Hypertherm MicroEdge User manual

Shape Cutting Control
Software Version 7.50
Making people and machines more productive through process Automation

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Table of Contents I I
Table of Contents
SAFETY..................................................................................................................................................1
Read This Manual...............................................................................................................................1
Dangerous Machinery.........................................................................................................................1
High Voltages......................................................................................................................................1
Product Listings...................................................................................................................................2
MicroEdge and Voyager III..............................................................................................................2
Edge TI............................................................................................................................................2
OVERVIEW ............................................................................................................................................3
Introduction .........................................................................................................................................3
ShapeWizard.......................................................................................................................................3
Teach/Trace........................................................................................................................................3
Shape Libraries...................................................................................................................................3
Program Upload and Download..........................................................................................................4
SoftMotion...........................................................................................................................................4
Cutting Options ...................................................................................................................................4
Mirror function .................................................................................................................................4
Rotate function ................................................................................................................................4
Scale function..................................................................................................................................4
Repeat function ...............................................................................................................................4
Programming Features .......................................................................................................................4
Manual Data Input (MDI).................................................................................................................5
Communications Link......................................................................................................................5
Graphical program display ..............................................................................................................5
Built-in Parametric Shape Library....................................................................................................5
Teach/Trace ....................................................................................................................................5
Performance Features ........................................................................................................................6
Installation and Setup Features..........................................................................................................7
Hardware Specifications .....................................................................................................................7
Model Numbering System...................................................................................................................8
Front Panel Layout..............................................................................................................................9
PC Keyboard Layout.........................................................................................................................12
Screen Hierarchy...........................................................................................................................14
Key & Menu Functions......................................................................................................................15
Numeric Keypad................................................................................................................................17
Help Screen ......................................................................................................................................18
Show Bookmarks ..........................................................................................................................18
Main Screen......................................................................................................................................19
Preview Window............................................................................................................................19
Watch Window ..............................................................................................................................19
Shape Manager.............................................................................................................................19
Files...............................................................................................................................................19
Part Options...................................................................................................................................20
Setups ...........................................................................................................................................20
View Part/View Sheet....................................................................................................................20
Change Cut Mode .........................................................................................................................21
Change Consumable.....................................................................................................................21
Zero Positions ...............................................................................................................................21
Shape Manager Screen....................................................................................................................22
Shape Library................................................................................................................................22

Table of Contents II II
Text Editor..................................................................................................................................... 22
Shape Wizard ............................................................................................................................... 22
Teach Trace.................................................................................................................................. 22
Nester............................................................................................................................................ 22
HyperCAD..................................................................................................................................... 23
HyperNEST................................................................................................................................... 23
Evaluation Timer........................................................................................................................... 23
Files.................................................................................................................................................. 24
Load from Disk.............................................................................................................................. 24
Save to Disk.................................................................................................................................. 24
Download from Host ..................................................................................................................... 24
Upload to Host .............................................................................................................................. 25
Resume Last Part ......................................................................................................................... 25
Show Certain Files........................................................................................................................ 25
Show All Files ............................................................................................................................... 25
Setups Screen.................................................................................................................................. 26
Cutting........................................................................................................................................... 26
Process......................................................................................................................................... 26
Disable Control ............................................................................................................................. 26
Watch............................................................................................................................................ 26
Password ...................................................................................................................................... 26
Diagnostics ................................................................................................................................... 27
Change to Metric Units/English Units ........................................................................................... 27
Change Consumable........................................................................................................................ 28
New Torch Tip............................................................................................................................... 28
New Nozzle................................................................................................................................... 28
New Electrode............................................................................................................................... 28
Reset Database ............................................................................................................................ 29
Setups........................................................................................................................................... 29
Upload Database .......................................................................................................................... 29
Save Database ............................................................................................................................. 29
SETUPS............................................................................................................................................... 31
Cutting .............................................................................................................................................. 31
Cut Mode ...................................................................................................................................... 31
Kerf................................................................................................................................................ 31
Kerf Variable / Kerf Value ............................................................................................................. 31
Trial/Cut Speed............................................................................................................................. 32
Marker 1 / Marker 2 Speed........................................................................................................... 32
Plate Size...................................................................................................................................... 32
Vent Controls 1 - 50..................................................................................................................... 32
Marker Offsets 1 - 12.................................................................................................................... 32
Dwell Time.................................................................................................................................... 32
Arc Radial Error ............................................................................................................................ 33
Dwell Override .............................................................................................................................. 33
Optional Program Stop ................................................................................................................. 33
EIA I & J Codes............................................................................................................................. 33
EIA F-Code Override .................................................................................................................... 33
Speed +/- Affects F-Codes ........................................................................................................... 33
EIA Decimal Shift.......................................................................................................................... 33
Process Select Override............................................................................................................... 33
Station Select Override................................................................................................................. 33
Auto Torch Spacing Override ....................................................................................................... 33
G97 Loop Count Prompt............................................................................................................... 34
ESAB Multi Torch Support............................................................................................................ 34
Force G40 Kerf Disable ................................................................................................................ 34

Table of Contents III III
G40 Used in Simple Shapes.........................................................................................................34
Auto Start after APA......................................................................................................................34
EIA Code 2 Decimal Shift..............................................................................................................34
M17, M18 Used as Cut Codes......................................................................................................34
M76 Rotary Shortest Path.............................................................................................................34
Show Traverse Segments.............................................................................................................35
Retain Skew Adjustment...............................................................................................................35
THC Voltage Offset .......................................................................................................................35
Process.............................................................................................................................................36
Oxy Fuel............................................................................................................................................37
Ignition Time..................................................................................................................................38
Low Preheat ..................................................................................................................................38
High Preheat..................................................................................................................................38
Pierce Time ...................................................................................................................................38
Moving Pierce Time.......................................................................................................................38
Creep Time....................................................................................................................................39
Primary Torch Up Time .................................................................................................................39
Primary Torch Down Time.............................................................................................................39
Pierce Torch Up Time ...................................................................................................................39
Pierce Torch Down Time...............................................................................................................39
Cut Off Time..................................................................................................................................39
Bleedoff Time ................................................................................................................................39
Igniters...........................................................................................................................................39
Preheat During Cut........................................................................................................................39
Staged Pierce................................................................................................................................39
Plasma..............................................................................................................................................40
Purge Time....................................................................................................................................41
Pierce Time ...................................................................................................................................41
Creep Time....................................................................................................................................41
Cut Off Time..................................................................................................................................41
Torch Down Time..........................................................................................................................42
Arc Off Time ..................................................................................................................................42
Stop Time......................................................................................................................................42
Retract Delay.................................................................................................................................42
Set Arc Current..............................................................................................................................42
Corner Current Percent.................................................................................................................42
Retry Transfer Fail.........................................................................................................................42
Transfer Time................................................................................................................................42
Arc on Feedback ...........................................................................................................................43
Ignition...........................................................................................................................................43
Dual Grid/THC...............................................................................................................................43
Dual Grid/THC Start ......................................................................................................................43
Partial Raise..................................................................................................................................43
Torch Down During Cut.................................................................................................................43
Torch Down Between Cuts............................................................................................................43
Marker...............................................................................................................................................44
Marker Interface............................................................................................................................44
Ignition Time..................................................................................................................................45
Marker On Time ............................................................................................................................45
Marker Off Time ............................................................................................................................45
Marker Up Time.............................................................................................................................45
Marker Partial Up Time .................................................................................................................45
Marker Down Time........................................................................................................................46
Set Arc Current..............................................................................................................................46
Corner Current Percent.................................................................................................................46
Ignition...........................................................................................................................................46

Table of Contents IV IV
Cut Control Used for Marking ....................................................................................................... 46
Marker Down/Up With Each Marker On/Off.................................................................................. 46
Arc On Feedback.......................................................................................................................... 46
Partial Raise.................................................................................................................................. 46
Down On During Mark .................................................................................................................. 46
Down On Between Marks............................................................................................................. 46
Laser Overview................................................................................................................................. 47
Laser............................................................................................................................................. 48
Test Lifter...................................................................................................................................... 48
Purge Time ................................................................................................................................... 49
New Gas Purge Time.................................................................................................................... 49
Shutter Time ................................................................................................................................. 49
Power Ramp Time........................................................................................................................ 49
Pierce Time................................................................................................................................... 49
Pulse On Time.............................................................................................................................. 50
Pulse Off Time.............................................................................................................................. 50
Creep Time................................................................................................................................... 50
Beam Off Time.............................................................................................................................. 50
Postflow Time ............................................................................................................................... 50
Cut Height..................................................................................................................................... 50
Pierce Height ................................................................................................................................ 50
Lens Cut Position.......................................................................................................................... 50
Lens Pierce Position..................................................................................................................... 50
Pulse Laser Time.......................................................................................................................... 50
Pulse Laser Power........................................................................................................................ 50
Height Control Manual/Automatic................................................................................................. 51
IHS in Manual ............................................................................................................................... 51
Retract Full/Partial ........................................................................................................................ 51
Partial Retract Distance................................................................................................................ 51
Start IHS Distance ........................................................................................................................ 51
Preflow During IHS ....................................................................................................................... 51
Nozzle Contact IHS....................................................................................................................... 51
Nozzle Contact During Cut ........................................................................................................... 51
Pierce Control Manual/Automatic................................................................................................. 51
Pierce Mode Pulse/Blast............................................................................................................... 51
Pierce Complete ........................................................................................................................... 51
Next Pulse..................................................................................................................................... 52
Cut Chart....................................................................................................................................... 52
Laser Cut Chart ................................................................................................................................ 53
Material Type ................................................................................................................................ 53
Specific Material............................................................................................................................ 53
Process Power.............................................................................................................................. 53
Assist Gas..................................................................................................................................... 53
Material Thickness........................................................................................................................ 53
Focal Length ................................................................................................................................. 54
Nozzle........................................................................................................................................... 54
Test Gas ....................................................................................................................................... 54
Set Power ..................................................................................................................................... 54
Cut Speed..................................................................................................................................... 54
Kerf................................................................................................................................................ 54
Pierce Height ................................................................................................................................ 54
Lens Cut Position.......................................................................................................................... 54
Lens Pierce Position..................................................................................................................... 54
Resonator On Time....................................................................................................................... 54
Purge Time ................................................................................................................................... 54
Pierce Time................................................................................................................................... 55

Table of Contents V V
Pulse On Time...............................................................................................................................55
Pulse Off Time...............................................................................................................................55
Creep Time....................................................................................................................................55
Pierce Complete............................................................................................................................55
Next Pulse.....................................................................................................................................55
Start Corner Power........................................................................................................................55
Minimum Corner Power.................................................................................................................55
Save Process ................................................................................................................................56
Rest Process.................................................................................................................................56
Save Cut Charts............................................................................................................................56
Load Cut Charts ............................................................................................................................56
Pulse Laser Time ..........................................................................................................................56
Pulse Laser Power ........................................................................................................................56
Height Control Manual/Automatic..................................................................................................56
IHS in Manual................................................................................................................................57
Retract Full/Partial.........................................................................................................................57
Partial Retract Distance.................................................................................................................57
Start IHS Distance.........................................................................................................................57
Preflow During IHS........................................................................................................................57
Nozzle Contact IHS.......................................................................................................................57
Nozzle Contact During Cut............................................................................................................57
Pierce Control Manual/Automatic..................................................................................................57
Pierce Mode Pulse/Blast ...............................................................................................................57
Pierce Complete............................................................................................................................57
Next Pulse.....................................................................................................................................57
Cut Chart.......................................................................................................................................58
Water Jet...........................................................................................................................................59
Purge Time....................................................................................................................................60
Pierce Time ...................................................................................................................................60
Creep Time....................................................................................................................................60
Abrasive Off Time..........................................................................................................................60
Abrasive Charging.........................................................................................................................60
Watch................................................................................................................................................61
None..............................................................................................................................................61
Input/Output...................................................................................................................................62
Position..........................................................................................................................................62
Following Error ..............................................................................................................................62
Command Voltage.........................................................................................................................62
Temperature..................................................................................................................................62
Speedometer.................................................................................................................................62
Oxy Fuel Torch Tip........................................................................................................................62
Plasma Torch Tip ..........................................................................................................................62
Plasma Electrode ..........................................................................................................................62
Jog Keys........................................................................................................................................63
Process Data.................................................................................................................................63
Laser Nozzle..................................................................................................................................63
HPR Power Supply........................................................................................................................63
Multiple Watch Windows...............................................................................................................63
SHAPE MANAGER..............................................................................................................................65
Shape Library....................................................................................................................................65
Selecting a Simple Shape.............................................................................................................65
Text Editor.........................................................................................................................................66
Show Original Text........................................................................................................................66
Delete Part.....................................................................................................................................66
Shape Wizard....................................................................................................................................67

Table of Contents VI VI
Manual Line Edit........................................................................................................................... 67
Replace Segment ......................................................................................................................... 68
Insert Before Segment.................................................................................................................. 69
Insert After Segment..................................................................................................................... 69
Remove Segment......................................................................................................................... 69
Teach Trace ..................................................................................................................................... 69
Start Corner .................................................................................................................................. 70
Tracing Pitch................................................................................................................................. 70
Arc Radial Error ............................................................................................................................ 71
Auto Closure Detect...................................................................................................................... 71
Closure Over/Under Lap............................................................................................................... 71
Kerf Direction................................................................................................................................ 71
Traverse/Pierce............................................................................................................................. 71
Tracing a part................................................................................................................................ 71
Plate Remnant Trace.................................................................................................................... 72
Nester............................................................................................................................................... 74
Manual Nesting................................................................................................................................. 74
Main Screen Layout...................................................................................................................... 74
Add Part........................................................................................................................................ 75
Remove Part................................................................................................................................. 75
Cut Earlier..................................................................................................................................... 75
Cut Later ....................................................................................................................................... 75
View Sheet / View Part ................................................................................................................. 75
Arrow Key (Distance).................................................................................................................... 75
Clear Nest..................................................................................................................................... 75
Setup............................................................................................................................................. 75
Nester Setup..................................................................................................................................... 76
Arrow Motion................................................................................................................................. 76
Autoposition .................................................................................................................................. 76
Using Nester..................................................................................................................................... 76
Adding Parts ................................................................................................................................. 77
Saving a Nest................................................................................................................................ 79
HyperNest –CNC Automatic Nesting Software............................................................................... 80
Main Screen Layout...................................................................................................................... 80
Automatic Nesting Setup.................................................................................................................. 81
Automatic Nesting......................................................................................................................... 81
Part Spacing ................................................................................................................................. 81
Plate Edge Spacing ...................................................................................................................... 81
Program Origin.............................................................................................................................. 81
Cut Direction ................................................................................................................................. 82
Return to Nest Start...................................................................................................................... 82
Using HyperNest –CNC................................................................................................................... 82
Adding Parts ................................................................................................................................. 82
Remove Part................................................................................................................................. 85
Nest Summary.............................................................................................................................. 86
Main Screen View of Nest ............................................................................................................ 88
HyperCAD......................................................................................................................................... 89
HyperNEST ...................................................................................................................................... 90
FILES................................................................................................................................................... 93
Load from Disk ................................................................................................................................. 93
Load from...................................................................................................................................... 93
Files............................................................................................................................................... 93
File name/Diskette file name ........................................................................................................ 94
Preview ......................................................................................................................................... 94
Load to.......................................................................................................................................... 94

Table of Contents VII VII
Hard drive file name......................................................................................................................94
Resume Last Part..........................................................................................................................94
Show Certain Files ........................................................................................................................94
Show All Files................................................................................................................................94
Resume Last Part Features..............................................................................................................94
Rush Job Interrupt.........................................................................................................................94
Automated Power Loss Recovery.................................................................................................95
Save to Disk......................................................................................................................................96
Save to ..........................................................................................................................................96
File name/Diskette file name.........................................................................................................96
Save Original Text.........................................................................................................................96
Save from......................................................................................................................................96
Files...............................................................................................................................................97
Hard drive file name......................................................................................................................97
Preview..........................................................................................................................................97
Save KeyLog to Disk.....................................................................................................................98
Download from Host .........................................................................................................................99
Download from ..............................................................................................................................99
Files...............................................................................................................................................99
Remote file name ..........................................................................................................................99
Preview........................................................................................................................................100
Download to.................................................................................................................................100
Local file name............................................................................................................................100
Upload to Host ................................................................................................................................101
Upload to.....................................................................................................................................101
Remote file name ........................................................................................................................101
Upload from.................................................................................................................................101
Files.............................................................................................................................................102
Local file name ............................................................................................................................102
Preview........................................................................................................................................102
Loading Of Invalid Files ..................................................................................................................103
LIBRARY SHAPES............................................................................................................................105
Rectangle........................................................................................................................................107
Circle...............................................................................................................................................109
Triangle...........................................................................................................................................111
L-Bracket.........................................................................................................................................113
Trapezoid........................................................................................................................................115
Slant Rectangle...............................................................................................................................117
Gambrel Rectangle.........................................................................................................................119
Roofed Rectangle ...........................................................................................................................121
4 Sided Polygon..............................................................................................................................123
5 Sided Polygon..............................................................................................................................125
Oval.................................................................................................................................................127
Circle w/ Flat Side...........................................................................................................................129
Circle Slice......................................................................................................................................131
Straight Slots...................................................................................................................................133
Angled Slots....................................................................................................................................135
Horizontal Rip..................................................................................................................................137
Vertical Rip......................................................................................................................................139
Flange.............................................................................................................................................141
Circle w/ Rectangular Hole .............................................................................................................143
Gusset.............................................................................................................................................145
8 Sided............................................................................................................................................147
Rectangle w/ Convex Corners ........................................................................................................149
Rectangle w/ Concave Corners......................................................................................................151

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L-Bracket w/ Elbow Radii................................................................................................................ 153
Slant L-Bracket w/ Elbow Radii ...................................................................................................... 155
Trapezoid w/ Convex Corners........................................................................................................ 157
Flange Slice.................................................................................................................................... 159
Elbow.............................................................................................................................................. 161
Flange Repair Ring......................................................................................................................... 163
Rectangle w/ Rectangular Hole...................................................................................................... 165
Rectangle w/ Circular Hole............................................................................................................. 167
Rectangle w/ Circular Hole and Convex Corners........................................................................... 169
Rectangle w/ Tab............................................................................................................................ 171
Rectangle w/ Convex Tab .............................................................................................................. 173
Rectangle w/ Notch ........................................................................................................................ 175
Rectangle w/ Slant Notch............................................................................................................... 177
Rectangle w/ Radius Notch............................................................................................................ 179
Convex Rectangle .......................................................................................................................... 181
Concave Rectangle ........................................................................................................................ 183
Triangle w/ Concave Side............................................................................................................... 185
Polygon w/ Concave Side............................................................................................................... 187
Slant Rectangle with Radius .......................................................................................................... 189
Slant Rectangle with Circular Hole................................................................................................. 191
Slant Rectangle w/ Beveled Corners.............................................................................................. 193
Cross .............................................................................................................................................. 195
Cross w/ Circular Hole and Concave Inside Corners..................................................................... 197
4 Sided Convex Rectangle............................................................................................................. 199
4 Sided Concave Rectangle........................................................................................................... 201
Pipe Mount ..................................................................................................................................... 203
Bolt Hole Circle............................................................................................................................... 205
Bolt Hole Flange............................................................................................................................. 207
Bolt Hole Rectangle........................................................................................................................ 209
Bolt Hole Rectangle w/ Convex Corners........................................................................................ 211
Bolt Hole Rectangle w/ Center Hole............................................................................................... 213
Bolt Hole Rectangle w/ Center Hole and Convex Corners............................................................. 215
Rounded L-Bracket......................................................................................................................... 217
Horseshoe ...................................................................................................................................... 219
Convex Roof Trapezoid w/ Hole..................................................................................................... 221
Convex Roof Polygon w/ Hole........................................................................................................ 223
Convex Roof Polygon w/ Oval Hole and Concave Bottom ............................................................ 225
Pulley Cover ................................................................................................................................... 227
Paddle Blind ................................................................................................................................... 229
Water Pump Gasket....................................................................................................................... 231
Frame ............................................................................................................................................. 233
Pulley.............................................................................................................................................. 235
Sprocket.......................................................................................................................................... 237
Text................................................................................................................................................. 239
Test Pattern.................................................................................................................................... 241
PART OPTIONS ................................................................................................................................ 243
Scale Factor................................................................................................................................ 243
Rotate Angle ............................................................................................................................... 243
Mirror X/Mirror Y ......................................................................................................................... 243
Kerf.............................................................................................................................................. 244
Repeat............................................................................................................................................ 245
Straight Repeat........................................................................................................................... 245
Repeat Type ............................................................................................................................... 245
Start Corner ................................................................................................................................ 245
Number of Rows......................................................................................................................... 245