Set up the laser cutting project

Purpose

Setting up the laser cut project means building the manufacturing environment with the laser cut machine as it would be operating in reality.

The machine setup can be copied from a template master workcell where the machine, part positioner, and required equipment are already arranged. Continue with the fixture assembly from the previous step, or load FixtureCarrier_Clamps.cenlay from the training material.

Steps

1. Build the workcell

1.1 Place the workpiece on the fixture

Add the workpiece to the project and connect it to the fixture using drag and snap.

Place workpiece on fixture

1.2 Load the laser machine

Load the Prima LaserNext 1530 from the Component library.

Load machine from library

1.3 Use layers to show or hide machine parts

Use layers to show and hide parts of the laser machine.

Manage layers

1.4 Place fixture on the turntable

Place the fixture with workpiece on the machine turntable using drag and snap.

Place fixture on turntable

2. Prepare for collision analysis

Steps to prepare the workcell to run a collision analysis during simulation.

2.1 Switch to the OLP workbench

Switch to OLP workbench

2.2 Define collision groups

Define collision groups for the laser head and the fixture with workpiece.

Collision setup

3. Save

3.1 Save the project

Save the setup as a project (.cenprj) with an appropriate name.

Save project

Next Step

-> Generate the cutting program