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1 VISI 2016 R Page 1

2 VISI 2016 R2 Foundations Name association: V2016 R2 Available as full installation (plus migration tool) Removed 32 Bit Removed old VISI Wire Page 2

3 VISI 2016 R2 - Installation Installation and migration tool Installation / Supported Operating Systems VISI V2016 R2 can be installed and supports Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1 and Windows 10, 64 Bits version Only. Only Professional version of the listed operating systems is supported. This version does no longer support 32 bits Operating systems (the 32 bit version of the product is no longer installed). Note, the old VISI Wire product is now removed from V2016 R2 (as promised). Page 3

4 VISI 2016 R2 - Installation Migration tool / Update Settings The migration tool is available with the installation of V2016 R2 in order to provide an automatic update for Settings/Configurations from a previous version of the VISI product. The tool allows the update of all relevant configuration files, profiles, custom settings and libraries, databases, CAM settings (tool databases, machine tool configuration, compass configurations), Mould/Progress libraries and others (please refer to the on line help of this tool for a complete description). This tool can be executed at the end of the installation of VISI 2016 R2 by selecting the option shown: Page 4

5 VISI 2016 R2 User Interface User Interface / Picking / Graphics Improved user interaction by a new core set of icons (called HUD) available on the top left corner of the graphical area. These contains the most commonly used icons for graphical representation and views orientation, to simplify the graphical visualisation. The top left icon provides the access to the graphical settings functionalities Page 5

6 VISI 2016 R2 User Interface Ability to merge a single file with drag&drop from Window Explorer. When using drag&drop from Window Explorer on a single file, it is now possible to choose whether to Open the new file or to Merge it in the current project. New option in File/Saving to provide the ability to create Wkf subfolders with Hidden flag : Page 6

7 VISI 2016 R2 User Interface Ability to retain the status of icons like the Incremental translation, Application point and orientation, Delete original geometry : Page 7

8 VISI 2016 R2 Commands Consolidation Commands consolidation Consolidation and integration of the Query distance commands. The following commands have been integrated in a new single Query distance command: Distance point-point, distance point-element, distance element-element, distance face-face, distance element-face, Minimum distance, Minimum Face-point distance. The command is now based on the combined selection in order to select all the possible combinations. The result of the Query is now adapted accordingly to the type of elements selected. Page 8

9 VISI 2016 R2 Commands Consolidation Improved Query command and integration with the Query point. Benefits provided : - Ability to copy and paste information displayed in the Query command fields - Export information from Query attributes list (copy to clipboard) - Accuracy control for mass properties calculation integrated in the Query dialogue - Combined selection available in Query command for a more powerful selection of entities - Ability to create a Point when coordinates are displayed in Query command. Page 9

10 VISI 2016 R2 Modelling Modelling Ability to drag elements with click&drag in pre-selection mode. When the pre-selection is active, it is possible to select any element on relevant points (they are also highlighted) and drag the element from this point to another. Using the CTRL key the elements is duplicated. This simplifies user interaction to move or copy elements on a project. Page 10

11 VISI 2016 R2 Modelling Ability to combine solid and surfaces in boolean operation. This function is available in the Subtract command and it corresponds to the options available in the Side to keep section. To combine a solid with a surface it is necessary to select the surface as the reference body (first selection step) and the solid as tool body (second selection step), example of combination between the orange surface and the grey solid: Page 11

12 VISI 2016 R2 Modelling This provides a faster way to create inserts on mould by combining multiple boolean operations in a single automated commands. It also provide a more intuitive way to determine the type of result expected. Page 12

13 VISI 2016 R2 Modelling Ability to mark imprinted edges as relevant in Project elements command: Page 13

14 VISI 2016 R2 Modelling Cut bodies command now allows multiple selection of cutting elements: Page 14

15 VISI 2016 R2 Modelling Ability to Subtract or Unite in Extrude elements command. When Extruding elements it is possible to automatically unite or subtract the result of the extrusion by using the relevant options available in the dialogue box: Page 15

16 VISI 2016 R2 Modelling Plotview Extended Outbreak section management by allowing the input for depth for the outbreak section to be created Copy section and reference view from one page to another: the section line is generated on the new copied reference view Management of the Wire point representation in the plotview Page 16

17 VISI 2016 R2 Modelling Improved PDF output from Plotview pages in order to properly use the name of the pages when using a free PDF creator (or the Microsoft Print to PDF available on Windows 10). In case of a free PDF driver (installed in Program Files) it is enough to define following paths: - Post Script converter folder name = C:\Program Files\PDFCreator\Ghostscript\Bin - Post Script converter file name = C:\ProgramFiles\PDFCreator\Ghostscript\Lib\ps2pdf.bat in the Print setup page of the System/Plotview command: Page 17

18 VISI 2016 R2 Modelling and use following options in the Plotview manager Print: Page 18

19 VISI 2016 R2 Translators Translators This release brings updated format support, the addition of Windows 10 Operating System support, and continued enhancements and fixes to further improve the robustness and performance of 3D Modeling and InterOperability. The main new capabilities of this version are the following: DXF/DWG continuous refurbishing IGES reader supports translation of WCS for Part files Inventor support of 2016 files JTOpen upgrade to Version 8 Solid Edge support for ST8 format Solid Edge support of UDA and Materials SolidWorks support for Version 2016 STEP reader supports for UDA STEP reader supports for WCS Page 19

20 VISI 2016 R2 Translators Translators support, in detail, the following formats: Readers File Extensions Versions Supported ACIS CATIA V4 CATIA V5 3DExperience (CATIA V6) DXF/DWG sat,.sab,.asat,.asab R model,.exp CATPart,.CATProduct.CATPart,.CATProduct.dxf,.dwg 2016 V5R8 V5 6R2016 Up to V6 R2016x Writers File Extensions Versions Supported PDF.pdf 1.7 IGES.igs,.iges Up to 5.3 ACIS sat,.sab,.asat,.asab R INVENTOR.ipt,.iam V6 V2016 (V11for.iam) CATIA V5.CATPart,.CATProduct V5R15 V5 6R2016 DXF/DWG.dxf,.dwg Various JTOpen.jt 10.0 or earlier IGES.igs,.iges 5.3 PARASOLID.x_t,.x_b,.xmt_bin,.xmt_txt 28 JTOpen.jt Various NX.prt 11 NX 10 PARASOLID.x_t,.x_b Various Pro/E - Creo.prt,.prt.*,.asm,.asm.* 16 Creo 3.0 STEP.stp,.step AP203, AP214 (Geometry only) Solid Edge.par,.asm,.psm V18 ST8 VDA-FS.vda SolidWorks.sldprt,.sldasm STEP.stp,.step AP203, AP214 VDA-FS.vda Page 20

21 Mould/Flow Part definition VISI 2016 R2 Mould/Flow The new Part definition allows to achieve an analysis on the part in order to predict any possible moulding problems related to the design of the mould. A quick analysis allows the determination of the general boundaries for the cycle time, the injection pressure and clamping force (linked to part s geometry, used resin and the desired tolerances). Based on a sophisticated expert system, this tool helps the engineer, even without experience, in the evaluation of the feasibility and mouldability of a particular part by providing: Filling time based on part thickness and volume, packing and cooling times based on part s quality. Page 21

22 VISI 2016 R2 Mould/Flow The new tool allows to achieve a pre-analysis phase on the part in order to provide essential information for the cost estimating of the tool (by providing the cycle time) and also useful information to support the Mould design process. The new command allows to calculate the Shrinkage of the selected part and also to create a Mesh with relative Thickness calculation, necessary to have a brief calculation of the Cycle times. Html output of all the relevant information is also provided. Page 22

23 VISI 2016 R2 Mould/Flow FLOW Modelling Meshes with a negative volume are automatically detected during the "Add cavity mesh" and "Format for the analysis" processes. In fact, in some cases, due to a wrong modelling or a meshing process issue, sneaky "separate" cavities with a negative volume could be generated. This kind of entities will be placed on a specific layer with a warning message. Material Database Completely revised databases (that can be easily accessed through the relevant Flow menu option) are available. Any grade has been verified using the TESTISO reference model so to provide the correct linear shrinkage values with the new improved Shape calculation. In addition, many new grades have been to the official databases. Page 23

24 VISI 2016 R2 Mould/Flow Analysis Results Flow Viewer, the tool that allows to display, quantify, and compare analysis results so to improve the collaboration with people in any step of the moulding process, has been incorporated into the VISI Viewer. A new functionality has been added to the visualization of shape results. It is now possible to define a level of transparency for the original body so to permit a better evaluation of warpage. Page 24

25 VISI 2016 R2 Mould/Flow Flow Thermal Lite The new Flow Thermal Lite module is a step-by-step procedure which drives the user to run easily a thermal analysis of the mould conditioning system just by selecting the cavity, indicating the cooling channels and choosing the materials for the calculation. The cavity preparation (mesh creation and thickness calculation) will be run through Part Definition, so the user will have only to pick the cavity. Besides, mesh healing are also available within the module. Page 25

26 VISI 2016 R2 Mould/Flow The crossing-analysis of the variables included in the module allows to determine the local temperature at any point in the 3D grid of the mould at the end of the total set cycle time. The most common problems concerning the mould conditioning system are finding solutions with Flow Thermal Lite. In addition, the report generation makes possible to create documentation both manually (selection of images and views) and automatically Note: the Flow thermal lite is available as a preview feature. Page 26

27 VISI 2016 R2 Progress PROGRESS Strip Study New Nesting engine calculation which allows to have a faster and accurate nesting calculation, especially with more parts Lubrication Grooves The Lubrication Grooves (previously present on Mould) has also been made available on the Progress menu Page 27

28 VISI 2016 R2 Progress Wire points by plate This new function allows to define the starting point for Wire erosion, by recognizing the pocket profiles on the selected plates. The systems provides default position for the wire start point for each feature but also allow a dynamic editing of hole diameters and position. The information produced by the Wire starting point is supported by the Ploteview (drawing and dimensioning purposes), 3D Boringchart, feature recognition (for Drilling purposes) and by the Wire application. Page 28

29 VISI 2016 R2 Progress Wire points by punches This function allows to define the starting point for Wire erosion, by recognizing the cavity profiles by selecting reference punches. In this case the system will automatically recognize all the cavity features produced by the punch selected and automatically produces start points for wire erosion. Page 29

30 VISI 2016 R2 Progress Nesting parts on sheet New Nesting functionality which allows to nest one or more parts in a defined sheet. In reference to the selected parts it is possible to set the minimum quantity, gaps, relative orientation and also the placement on the sheet. The nesting parameters can be changed to get a preview of the result in order to allow the customer to determine the best nesting result required. Page 30

31 VISI 2016 R2 Standard Elements STANDARD ELEMENTS Setting elements Added the possibility to set the options Remember/Load saved settings as default; in this way the system will insert the same element with the previous settings Page 31

32 VISI 2016 R2 Standard Elements Added the Simplify in the subtract option; this allows to set if you want simplify or not the plates where the element has been inserted Page 32

33 VISI 2016 R2 Standard Elements Added Global settings section that allows to set Draw hexagon option, as default, for all builders that manage it. (V2016 R2 supports CADENAS PARTdata Manager from 9.7 to 10.0) Page 33

34 VISI 2016 R2 Machining Machining 2.5 Axis The 2D Machining product provides toolpath quality improvements, and an important number of fixing. The most relevant quality improvements are the following : Consolidation on toolpath quality Improved toolpath checking mechanism for toolpath validation (with graphical feedback) Page 34

35 VISI 2016 R2 Machining Improved toolpath checking mechanism to improve collision checking between tool-holder and piece Note: Available on all strategies excluding Fillet, Chamfer and Thread mill Page 35

36 VISI 2016 R2 Machining Improvement and fixing on the open pock management to provide "In to out" capability (spiral auto), to create more optimized tool-path Page 36

37 VISI 2016 R2 Machining Improved the user approach point in closed pock machining, to reduce the need of plunge points Page 37

38 VISI 2016 R2 Machining Improved Profile&section and the mill strategies to allow new "direct linking between step" milling, to allow the execution on standard /old CNC machines Improved profile&section and Mill strategies to allow "bottom to up" milling Page 38

39 VISI 2016 R2 Machining 3 Axis The improvement and consolidation activity achieved on the Machining product for V2016 R2 provides the following benefits: - Improved meshing functionality for 3D Machining to provide: Quality improvements Old mesh New mesh Page 39

40 VISI 2016 R2 Machining Identification of invalid/corrupted faces more reliable and precise Better graphic user feedback for invalid/corrupted faces Page 40

41 VISI 2016 R2 Machining Ability to machine large/big STL models combined with solid/ faces models Fixing on gouges cases Page 41

42 VISI 2016 R2 Machining Updated 3D CAM engine to provide: Improved roughing strategy to identify uncut stock during the roughing operation. The identification of the uncut stock is more accurate than before. Previous version New version More reliable calculation on waterline operations. Page 42

43 VISI 2016 R2 Machining New Waveform strategy on 3D CAM which provides the following benefits : Higher Feed rates Deeper Cuts Less Power Maximum RPM Productivity Page 43

44 VISI 2016 R2 Machining Note The new waveform strategy, is available as an option of the existing Roughing hybrid. To enable it, please set the stepover method options to Waveform. Page 44

45 VISI 2016 R2 Waveform Waveform overview The waveform strategy is a high speed machining technique that maintains a constant tool cutting load by ensuring the tool engagement into the material is consistent. The toolpath moves in a smooth path to avoid sharp changes in direction which maintains the machine tool s velocity Classic roughing VS Waveform roughing Page 45

46 VISI 2016 R2 Waveform Constant engagement with material: with the waveform technology the toolpath is automatically adjusted to compensate the fluctuations and consequently to maintain constant the tool engagement and chip load. When cutting into a concave area tool engagement is increased. The cycle adjusts the stepover between passes to compensate and maintain the desired engagement. Page 46

47 VISI 2016 R2 Waveform When cutting a convex area the opposite affect occurs. As the material falls away the toolpath stepover is increased to maintain the desired engagement. Page 47

48 VISI 2016 R2 Waveform The waveform pattern: to maintain a constant chip load the cycle uses the philosophy of machining from Stock to part. This reduces the amount of intermittent cuts, particularly on external regions, which means the tool is engaged with the material for longer without lifting clear. Traditionally, cycles offset the component until they meet the stock. This can lead to the generation of sharp corners and discontinuous toolpath. Waveform roughing Page 48

49 VISI 2016 R2 Waveform Traditional roughing For pocket regions the tool will helical in to depth at the centre and open up the pocket so that it can create a continuous spiral cut until the edge of the pocket is reached. Any remaining corners are then removed Page 49

50 VISI 2016 R2 Waveform Smooth toolpath: by ensuring the cycle produces a smooth tangent toolpath, the velocity of the machine can be maintained and the desired feed rates achieved. This also has the benefit of reducing shaking and vibration on the machine and components. Page 50

51 VISI 2016 R2 Waveform Linking the toolpath: the links within the cycle are aware of the rapid and high feed rate settings for the machine tool. When moving to the next cut the cycle will automatically choose the fastest method to get to that point. In localised areas the tool will stay at depth, but on long moves the tool retracts and rapids to position Stay at depth: When the tool stays at depth the path will automatically move around the stock when required. The moves at depth can be at high feed rate. Page 51

52 VISI 2016 R2 Waveform Full cut depth machining (High Speed Machining): waveform roughing greatly improves the standard roughing technique by ensuring a constant volume of material is removed. In addition, this opens up the way to use high speed machining, particularly for hard materials. Cutting along as much of the flute length as possible improves tool life as the wear is distributed along the entire flute rather than just the tip. The radial cut depth needs to be decreased to reduce the cutting forces and ensure the chips can escape from the flutes. Page 52

53 VISI 2016 R2 Waveform An example of the feed rate and depth of cut that can be achieved in hard materials is listed below. Material SS1650 carbon Steel (mould plate) Tool 10 mm endmill Cut depth 20mm Stepover 10% Feedrate 5700mm/min Speed 9500 rpm Page 53

54 VISI 2016 R2 Machining The new adaptive stepdown on the waterline strategy ensure a more constant cusp height on the part. The Z slices are dynamically spaced in function of the given cusp height. Constant stepdown VS Adaptive stepdown Note This new option is available as a preview feature. Page 54

55 VISI 2016 R2 Machining Morph strategy has been improved to generate a more uniform distribution of the passes along the drive curves when perpendicular mode is enabled: Previous result New result The development on the Adaptive roughing strategy has been frozen, therefore it s not planned any bug fixing and improvements activities. The strategy is still fully usable but the plan is to remove it in the near future since the new waveform is replacing this technology. Note Adaptive roughing as been moved to the 3 axis standard operation list. Page 55

56 VISI 2016 R2 Machining NC Simulation Starting from V2016R2 the NC simulation is not anymore available since the G-Code Pro license has been removed from the pricelist. Page 56

57 Wire VISI 2016 R2 Wire Updated Wire engine to provide improved functionality and a number of fixes The Wire product includes an updated Wire component which provides a number of fixing plus some enhancement A new Slug retention type (6) has been implemented (this is similar to Slug Retention Type 1 with the exception that the groove will be added to the land area instead of the taper). Fixing on feature recognition for tapered conic hole Page 57

58 VISI 2016 R2 On Line Help On Line Help improvements Below is an updated status on the On Line Help for V2016 R2: Modelling: 100% Translators: 100% Mould and Flow: 100% Progress: 100% Machining: 95% Page 58

59 VISI 2016 R2 Licensing Licensing V2016 R2 is based on the CLS license. CLS supports Keyless, Network licensing (and ability to commute licenses), Rental option, New Price List. The speed for the execution of VISI has been improved substantially (taking about 1/3rd of the time to execute VISI comparing to the previous license mechanism). Page 59

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