RADAN Radtube

Radtube comes with an extensive range of integrated CAD data translators that allow the direct import of CAD drawings in their native form or as industry standards, such as IGES, STEP and DXF. The standard system configuration comes with interfaces for DXF, AutoCAD DWG, AutoCADInventor, VISI, SolidWorks, SolidEdge, IronCad and Solid IGES. Optional CATIA V4, CATIA V5, Unigraphics, Pro Engineer, VDA and STEP translators are available. Radtube can display the CAD data as simple wireframe, solids and surfaces or a combination of both. Solids are used as the source for all cut-path programming and process simulation.

Machines and postprocessors

Radtube contains a comprehensive database of laser machines from a large number of Machine Tool manufacturers; including Adige, NTC, Trumpf and Amada. Should a machine not be supported, Radtube also contains a Machine Setup utility that allows the configuration of bespoke machine types and post processing information. The advanced postprocessors aren’t just limited to the use of generic G and M codes; posts are easily configured to suit different head configurations and table sizes.

Toolpath verification and simulation

Within Radtube the toolpaths are presented showing the angle of the nozzle as it moves around the part in a full solid simulation. Instant feedback is provided about whether or not a specific move is possible - either in terms of machine head movement limits or accessibility. Any collisions that are detected are highlighted both on the model and via on-screen messages.

The toolpath parameters can be edited directly or, in the event of a collision, automatically corrected at any time ensuring that your toolpath is both safe and using the optimum strategy to reduce processing time. Once the toolpath has been optimized, simply select the cutting conditions from the pre-defined technology tables and Radtube quickly generates reliable NC code.

Biblioteca de secciones de tubo estándar

Radtube proporciona una biblioteca de formas de tubo paramétricos que simplifican la creación del tubo a cortar. Si no existe una sección adecuada, la opción "Forma libre" se utiliza para crear las secciones de forma especial. Los tubos de forma libre incluso se pueden crear a partir de una de las bibliotecas de formas paramétricas de Radtube. Si ninguna de estas formas estándar es adecuada, el usuario simplemente dibuja el perfil de la sección o la forma exterior/interior utilizando las herramientas CAD integradas. Todo el modelado en Radtube se realiza completamente en 3D.

Biblioteca de formas estándar

De manera similar a las secciones de tubo, Radtube proporciona una biblioteca de formas de agujeros paramétricos, nuevamente con la opción de definir "forma libre", por lo tanto, se agregan fácilmente características especiales de juntas. Los agujeros en el tubo se crean generando un objeto sólido para representar la forma, que luego se extrae del tubo. El sólido puede atravesar todas o una sola pared del tubo y puede atravesar el borde de la sección creando un hueco.

Para los agujeros pasantes a través de la sección del tubo en un ángulo único o compuesto, la posición se puede definir en el punto medio de la sección o en una posición en la cara superior. Para las formas de agujeros que se repiten a lo largo del tubo en un patrón estándar, se admiten cinco formas de patrón: circular, lineal en ángulo, en arco, cuadrado y cuadrícula.

Nesting multiple parts on a single pipe or section

Where a number of small parts can be produced from a common tube section, it is possible to use the Radtube nesting option. This allows the user to create individual programs for each part (including cutting path), simulate and check the cutting path. Parts of suitable section are then selected and the quantity required specified. New parts and quantities are added until Radtube reports that the material length specified is full. As each part is selected, Radtube automatically checks the section of the material and reports if it is a suitable part for the nest.

An advanced nesting option is also available which will nest previously machined parts into a multiple number of tubes, where each nested tube can then be postprocessed to form a complete NC program. This advanced nesting functionality provides an easy route to using stock material most effectively and economically.