Nceditor V12 Laser Cutting CNC System User Manual

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SHANGHAI WEIHONG ELECTRONIC TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
NcEditor V12 Laser Cutting CNC System User

Manual
Version: 2019.3 8th Version
Author: Document Department
Weihong Corporation, All Rights Reserved
1 Interface Overview......................................................................................................................... 2
1.1 Toolbar ................................................................................................................................... 4
1.2 Drawing Window ............................................................................................................... 5
1.3 Running Information Bar ................................................................................................ 6
1.4 Window Display Buttons ................................................................................................ 7
1.5 Machine Control Area ....................................................................................................... 7
1.6 Status Bar ........................................................................................................................... 13
1.7 Drawing Toolbar ............................................................................................................. 14
1.8 3D View Area .................................................................................................................... 14
2 Quick Start (in Sheet Cutting Configuration) .................................................................... 16
2.1 Return to the Machine Origin ..................................................................................... 16
2.2 Load a Toolpath or Draw an Object ......................................................................... 18
2.3 Calibrate Capacitance .................................................................................................... 20
2.4 Set the Workpiece Origin ............................................................................................. 21
2.5 Find Edges.......................................................................................................................... 22
2.6 Simulate Machining ........................................................................................................ 26
2.7 Execute Machining.......................................................................................................... 27
3 Quick Start (in Tube Cutting Configuration) ..................................................................... 29
3.1 Set Type and Dimension of a Tube ........................................................................... 29
3.2 Level and Center a Tube ............................................................................................... 30

3.3 Load a Toolpath or Draw an Object ......................................................................... 31
3.4 Return to the Center ...................................................................................................... 32
3.5 Set Automatic Centering............................................................................................... 32
4 Object Operations ........................................................................................................................ 34
4.1 Drawing Operations ....................................................................................................... 35
4.2 Auxiliary Editing Operations ...................................................................................... 38
4.3 Basic Editing Operations .............................................................................................. 44
4.4 Preprocessing Operations ........................................................................................... 62
5 Technics .......................................................................................................................................... 68
5.1 Set Fill or Unfill ................................................................................................................ 68

5.2 Set a Lead Line ................................................................................................................. 69
5.3 Change the Machining Direction ............................................................................... 73
5.4 Change the Machining Order ...................................................................................... 75
5.5 Compensate Kerf ............................................................................................................. 78
5.6 Execute Instant Setting ................................................................................................. 79
5.7 Set Scan Cutting ............................................................................................................... 81
5.8 Add Cooling Points ......................................................................................................... 83
5.9 Add Release Angles ........................................................................................................ 85
5.10 Add Chamfer ................................................................................................................. 86
5.11 Bridge Objects .............................................................................................................. 88
5.12 Execute Micro Joint .................................................................................................... 89
5.13 Explode Micro Joint .................................................................................................... 91
5.14 Chop Objects ................................................................................................................. 92
5.15 Execute Ring Cut ......................................................................................................... 93
5.16 Do Clearing .................................................................................................................... 94
6 Layer Function .............................................................................................................................. 95
6.1 Interface Overview ......................................................................................................... 96
6.2 Layer Operations ............................................................................................................. 97

6.3 Piercing Methods ..........................................................................................................100
6.4 General Parameters......................................................................................................101
6.5 Layer Technic Parameters .........................................................................................103
7 Nesting Function ........................................................................................................................107
8 Auxiliary Machining Operations ..........................................................................................111
8.1 Control Focus ..................................................................................................................111
8.2 Lubricate Lead Screw and Guide Rail ....................................................................112
8.3 Enable Automatic Exhaust.........................................................................................113
8.4 Set a Mark Point .............................................................................................................113

8.5 Set a Fixed Point ............................................................................................................114
8.6 Show Power ....................................................................................................................114
8.7 Use a Camera ..................................................................................................................115
9 System Management Operations .........................................................................................117
9.1 Save Set Parameters and Generate an Installation Package ........................117
9.2 Back up and Restore Parameters ............................................................................117
9.3 Switch System Language ............................................................................................117
9.4 Check System Logs .......................................................................................................118
9.5 Check Online Documents ...........................................................................................118
9.6 Check Daily Tips ............................................................................................................119
9.7 Check Statistics ..............................................................................................................119
9.8 Count Machining............................................................................................................120
9.9 Set Cycle Machining......................................................................................................121
9.10 Register the Software ..............................................................................................122
10 WHB05S/WHB05L Wireless CNC Handwheel.......................................................125
10.1 Key Definition .............................................................................................................127
10.2 Specification Parameters .......................................................................................129
10.3 Caution ..........................................................................................................................129

10.4 FAQs ...............................................................................................................................129
11 List of Shortcut Key ..........................................................................................................131

NcEditor V12 Laser Cutting CNC System is independently developed by Weihong

Electronic Technology Co., Ltd., with copyright reserved.
This manual is intended for users of machine tools to guide them how to use the
system.
It mainly includes the following:
• Interface Overview
• Quick Start (in Sheet Cutting Configuration)
• Quick Start (in Tube Cutting Configuration)
• Object Operations
• Technics
• Layer Function
• Nesting Function
• Auxiliary Machining Operations
• System Management Operations
• WHB05S/WHB05L Wireless CNC Handwheel
• List of Shortcut Key
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1 Interface Overview
NcEditor V12 Laser Cutting CNC System includes the following interfaces:
• Interface of sheet cutting configuration
Used to cut sheets.
It is shown as follows:
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• Interface of tube cutting configuration
Used to cut tubes.
1. Menu bar
2. Toolbar
3. Drawing window
4. Running information bar
5. Window display buttons
6. Machine control area
7. Status bar
8. Drawing toolbar
9. 3D view area
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1.1 Toolbar
It is used to show frequently used instructions.
It differs in the number of selected objects:
• If no object is selected, it shows the following:
– : New
Used to create a new file.
– : Import
Used to import a G/NC/DXF/DWG/PLT/ENG file.
– : Open
Used to open a NCE file.
– : Save
Used to save a toolpath file.
A new file is saved as a NCE file.
– : Undo
Used to cancel the last operation.
– : Redo
Used to recover canceled operations.
– : Show order
Used to show/hide the machining order.
– : Show direction
Used to show/hide the machining direction.
– : Hightlight unclosed objects
Used to hightlight all unclosed objects.
– : Clear trace
Used to clear the machining trace.
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– : Catch
Used to enable/disable catching function.
– : Catch option
Used to catch option.
• If one or more objects are selected, it shows related information of the objects
and the following buttons:
– : Preprocess
See Preprocess with One Click for details.
– : Group
See Group or Ungroup Objects for details.
– : Ungroup
See Group or Ungroup Objects for details.
1.2 Drawing Window

It is used to draw and preview objects.
In tube cutting configuration, the development effect of a rectangular tube shows in
drawing window for ease of drawing:
• Length of an arris: depending on the corner radius and thickness of the

rectangular tube.
• Extended face: corresponding to the first face of the actual tube.
• Center line: including face center line and arris center line. It exists on each
face. When you drag the object, the center of the object automatically gets close
to the center line.
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1.3 Running Information Bar

It is used to show running status and alarms of the machine tool.
It includes the following:
• Report bar
• Alarm bar
1.3.1 Report Bar

You can check the following:

• Current machining time
• Remaining machining time
• Current system status
• Current machining speed
• Current machining layer
• Statistics for machining
You can enable counting machining function by clicking Count.
1.3.2 Alarm Bar

It is used to check alarm information.
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You can do the following:

• To check causes and solutions of alarms, click Warnings.
• To check alarm type, click .
1.4 Window Display Buttons

It is used to show/hide the following windows:
• Sheet cutting configuration: machine control area.
• Tube cutting configuration: machine control area and 3D view area.
1.5 Machine Control Area

• Axis coordinate display area
• Feed override control bar
• Manual control area
• Common operation buttons
• Machining control area
• Machining selection area
1.5.1 Axis Coordinate Display Area

It is used to show the following:
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• Workpiece coordinates
• Machine coordinates
Compared with sheet cutting configuration, W-axis is added in tube cutting
configuration. This part takes sheet cutting configuration as an example:
To switch between workpiece coordinates and machine coordinates, do one of the

following:
• Click .
• Double click WorkCoor/MachCoor.
After returning to the machine origin, sign appears before each axis.
1.5.2 Feed Override Control Bar

It is used to control current feed speed by adjusting current feed override.
The relationship among current feed speed, current feed override and set feed
speed is as follows:
Current feed speed = Current feed override * Set feed speed
To adjust feed override, do one of the following:

• Drag the slider.
• Click on the target position on the slider repeatedly.
• Click the slider and press ↑/↓ or PgUp/PgDown on the keyboard.
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1.5.3 Manual Control Area

It is used to move the machine tool manually.
Compared with sheet cutting configuration, B-axis is added in tube cutting
configuration. This part takes sheet cutting configuration as an example:
• Axis direction buttons
Used to move each axis towards positive or negative direction.
• Feed mode button
Used to switch among the following feed modes by clicking the circular button
in the middle:
– Jog mode
Including low-speed jog mode and high-speed jog mode.
Click an axis direction button. The machine tool moves at jog/rapid jog
speed until you release the button.
Click several axis direction buttons at the same time. The clicked axes
move at the same time at jog/rapid jog speed.
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– Step mode
Click an axis direction button. The machine tool moves the customized
step size.
The default customized step size is 5mm. To customize the step size,
double click the feed mode button. The value should not be too large to
avoid damage due to misoperation.
Note: Please do not click an axis direction button too frequently because the system needs a certain time
to execute the command.
1.5.4 Common Operation Buttons

It is used to execute the following common operations:
• : All to origin
Used to return all axes to the machine origin.
• : Set workpiece origin
Used to set the workpiece origin.
• : Workpiece origin
Used to control the cutting head to return to the workpiece origin.
• : Calibrate
Used to set a follow-up height.
1.5.5 Machining Control Area

• : Start
Used to start machining from the beginning.
• : Stop
Used to stop machining.
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• : Breakpoint resume
Used to resume machining from the exact interrupted position when the power
interruption or e-stop occurs and the workpiece origin is secured.
• : Simulation
Used to execute simulation to check the toolpath in real-time.
• : Dry run
Used to run the machine tool without turning on related ports of laser and
machining. There is no actual machining.
• : Cut frame
Used to confirm the machining range by running the system along the frame of
the toolpath file.
• : Leveling and centering
Used to adjust a tube to horizontal status and find the center line of certain face
of the tube.
• : Return to center
Used to move each axis to return to the center position of the tube. W-axis turns
to horizontal status and X-axis returns to the center line of the tube.
• : Jog
Used to switch between jog mode and step mode by clicking .
In step mode, the default customized step is 10mm. To customize the step size,
double click this button.
Control the machine tool to move along the toolpath towards positive/negative
direction with / .
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• : Go forward
Used to control the machine tool to move along the toolpath towards positive
direction.
• : Go backward
Used to control the machine tool to move backward along the toolpath towards
negative direction.
• : Laser
Used to turn on laser valve.
Laser valve is turned on automatically when machining starts.
• : Blow
Used to turn on blow valve.
Blow valve is turned on automatically when machining starts and is turned off
after set time.
• : Follow-up
Used to turn on follow-up valve to keep the distance between the nozzle and
the workpiece surface.
Follow valve is turned on automatically when machining starts.
• : Burst
Used to turn on laser valve for a certain time.
Laser valve keeps on for the set burst time until it is turned off automatically.
• : Shutter
Used to turn on laser shutter manually.
To eject laser light, first, turn on laser shutter; then, open laser valve.
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• : Lead light
Used to turn on red light manually, which is a kind of guide light.
Red light is used to point out the position of laser on the sheet.
• : Exchange workbenches
Used to exchange workbenches, so as to improve the machining efficiency.
• : Release
Used to manually control the machine tool to release workbenches during

exchanging workbenches.
1.5.6 Machining Selection Area

• : Machine selected objects
Used to machine the selected objects, including machining, dry run, simulation,
cutting frame, machining from the near point and breakpoint resume.
• : Cutting at jog
Used to manually control the machine tool with laser on.
• : Resume without piercing
Used to execute breakpoint resume without piercing during cutting a thick

sheet, so as to avoid damage to the sheet and effect on machining.
• : Find edges
Used to find edges automatically before machining.
1.6 Status Bar

It is used to show the following:
• Related information of current drawing objects: drawing steps and meaning,
step result, tuning distance, etc.
• Tips during machining.
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1.7 Drawing Toolbar

It is used to do the following:
• Draw objects
• Execute auxiliary editing operations
• Execute basic editing operations
• Set technics
• Set layers
• Nest toolpaths
• Find edges
1.8 3D View Area

• View area
• View toolbar
1.8.1 View Area

It is used to check the tube from different perspectives and preview cutting effect.
In this area, you can do the following:
• Press the left button:
– To rotate the tube, drag the mouse left and right.

– To move the tube, drag the mouse up and down.
• To zoom in/out the tube, scroll the mouse wheel.
1.8.2 View Toolbar

• : Switch view
Used to observe a tube from different perspectives.
• : Rotate CW
Used to rotate the view in a clockwise direction.
• : Rotate CCW
Used to rotate the tube view in a counterclockwise direction.
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• : Zoom in
Used to make the view appear larger.
• : Zoom out
Used to make the view appear smaller.
• : Best view
Used to adjust 3D view area to the best size, so as to check the toolpath effect.
• : Maximize
Used to maximize 3D view area and hide drawing window.
• : Restore view
Used to restore the maximized view to its previous size.
• : Hollow out
Used to show hollow-out-effect of objects, so as to check the cutting effect.
• : Solid
Opposite to instruction.
• : Instant Hollowing
Used to show hollow-out-effect of objects which have been executed machining
or dry run, while executing instruction for other objects.
• : Close
Used to close 3D view area.
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2 Quick Start (in Sheet Cutting Configuration)

This section introduces the following operations for laser cutting in sheet cutting
configuration:
1. Return to the machine origin
2. Load a toolpath or draw an object
3. Calibrate capacitance
4. Set the workpiece origin
5. Find edges
6. Simulate machining
7. Execute machining
2.1 Return to the Machine Origin

Origin of the machine coordinate system (inherent coordinate system of a machine
tool), also called mechanical origin or home, is a fixed point assigned by designing,
manufacturing and debugging before the machine tool leaves factory.
This operation is used to adjust the machine coordinate of the machine tool, so as to
confirm the machining position is correct.
Before returning to the machine origin, ensure all servo alarms have been removed.
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To return to the machine origin, do the following:

1. Click Mach → Go Home → Go Home Setting. Go Home dialog box pops up:
The dialog box pops up after the software is started by default. If you need to
cancel the setting, uncheck The dialog pops up automatically when the
software is started.
2. Click one of the following:
– All Axes
Return all axes to the machine origin. Z-axis returns to the machine
origin firstly, then other axes return.
You can also return all axes to the machine origin by clicking in
machine control area.
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– Set Directly
Set the current position as the machine origin.
With this way, you MUST ensure:
• The position is the same with the machine coordinate.

• The machine tool has never been turned off.
• E-stop has never occurred.
– X-axis/Y-axis/Z-axis/W-axis
Return a single axis to the machine origin.
For safety, it is suggested to firstly return Z-axis.
You can also click Mach → Go Home and select a method to return to the machine
origin.
After returning to the machine origin, sign appears before each axis in machine
control area.
2.2 Load a Toolpath or Draw an Object

This operation is used to load a toolpath or draw an object for machining in sheet
cutting configuration.
To load a toolpath or draw an object, do the following:
• To load a toolpath, do one of the following:
– Drag the target toolpath onto icon or into drawing window.
– In tool bar, click / to open/import the target toolpath.
– In menu bar, click File and select one of the following:
• Open
Open a NCE file.
If a toolpath already exists in drawing window, the opened

toolpath replaces the original one.
• Import
Import a G/NC/DXF/DWG/PLT/ENG file.
If a toolpath already exists in drawing window, the imported

toolpath replaces the original one.
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• Insert
Insert a G/NC/DXF/DWG/PLT/ENG/NCE file.
If a toolpath already exists in drawing window, the inserted

toolpath shows together with the original one.
• To draw an object, do one of the following:
– Manually draw an object.
See Drawing Operations for details.
– Call an object saved in the gallery.
Click Draw → Gallery, select the target object and set its size and
position in Gallery dialog box. The object is loaded in drawing window
automatically.
After loading a toolpath or drawing an object, you can do the following:

• Edit and preliminarily process the object.
See Preprocessing Operations and Basic Editing Operations for details.
After editing the object, you can click File → Export File to save the toolpath as
a DXF/DWG file, so as to use the toolpath repeatedly.
• Set technics and layers.
See Technics and Layer Function for details.
After executing the above operations, you can click File → Save in menu bar or in
drawing toolbar to save the toolpath, so as to execute machining.
The imported toolpath is saved as a NCE file under NceFiles folder on the desktop. If
there is no such folder, the system creates one automatically.
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2.3 Calibrate Capacitance

This operation is used to check the corresponding relationship of capacitance and
position between the cutting head and the workpiece, so as to move Z-axis up and
down in real time and ensure the relative distance between the cutting head and the
workpiece is unchanged.
To calibrate capacitance, do the following:
• In position loop control mode, do the following:
1. Move the cutting head to the position about 5mm far from the
workpiece surface, and keep the workpiece still all the time.
2. Click in machine control area.
• In velocity loop control mode, do the following:
1. Move the cutting head to the position about 5mm far from the
workpiece surface, and keep the workpiece still all the time.
2. To open Follow-up Control dialog box, do one of the following:
• In drawing toolbar, click .

• In menu bar, click System → Follow Control.
3. To eliminate zero drift caused by velocity loop controlling, click .
The cutting head slightly moves back and forth to compensate the error
caused by zero drift.
4. Click . The system starts to calibrate capacitance for 20s.
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2.4 Set the Workpiece Origin

This operation is used to define the coordinate origin in a toolpath file before
machining.
To set the workpiece origin, do one of the following:
• In drawing window, drag to the target position.
is at the intersection of horizontal scale and vertical scale:
• Specify the position of the cutting head as the workpiece origin:
1. To move the cutting head to the target position, click X+ / X- / Y+ / Y- in

2. To set the current position as the workpiece origin, click in

machine control area or press F5.
• Set the berth point as the workpiece origin:
1. To open Set Origin dialog box, do one of the following:

• In menu bar, click Mach → Set Origin.
Set Origin dialog box pops up:
2. Select a position for the berth point.
3. Optional: Check Auto apply berth point.
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With it checked, it is unnecessary to set the workpiece origin after
loading a toolpath file. You only need to click . The system sets the
selected berth point as the workpiece origin by default.
• Set the workpiece origin by mouse:
1. To open Set Origin dialog box, do one of the following:

• In menu bar, click Mach → Set Origin.
2. Click Set by Mouse. The cursor turns into .
It is suggested to enable Catch Option function, so as to locate easily.
3. Left click to specify the workpiece origin.
If you need to exit specifying the workpiece origin, right click the mouse.
2.5 Find Edges

This operation is used to calculate the rotation angle between the current sheet and
the machine coordinate system, so as to rotate the workpiece coordinate system
(WCS) by corresponding angle and establish a new WCS.
To find edges, do the following:
1. To open Edge Finding dialog box, do one of the following:
– In drawing toolbar, click .

– In menu bar, click Mach → Edge Finding.
2. Check Enable Edge Finding.
3. Select one of the following:
– Auto
Used to specify a new WCS by finding three points automatically

according to the set berth point.
See Automatically Find Edges for details.
– Manual
Used to specify a new workpiece coordinate system by finding three

points manually.
See Munually Find Edges for details.
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After starting edge finding, prompt Inclined angle in current edge finding: X.XXX
deg shows on the upper left of drawing window.
2.5.1 Automatically Find Edges

The origin O’ of the new WCS is the berth point and setting out directions along the
sheet edges are the sheet edges close to selected berth point.
Relationship between the berth point and setting out directions along the sheet
edges is as follows:
Berth Point X Direction Y Direction

Lower right Positive Negative
Upper right Positive Positive
Lower left Negative Negative
Upper left Negative Positive
Before automatically finding edges, ensure the berth point is upper right/lower
right/upper left/lower left. See Set the Workpiece Origin for details.
To automatically find edges, do the following:
1. In Edge Finding dialog box, click Auto to switch to automatic edge finding
interface:
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2. Set edge finding parameters.
3. Manually move the cutting head to the sheet.
4. Optional: If it is your first time to find edges, click Save As Start Point to
record the machine coordinate of the edge finding start point, and check Start
from edge finding start point. The system starts to find edges from the
recorded start point by default.
5. To start to find edges automatically, click Start.
The system judges the long edge and the short edge according to the set value
of parameter Sheet Size.
6. Optional: Check Return to O’ after edge finding. The cutting head returns to
point O’ automatically after automatically finding edges.
The system starts to automatically find edges as follows:

1. Locate point C:
1. Enable follow at the current position.
2. Move towards the short edge at Finding Speed. The out point is point C.
2. Locate point A:
1. Enable follow at the position which is 20% away from the long edge.
2. Move towards the long edge. The out point is point A.
3. Locate point B:
1. Enable follow at another position which is 20% away from the long
edge.
2. Move towards the long edge. The out point is point B.
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2.5.2 Manually Find Edges
Before manually finding edges, click to turn on red light, so as to guide the
locating position.
To manually find edges, do the following:
1. In Edge Finding dialog box, click Manual to switch to manual edge finding
interface:
2. To specify upper right/lower right/upper left/lower left point on the sheet as

the origin O’ of the new WCS, select a point in O Position.
You can check the diagram in Three-point area to check the situation of point
O relative to point O’.
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3. To confirm the new WCS by specifying three points A, B and C, do the following:
1. To specify points A and B, manually move the cutting head to the sheet
edge in X-axis positive direction and click Set A and Set B.
The system automatically connects points A and B to specify a new X-

axis.
X-axis coordinate of point A should be smaller than that of point B.
2. To specify point C, manually move the cutting head to the sheet edge in
Y-axis positive direction and click Set C.
The system automatically specifies a new Y-axis by taking a perpendicular line

to line AB through point C and confirms a new WCS.
If you need to specify the point again, click Reset ABC. The system restores the
current coordinate to the default value.
4. Click Calculate. Check the calculated locating result in Finding Result area.
If the rotation angle exceeds 15°, it indicates that the sheet is tilted and needs
placement and edge finding again.
2.6 Simulate Machining

This operation is used to see the moving form of the machine tool in advance, so as
to avoid machine tool damage due to programming mistakes in the toolpath file.
• Cut frame
Used to confirm the machining range by running the system along the frame of
the toolpath file. During cutting frame, no actual machining occurs.
• Execute simulation
Used to check the toolpath in real time without running the machine tool. It
provides a fast but lifelike simulation machining environment. During
simulation, no actual machining occurs, and only the moving track of the
cutting head at high speed shows in drawing window.
• Execute dry run
Used to move the machine tool without turning on the laser and related ports of
laser. During dry run, no actual machining occurs.
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2.6.1 Cut Frame

To cut frame, do one of the following:
• In machine control area, click .

• In menu bar, click Mach → Mach Control → Frame.
• On the keyboard, press F7.
2.6.2 Execute Simulation

Before executing simulation, ensure the following:
• The toolpath file has been saved.
• The system is in idle status.
To execute simulation, do one of the following:

• In menu bar, click Mach → Mach Control → Simulate.
2.6.3 Execute Dry Run

To execute dry run, do one of the following:

• In menu bar, click Mach → Mach Control → Dry Run.
2.7 Execute Machining

This operation is used to automatically execute toolpath file until the end of block or
any intentional interruption.
Before executing machining, ensure the following:
• The toolpath file has been saved.
• No e-stop and alarms occur.
To execute machining, do one of the following:

• In menu bar, click Mach → Mach Control → Start.
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During machining, you can do the following:

• To stop machining, do one of the following:
– In machine control area, click .

– In menu bar, click Mach → Mach Control → Stop.
– On the keyboard, press F11.
The machine tool stops machining and ends the machining task. The system
enters idle status.
• To resume machining from the exact interrupted position when the power
interruption or e-stop occurs and the workpiece origin is secured, do one of the
following:
– In machine control area, click .

– In menu bar, click Mach → Mach Control → Breakpoint Resume.
– On the keyboard, press Shift+F9.
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3 Quick Start (in Tube Cutting Configuration)

This section introduces the following operations for laser cutting in tube cutting
configuration:
1. Return to the machine origin
2. Set type and dimension of a tube
3. Level and center a tube
4. Load a toolpath or draw an object
5. Calibrate capacitance
6. Set the workpiece origin
7. Simulate machining
8. Execute machining
9. Optional: Return to the center
10. Optional: Set automatic centering
For details of return to the machine origin, calibrate capacitance, set the
workpiece origin, simulate machining and execute machining, please refer to
Quick Start (in Sheet Cutting Configuration).
3.1 Set Type and Dimension of a Tube

This operation is used to set the type and dimension of the machining tube
according to the actual situation.
To set type and dimension of a tube, do the following:
1. Click System → Tube Cutting Setting. Tube Cutting Setting dialog box pops
up:
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2. Select a tube type.
3. Set related dimension parameters.
For corner radius, you can set it 0.5mm larger than the original one, so as to avoid
affecting cutting arrises due to wrong dimension.
3.2 Level and Center a Tube

This operation is used to adjust a tube to horizontal state and find the center line of
certain tube face.
To level and center a tube, do the following:
• For a rectangular tube, rotate the rectangular tube to the wider face and click
in machine control area.
The system automatically does the following:
– Level all faces of the rectangular tube as follows:
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– Center all faces of the rectangular tube as follows:
• For a circular tube, click in machine control area.
The system automatically centers the circular tube. The process is the same as
the above centering process of a rectangular tube.
3.3 Load a Toolpath or Draw an Object

This operation is used to load a toolpath or draw an object for machining in tube
Compared with sheet cutting configuration, operations in tube cutting configuration
differ in the following:
• Load a toolpath: the system supports to import/insert a IGS/IGES file.
• Draw an object: the system can generate an object through tube cutting wizard.
See Set Wizard (in Tube Cutting Configuration) for details.
To get details about operations in sheet cutting configuration, see Load a Toolpath
or Draw an Object.
After loading a toolpath or drawing an object, you can do the following:
• Edit and preliminarily process the object.
See Basic Editing Operations and Preprocessing

Operationsbasic_edit_tube_root_en.md for details.
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• Set technics and layers.
See Technics and Layer Function for details.
After executing the above operations, you can click File → Save in menu bar or in
drawing toolbar to save the toolpath, so as to execute machining.
The imported toolpath is saved as a NCE file under NceFiles folder on the desktop. If
there is no such folder, the system creates one automatically.
3.4 Return to the Center

This operation is used to control each axis of the machine tool to returning to the
central position of the tube. For a rectangular tube, each axis returns to the central
position of the first face.
Before returning to the center, ensure the following:
• The system is in idle status.
• The machine tool has returned to the central position of the tube once.
To return to the center, click in machine control area.
3.5 Set Automatic Centering

If the length of the tube is too long, the part between the front and rear clamps will
suffer from bending deflection. Thus, after cutting a length of the tube, centering
data before machining is no longer applicable. To fix the deflection and ensure
cutting accuracy, the system supports Auto Centering.
After cutting a certain length, the system will automatically do leveling or faces
centering and execute breakpoint resume after centering is done.
Before setting automatic centering, ensure the following:
• The shape of the tube is rectangular.
• The system is under velocity loop control mode.
To set automatic centering, do the following:
1. Click System → Tube Cutting Setting. Tube Cutting Setting dialog box pops
up.
2. To enable automatic centering, check Auto centering.
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3. Select a centering method:
– Simple Center: only centering the tube.

– Leveling + Four-face centering: execute leveling and centering the
tube.
4. Set parameter Centering Interval / Leveling Centering Interval.
When the Y-axis length of a cutting object exceeds the value, the system
automatically starts to level and center the tube according to the selected
centering method, then executes breakpoint resume to continue cutting.
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4 Object Operations
This section introduces the following operations for drawing and editing objects:
• Drawing operations
• Auxiliary editing operations
– Execute view operations

– Catch option
– Select objects
– Measure distance
– Check the objects
– Switch to fill mode
• Basic editing operations
– Translate objects
– Rotate an object
– Align objects
– Scale objects
– Group or ungroup objects
– Combine objects
– Share an edge
– Explode objects
– Break objects
– Execute array
– Execute array (exclusive for rectangular tube cutting)
– Set wizard (in tube cutting configuration)
– Set vertical intersection
• Preprocessing operations
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4.1 Drawing Operations

This section introduces tools and operations for drawing objects.
It is used to draw machining objects.
To select a drawing tool, do one of the following:
• In menu bar, click a drawing tool instruction under Draw menu.
• In drawing toolbar, click a drawing tool:
– : Dot
– : Line
– : Rectangle
– : Polyline
– : Circle
– : Arc
– : Ellipse
– : Elliptic arc
– : Polygon
– : Star
– : Text
After using the drawing tool, right click or press Esc to exit the tool.
After drawing, do the following:
• To save the file, click File → Save.
• To adjust the object, do one of the following:
– In toolbar, modify the size and position of the object.

– In drawing window, drag the rectangular points around the object to
modify the size.
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4.1.1 Draw a Polyline

A polyline is a chain of lines and arcs that are joined together into one object. It
includes line and tangent arc. Tangent arc corresponds to the arc.
To draw a polyline, do the following:
1. Select the polyline drawing tool.
2. Left click to specify two points to draw a line.
3. Optional: To switch to drawing arc mode, right click and select Tangent Arc.
The arc is tangent to the last line/arc.
If you need to switch to drawing line mode, right click and select Line.
4. Left click to specify the next point.
5. Right click and select one of the following:
– Confirm: confirm the current point is the end point. The polyline is an
unclosed object.
– Cancel: cancel the previous operations and exit drawing a polyline.
– Close: connect the current point to the start point. The polyline is a
closed object.
If you need to change an unclosed polyline into a closed one, select it and check
Close in toolbar. This operation is irreversible.
4.1.2 Draw a Circle

To draw a circle, do the following:
1. Select the circle drawing tool.
2. Left click to specify the center point.
3. Left click to specify a point.
The distance between this point and the center point is the radius.
4.1.3 Draw an Arc

To draw an arc, do the following:
1. Select the arc drawing tool.
3. Left click to specify the start point.
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The distance between the start point and the center point is the radius.
4. Left click to specify the end point.
The system generates a toolpath in counterclockwise direction.
4.1.4 Draw an Ellipse

To draw an ellipse, do the following:
1. Select the ellipse drawing tool.
3. Left click to specify two points separately.
The distances between the center point and the two points are major axis and
minor axis of the ellipse separately.
4.1.5 Draw an Elliptic Arc

To draw an elliptic arc, do the following:
1. Select the elliptic arc drawing tool.
2. Draw an ellipse. Refer to Draw an Ellipse for details.
3. Left click to specify the start point and the end point separately.
The system generates a toolpath in counterclockwise direction.
4.1.6 Draw a Polygon/Star

To draw a polygon/star, do the following:
1. Select the polyline/star drawing tool.
2. Enter the following number in toolbar:
– Regular polygon: enter the number of edges in Edges input box.

– Star: enter the number of vertexes in Vertexes input box.
3. Press Enter.
4. Left click to specify the center point and a vertex separately.
4.1.7 Enter Text

This operation is used to draw text in an advertisement board.
To enter text, do the following:
1. Select the text drawing tool.
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2. To specify a text box, click and drag the mouse.
3. Enter text in the input box.
During entering, you can press Ctrl+Enter for line feed.
4. Press Enter.
4.2 Auxiliary Editing Operations

4.2.1 Execute View Operations
This operation is used to do the following without changing the actual size and
coordinate of the object:
• Pan the view
• Zoom in/out the view
• Zoom in the selected area
• Fit to window
Pan the View

This operation is used to reposition the drawing window by selecting a base point
and a second point for new position.
To pan the view, do one of the following:
• Press the mouse wheel and drag the mouse at the same time to move the view
to the target position.
• To use panning function, do the following:
1. To use panning tool, do one of the following:

• In menu bar, click View → Pan.
2. Press the left mouse button to move the view to the target position.
If you need to stop panning the view, right click or press Esc.
Zoom in/out the View

This operation is used to do one of the following:
• Zoom in the view: make the view appear larger.
• Zoom out the view: make the view appear smaller.
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To zoom in/out the view, do the following:

1. To use zooming function, do one of the following:

– In menu bar, click View → Zoom.
2. Do one of the following:
– To zoom in the view, do one of the following:
• Scroll up the mouse wheel.

• Press the left mouse button and drag the mouse up.
• Press + on the keypad.
– To zoom out the view, do one of the following:
• Scroll down the mouse wheel.

• Press the left mouse button and drag the mouse down.
• Press - on the keypad.
If you need to stop zooming, right click the mouse or press Esc.
Zoom in the Selected Area

This operation is used to zoom in part of the object to drawing window size.
To zoom in the selected area, do the following:

– In menu bar, click View → Zoom by Rect.
2. Left click on the drawing window, drag the mouse to form a rectangle, and left
click again. The area formed by the rectangle zooms in.
Fit to Window
This operation is used to resize objects and make them fit to the drawing window on
the premise of showing all objects.
To adjust to the best view, do one of the following:

• In menu bar, click View → Best View.
• On keypad, press *.
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4.2.2 Catch Option

This operation is used to precisely locate feature points during drawing an object.
To catch option, do the following:
1. To open Catch Option dialog box, do one of the following:
– In toolbar, click .
– In menu bar, click Draw → Catch Option.
Catch Option dialog box pops up:
2. Select feature points according to the shape of the object.
3. Set catching sensitivity when the cursor is moving close to the feature points.
4. Optional: If Custom Polar Axis is checked in Catch Option dialog box, do the
following to set incremental angle:
1. Click Draw → Polar IncAngle. Polar IncAngle dialog box pops up.
2. Set incremental angle and check Enable.

The system catches feature points based on the set incremental angle. When
you rotate the set angle, a polar axis line appears.
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5. To enable catching function, do one of the following:
– In menu bar, click Draw → Catch.
Once the cursor moves close to the feature points, it can locate to the points easily.
4.2.3 Select Objects

This operation is used to select objects, so as to edit them.
To select objects, do one of the following:
• Manually select objects.
Used to select any object manually on the basis of your requirement.
• Automatically select objects.
Used to select objects on the basis of the same standard.
Manually Select Objects

To manually select objects, do the following:
1. To use selecting function, click .
– To select a single object, left click the target object in drawing window.
– To select several objects, do one of the following:
• Press Ctrl and left click the target objects one by one.
• Press the left mouse button to drag from upper left to lower right.
All objects in the selected area are selected.
• Press the left mouse button to drag from lower right to upper left.
All objects intersected with or contained in the selected area are
selected.
Automatically Select Objects

To automatically select objects, do the following:
1. To enable selecting function, click .
2. Click one of the following under Edit menu:
– Select Unclose: select all unclosed objects.
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– Select Tiny: select all objects within the target size.
– Select by Layer: select all objects of the same layer.
– Select by Type: select all objects of the same type.
– Select by Inner-Outer: select nested objects.
– Select Similar: select all the same objects.
4.2.4 Measure Distance

This operation is used to check distance, X-axis/Y-axis offset and the vector angle
between two points.
To measure distance, do the following:
1. To use measurement function, do one of the following:

– In menu bar, click Object → Measure.
– In drawing window, right click and select Measure.
2. Left click to select the start point for measuring, and move the cursor to select
the end point.
The measurement result shows near the end point.
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4.2.5 Check the Objects

This operation is used to examine the imported or drawn objects to see if there exist
unclosed/self-intersected/intersected/overlapped objects.
To check the objects, do the following:
1. Select the target objects.
2. Click Object → Check Shape. Check Shape dialog box pops up:
3. Select the target checking items.
After checking, Check Information dialog box pops up, and you can check the
checking result in it:
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4.2.6 Switch to Fill Mode

This operation is used to view closed objects that are set as fill. In this mode, fill
objects are filled in while other objects are shown in wireframe way.
To switch to fill mode, click View → Fill Mode.
If you need to switch to view all objects in wireframe way, click View → Wireframe
Mode. It is the default view mode.
4.3 Basic Editing Operations

4.3.1 Translate Objects
This operation is used to move the objects a certain distance.
In tube cutting configuration, translation character differs in the shape of the tube:
• Square tube cutting:
When an object is being translated, its center catches center line automatically.
Ensure that you move the object inside the tube in drawing window.
If you exceed the tube, the system cannot execute machining and prompts
“Convert to 3D toolpath failed!” in status bar.
• Circular tube cutting:
Since machining area for a circular tube has no limit, you can translate objects
in tube height area.
To translate objects, do the following:

– Press the left mouse button and drag the objects.
– Press ↑ / ↓ / ← / → on the keyboard.
– Do the following:
1. Click Object → Translate.

2. Left click on the drawing window, move the cursor to the target
position and click again.
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4.3.2 Rotate an Object

This operation is used to move or turn an object around a central fixed point, so as
to change the position and direction of the object.
To rotate an object, do the following:
1. Select the target object.
– Press Ctrl and rotate a rectangular point around the object.
The rotation center is the center of the external rectangle by default. It is

shown as a circle. You can drag the circle to change the rotation center.
– In toolbar, enter the rotation angle in Angle input box and press Enter.
If the object is a rectangle or text, the lower left point of the object is the
rotation center.
If the object is a star, polygon or ellipse, the center point of the object is
the rotation center.
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1. Click Object → Rotate.

2. Left click to select the rotation center.
3. Move the cursor to adjust the rotation angle and left click to
confirm.
4.3.3 Align Objects

This operation is used to arrange the objects in a straight line.
To align objects, do the following:
2. Click Object → Align, and select one of the following:
– Align Left: align objects to the left.

– Align Right: align objects to the right.
– Align Top: align objects to the top.
– Align Bottom: align objects to the bottom.
– Align Center Point: align center points of objects.
– Align Horizontal Midline: align horizontal central lines of objects.
– Align Vertical Midline: align vertical central lines of objects.
– Distribute Horizontally: distribute objects evenly and horizontally.
– Distribute Vertically: distribute objects evenly and vertically.
4.3.4 Scale Objects

This operation is used to make objects appear larger/smaller in equal proportion.
To scale objects, do the following:
– Enter the scaling factor in Scale input box and press Enter.
1. Click Object → Scale.

2. Left click to select the center point for scaling.
3. Move the cursor to adjust the scaling factor and left click to
confirm.
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4.3.5 Group or Ungroup Objects

This operation includes the following:
• Group objects
• Ungroup objects
Group Objects
This operation is used to bind several objects, so as to edit them at the same time.
To group objects, do the following:
– In menu bar, click Object → Group/Break → Group.
– In drawing window, right click and select Group.
The selected objects are in a group and share the same operation.
Ungroup Objects
This operation is used to separate the grouped objects, so as to edit each part of the
objects independently.
To ungroup objects, do the following:
1. Select the target grouped objects.
– In menu bar, click Object → Group/Break → Break Group.
– In drawing window, right click and select Break Group.
The group becomes one of the following:
• Separate objects
• Separate objects and smaller groups
• Several smaller groups
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4.3.6 Combine Objects

This operation is used to combine unclosed objects within the set tolerance, which
will help to avoid unnecessary tool lifting so as to improve machining efficiency.
Tolerance is the allowable distance between objects that need to be combined.
The objects cannot be the following:
• Closed objects
• Dot
• Text
• Group
Before combining, it is suggested to enable Catch Option function.
To combine objects, do the following:
2. To open Combine dialog box, do one of the following:
– In menu bar, click Object → Combine.

– In drawing window, right click and select Combine.
Combine dialog box pops up:
3. Set Tolerance between 0.01mm and 10mm.
4. Select Priority to decide the standard for combining. If there exist more than
two end points can be combined, the system combines objects that are
nearest/longest/in the same direction.
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Combining result shows as follows:
4.3.7 Share an Edge

This operation is used to make the overlapped edges become a shared edge, so as to
avoid cutting the same edge repeatedly during machining. It is avaliable to closed
objects and the shared edge is a line or an arc.
To share an edge, do the following:
1. Select at least two objects.
2. To open CoEdge dialog box, do one of the following:
– In menu bar, click Object → CoEdge.

– In drawing window, right click and select CoEdge.
CoEdge dialog box pops up:
3. Select a strategy for the shared edge to define the cutting order:
– Grid: cut internal objects first.

– C Type: cut objects in the shape of a character C.
The objects turn into a group.
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4.3.8 Explode Objects

This operation is used to delete extra lines, so as to trim the toolpath. It usually
applies to polyline.
Exploding characteristics differs in object type:
• If the object is a group, exploding equals to ungrouping.
• If the object is text, exploding equals to turning the text into polylines.
To explode objects, do the following:
– In menu bar, click Object → Explode.

– In drawing window, right click and select Explode.
Exploding result shows as follows:
4.3.9 Break Objects

This operation is used to cut objects into several polylines in the following
situations:
• Connect the cutting part to surrounding material. It equals to micro joint.
• Cut extra objects during drawing objects. It equals to explode micro joint.
To break objects, do one of the following:
• Automatically break objects.
Used to break all the selected objects at the same time.
• Manually break an object.
Used to break one object each time by selecting where to break.
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Automatically Break Objects

To automatically break objects, do the following:
2. Click Object → Break. Break dialog box pops up:
3. Select Automatically and enter the number and distance of breaking lines.
Automatic breaking result shows as follows:
Manually Break an Object

To manually break an object, do the following:
1. Click Object → Break. Break dialog box pops up.
2. Select Manually and enter the distance of breaking lines.
3. Left click to select the positions to break and right click to finish breaking.
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Manual breaking result shows as follows:
4.3.10Execute Array
This operation is used to copy the machining objects and arrange them in order, so
as to improve machining efficiency.
Array includes the following:
• Rectangular array: copy the objects and arrange them in a rectangular array.
• Circle array: take a certain point as the center, copy the objects and arrange
them in a circle array.
To execute array, do the following:
– To execute rectangular array, click in drawing tool bar.
Rectangular Array dialog box pops up:
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– To execute circle array, click in drawing tool bar.
Circle Array dialog box pops up:
3. Set corresponding parameters.
If X/Y Dist is set to 0, it is suggested to share an edge so as to avoid cutting the

same edge repeatedly during machining.
The system generates and arranges the copied machining objects in drawing
window automatically.
Array result shows as follows:
• Rectangular array
• Circle array
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4.3.11Execute Array (Exclusive for Rectangular Tube Cutting)

This operation is used to copy the machining objects and arrange them in order, so
as to improve machining efficiency. It is only applicable to rectangular tube cutting.
To execute array, do the following:
2. To open Tube Array dialog box, do one of the following:
– In menu bar, click Object → Tube Array.

– In drawing window, right click and select Tube Array.
Tube Array dialog box pops up:
3. Set the total number and space of array.
If Space L is set to 0, it is suggested to share an edge so as to avoid cutting the

same edge repeatedly during machining.
4. Select a rotation method:
– No rotation
The tube only executes translation array in Y-axis direction.
– Front-back
The tube rotates 180°in Y-axis direction.
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– Left-right
The tube rotates 180°in X-axis direction, which equals to the current
tube face rotates 180°.
– Front-back-left-right
The tube rotates 180°from forwards to backwards and then rotates

180°from left to right.
– Left-right-front-back
The tube rotates 180°from left to right and then rotates 180°from
forwards to backwards.
The system generates and arranges the copied machining objects in drawing
window automatically.
4.3.12Set Wizard (in Tube Cutting Configuration)

This operation is used to make it easy to generate and load toolpath in tube cutting
configuration through wizard.
Toolpath can be generated in the following methods:
• Circular tube intersection
Used to insert a circular tube or a rectangular tube (auxiliary tube) into another
circular tube (primary tube) and generate a circular hole or a rectangular hole.
• Tube cutting
Used to cut a tube and generate cutting toolpath on the tube. The tube can be
one of the following:
– Circular tube
– Rectangular tube
– Ellipse tube
– Waist type tube
After setting wizard, the system loads the generated toolpath automatically.
Set Circular Tube Intersection

To set circular intersection, do the following:
1. To open Tube Cutting Wizard dialog box, do one of the following:

– In menu bar, click Draw → Pipe Cutting Guide.
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2. To switch to circular tube intersection interface, click Intersecting.
3. Set intersection parameters and select a hole type according to the shape of the
tube:
– Circle: generate a single hole or two holes on the primary tube. Or cut
the end of the auxiliary tube according to the shape of the hole on the
primary tube.
– Rect: only generate a single rectangular hole.
4. Optional: Set parameters of cutting position:
– W: the angle between the cutting objects and the workpiece origin.
– Y: the vertical distance between the cutting objects and the workpiece
origin.
5. Optional: To enable verticle intersection cutting or inside diameter cutting,

check Set Vertical Insect or Inner First.
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Results of vertical intersection cutting and inside diameter cutting show as

follows:
6. Click Create Curve to generate toolpath.
7. Optional: To cut several intersection holes on a circular tube, repeat step 4 and
click Create Curve.
The generated toolpath trace shows as follows:

• Cutting single hole on a primary tube
• Cutting a pair of holes on a primary tube
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• Cutting end face of an auxiliary tube
• Cutting several circular holes on a primary tube
• Cutting several rectangular holes on a primary tube
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Related Parameters
Rotary Axis
In rotary table configuration, rotary axis is fixed.
Primary Dia
The diameter of the primary tube.
If you select Single or Pair cutting hole type, it is fixed in Tube Cutting Setting.
Auxiliary Dia
The diameter of the auxiliary tube.
The diameter of the auxiliary tube cannot be larger than that of the primary tube.
If you select Auxiliary cutting hole type, it is fixed in Tube Cutting Setting.
Distance
The distance between the central line of the primary tube and the central line of the
auxiliary tube.
Maximum value of distance = ±(Primary diameter - Auxiliary diameter) / 2
Angle
The intersection angle between the primary tube and the auxiliary tube.
Range: [5, 175]°
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Set Tube Cutting

To set tube cutting, do the following (taking rectangular tube cutting as an
example):

– In menu bar, click Draw → Pipe Cutting Guide.
2. To switch to rectangular tube cutting interface, click Rectangular-cutting.
3. Set the following parameters:
Angle
The angle between the cutting face and the central line of the tube.
Range: [5, 175]°
Y
Y-axis coordinate of the cutting position on the tube.
Notch Length
Reserved length between the start point and the end point when the tube is cut
for a round.
4. Optional: To enable weld compensation function, check Weld Compensation

and select a compensation method, so as to compensate shrink of weld joint
caused by welding.
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The system provides the following weld compensation methods:
– Curve across arris compensation

– Straight arris overcut compensation
– Joint space compensation
Result of weld compensation methods shows as follows:
4.3.13Set Vertical Intersection

Generally, outer cutting hole may be larger than inner cutting hole caused by
intersection cutting during pipe cutting. This operation is used to ensure the sizes of
outer and inner cutting holes are the same.
Before setting vertical intersection, ensure the following:
• The shape of tube is circular.
• The relationship between primary diameter and auxiliary diameter is as

follows:
Auxiliary diameter ≤ Primary diameter/2
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To set vertical intersection, do one of the following:

• Set vertical intersection in drawing window:
2. Right click and select Intersecting Line.
After setting, the selected objects turn into white.
If you need to cancel setting of vertical intersection, select the objects, right
click and select Clear → Vertical Insect.
• Set vertical intersection in Tube Cutting Wizard dialog box:

• In menu bar, click Draw → Pipe Cutting Guide.
2. Click Intersecting to switch to pipe intersection interface and check Set
Vertical Insect.
The system generates and loads the cutting toolpath automatically.
4.4 Preprocessing Operations

This section introduces the following preliminary processing operations before
machining:
• Preprocess with one click
• Delete overlapping objects
• Delete self-overlapping lines
• Smooth polylines
• Trim self-intersecting polylines
• Turn text into polylines
• Turn polylines into circles
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4.4.1 Preprocess with One Click

This operation is used to preliminarily process objects with one click automatically.
To preprocess with one click, do the following:
2. To open Instant Pre-process dialog box, do one of the following:

– In menu bar, click Object → Shape Pre-process → Instant Pre-process.
– In drawing window, right click and select Instant Pre-process.
Instant Pre-process dialog box pops up:
3. Check the target items and set values of parameters.
Simplify Polyline: reduce the number of extra control points on a polyline, so

as to improve machining efficiency. A control point is a member of a set of
points used to determine the shape of a curve.
Mark Mini-Circles: change cutting tiny circle into piercing.
4. Optional: Check Apply When Importing, the system processes the objects
automatically according to the selections above after importing a toolpath file.
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4.4.2 Delete Overlapping Objects

This operation is used to delete overlapping objects that are similar.
To delete overlapping objects, do the following:
2. Click Object → Shape Pre-process → Delete Overlaps. Delete Overlaps

dialog box pops up.
3. Enter tolerance.
The system automatically deletes similar objects within the tolerance and saves
one object.
4.4.3 Delete Self-overlapping Lines

This operation is used to delete self-overlapping lines on an object.
Diagram of self-overlapping lines is as follows:
To delete self-overlapping lines, do the following:

1. Select the target lines.
2. Click Object → Shape Pre-process → Delete Selfoverlaps. Delete Self-

overlaps dialog box pops up.
3. Enter tolerance.
The system automatically deletes self-overlapping lines within the tolerance

and saves one line.
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Result of deleting self-overlapping lines shows as follows:
4.4.4 Smooth Polylines

This operation is used to make polylines flat and even, so as to improve machining
efficiency.
To smooth polylines, do the following:
1. Select the target polylines.
– In menu bar, click Object → Shape Pre-process → Smooth Curve.

– In drawing window, right click and select Smooth Curve.
4.4.5 Trim Self-intersecting Polylines

This operation is used to divide self-intersecting polylines and trim extra lines.
To trim self-intersecting polylines, do the following:
2. Click Object → Shape Pre-process → Trim Intersection. Inter Trim dialog

box pops up:
3. Enter the value of length.
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The system automatically trims lines of which the length is within the value and
divides a polyline into several objects.
Result of trimming self-intersecting polylines shows as follows:
4.4.6 Turn Text into Polylines

This operation is used to turn text into polylines, so as to edit part of the text.
To turn text into polylines, do the following:
1. Select the target text.
– In menu bar, click Object → Shape Pre-process → Text to Polylines.

– In drawing window, right click an select Text to Polylines.
4.4.7 Turn Polylines into Circles

This operation is used to turn closed polylines shaped like circles into circles.
To turn polylines into circles, do the following:
2. To open Polyline to Circle dialog box, do one of the following:
– In menu bar, click Object → Shape Pre-process → Polylines to Circle.

– In drawing window, right click and select Polyline to Circle.
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Polyline to Circle dialog box pops up:
3. According to the schematic diagram, enter values of Tolerance and Relative

Error.
After successfully turning polylines into circles, the following dialog box pops up:
Result of turning polylines into circles shows as follows:
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5 Technics
This section introduces the following technics before machining with NcEditor V12
Laser Cutting CNC System:
• Set fill or unfill
• Set a lead line
• Change the machining direction
• Change the machining order
• Compensate kerf
• Execute instant setting
• Set scan cutting
• Add cooling points
• Add release angles
• Add chamfer
• Bridge objects
• Execute micro joint
• Explode micro joint
• Chop objects
• Execute ring cut
• Do clearing
5.1 Set Fill or Unfill

This operation is used to reserve a certain part of closed objects. For objects set as
Fill, the system reserves the inside. For objects set as Unfill, the system reserves the
outside.
To set fill/unfill, do the following:
1. Select the target closed objects.
– In menu bar, click Object → Unfill/Fill.

– In drawing window, right click and select Unfill/Fill.
3. Select a setting method:
– Fill/Unfill
Used to manually set the selected objects as fill/unfill.
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– Auto Set
Used to automatically set the selected objects as fill/unfill:
• In sheet cutting configuration, set the selected objects as

fill/unfill according to the nesting relationship automatically.
• In tube cutting configuration, set the selected objects as unfill by

default.
After setting fill/unfill, check fill/unfill attribute by switching to fill mode.
5.2 Set a Lead Line

This operation is used to avoid machining error or damage to the workpiece caused
by long time duration of laser above the start position, so as to improve machining
accuracy.
According to the leading direction, lead line can be divided into the following:
• Lead-in line: consisting of line lead line, arc lead line and hook lead line.
• Lead-out line: consisting of line lead line and arc lead line.
To set a lead line, do the following:
2. To open Set dialog box, do one of the following:

– In menu bar, click Object → Lead Line → Set.
– In drawing window, right click and select Lead Line → Set.
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Set dialog box pops up:
3. Select a lead line type.
Lead line type depends on the cutting technic.
4. Set related parameters of the lead line.
5. Set position of the lead line:
– If you select a closed object, select a lead line strategy and set seal
length:
• Edge first: set the lead line at the center position of the longest
edge of the object.
• Corner first: set the lead line at the position with larger angle in
the object.
• Specify Pos: used to enble Advanced function. You can set
segment number and position ratio.
• By Mouse: the cursor turns into . Click on the edge of the

object to specify the position of the lead line.
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– If you select an unclosed object, select a leading method according to the

machining direction:
• Lead in
Left Side/Right Side: lead in on the left/right of the machining

direction.
• Lead out
Left Side/Right Side: lead out on the left/right of the machining

direction.
6. Optional: To modify the lead line, do the following:
• In menu bar, click Object → Lead Line → Set Start Point.

• In drawing window, right click and select Lead Line → Start
Point.
• To modify the position of the lead-in line, click on the edge of the
object.
• To draw a line-type lead-in line from outside to the edge on the
object, click on the outside and the edge of the object.
If you need to check the lead line, do one of the following:
• In menu bar, click Object → Lead Line → Check Lead-in/out Line.
• In drawing window, right click and select Lead Line → Check Lead-in/out
Line.
The system checks and cuts the lead line automatically and properly.
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Result of lead line shows as follows:
Lead Line Parameters

Angle
For a line-type lead line, it refers to the angle between the lead line and the tangent
line of the intersection.
For an arc-type lead line, it refers to the central angle.
Radius
For a hook-type lead line, it refers to the radius of the arc.
Length
For a line-type/arc-type lead line, it refers to the length of the line/arc.
For a hook-type lead line, it refers to the sum of the radius of the arc and the length
of the line.
Add Tiny Circle at Start Point

Add a tiny circle at the start point of the lead-in line, so as to solve the problem that
the accumulation of slag influences cutting effect during piercing a thick plate.
Add Tiny Circle at Start Point-Radius

Radius of the hole at the start point of the lead line.
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Seal Len
If the value is larger than 0, it means that the lead line is closed and the cutting head
will cut at the sealing position.
If the value is smaller than 0, it means that the lead line is unclosed and the cutting
head won’t cut through at the sealing position.
Range: [-500, 500]mm
Seg No.
There may exist N segments (N is a natural number) on the selected object. Each
segment corresponds to a segment number. Setting a segment number is used to
select the corresponding segment on which the lead line is.
-1 refers to taking the whole object as a segment.

Pos Ratio
The ratio of the distance between the start point of the lead line and the start point
of the corresponding segment to the total length of the segment.
Range: [0, 0.999]
5.3 Change the Machining Direction

After drawing an object, the machining direction is counterclockwise by default.
This operation is used to change the default machining direction.
If you need to show the machining direction, do one of the following:
• In toolbar, click .
• In menu bar, click View → Show Direction.
To change the machining direction, do one of the following:
• Change the machining direction of all the objects.
• Change the machining direction of closed objects.
5.3.1 Change the Machining Direction of All Objects

To change the machining direction of all objects, do the following:
– In menu bar, click Object → Mach Direction → Reverse Direction.

– In drawing window, right click and select Mach Direction → Reverse.
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5.3.2 Change the Machining Direction of Closed Objects

To change the machining direction of closed objects, do the following:
2. To open Set dialog box, do one of the following:
– In menu bar, click Object → Mach Direction → Set.

– In drawing window, right click and select Mach Direction → Set.
Set dialog box pops up:
3. Select the machining direction.
4. Optional: To set the machining direction without changing the direction of

objects in a group, check Skip Groups.
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5.4 Change the Machining Order

After drawing several objects, the machining order is the drawing order by default.
This operation is used to change the default machining order.
If you need to show the machining order, do one of the following:
• In toolbar, click .
• In menu bar, click View → Show Order.
To change the machining order, do one of the following:
• Automatically change the machining order.
• Manually change the machining order.
• Specify the machining order for a single object.
• Change the machining order in a list.
5.4.1 Automatically Change the Machining Order

To automatically change the machining order, do the following:
2. To open Auto dialog box, do one of the following:
– In menu bar, click Object → Mach Order → Auto Set.

– In drawing window, right click and select Mach Order → Auto.
Auto dialog box pops up:
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3. Select order strategy and start position.
Color: used to specify the order of layers.
Machining order result shows as follows:

• Sheet cutting configuration
According to the selected order strategy and start point, the system generates
machining order automatically.
• Tube cutting configuration
– The system divides the machining object into some sections by break
line and machines from bottom to top by default.
– In each section, according to the selected order strategy and start point,
the system automatically generates machining order.
5.4.2 Manually Change the Machining Order

To manually change the machining order, do the following:

– In menu bar, click Object → Mach Order → Manual Set.
– In drawing window, right click and select Manual Set Mach Order.
– In drawing window, select an object, right click and select Mach Order
→ Manual.
The cursor turns into , and the system automatically shows the machining
order.
2. Select the first target object.
The cursor turns into . The machining order on the object turns into 1, and
the order of other objects turns into 2,3 … in sequence on the basis of previous
order.
To reset the last order number, right click and select Previous Order.
3. Repeat step 2 and click the objects in order.
If you need to exit manual setting tool, do one of the following:

• Right click and select Exit.
• Press Esc.
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5.4.3 Specify the Machining Order for a Single Object

To specify the machining order for a single object, do the following:
2. To open Manual Set dialog box, do one of the following:
– In menu bar, click Object → Mach Order → Specify Single.

– In drawing window, right click and select Mach Order → Specify Single.
Manual Set dialog box pops up:
3. Enter an order.
The machining order for the selected object turns to the specified order.
5.4.4 Change the Machining Order in a List

To change the machining order in a list, do the following:
1. Select an object.
2. To open List dialog box, do one of the following:
– In menu bar, click Object → Mach Order → Order List.

– In drawing window, right click and select Mach Order → List.
List dialog box pops up:
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3. Check the object, and do one of the following to sort the machining order:
– Click Move Up/Move Down to move the object.

– Double click another object to move the checked object to the clicked
position.
5.5 Compensate Kerf

There exists deviation between the sizes of actual cutting part and theoretical part,
which is caused by the kerf in cutting. The deviation leads to a smaller size in outer
contour and a larger size in inner contour. This operation is used to compensate the
deviation and it is applicable to closed objects.
Kerf compensation includes the following:
• All shrink: shrink the cutting area.
• All expand: expand the cutting area.
• Unfill: shrink, fill: expand: shrink the cutting area of unfill parts while expand
the cutting area of fill parts.
Before compensating kerf, ensure the text has been turned into polylines. See Turn
Text into Polylines for details.
To compensate kerf, do the following:
2. To open Kerf Compensation dialog box, do one of the following:

– In menu bar, click Object → Kerf Compensation.
– In drawing window, right click and select Kerf Compensation.

Kerf Compensation dialog box pops up:
3. Select a compensation type and width.
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Result of kerf compensation shows as follows:
5.6 Execute Instant Setting

This operation is used to set fill/unfill, lead line, machining direction, machining
order and kerf compensation with one click, so as to improve machining efficiency.
To execute instant setting, do the following:
2. To open Instant Setting dialog box, do one of the following:

– In menu bar, click Object → Instant Setting.
– In drawing window, right click and select Instant Setting.
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Instant Setting dialog box pops up:
3. Set the target objects on the basis of your requirement.
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5.7 Set Scan Cutting

This operation is used to replan a toolpath to find the most efficient path to execute
machining by controlling laser on/off, so as to avoid unnecessary tool lifting and
feeding and improve machining efficiency.
According to the object type, this operation includes the following:
• Set scan cutting for lines
• Set scan cutting for circles
• Set scan cutting for tiny circles in advertisement text
After setting scan cutting, all selected objects turn into a group.
5.7.1 Set Scan Cutting for Lines

To set scan cutting for lines, do the following:
1. Select the target lines.
2. Click Object → Scan Cut → Line Scan. Line Scan dialog box pops up:
3. Select the start position for cutting, Max Scan Space and Collinear Tolerance.
①: Collinear Tolerance ②: Max Scan Space
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4. Optional: Check Extension Distance.
③: Extension Distance
5.7.2 Set Scan Cutting for Circles

To set scan cutting for circles, do the following；
1. Select the target circles.
2. Click Object → Scan Cut → Arc Scan. Arc Scan dialog box pops up:
3. Set Full Arc Tolerance.
4. Optional: To sort the selected circles by the default array sort strategy, check
Arc Scan Sort. See Execute Array for details.
5.7.3 Set Scan Cutting for Tiny Circles in Advertisement Text

To set scan cutting for tiny circles in advertisement text, do the following:
1. Select the target text.
2. Click Object → Scan Cut → Scan On Text. Scan LED On Text dialog box pops
up:
3. Set Full Arc Tolerance.
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5.8 Add Cooling Points

This operation is used to add cooling points at the inflection points on the objects, so
as to improve the cutting effect during cutting a thick plate.
To add cooling points, do one of the following:
• Automatically add cooling points.
Used to automatically add cooling points to the selected and qualified objects
according to the set value.
• Manually add cooling points.
Used to manually add cooling points at the corners of the object based on your
need, and the range of the angle is (0, 180)°.
Note: Do not add a cooling point at the machining start position.
5.8.1 Automatically Add Cooling Points

To automatically add cooling points, do the following:
2. Click Object → Special Technics → Cooling Point. Cooling Point dialog box
pops up:
3. Set the range of the acute angle.
4. Optional: To add a cooling point at the position of lead-in line without being
limited by the range of the acute angle, check Lead point.
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Taking the following figure as an example, set Sharp Corner between 45 and 90.
The system adds cooling points automatically:
5.8.2 Manually Add Cooling Points

To manually add cooling points, do the following:
1. Open Cooling Point dialog box.
2. Click By Mouse. The cursor turns into .
3. Move the mouse to the target position and left click to select an adding position.
If you need to exit adding cooling points, right click the mouse.
Result of manually adding cooling points shows as follows:
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5.9 Add Release Angles

This operation is used to cut out a fan-shaped area at the bending corner of a bent
workpiece during bending process, so as to solve the uplift of workpiece at the
bending corner. It is used after machining.
To add release angles, do the following:
1. Click Object → Special Technics → Release Angle. Release Angle dialog box
pops up:
2. Set angle and radius. The cursor turns into .
If you need to exit adding release angle, right click or press Esc.
Result of adding release angle shows as follows:
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5.10 Add Chamfer

This operation is used to add chamfers to angles less than 180°, so as to improve
cutting effect on corners of a thick workpiece. It is applicable to all objects.
To add chamfer, do one of the following:
• Automatically add chamfer.
Used to automatically add chamfer to the selected and qualified objects

according to the set value.
• Manually add chamfer.
Used to manually select chamfer position based on your need. The range of the
angle is (0, 180)°.
5.10.1Automatically Add Chamfer

To automatically add chamfer, do the following:
2. To open Chamfer dialog box, do one of the following:
– In menu bar, click Object → Special Technics → Chamfer.

– In drawing window, right click and select Chamfer.
Chamfer dialog box pops up:
3. Set the range of the angle and the radius.
4. Optional: To automatically add chamfer according to the attribute of fill/unfill,

check Create Chamfer By Fill Or Unfill.
It is only applicable to closed objects.
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Example
Set the angle between 45°and 90°and check Create Chamfer By Fill Or Unfill.
The system automatically adds chamfer as follows:
5.10.2Manually Add Chamfer

To manually add chamfer, do the following:
1. To open Chamfer dialog box, do one of the following:
– In menu bar, click Object → Special Technics → Chamfer.

– In drawing window, right click and select Chamfer.
2. Set the range of the radius, and select whether to check Create Chamfer By Fill
Or Unfill.
3. Click By Mouse. The cursor turns into .
If you need to exit adding chamfer, right click the mouse.
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Result of manually adding chamfer without checking Create Chamfer By Fill Or

Unfill is as follows:
5.11 Bridge Objects

This operation is used to create a disconnected toolpath and connect objects with a
bridge, so as to reduce piercing counts without scattering the objects after cutting. It
is mostly used to connect strokes of characters.
Before bridging objects, ensure the following:
• Text has been turned into polylines.
• Group has been separated.
To bridge objects, do the following:
1. Click Object → Special Technics → Add Bridge. Bridge dialog box pops up:
2. Set the maximum space and width. The cursor turns into .
3. Left click to select the ends of the bridging parts.
If you need to exit bridging, right click or press Esc.
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Result of bridging shows as follows:
5.12 Execute Micro Joint

This operation is used to connect the cutting part with surrounding workpiece
without falling down the workpiece. By doing this, you can avoid the problem that
the cutting part can neither fall from the gap of supporting rods nor be held by the
supporting rods during laser cutting, so that the part becomes warped and collides
with high-speed moving cutting head.
To execute micro joint, do one of the following:
• Automatically execute micro joint.
Execute micro joint according to count or space.

Used to automatically execute micro joint to selected objects according to the
set value.
• Manually execute micro joint.
Used to manually select micro joint position based on your requirement.
5.12.1Automatically Execute Micro Joint

To automatically execute micro joint, do the following:
2. To open Micro Joint dialog box, do one of the following:

– In menu bar, click Object → Special Technics → Micro Joint.
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Micro Joint dialog box pops up:
3. In Auto area, select a micro joint method and set related parameters.
4. Optional: Check Skip Tiny Objects and set perimeter. The tiny objects within
the set perimeter are not joint.
5. Optional: If the system is in Lambda 5E configuration, check High Speed

Micro Joint to execute micro joint without turning on the laser at the micro
joint positio. The cutting head keeps moving without slowing down.
Example
Select micro joint by count and set count as 2.
The system automatically executes micro joint as follows:
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5.12.2Manually Execute Micro Joint

To manually execute micro joint, do the following:
1. To open Micro Joint dialog box, do one of the following:

– In menu bar, click Object → Special Technics → Micro Joint.
2. In Manual area, set the length of the connection line.
3. Left click to select a micro joint position.
4. Optional: If the system is in Lambda 5E configuration, check High Speed

Micro Joint to execute micro joint without turning on the laser at the micro
joint positio. The cutting head keeps moving without slowing down.
If you need to exit micro joint, right click the mouse.

Result of manual micro joint shows as follows:
5.13 Explode Micro Joint

This operation is used to separate an object into several objects according to the
micro joint position after executing micro joint, so as to trim redundant parts during
drawing a complicated object.
To explode micro joint, do the following:
1. Select several objects.
2. Click Object → Special Technics → Explode Micro Joint.
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Result of exploding micro joint shows as follows:
5.14 Chop Objects

This operation is used to divide the selected closed objects into several parts, so as
to chop machining waste and make it fall off easily.
Before chopping an object, ensure the object meets the following requirements:
• It is a closed object.
• It has not been executed micro joint.
• It does not contain other objects in it.
To chop objects, do the following:
1. Select several objects.
2. Click Object → Special Technics → Chop. Chop dialog box pops up:
3. Select a chopping method and set related parameters.
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Example
Select chop By line/column and set Lines as 3 and Columns as 2.
The system chops objects as follows:
5.15 Execute Ring Cut

This operation is used to overcut the acute angle and loop around, so as to avoid
over burn. It is applicable to an object set as Fill.
To execute ring cut, do the following:
1. Select an object set as Fill.
2. To open Ring Cut dialog box, do one of the following:
– In menu bar, click Object → Special Technics → Ring Cut.

– In drawing window, right click and select Ring Cut.
Ring Cut dialog box pops up:
3. Set angle between 0°and 90°and length between 0.1mm and 100mm.
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Result of ring cut shows as follows:
5.16 Do Clearing
This operation is used to clear some technics that have been set.
To do clearing, do the following:
– Click Object → Clear, and select clearing items.
– Right click and select Clear, and select clearing items:
• Lead line
• Kerf compensation
• Cooling point
• Micro joint
• Chop
• Ring cut
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6 Layer Function
As a core function, layer function is used to set general parameters and technics for
a layer. Characteristics of layer function are as follows:
• Combine layer technics and general parameters, making it easy to use.
• With layer technic setting, better cutting effect and higher efficiency can be
achieved by setting common parameters, such as laser power, machining speed
and so on.
This section introduces the following information about layers:
• Interface overview
• Layer operations
• Layer operation instruction
– Piercing methods
– General parameters
– Layer technic parameters
To specify and set a layer, do the following:
2. Click the target layer in drawing toolbar：
The selected objects turn into the color of the layer.
Each layer has 8 colors and can own different layer technics. Objects with the
same color share the same technics.
3. To open Layer Setting dialog box, do one of the following:

– In menu bar, click Object → Layer Setting.
Layer Setting dialog box pops up.
See Interface Overview for details.
4. Set general parameters.
See General Parameters for details.
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5. Set layer technics.
See Layer Operations for details.
6.1 Interface Overview

Layer interface is shown as follows:
• ①: Layer selection area
It is used to do the following:
– To switch to the page of the target layer, click the layer name.
– To modify the layer name, double click the layer name.
– To show all layers, check Show All. Otherwise, the system only shows
layers in the current toolpath file.
• ②: Parameter setting page
It is used to switch between the following pages by clicking switch buttons:
– General Parameters page
See General Parameters for details.
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– Layer number page
You can set cutting and piercing technics for each layer.
See Layer Operations for details.
– Layer number-Three Segment Parameters page
If you select 3-Segment in Layer number page, this page appears.
See Set Technic Parameters for details.
– Layer number-Arris Parameters page
It is exclusive for tube cutting configuration. It shares the same layer

with Layer number page.
See Over-arris Parameters for details.
– ③: Unit setting bar
It is used to set unit according to the actual situation.
6.2 Layer Operations

Layer operations include the following:
• Set technic parameters.
• Adjust the power curve.
• Add technic remarks.
After setting layer technics, do one of the following to save the setting:
• Click Save. The layer technics are saved into the technic library for backup.
• Click Save As. The layer technics are saved as a LTP file.
If you need to use the saved layer technics, click Import to import a LTP file.
6.2.1 Set Technic Parameters

To set technic parameters, do the following:
1. Select a piercing method.
See Piercing Methods for details.
2. Set parameters in Technic Parameters and Special Technic areas.
See Layer Technic Parameters for details.
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3. Optional: If your selected piercing method is 3-Segment, set Piercing

parameters in Layer number-Arris Parameters page:
– Check 1st Segment, 2nd Segment and 3rd Segment. The system
executes three-segment piercing from the first to the third.
If any segment is unchecked, the system skips this segment.
– Check Increment S and set the parameter.
Increment S: the speed of the cutting head during falling to the cutting
height.
If it is unchecked, the cutting head follows to cutting height.
– Check Extra Blow and set Delay and Pressure. The system executes
blowing without laser on after piercing.
If Extra Blow is unchecked, the system executes blowing with laser on

after piercing.
6.2.2 Adjust the Power Curve

This operation is used to make the cutting power changes with speed accordingly
and ensure thermal power absorbed in unit area is the same and achieve fine cutting
result, so as to solve problems like over-burning around the corner and difference of
cutting result in terms of thickness.
Before adjusting the curve, check Enable Auto Adjust in Power Curve area. The
system adjusts the speed to the power automatically based on the curve without
other manual operations. Otherwise, the power remains the same.
To adjust the power curve in Power Curve area, do the following:
1. Click Edit. Edit dialog box pops up:
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– Adjust the power curve on the curve:
• To add a node, double click the target position.

• To delete a node, double click the target node.
• To modify a node, double click the target position over/under the
node.
Corresponding speed and power values are added/deleted/modified in
the right table synchronously.
– Adjust the power curve by editing in the table:
• To add a group of speed and power values, click Add, and double
click to modify the values.
• To delete a group of speed and power values, select the values
and click Delete.
• To modify a group of speed and power values, double click and
modify the values.
Corresponding node is added/deleted/modified on the left curve
synchronously.
The more nodes are added, the more precise the curve is.
If you need to restore the curve to default, click Clear.
6.2.3 Add Technic Remarks

This operation is used to make notes for machining information, so that the system
automatically generates name of the technic file when you save layer technics.
To add technic remark, enter remark information in Remarks area.
6.2.4 Save Layer Technics

To save layer technics, do one of the following:
• Click Save. The layer technics are saved into the technic library for backup.
• Click Save As. The layer technics are saved as a LTP file.
If you need to use the saved layer technics, click Import to import a LTP file.
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6.3 Piercing Methods

Piercing methods include the following:
• Direct piercing
• Increment piercing
• Segment piercing
• Three-segment piercing
6.3.1 Direct Piercing

The system automatically executes direct piercing as follows:
1. Turn on follow valve and blow valve.
2. Control the cutting head to follow up until it reaches the cutting height and wait
for blow delay time.
3. Turn on laser valve and start machining.
6.3.2 Increment Piercing

The system automatically executes increment piercing as follows:
2. Control the cutting head to follow up until it reaches the cutting height and wait
for blow delay time.
3. Turn on laser valve and execute piercing for piercing delay time.
4. Keep laser valve on, control the cutting head to fall to the cutting height at
increment speed and start machining.
6.3.3 Segment Piercing

The system automatically executes segment piercing as follows:
2. Control the cutting head to follow up until it reaches the piercing height and
wait for blow delay time.
3. Turn on laser valve and execute piercing for piercing delay time.
4. Turn off laser valve and control the cutting head to follow up until it reaches the
cutting height.
5. Turn on laser valve and start machining.
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6.3.4 Three-segment Piercing

Three-segment piercing is divided into three segments and used to cut thick
materials.
According to the checked three-segment method, the system executes piercing by
falling the cutting head to the piercing height from the first to the third. See step 3 of
Set Technic Parameters for details.
6.4 General Parameters

This section introduces general parameters that can be set by users.
General parameters include the following:
• Motion control parameters
• Laser device parameters
• Burst parameters
• Follow control parameters
• Post-task actions parameters
• Advanced function parameters
6.4.1 Motion Control Parameters

Frame Speed
Default speed during cutting frame.
Range: [0, Maximum value among the maximum speed values of all axes]mm/min
Default value: 30000
G00 Speed
Default speed during locating.
Range: [0, Minimum value among the maximum speed values of all axes]mm/min
Default value: 30000
Set G00 speed for each axis in G00 Speed(X) and G00 Speed(Y) input boxes which
appear after Set rapid traverse parameters separately is checked.
6.4.2 Laser Device Parameters

Reset Laser
The laser device must be reset to return to normal status after alarms in laser device
are removed.
6.4.3 Burst Parameters

Peak Power
Laser intensity during executing burst.
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Frequency
Frequency of light output by pulse during executing burst.
Duty Cycle
In per unit pulse cycle, the ratio of light output time to the unit pulse cycle time.
Time
Duration of laser during executing burst.
6.4.4 Follow Control Parameters

Leaping Min. Dis
When the distance is smaller than the value, the system directly traverses to the
start point of the next object without frog leaping and uplifting the cutting head.
Fixed Pos
A fixed height of Z-axis.
You can either click Get Fixed Pos to set current Z-axis machine coordinate as the
fixed position or directly enter the height manually.
Direct Follow Height

If follow height and height for three-segment piercing are less than the value, the
cutting head directly follows to the set height.
If follow height and height for three-segment piercing are greater than the value, the
cutting head follows 1mm and rises to the set height.
6.4.5 Post-task Actions Parameters

Z Up Position
The target position to which the cutting head rises after machining.
XY Axes
Actions of X-axis and Y-axis after machining.
6.4.6 Advanced Function Parameters

Cut Film
Used to solve the problem that film on metal material is melted and stuck to the
cutting head and the sheet during cutting coated metal material.
Methods of film cut include the following:
• Cut single: cut film before machining a single object.
• Cut group: cut film before machining a group of objects and then execute the
same operation to other groups.
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Generally, default values of machining parameters of cutting film like power and
cutting height are different from actual machining parameters. You need to set them
according to actual situation. You can set proper cutting film parameters in Cut Film
layer.
Outside Cut Height

The distance between the cutting head and the material surface during leading in
from outside material.
After setting the height, click Set Outside Height to confirm.
6.5 Layer Technic Parameters

Layer technic parameters include the following:
• Cutting parameters
• Piercing parameters
• Delay parameters
• Uplifting parameters
• Special technic parameters
• Over-arris parameters
6.5.1 Cutting Parameters

Cut Speed
The cutting speed when feedrate override is 100%.
Peak Power
The laser intensity during cutting when the laser device is adjusted via the analog
quantity.
Cut Frequency
The carrier frequency of PWM modulate signals during cutting, namely the light
output times in one second.
The larger the value is, the longer light output time is.
Duty Cycle
You can set it bt adjusting the laser device via PWM to set duty cycle during cutting
setting.
Cut Pressure
The auxiliary gas pressure during cutting.
It should be used together with proportional valve or multi-valve.
Cut Gas
The type of auxiliary gas used during cutting.
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Cut Height
The distance between the nozzle and the material during cutting.
Cut Focus
The position of focus during cutting.
It takes effect after enabling focus control.
See Control Focus for details.
6.5.2 Piercing Parameters

Increment S
The speed of the cutting head during falling from the piercing height to the cutting
height during increment piercing.
Peak Power
The laser intensity during cutting when the laser device is adjusted via the analog
quantity.
Pierce Frequency
The carrier frequency of PWM modulate signals during piercing.
In general, it is set relatively lower and pulse is used to avoid bad piercing.
Duty Cycle
You can adjust the laser device via PWM to set duty cycle during piercing.
Pierce Pressure
The pressure of auxiliary gas during piercing.
Pierce Gas
The used auxiliary gas during piercing.
Pierce Height
The distance between the piercing position and the material.
Punch Focus
The position of focus during piercing.
It takes effect after enabling focus control.
See Control Focus for details.
Pierce Delay
The duration of laser on at piercing height during increment piercing and segment
piercing.
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Note: In Layer number-Three Segment Parameters page, Pierce in names of all parameters is omitted.
6.5.3 Delay Parameters

Pre-laser Off Delay
The delay time before the laser is turned off.
Pre-laser On Delay
The delay time before the laser is turned on.
Post-laser On Delay
After the laser is turned on, the system lasts the set time before the next step.
6.5.4 Uplifting Parameters

Lifting Height
The uplifting distance of the cutting head after cutting each object.
Pre-pierce Lift H
The uplifting distance of the cutting head after piercing each hole during
preliminary piercing.
6.5.5 Special Technic Parameters

Neglect
Not machine all the objects in the current layer.
Not Close Gas

Not close port Blow during cutting all the objects of the current layer.
Low-speed Start up
Used to confirm the cutting quality during cutting a thick plate.
With it enabled, the system cuts a start distance long aperture at start speed, so that
the gas can be blown into the aperture. Then cut at normal speed.
After enabling it, you need to enter the distance and speed to start.
Side Blow When Pierce

Used to open port Side Blow during piercing.
Side Blow When Mach

Used to open port Side Blow during machining.
Prepierce
Pre-piercing function is valid for all the objects of the current layer.
It is recommended to select method Increment Piercing or Segment Piercing.
Fixed Height Cut

Used to cut material at a fixed height.
You can get a fixed position or manually input the fixed position height to set it.
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Outside Cutting
Used to cut sheet directly from the outside without piercing it.
It mainly used in cutting thick sheets or parts with high precision.
Cool Delay
Blowing time at cooling point.
Cooling Air
The used gas during blowing.
6.5.6 Over-arris Parameters

Setting over-arris parameters is used to avoid over-burning from uneven
distribution of laser energy on faces and arrises during cutting a rectangular tube.
In cutting a rectangular tube, rotation of the tube causes the uneven distribution of
laser energy on faces and arrises. Then over burning occurs. Setting over-arris
parameters is used to solve the problem.
Peak Power
Used to set peak current during over-arris cutting by adjust the laser device via the
analog quantity.
Air Pressure
The pressure ofauxiliary gas during over-arris cutting.
Cut Frequency
The carrier frequency of PWM modulate signals during over-arris cutting, namely
the light emission times in one second.
Over-arris Height
The distance between the nozzle and the material during over-arris cutting.
Duty Cycle
Sensitivity
The sensitivity of the cutting head during over-arris cutting.
Over-arris Speed
The cutting speed during over-arris cutting.
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7 Nesting Function
This section introduces how to nest toolpaths by previewing nesting effect and
analyzing nesting results in NcEditor V12 Laser Cutting CNC System, so as to
improve sheet utilization and machining efficiency. It is only applicable to sheet
It is based on the principle of part nesting priority and material utility maximization.
Before nesting toolpaths, ensure one of the following:
• You have plugged the dongle into the USB interface of your host.
• You have imported an authorized file.
To nest toolpaths, do the following (taking the following figure as an example):
2. To open Nest dialog box, do one of the following:
– In drawing toolbar, click to enter nesting area and click Nest.

– In menu bar, click File → Nest.
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Nest dialog box pops up:
3. Select the target part in Parts area, click Edit or double click the values to
modify the following:
Priority
The greater the value is, the higher the priority is. On the premise of
maximizing sheet utilization, the system prioritizes nesting toolpaths with
higher priority.
Count
The number of parts to be nested.
Rotate Angle
Rotation way and rotation angle of parts. The default selection is Free Rotate.
4. Select the target sheet in Materials area, click Edit or double click the values to
modify the following:
Name
Sheet name.
Count
Total sheets.
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Width
Actual sheet width.
Height
Actual sheet height.
5. Click Setting. Setting dialog box pops up:
6. Modify the following:
Material Margin and Part Space

Distance between parts and the edge of sheet, and distance between parts.
If the space between parts is zero, it is suggested to share an edge so as to avoid

cutting the same edge repeatedly during machining.
Start Corner
Position to start nesting.
Nest Direction
Nesting direction.
It includes vertical direction and horizontal direction.

7. Click Execute and preview nesting effect in the right area. Nesting results
(sheet utilization) show in Sheets area.
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If you need to stop nesting, click Stop.
After nesting, do one of the following:

• If you are not satisfied with the nesting results, repeat step 3 ~ step 7.
• If you are satisfied with the nesting results, click OK. The nested toolpaths show
in nesting area:
You can switch to corresponding drawing window by clicking Nest Result

number and edit the nested toolpaths further.
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8 Auxiliary Machining Operations

This section introduces the following auxiliary operations for machining:
• Control focus
• Lubricate lead screw and guide rail
• Enable automatic exhaust
• Set a mark point
• Set a fixed point
• Show power
• Use a camera
8.1 Control Focus

Since focus differs in materials, this operation is used to automatically adjust the
focus during machining, so as to confirm machining quality.
To control focus, do the following:
1. Click System → System Parameters and modify the value of manufacturer
parameter Enable focus control under 3.5 Focus Control category to YES.
2. Click System → Focus Control. Focus Control dialog box pops up:
3. Check Parameters and set the following parameters:
– Locate speed: speed during locating focus.

– Jog speed: jog speed to adjust focus with button +/-.
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– Focus offset: distance between the origin and the focus after returning
to the machine origin.
4. To control the machine tool, click the following buttons:
– + / -: adjust the position of focus at Jog speed.

– Locate: locate to the focus position at Locate speed.
– Home: W-axis returns to the machine origin.
– Stop: W-axis stops moving.
During machining, you can click and set focus parameters like Cut Focus,
Punch Focus and so on in Layer Setting dialog box to use the function. See Layer
Function for details.
8.2 Lubricate Lead Screw and Guide Rail

This operation is used to avoid rustiness and cool the machine tool, so as to reduce
the influence of machining accuracy due to overheat of the machine tool and extend
the machine tool lifespan.
To lubricate lead screw and guide rail, do the following:
1. Click System → System Parameters, check Manufacturer and enter the
password.
2. Find parameter Enable Lubricate under 3.1 Lube category and select a
lubrication method by modifying the value:
– 1: automatic lubrication
Used to automatically lubricate lead screw and guide rail during

machining according to the set parameters.
See Automatically Lubricate Lead Screw and Guide Rail for details.
– 2: manual lubrication
Used to lubricate lead screw and guide rail by manually controlling the
machine tool.
See Manually Lubricate Lead Screw and Guide Rail for details.
8.2.1 Automatically Lubricate Lead Screw and Guide Rail

To automatically lubricate lead screw and guide rail, set the following parameters
under 3.1 Lube category:
• Lubricate Len: the distance between lubrication happening.
• Lubricate Time: the duration of each lubrication.
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After setting parameters, the system turns on port Lubrication automatically for
lubrication time after running lubrication length.
8.2.2 Manually Lubricate Lead Screw and Guide Rail

To manually lubricate lead screw and guide rail, do the following:
1. Click Mach → Lubricate. Lubricate dialog box pops up:
2. Set the start point, end point and speed of lubrication and click Start.
The system starts to lubricate lead screw and guide rail.
8.3 Enable Automatic Exhaust

This operation is used to automatically exhaust smoke by fans installed below the
machine tool, so as to avoid a large amount of smoke during high-power laser
cutting.
To enable automatic exhaust, do the following:
1. Click System → System Parameters. Parameter Setting dialog box pops up.
2. Find parameter Enable auto exhaust and modify the value to YES.
8.4 Set a Mark Point

This operation is used to set the machine coordinate of the target position as that of
a mark point, so as to control the cutting head to return to the mark point as needed.
To set a mark point, do the following:
1. To open Mark Point dialog box, do one of the following:

– In menu bar, click Mach → Mark Position.
Mark Point dialog box pops up:
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2. To move the cutting head to the target position, click X+ / X- / Y+ / Y- in

3. Select Mark Point n and click Set Mark. The current machine coordinate is set
as the mark point.
Range of n is from 1 to 8.
If you need to show all mark points in drawing window, click Show All.
If you need to automatically control the cutting head to return to the mark point,
select the target Mark Point n and click Go Mark.
8.5 Set a Fixed Point

This operation is used to control the cutting head to return to the fixed point after
machining.
To set a fixed point, do the following:
1. Click System → System Parameters. Parameter Setting dialog box pops up.
2. To set the machine coordinate of the fixed point, find parameters X machine
coordinate and Y machine coordinate under 4.2 Fixed Point category and
modify the values.
3. Click Mach → Back To Fixed Point. The cutting head automatically returns to
the fixed point.
8.6 Show Power

This operation is used to adjust the power curve through the displayed power in
feedback trace, so as to get a proper power curve and solve the problem of over-
burning in corners, achieving the ideal cutting effect.
To show power, do the following:
1. Click View → Track → Feedback Track.
2. After machining, click Mach → Show Power. The cursor turns into .
3. To show the power value of current position, move the cursor onto the
feedback trace.
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Result of showing power shows as follows:
8.7 Use a Camera

This operation is used to monitor the machining condition and control machining.
Before using a camera, ensure the manufacturer has done the following:
• Installed and connected the camera.
• Enabled camera function.
• Offered you login information.
As a result, monitoring area shows as follows:
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To use a camera, do the following:

1. In monitoring area, right click and select Log in. Log in dialog box pops up:
2. Enter the IP address, port, user name and password of the camera.
The machining condition shows in monitoring area.

If the camera is changed, right click in monitoring area, select Log out and repeat
steps 1 ~ 2 to log in again.
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9 System Management Operations

This section introduces the following operations for system management:
• Save set parameters and generate an installation package
• Back up and restore parameters
• Switch system language
• Check system logs
• Check online documents
• Check daily tips
• Check statistics
• Count machining
• Set cycle machining
• Register the software
9.1 Save Set Parameters and Generate an Installation Package

This operation is used to save the set parameters and generate an installation
package, so as to save a fixed software version.
To save set parameters and generate an installation package, click System → Make
Param Backup Installer.
The system backs up the software and parameters into a ZIP file and puts in under
the default directory D:\Weihong\Setup.
9.2 Back up and Restore Parameters

This operation is used to back up parameters by saving them as a BIN file for later
use and restore the backup parameters, so as to avoid to setting them again.
To back up and restore parameters, click System and select one of the following:
• Back up Parameters: save parameters as a BIN file.
• Restore Parameters: import the backup parameter file and restart the
software to make the retoring effective.
9.3 Switch System Language

This operation is used to switch system language among Chinese, English, Korean,
Russian and Japanese.
To switch system languages, click System → Language and select the target
language.
Restart the software to make the operation effective.
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9.4 Check System Logs

This operation is used to check different types of system logs and it is good for
troubleshooting.
To check system logs, do the following:
1. Click System → Log. Log dialog box pops up.
2. Optional: To refresh log information, click Refresh.
3. Check different types of system logs for troubleshooting:
– To show error logs, check Error. Logs with icon show in the dialog
box.
– To show warning logs, check Warning. Logs with icon show in the
dialog box.
– To show logs about running status, check Information. Logs with icon
show in the dialog box.
– To show system logs, check System. Logs with icon show in the dialog
box.
These kinds of logs are checked by default.
Once the log file exceeds 20M, the system automatically generates a backup log file
named NcStudio_xxxx.log under User folder and deletes the original one.
9.5 Check Online Documents

This operation is used to check information about NcEditor V12 Laser Cutting CNC
System and Weihong Company easily.
To check online documents, click Help and select one of the following:
• User Manual: introducing how to use the software of NcEditor V12 Laser
Cutting CNC System in details. It is for the machine tool users.
• Manufacturer Manual: introducing how to install and debug NcEditor V12

Laser Cutting CNC System in details. It is for the machine tool manufacturers.
• Shortcut Key: listing the shortcut keys in the software. See List of Shortcut Key
for details.
• Weihong Introduction: introducing Weihong Company briefly.
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9.6 Check Daily Tips

This operation is used to check functions and operations which are listed in
software operation order.
To check daily tips, do the following:
1. Click Help → Daily Tips and check a tip in Daily Tips dialog box.
2. To check the previous/next tip, click Prev/Next.
If Show daily tips on startup is checked, Daily Tips dialog box pops up
automatically when the software is started.
9.7 Check Statistics

This operation is used to check the statistics for machining or charge for it.
To check statistics, do the following:
1. To open Statistics Information dialog box, do one of the following:
– In report bar, click Report.

– In menu bar, click Mach → Show Statistics.
Statistics Information dialog box pops up.
2. Check the statistics for machining.
3. Optional: To charge for the machining, do the following:
1. Check the target items and click Charging.

2. Enter the unit price of each item and click Calculate.
The system automatically calculates total cost of cutting.
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9.8 Count Machining

This operation is used to calculate the total number of machining.
To count machining, do the following:
1. In report bar, click Count. Machining Count dialog box pops up:
2. Check Enable counting, and set planned count and actions after counting.
The system automatically counts machining as follows:

• If a toolpath file is machined without any interruption, the number of
machining adds 1.
• If machining interrupted, the number of machining adds 1 after executing
breakpoint resume and finishing machining.
• After a new file is imported or the file name is changed, the number of
machining turns to zero.
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9.9 Set Cycle Machining

This operation is used to set times and interval of cycle machining and check the
finished times.
To set cycle machining, do the following:
1. Click Mach → Cyclical Machining. Cyclical Machining dialog box pops up:
2. Check Enable, and set times and interval of cycle machining.
3. Click OK or Apply.
After finishing the set cycle times, you need to clear the current finished times by
clicking Clear.
The system counts the finished times as follows:
• If you pause/stop machining before reaching the set cycle times, the number
behind Dones indicates the actual cycle times finished at present.
• If a toolpath file is machined completely, the finished cycle times add one.
• Cycle machining is also available to dry run.
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9.10 Register the Software

This operation is used to restrict the system usage time.
Before registering the software, ensure the machine tool is in idle or e-stop status.
To register the software, do the following:
1. Get a registration code.
2. Register the software with a registration code.
9.10.1Get a Registration Code

Before getting a registration code, do the following:
1. To get an account, do one of the following:
– Contact local sales.

– Dial 400-882-9188.
2. Fill in Registration Information Confirmation Letter and send it to Weihong
Company after sealing it. Weihong Company will put the information on file.
To get a registration code, do the following:

1. Click Help → About NcEditor. About NcEditor dialog box pops up:
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2. Find the device number and record it.
3. To enter into WEIHONG official account in WeChat, scan the QR code on the
lower left.
4. To get a temporary password, click Service → Register → Activate Account.
5. Return to Log in page, fill in the blanks and enter the password.
6. To jump to Time Registration page, click Log in.
7. Fill in the blanks and click Generate to get a registration code.
If you need to reset the password, click .
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9.10.2Register the Software with a Registration Code

To register the software with a registration code, do the following:
1. Click Help → About NcEditor. About NcEditor dialog box pops up.
2. Click Register. Register dialog box pops up:
3. Enter the registration code in RegCode input box.
Restart the software to make registering effective.

You can check the remaining registration time in About NcEditor dialog box.
If the software expired, a prompt The software is overdue. Please register! pops
up after the software is started. Please register the software again.
If the board and the software do not match, a prompt Board class error. Please
register! pops up. Please contact the manufacturer.
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10 WHB05S/WHB05L Wireless CNC Handwheel

WHB05 Series Wireless CNC Handwheel is a series of wireless handles that can
make the machine tools do specified actions through WEIHONG CNC control system.
The wireless CNC handwheel is independently designed by WEIHONG Company
(short for Weihong Electronic Technology Co., Ltd.) with copyright and
manufactured by a third-party supplier, Chengdu Xinhongchang Technology Co., Ltd.
Among them, the following are applicable to WEIHONG NcEditor V12 laser cutting
CNC system:
• WHB05S
• WHB05L
An upgraded one for WHB05S, with some functional keys added.
The wireless CNC handwheel consists of two parts:

• Handheld operational panel, also called transmitter
• USB receiver
See the following for the wireless CNC handwheel:
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With the wireless CNC handwheel, the users can operate in the area that is within
40m far from the machine tool. It can greatly improve operating efficiency.
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10.1 Key Definition

See the following for definition of each key of WHB05S:
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See the following for definition of each key of WHB05L:
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10.2 Specification Parameters

Electric parameters
• Working voltage & current: 3V / 6mA (Two AA battery)
• Voltage range for low voltage alarm: < 2.2V
• Transmit power (Transmitter): 14dB
• Receiver sensitivity (Receiver): -90dB
• Communication frequency: 433MHz band
• Delay: 32ms
Other parameters
• Usage life of keys: 400~500 thousand times
• Communication distance: 40m without barrier
• Working temperature: -25°~70°
• Receiver: USB2.0, with 1.5m USB dual layer shield cable
• Receiver movable distance: ≤5m
10.3 Caution
Please pay attention to the following:
• Do not scrape the keys with sharp object to avoid possible damage to the
operation keys.
• Make sure the wireless CNC handwheel is well connected to the computer host
before starting the CNC software.
• The operational panel is exclusively matched with the USB receiver. Therefore,
do not use wrong pairs.
• To ensure stable working condition for the wireless CNC handwheel, put wire
antenna of the receiver out of the electric cabinet (top of the cabinet is the
best). Do not place the wire antenna in an enclosure environment, because it
may cause signal block and further unpredictable danger.
• When the low voltage indicator (yellow) lights on, change the battery in time;
otherwise, it may cause mulfunction of the wireless CNC handwheel.
10.4 FAQs
If the following occurs to the wireless CNC handwheel:
• The machine tool responds to the key operations in a delay manner.
• The machine tool does not respond to the key operations at all.
• Once pressed, the key immediately bounces back by itself.
Please check the working environment as follows:
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Case one: The wireless CNC handwheel is placed in metal cabinet and used
indoor. No USB extension cable is used. Communication distance is smaller
than or equal to 2m.
• Cause: The metal cabinet blocks transmission of wireless signal and causes
instable communication.
• Solution: Place the wireless CNC handwheel outside any metal cabinet, and use
it in a barrier-free environment.
Case two: The wireless CNC handwheel is placed outside of a metal cabinet and
used indoor. A USB extension cable of 2~3m long is used. Communication
distance is 10m.
• Cause: Usage of extension cable causes instable communication. If the
disturbance is severe, it can cause exceptional USB communication and
response delay.
• Solution: Do not use extension cable.
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11 List of Shortcut Key

Before using NcEditor V12 Laser Cutting CNC System, please refer to the following
list to get familiar with shortcut keys for ease of operation:
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SPECIALIZED / CONCENTRATED / FOCUSED
Shanghai Weihong Electronic Technology Co., Ltd.

Address: No. 1590, Huhang Rd., Fengxian, Shanghai, China, 201401
Hot-line: 400 882 9188
Website: www.weihong.com.cn/en

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NcEditor V12 Laser Cutting CNC System User

1.1 Toolbar ................................................................................................................................... 4

1.2 Drawing Window ............................................................................................................... 5

1.3 Running Information Bar ................................................................................................ 6

1.4 Window Display Buttons ................................................................................................ 7

1.5 Machine Control Area ....................................................................................................... 7

1.6 Status Bar ........................................................................................................................... 13

1.7 Drawing Toolbar ............................................................................................................. 14

1.8 3D View Area .................................................................................................................... 14

2 Quick Start (in Sheet Cutting Configuration) .................................................................... 16

2.1 Return to the Machine Origin ..................................................................................... 16

2.2 Load a Toolpath or Draw an Object ......................................................................... 18

2.3 Calibrate Capacitance .................................................................................................... 20

2.4 Set the Workpiece Origin ............................................................................................. 21

2.5 Find Edges.......................................................................................................................... 22

2.6 Simulate Machining ........................................................................................................ 26

2.7 Execute Machining.......................................................................................................... 27

3 Quick Start (in Tube Cutting Configuration) ..................................................................... 29

3.1 Set Type and Dimension of a Tube ........................................................................... 29

3.2 Level and Center a Tube ............................................................................................... 30

3.4 Return to the Center ...................................................................................................... 32

3.5 Set Automatic Centering............................................................................................... 32

4 Object Operations ........................................................................................................................ 34

4.1 Drawing Operations ....................................................................................................... 35

4.2 Auxiliary Editing Operations ...................................................................................... 38

4.3 Basic Editing Operations .............................................................................................. 44

4.4 Preprocessing Operations ........................................................................................... 62

5.1 Set Fill or Unfill ................................................................................................................ 68

5.3 Change the Machining Direction ............................................................................... 73

5.4 Change the Machining Order ...................................................................................... 75

5.5 Compensate Kerf ............................................................................................................. 78

5.6 Execute Instant Setting ................................................................................................. 79

5.7 Set Scan Cutting ............................................................................................................... 81

5.8 Add Cooling Points ......................................................................................................... 83

5.9 Add Release Angles ........................................................................................................ 85

5.10 Add Chamfer ................................................................................................................. 86

5.11 Bridge Objects .............................................................................................................. 88

5.12 Execute Micro Joint .................................................................................................... 89

5.13 Explode Micro Joint .................................................................................................... 91

5.14 Chop Objects ................................................................................................................. 92

5.15 Execute Ring Cut ......................................................................................................... 93

5.16 Do Clearing .................................................................................................................... 94

6 Layer Function .............................................................................................................................. 95

6.1 Interface Overview ......................................................................................................... 96

6.2 Layer Operations ............................................................................................................. 97

6.3 Piercing Methods ..........................................................................................................100

6.4 General Parameters......................................................................................................101

6.5 Layer Technic Parameters .........................................................................................103

7 Nesting Function ........................................................................................................................107

8 Auxiliary Machining Operations ..........................................................................................111

8.1 Control Focus ..................................................................................................................111

8.2 Lubricate Lead Screw and Guide Rail ....................................................................112

8.3 Enable Automatic Exhaust.........................................................................................113

8.4 Set a Mark Point .............................................................................................................113

8.6 Show Power ....................................................................................................................114

8.7 Use a Camera ..................................................................................................................115

9 System Management Operations .........................................................................................117