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Which 3D formats can I open with SylvieXpert ?
Formats available : SAT, SAB, STEP, IGES and CATIA V5
Which are the specifications necessary for a Windows workstation?
Current release : SylvieXpert version 2.x
Supported Operating System : Windows Vista, Windows XP Pro, Windows 2000 SP4
CPU speed : 2GHz minimum, 3GHz recommended
Required Memory (RAM) : 512 MB minimum, 1 GB recommended
Required Hard Disk Space : 500 MB
Graphic card : NVIDIA recommended or ATI : FireGL T2, FireGL V3100
Does SylvieXpert manage the new multi-tool holders ?
Yes, SylvieXpert manages the new multi-tool holders having several cutting tools which are more and more used. An original structure was conceived to be as flexible as possible. The tool physically used by the machine for a given machining operation is called "assembled tool". An assembled tool is composed of one or more tool elements. A tool element represents a concrete element of the tool like an end mill, a collet chuck, a extension, an adapter, etc. These elements which are joined form the assembled tool. In order to be able to support "multiple" tools (a holder which can receive several tool elements), the representation of the tools is done out of tree. This representation allows to model as many levels of tool elements as wanted (for example: chuck + reduction + extension + cutter) or an unlimited number of elements on a given level (for example: multi-tool holder for 4 cutters).
Is there a tool library delivered with the software ?
Yes, a library of more than 2000 standard tool elements is delivered with the software. Moreover, it is very easy to create its own libraries of tool elements with the functions "cut/past" for example by types of machines, by materials or by families of parts according to he wishes of the user.
Is it necessary to model all the tools in 3D to use them in SylvieXpert ?
No, each tool element is of a given type, characterized by proper parameters (properties) (for example: the parameters are different between an end mill and a side face slot mill). Each element has its own 3D model generated automatically from its parameters.The assembled tool has its own model corresponding to the combination of each model of the tool elements which make it up. It is thus very easy to add tool elements by introducing the values of the parameters which are proper for them.
How many channels of an NC machine tool can the software control ?
The application was developed from the beginning while thinking of the machines having an unlimited number of channels, of linear and rotary axes.
Which NC machine are supported by SylvieXpert ?
Right now, the following NC machines are managed :
Citizen
Star
Tornos TB-DECO ADV 2006
Miyano
In what full 3D is a real advantage over the traditional 2D solutions ?
The fact of having a 3D representation of the workpiece, of the raw part, of the tools and the machine allows to know precisely the complete work space without having to ask to the user complementary details. For example, the software is able to find automatically all the holes of a part and for each hole, its diameter and its depth. Thus, the tool path of the drill will be generated in an automatic way and will avoid all collision risks between the tool and the part.
In addition, the 3D representation of the machine and of the tools allows, during the simulation, to show displacements of all the elements of the machine and of the tools, thus allowing to observe for example the possible collisions between unused tools and the part in progress of machining.
Finally, the knowledge of the remaining material after each machining operation allows to optimize the tool path.
In what the simulation offered by SylvieXpert is different from that of the traditional CAM solutions ?
The simulation in SylvieXpert is based on the code processed by the post-processor whereas traditional CAM systems simulate displacements before calling the post-processor. Thus, the simulation of SylvieXpert is much more realistic. It allows for example to have an exact simulation of a sliding headstock.
In addition, the structure of the simulated code is identical to the code which will be really used by the NC machine tool. This largely limits the risks of adding errors by the post-processor, which will be detected only at the time of real machining.
Moreover, the simulation shows the complete environment of the machine and not only a static part traversed by a mobile tool.
What is the concept of ' template sheet ?
One of the principal goal of SylvieXpert is to simplify and automate to the maximum the creation of similar parts. In this direction, thanks to the concept of template sheets, it is possible to save, for a later re-use, successions of standard machining operations (for example, centering-drilling-tapping), and to re-use them at the time of the creation of the operation sheets of other parts.
Whats new in SylvieXpert revision 2.0 ?
Expert system for the automatic calculation of the cutting parameters Automatic detection of collisions and out of traverse motions during simulation New shapes of standard tools used in swiss turning Free shaped cutting tools (for some machining operations)
New types of 3D operations Possibility to change the feedrate on a tool path element by element Availability of a cutting plane in 3D display TORNOS TB-DECO Environment Important decrease in the duration of loading a project file
Whats new in SylvieXpert revision 2.5 ?
Supported machine tools
Citizen : B12 I/II/V/VI, C16 VII/IX, M12, M16 III/V, M20, M32 III/V, R07 IV
Star : ECAS 32T, ECAS 20, SR20RII, SV20
Tornos : DECO 10, DECO 13a, DECO 13b, DECO 20 et DECO 26
Machining operations
New operation types (polygon milling, whirling, slotting, cylindrical engraving, etc
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New machining types in turning with two tool compensators
New management of angles breaking in turning
Possibility of choosing to work with or without radius compensation for turning machining
Tools
New concept of use of free-form cutting tools (driven point, arbitrary forms, etc.)
New possibility to organize the libraries of tools with sub-directories
Enrichment of the library of tools, in particular with standard tool holders
Simulation
Possibility of stopping the simulation at a specific operation (breakpoint)
Visualization of the part reworking and of additional operations like part catching
Miscellaneous
Organization in sub-directories of the projects, in order to better manage a large amount of machining projects
Improvement of the possibilities of user-specific personalization
On-Demand Remote Support
With the aim of always improving the after-sales support for our customers, a remote control system of SylvieXpert through the Internet has been set up. This service is free of charge and included within the warranty or the maintenance contract.
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