Verify the Manufacturing Setup

Purpose

Set up and verify the laser cutting project environment so the machine, fixture, and workpiece match the intended production setup.

Steps

1. Switch to layout builder workbench

2. Create a new document (optional)

If the fixture layout document saved in previous session is already open, skip this step.
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3. Load the fixture assembly from component library (optional)

If the fixture layout document saved in previous session is already open, skip this step. Otherwise, load the FixtureAssembly.cenlay from the Sheet Metal Laser Cutting tutorial package.
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4. Load the workpiece from component library and connect it to the fixture

Load the B_Pillar.cenwpc workpiece from the Sheet Metal Laser Cutting tutorial package and connect it to the fixture using drag and snap.
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5. Load the laser machine from component library

Load the Prima LaserNext 1530 from the Sheet Metal Laser Cutting tutorial package.
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6. Manage machine layers

Use layers to show or hide machine parts as needed for setup and review.
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7. Place the fixture on the turntable

Place the fixture with workpiece on the machine turntable using drag and snap.
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8. Switch to offline programming workbench

9. Define collision groups

Create collision groups to detect potential collisions between the laser head, fixture, and workpiece during simulation.
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10. Calibrate the workpiece on the machine

Import the Calibration.pts from the Sheet Metal Laser Cutting tutorial package and perform a 3-point calibration to align the workpiece with the machine coordinate system.
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11. Save the project

Save the document as a project (.cenprj) with an appropriate name.
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Related documentation

Component library

Offline Programming Workbench

Set up the Laser Cutting Project

3 Point Calibration