to be defined in the template.
We would also like to have:
Unique feed values for a tool
"Shoe Box" volume of the stock at the start, what size box would it fit in.
Number of faces (end of tool, not side), pockets and or countours cut by a tool.
Some of these may be in 6.0, as things are always improving. Any more ideas for report enhancements?
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A few more for reports or inspection reports.
An automatic way to create a report that shows 1-n views of the finished part and a table that shows the "finish" tools and a color-texture block. The color-texture would match the color-textures in the model views. Enough that each tool is unique and EASILY identifiable. This needs to work when there are 10-40 "finish" tools. Operators need a way to quickly find what cutter did a finish cut for compensation, tool checks etc.
At least add an entry in the inspection report table that lists the cutter that cut the surface that is being dimensioned.
An automatic way to report stock excess left on a surface. There are parts that are roughed, heat treated or relieved and then finish machined. The roughing operations need a way to generate a document showing values and the amount of material left compared to the design surface.
The cost of color prints in the shop is prohibitive and durability poor. The operators need printouts they can carry with them as they work around the machine loading and checking parts. We need a black/white/grayscale printing option for report creation. One that maintains the ability to discriminate surfaces as easily as colors. Textures may be needed. Colors wash out and become hard to distinquish in grayscale printing.
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