Turret layout software

Lantek has the optimal software system for manufacturing sheet metal with punching machines: Lantek Expert Punch. Lantek Expert Punch correctly manages Auto-index tools, Multi-tool stations and all tool types, from the most standard to tools for forming, embossing, drilling, threading, stamping, rolling, etc. The system genuinely takes into account the characteristics of each station of the turret punch or linear store. Lantek Expert Punch is able to simulate in 3D the cutting sequence of any punching machine, providing a powerful tool to avoid undesired behaviors in the real operation.

The machining of the geometry is totally automatic in accordance with working rules which are completely configurable by the user and the limits of the machine. In addition to this, the selection made by the system can be very easily changed for macro instructions to be used. Lantek Expert Punch also stands out for the possibility it gives of carrying out common punching and sheet replacement totally automatically.

Both shearing machines and combined machines with a cutting head can also be programmed and automatically managed. In the Nesting module, the machining is automatically generated in accordance with various criteria for optimizing of path, angle or time. However it is easy to modify the punching order, type of micro-joint, etc.

If the station number locations interfere with other stations the user has the option to relocate the station number. See Station No. Station Numbers also display when the Turret illustration is right-clicked; however, Station Numbers cannot be edited here.

To edit Station Numbers, see Station No. Actual Keyed. This option functions as a toggle. If you place a check mark in the check box, the Key Angle markers that indicate the specified angles for the KEYED stations will shift relative to the actual origin of the machine. This option allows you to designate the selected station as a multi-tool station.

Edit Stations. Click the Edit Stations button to activate Edit mode when defining multi-tool stations. Select the station you want to define as a multi-tool station, select Multi-Group in the lower right-hand corner of the window and then click the Edit Stations button. Double-click the selected station to update the window. Add New Stations. Click the Add New Stations button to add a station to the turret.

See Editing Turret Stations. Delete Selected Stations. Click the Delete Select Stations button to remove the selected station from the turret. Click the Undo button to reverse the last command or action. Click the Redo button to repeat the last command or action.

Zoom In. This control button allows you to toggle between Zoom In and Zoom Out mode. When you click the button while the magnifying glass has an addition sign, you can zoom in or magnify an area of the turret illustration. Zoom Out. Click the button until the magnifying glass has a subtraction sign. You can then zoom out or reduce the view of the selected area. Print Preview. Click the Print Preview button to view the turret illustration in the Print Preview window.

Note: When printing the Turret layout, if Station Numbers is checked, the system will print the layout with station numbers. Print Stations. Click the Print Stations button to print the turret illustration using the default report template. Click the Help button to access the on-line help system. The help system will display the topics related to the Turret Illustration Design module. Note: In order to use these edit options, a station must first be selected.

Turret Info. Use the options in this section to specify the turret parameters. The number of existing stations in the turret. The system will set the Origin Radius and Origin Angle to zero for the stations when you first open an existing machine or when you create a new turret. The actual diameter for the round turret. It is important that this value is accurate, as it will determine the scale of each tool station within the display.

Station Info. Use the options in this section to specify the parameters for each station within the turret. Station No. This is the Tool Station Number.

You can type a station number or use the arrow buttons to specify the station number in increments of one. You must always specify the station number as a numerical value. When the button is selected, the user can move into the turret display and the cursor will snap to the currently selected station number. The number will be attached to the cursor, and when the cursor is moved to the correct location and the left button is clicked, the number will be locked into the turret display.

Station Size. The size of the station. You can type the size or use the arrow buttons to specify the station size. The station graphic in the window will scale in size relative to the Diameter value of the turret. Station Type. Click the Type arrow to open the drop-down list and select the station type of your choice.

Origin Radius.