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SERVICE PACK 3 2016

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New Features Lantek Flex3d 2016 SP3
CONTENT New Features Lantek Expert
GENERAL ........................................................................................................................................................ 7
INTERFACE ....................................................................................................................................................... 7
Length Edition Fields ............................................................................................................................ 7
Grid Settings ......................................................................................................................................... 7
Hide Details of the Selected Nesting .................................................................................................... 7
Nesting Edition Commands in Maximized View of the Nesting ........................................................... 8
MASTER ITEMS BASE PROFILES, FORMATS AND MATERIALS .................................................................................. 9
Configure Materials ............................................................................................................................. 9
Configure Formats............................................................................................................................... 11
Configure Base Profiles ....................................................................................................................... 13
U TYPE FORMAT WITH OUTER RADIUS ............................................................................................................... 16
NEW C FORMAT .............................................................................................................................................. 17
ADD REMNANTS TO INVENTORY ........................................................................................................................ 18
PART PROPERTIES EDITION INSIDE A JOB ............................................................................................................. 18
CAD................................................................................................................................................................19
TUBES ......................................................................................................................................................... 19
Part Definition Properties Edition .......................................................................................................19
Real Length and Design Length.......................................................................................................... 20
Module Redesign................................................................................................................................. 21
Panel Layout........................................................................................................................................22
Add Operations .................................................................................................................................. 23
NESTING ....................................................................................................................................................... 24
GENERAL..................................................................................................................................................... 24
Manage Priorities for Inventory Beams ............................................................................................. 24
Rotations in X for Round and Square Tubes ....................................................................................... 25
Nesting and Machining in Common Cut with Islands ..................................................................... 26
STEELWORK ................................................................................................................................................ 28
Sawing Compensation by Material and/or Format ........................................................................... 28
MACHINING ................................................................................................................................................. 29
STEELWORK ................................................................................................................................................ 29
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Sawing Time Calculation .................................................................................................................... 29

New Features Lantek Expert
Discretization According to the Angle Change of the Machine Axes .................................................. 31
TUBES ......................................................................................................................................................... 32
Turret Management and Drilling Tools .............................................................................................. 32
Cutting Order by Zone ........................................................................................................................ 33
Cut Marking First................................................................................................................................ 34
Correct Vectors ................................................................................................................................... 35
Segmentation According to the Angle Change of the Machine Axes................................................. 36
Lead-in/lead-out Automatic Modification to Avoid Clamps .............................................................. 37
Break Contours to Avoid Holes in Chuck ............................................................................................ 40
Break Holes ........................................................................................................................................ 43
Compensation for Triple Contour Machining Strategy ...................................................................... 44
Quality when Cutting Thickness in H Formats ................................................................................. 44
Extremes Machining in L Type Formats ........................................................................................... 45
SIMULATION ................................................................................................................................................ 46
GENERAL..................................................................................................................................................... 46
Start Mode in Simulation ................................................................................................................... 46
Show/Hide Machining Details in the 3D View of Edition and Simulation .......................................... 46
Display of Start and End in Machining Contours ............................................................................... 47
Zoom by Window ............................................................................................................................... 47
Simulation Accuracy ........................................................................................................................... 49
TUBES .......................................................................................................................................................... 51
Clamps Simulation............................................................................................................................... 51
Supports Collision ................................................................................................................................ 51
IMPORTERS .................................................................................................................................................. 52
IMPORTERS OF 3D GEOMETRIES ........................................................................................................................ 52

REDESIGN OF 3D GEOMETRIES IMPORTER........................................................................................................... 52
ROTATE PARTS ............................................................................................................................................... 53
NEW CONFIGURATION OPTIONS........................................................................................................................ 55
IFC IMPORTER ................................................................................................................................................ 55
EXCEL IMPORTER ............................................................................................................................................ 56
FLEX3D ADD-INS .......................................................................................................................................... 57
NEW EXPORT OF BENDS................................................................................................................................... 57
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EXPORT BEAM PARTS FROM SOLIDWORKS.......................................................................................................... 57

SERVICE PACK 1 ............................................................................................................................................... 59
CAD............................................................................................................................................................... 59
TUBES ......................................................................................................................................................... 59
Inverted View of Parts ........................................................................................................................ 59
NESTING ........................................................................................................................................................61
GENERAL..................................................................................................................................................... 61
Unitary Nests of Selected Parts ...........................................................................................................61
Automatic Nesting with Selected Parts ...............................................................................................61
MACHINING ................................................................................................................................................. 62
TUBES ......................................................................................................................................................... 62
New Machining Mode for Holes in Round Tubes with 5-Axis Machines ............................................ 62
Automatic Correction of Vectors with Collision ................................................................................. 64
SIMULATION ................................................................................................................................................ 65
GENERAL..................................................................................................................................................... 65
Show Vectors on the Thickness Face .................................................................................................. 65
SERVICE PACK 2 ............................................................................................................................................... 66
GENERAL ...................................................................................................................................................... 66
INTERFACE ..................................................................................................................................................66
Visibility of Table Columns ................................................................................................................. 66
Machine Stations Configuration ........................................................................................................ 67
MACHINING ................................................................................................................................................. 69
GENERAL.....................................................................................................................................................69
Improvements in Vector Modification in Nesting and Part Machining ............................................. 69
TUBES ......................................................................................................................................................... 70
Machine Extremes Only with Angle ................................................................................................... 70
Take into Account Interior................................................................................................................... 71
Profile Machining in Tube Cutting Machines ...................................................................................... 71
Vectors Correction.............................................................................................................................. 72
5 AXIS ........................................................................................................................................................... 74
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SIMULATION .................................................................................................................................................. 74
RAPID MOVEMENTS ........................................................................................................................................ 74
MULTIPLE SELECTION OF CONTOURS .................................................................................................................. 75
UNDO/REDO ................................................................................................................................................. 75
SHOW CYCLE COLORS ...................................................................................................................................... 75
SERVICE PACK 3 ............................................................................................................................................... 77
MACHINING ................................................................................................................................................. 77
TUBES ........................................................................................................................................................... 77
Join Internal Contours with Extreme .................................................................................................. 77
IMPORTERS .................................................................................................................................................. 79
GENERAL ....................................................................................................................................................... 79
Tolerances for Format Recognition .................................................................................................... 79
FLEX3D ADD-INS ...........................................................................................................................................81
SUPPORTED VERSIONS ..................................................................................................................................... 81
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GENERAL New Features Lantek Expert
Interface
Length Edition Fields

In Length edition fields, two new possibilities have been included. On the one hand, it is possible to add
values from the clipboard. On the other hand, the user can introduce basic arithmetic tasks such as
summations, subtractions, multiplications and divisions.
Grid Settings
The system saves the user configuration in the different system grids. This way, each time the
application is opened again, the system will recover the following parameters per each grid:
Columns position
Order
Groups
Find below a grid of parts grouped by Type and ordered by Length:
Hide Details of the Selected Nesting

It is possible to hide the details of the selected nesting. In order to do so, two new commands have
been included in the toolbar of the nesting list.
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Show / hide the properties fields of the selected nest.

Show / hide the schematic view of the selected nest.
JOBS MODULE / NEST LIST / OPTIONS LIST (TOOLBAR) / VIEW PROPERTIES
JOBS MODULE / NEST LIST / OPTIONS LIST (TOOLBAR) / VIEW SKETCH
Nesting Edition Commands in Maximized View of the Nesting

Whenever a nesting is visualized in the maximized mode, the system will display a new commands bar in
the lower side, which provides manual options for the nesting edition.
JOBS MODULE/ 3D VIEW OF THE NEST / INFERIOR OPTIONS LIST (TOOLBAR)
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Master Items Base Profiles, Formats and Materials

The modification and creation windows of master items have been modified. From now on, these
windows as well as the lists of repository elements will be integrated in the system Backstage.
Configure Materials
Configure Materials option displays the repository elements table of available materials as shown
below:
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This table is provided with a toolbar of options for creating andNew Features
editing LantekasExpert
materials, well as filtering
tools for the list of materials.
New ( ): This option allows creating a new material. The system will display a new window
where the user must introduce the required data.
Edit ( ): This option allows editing the selected material from the table. The system will
display the same window as the one show in the material creation.
Delete ( ): This window deletes the material or materials selected from the table.
Show Filter ( ): This option allows applying combined filters of one or more fields of the table.
Reference ( ): This option allows performing a quick search of an element in the

table based on its reference.
Group by columns: This option allows grouping by the different fields existing in the table.
FILE / PROFILES / CONFIGURE MATERIALS
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Configure Formats
Configure Formats option displays the repository elements table of available formats as shown below:
This table is provided with a toolbar of options for creating and editing formats, as well as filtering tools
for the list of formats.
New ( ): This option allows creating a new format. The system will display a new window
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New formats from file ( ): This option allows creating new formats by
reading FormatosPerfiles.txt formats file. The system will display a window that provides all
the formats of the file where the user must select the ones to create:
Edit ( ): This option allows editing the selected format from the table. The system will display
the same window as the one show in the format creation.
Delete ( ): This window deletes the format or formats selected from the table.

FILE / PROFILES / CONFIGURE FORMATS
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1.2.2.1 Create Shape Format
This option, which used to be located in a separated section of the backstage, is now integrated in the
format creation window.
In order to do so, select Shape tube in Type drop-down list. The system will display Formats window,
where Section button is located and which will open the 2D Design module to create the geometry
associated to the shape format:
FILE / PROFILES / CONFIGURE FORMATS / NEW / TYPE SHAPE TUBE
Configure Base Profiles

Configure Base Profiles option displays the repository elements table of available base profiles as
shown below:
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This table is provided with a toolbar of options for creating and editing base profiles, as well as filtering
tools for the list of base profiles.
New ( ): This option allows creating a new base profile. The system will display a new window
Fast creation of base profiles ( ): This option allows creating

several base profiles that share the same material at the same time. The system will display a list
with the available formats, together with the filtering options and grouping by columns. The
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user must select all the formats and select the required material so that the profile formats are
created. New Features Lantek Expert
Edit ( ): This option allows editing the selected base profile from the table. The system will
display the same window as the one show in the format creation.
Delete ( ): This window deletes the base profile or profiles selected from the table.

FILE / PROFILES / CONFIGURE BASE PROFILES
1.2.3.1 Create Shape Base Profile

This option, which used to be located in a separated section of the backstage, is now integrated in the
base profile creation window.
In order to do so, select Shape tube in Type drop-down list. The system will display Base profiles
window, where Section button is located and which will open the 2D Design module to create the
geometry associated to the shape format:
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FILE / PROFILES / CONFIGURE BASE PROFILES / NEW / TYPE SHAPE TUBE
U Type Format with Outer Radius

When creating a U type base profile or format, the user can define whether it has outer Radius or not.
In the event it has outer radius, the thickness of the format must be constant. Therefore, in order to
define the format it will only be necessary to define T1 thickness.
This type of format can only be used in tube machines.
FILE / PROFILES / CONFIGURE BASE PROFILES / TYPE U
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New C Format
It is possible to define a new type of format for parts definition.
FILE / PROFILES / CONFIGURE FORMATS / NEW / TYPE C
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Add Remnants to Inventory

It is possible to add new beams to inventory marking them as remnants.
Part Properties Edition inside a Job

It is possible to modify the following properties of a part in a job if the part is not being used in any
other job:
Name
User data
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CAD New Features Lantek Expert
TUBES
Part Definition Properties Edition

In a part properties window it is possible to modify the part definition data provided that the following
conditions are met:
It is not a part that has been imported from a 3D geometry file
The part is not nested
From a job, if the part is not being used in another job
The part definition properties are the following:
Base profile
Length
Cutting angles in extremes
Machine by default (only from the part list, not from the part properties in a job)
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Real Length and Design Length

A part can have a different length from the one that was initially defined because the operations on its
extremes make the real dimensions of the part vary. In these cases, properties window displays both
lengths. It is only possible to edit the design length. Whenever the design length is modified, the real
length will be recalculated once the changes are applied and part operations updated.
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Module Redesign
Tube Parts Edition module has been fully redesigned. Part edition and machining tools are integrated in
the same environment as the jobs and nestings management, thus not being necessary to execute an
external module.
For further information, refer to Tubes Reference Manual.
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Panel Layout
It is possible to indicate the preferred layout of data panels in the Part Edition module.
The user can select between three different arrangements:
Horizontal: This is the arrangement by default. The upper part is divided into two sections; the
list of operations or instructions on the left and the details of the operation or instruction on the
right. The bottom side of the window displays the part view.
Vertical with details: The window is divided into two vertical zones. The left zone itself is divided
into two sections; the list of operations or instructions is located on the top, meanwhile the
lower side displays the part view. The right side provides the details of the selected operation or
instruction.
Vertical with list: The window is divided into two vertical zones. The left zone displays the list of
operations or instructions. The right zone is divided into two parts; the details of the selected
operation or instruction are provided in the upper section, meanwhile the view in the lower
section.
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Find below an example of the vertical view with details:

FILE / CONFIGURATION OPTIONS / PART DESIGN / PART DESIGN CONFIGURATION
Add Operations
The way in which new operations are added has been modified so that these are not directly applied to
the part, but instead the system displays a preview of the operation to be added. In order to add the
operation, the user must select Add button (or Enter key). On the other hand, to cancel the
implementation of the option, it will be necessary to select Cancel button (or ESC key).
PART DESIGN MODULE / OPERATIONS / ADD
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NESTING New Features Lantek Expert
GENERAL
Manage Priorities for Inventory Beams

It is possible to assign priorities for beams whenever the user is not using the management system
inventory. In order to do so, it is necessary to indicate the system to manage priorities for beams in the
configuration parameters of the nesting.
If this parameter is active, in the beam lists available in the inventory, the system will display the priority
column. In the creation and/or modification of inventory beams windows, it will be possible to set the
priority of each beam.
Beams available in a job:
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Update inventory in a job: New Features Lantek Expert
The nesting algorithm will take into account the priority for the selection of beams. The zero value
indicates the maximum priority and the higher the values are, the lower priority is. When remnants are
generated, these will take the priority of the original beam.
Rotations in X for Round and Square Tubes

Between the existing manual options for the nesting edition, the ones corresponding to the rotation
have been extended. Whenever the selected nesting has one of these formats, the rotation command
icon will display the rotation angle to be applied in each execution, as shown below:
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The angle by default is 180. By clicking on the arrow, the system will
display a drop-down list where the user will be able to select the
required rotation angle.
The available options are:
Round tube: 180, 90, 45, 30, 10, 5, 1, -1, -5, -10, -30, -45, -90
Square tube: 180, 90, -90
Nesting and Machining in Common Cut with Islands

During the automatic nesting, the system will search for the best part rotations so that machining
islands can be attained.
The system will create an island whenever

possible, when two parts nested in common cut
have matching contours in their extremes in
contact. In this case, the final point of a contour
in the first part would coincide with the initial
point of a contour of the second part;
meanwhile, the final point of this part coincides
with the initial point of the first part.
Common cut instruction between both parts is combined with the instructions of the islands obtained
during the nesting, getting a unique instruction of parts separation. This instruction always starts in one
of the islands and includes the lead-in defined in the part, if there is one.
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The machining order is as illustrated below (unfolded view):

3.1.3.1 Forced Rotation to Obtain Islands

If it is not possible to obtain an island when nesting a part, but if rotating the part allows it, the system
will execute this rotation automatically. For example, in the nesting shown below, the first part is
initially placed without rotating it (in Z):
Whenever a new part is introduced in the nesting, the system detects that it is possible to create an
island by rotating the first part as illustrated below:
JOBS MODULE / NESTS / ADD PARTS TO NESTING
JOBS MODULE / NESTS / SCHEMATIC VIEW OPTIONS
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STEELWORK New Features Lantek Expert
Sawing Compensation by Material and/or Format

In the sawing advanced settings, it is possible to indicate a sawing thickness value based on the
material or the format type to be cut. This thickness value will be used as sawing compensation when
making the nesting and this will determine the distance between two parts whenever these ones are
sawed in common cut.
In order to define the saw thickness value, it is necessary to indicate it in the advanced settings window
of the saw data, in the machine configuration section:
If there is a line in this table that corresponds to the material and format type to be cut, the saw
thickness defined in this line will be used as compensation. In another case, the default compensation
value will be used instead.
FILE / MACHINES / CONFIGURE MACHINE / CONFIGURE / SAW DATA / ADVANCED SETTINGS / SAW DATA /
THICKNESS
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MACHINING New Features Lantek Expert
STEELWORK
Sawing Time Calculation

Up to now, for each sawing, the system assigned a fixed time defined in the configuration time file
(*.TM?).
Now the system asks the user whether there is a saw advanced setting and searches in the saw data
table the feed to be applied. The feed can be indicated in the following three ways:
1. Unique value of feed.

2. Different feeds based on the quality and the cutting area.
3. Depending on the material and format type of the profile to be cut, the user will need to specify the
cutting speed (m/min) and the number of teeth per inch of the saw to be used. Based on this data and
taking into account the area of the sawing, the system will automatically calculate a feed, which will
be used for the time calculation of every sawing.
In order to indicate the method that will be used to calculate times, there is a window, which allows
accessing to the advanced settings of the saw data table:
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In this window, the user should indicate:
Criteria: This section allows defining which parameters must be taken into account in order to
assign saw data to a specific sawing. Either it can be by material to be cut, format type to be
cut, cutting width to be done or the combination of several attributes.
If the user selects Type as criteria, it would be necessary to assign a type for every profile format in the
system so it is easier to identify it. It is possible to manage up to 20 types. The user can access to the
profile types management using the Type button in the Saw data definition window in the machine
configuration section.
Saw data: Several data can be indicated here: ID, Saw material, Thickness, Diameter (circular
mills), Number of teeth, Speed, Rotation feed (circular mills).
Head feed: Here the user can specify the method in which the advanced speed will be
measured. As stated previously, it can be through a unique value, several values based on the
quality and the cutting area or on the number of teeth per inch.
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Discretization According to the Angle Change of the Machine Axes
Now it is possible to indicate a maximum angle change by machine rotation axis. This way, it will not be
necessary to indicate a very small segmentation tolerance so that extra machining vectors are
generated in the cuts of the corners of the format.
FILE / MACHINES / CONFIGURE MACHINES / CONFIGURE / CONTOURS CALCULATION / MAXIMUM CHANGE OF

ANGLE PER AXIS
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TUBES New Features Lantek Expert
Turret Management and Drilling Tools

Now it is possible to define and assign turrets and drilling tools to tube cutting machines. There is a
new window in machine configuration in order to indicate whether the machine has a drilling station or
not. In this window, the user should also indicate the position of such station with regard to the cutting
station and whether the drillings will be executed once all the cutting contours have been machined or
in combination with them.
In Part Edition module there are new options to add and modify drill, tap and C. sink cycles.
For further information, refer to Tubes Reference Manual.
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Cutting Order by Zone New Features Lantek Expert
Whenever prioritizing the minimum change of angle, it is possible to define a distance to avoid the
chuck from overlapping holes during repositions.
FILE / MACHINES / CONFIGURE MACHINE / CONFIGURE / CUTTING ORDER / PRIORITIZE MINIMUM CHANGE OF ANGLE
/ BY ZONE
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Cut Marking First

Sometimes it can be interesting/useful to perform/execute first the machining of marking (marking
texts or geometries). A new parameter has been included in cutting order of nestings order to enable
this option.
FILE / MACHINES / CONFIGURE MACHINE / CONFIGURE / CUTTING ORDER / ON NESTING / CUT MARKING FIRST
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Correct Vectors
Whenever the system corrects the cutting vectors with In automatic option, these will be modified
from the inner part of the tube or from the external geometry, in order to leave the largest possible
hole so that there is no problem when inserting another tube in the hole.
FILE / MACHINES / CONFIGURE MACHINES / CONFIGURE / CONTOURS CALCULATION / GENERAL / CUTTING TYPE /
CORRECT VECTORS
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Segmentation According to the Angle Change New

of the Machine Axes
Features Lantek Expert
Now it is possible to indicate a maximum angle change by machine rotation axis. This way, it will not be
necessary to indicate a very small segmentation tolerance so that extra machining vectors are
generated in the cuts of the corners of the format.
For instance, by indicating a maximum change of 10, the system will generate 10 intermediate vectors
for the machining of the corner of a square tube. However, with a maximum value of 2, the system will
generate 45 intermediate vectors.
Maximum change = 10 Maximum change = 2
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If a value of 0.0 is set, it will not be considered in the segmentation.
FILE / MACHINES / CONFIGURE MACHINES / CONFIGURE/ CONTOURS CALCULATION / GENERAL / SEGMENTATION /

MAXIMUM CHANGE OF ANGLE PER AXIS
Lead-in/lead-out Automatic Modification to Avoid Clamps

In machines that move the tube, whose cutting head does not have X axis and which is always located
to a fixed distance from the clamps, it will be possible to configure this distance.
This distance will be used during the automatic machining in order to relocate the lead-ins/lead-outs of
the part ends, avoiding that some of the parts that have been cut might be caught between the clamps
whenever the cut of extremes is finished.
For instance, in the part of the following image, the lead-in is out of the valid zone. Therefore, whenever
the contour machining is finished, the chuck would catch the material.
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The automatic machining will relocate the lead-in as shown in the following image:
The system will divide into two the extremes of two consecutive parts and will alternate them avoiding
that, during the cut of the second part, the extreme already cut gets into the clamp zone.
In the example displayed in the image below, if during the machining of part 2, part 1 has not been
evacuated, it could be caught in the clamp zone:
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In order to avoid this situation, during the automatic machining, the contours of the extremes of both
parts are broken into pieces and reordered as shown below:
FILE / MACHINES / CONFIGURE MACHINES / CONFIGURE / HEAD MANAGEMENT / X-AXIS MOVEMENTS / FIXED
DISTANCE BETWEEN CLAMP AND HEAD
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Break Contours to Avoid Holes in Chuck
From now on, it will be possible to configure to Break Contours to avoid holes in Chuck in machines
that move the tube whose head does not have X-axis and there is a fixed distance to the chuck
configured.
Whenever this parameter is enabled, the system will check whether the chuck passes over any of the
cutting contours of the part and will try to order the cutting process in order to prevent the chuck from
holding cavities without part.
If the system does not find a proper order, it will then look for those contours that the chuck passes
over, break them and finally reorder the last cut of such contour so that the cutting order is safe for the
chuck.
Find below some examples of how the contours are broken:
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Open contours at the beginning of the part:
Original Contours Broken Contours
Open contours at the end of the part:
Original Contours Broken Contours
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Closed contours:
Original contours Broken contours
FILE / MACHINES / CONFIGURE MACHINES / CONFIGURE / MACHINING CONFIGURATION / BREAK CONTOURS TO

AVOID HOLES IN CHUCK
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Break Holes New Features Lantek Expert

Whenever a Fixed distance between chuck and head is configured as shown in the image below:
Those contours modified in Part Edition module by means of Break holes option will be recalculated
with the same width used whenever breaking them.
Original Break hole How Break hole is recalculated
FILE / MACHINES / CONFIGURE MACHINES / CONFIGURE/ HEAD MANAGEMENT / X-AXIS MOVEMENT/ FIXED
DISTANCE BETWEEN CHUCK AND HEAD
PART DESIGN MODULE / OPERATIONS / BREAK HOLES
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Compensation for Triple Contour Machining Strategy

The machining has been modified whenever applying triple contour strategy so that the result adjusts
correctly to the common cut applied to the extremes of both parts. Example (Cutter radius = 0.5 mm):
Before After
Quality when Cutting Thickness in H Formats

Now it is possible to define a cutting quality when cutting over the thickness of H formats.
Whenever the cut is executed over the thickness and the radius of the flange, the system will
automatically assign this quality.
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FILE / MACHINES / CONFIGURE MACHINE / CONFIGURE / TECHNOLOGY / QUALITY / QUALITY OVER THICKNESS
Extremes Machining in L Type Formats

In part machining, extremes are fully machined and the cut of the flange will not finish in the flange
thickness.
In nesting machining, the first of the extreme cuts will be shortened up to the thickness. Cuts will be
ordered as follows:
If one of the cuts is not straight, the first extreme cut will be the straight cut.
If both cuts are straight, it will depend on the previous cut to avoid rotations on the beam.
If it is the first cut of the beam, the system will start from the shortest side of the L.
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SIMULATION New Features Lantek Expert
GENERAL
Start Mode in Simulation

Now it is possible to indicate the required start mode in the Simulation module, that is to say, when
entering this module if the simulation of machining instructions is running (as it has been the case until
now) or if it is paused.
SIMULATION MODULE / SIMULATION / START MODE
Show/Hide Machining Details in the 3D View of Edition and Simulation

New commands that allow showing/hiding different machining elements have been included in the
toolbars of machining visualization and simulation windows.
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Display visualization options
Show / hide rapids
Show / hide vectors
Show / hide beginning, end and direction of a contour. If enabled, the system will
display a yellow point in the beginning of every machining contour, a white point in the end and
an arrow in the middle of the contour to show the direction.
Show / hide back lines. If enabled, the system will display those machining elements
hidden by the part or the nesting.
NESTING EDITION MODULE / 3D VIEW/ VISUALIZATION OPTIONS (TOOLBAR)
Display of Start and End in Machining Contours

The visualization mode of the start and end
points of a contour have been modified in order
to facilitate its localization. The system will
draw a yellow cross in the beginning of the
contour and a white cross in the end. If both
the start and end points coincide in the same
point, the system will display both crosses, but
the end point will be shown as an X-shaped
cross.
3D VIEW / VISUALIZATION OPTIONS (TOOLBAR)
Zoom by Window
A new command has been included in the display bar to zoom by window. This can also be executed by
means of F4 keyboard.
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Step 1: F4 or select icon

Step 2: Select two points of the window with the mouse
Step 3: Apply zoom
3D VIEW / VISUALIZATION OPTIONS (TOOLBAR)
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Simulation Accuracy
New parameters have been included in order to set the accuracy of the simulation display. By reducing
the accuracy, speed is increased and a lower resource consumption is achieved by the system.
Configuration window for beam machines:
Configuration window for tube machines:
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New Features
Minimum length of each motion: If between two positions to beLantek Expertthe linear
simulated,
displacement is bigger than this length, the system will create intermediate simulation positions.
Maximum length of each motion: If between two positions to be simulated, the linear
displacement is smaller than this length, the system will skip the simulation of the second
position.
Minimum angle of each motion: If between two positions to be simulated, the rotation of any
of the machine axes is bigger than this angle, the system will create intermediate simulation
positions.
Maximum angle of each motion: If between two positions to be simulated, the rotation of any
of the machine axes is smaller than this angle, the system will skip the simulation of the second
position.
If a value of 0.0 is set for any of these parameters, such parameter will not be considered in the
calculation of simulation positions.
For example, by indicating a maximum angle change of 10 the system will generate 10 intermediate
vectors for the machining of an extreme of a square tube, whereas a maximum value of 2 would
generate 45 intermediate vectors.
Maximum change = 10 Maximum change = 2
FILE / MACHINES / CONFIGURE MACHINES / CONFIGURE / SIMULATION / SIMULATION DETAIL
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TUBES
Clamps Simulation
Lantek can create the simulation of clamps that rotate the tube adapted to the tube dimensions for
different manufacturers.
Supports Collision
When moving the supports of the machine, the system detects whether they collide between each
other or with the cutting head
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IMPORTERS
Importers of 3D Geometries
Find below the new formats supported (in their respective versions):
SAT (R1 R25)
CATIA V4 (4.1.9 4.2.4)
CATIA V5 (R8 R24)
Inventor (V11 2015)
NX (NX1 NX9)
Parasolid (10.0 26.0.211)
Pro/E / Creo (16 Creo 2.0)
Solid Edge (V18 ST6)
SolidWorks (2003 2014)
VDA-FS (1.0 2.0)
Each one of this formats has a new license associated.
Redesign of 3D Geometries Importer

A new module has been included for the import of 3D geometries. The main features of this new
importer are the following ones:
It is integrated in Jobs module (no need to launch an external program)
Automatic import, no need to orient the part
Multiple import managed by a single window
Preview of the part to be imported
Assemblies import
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Refer to Tubes Reference Manual for further information.
Rotate Parts
During the import of 3D geometry files, it is possible to rotate parts in order to change their orientation.
According to the part format, parts can be rotated in different ways:
Round, Square, y Elliptical can be rotated 90 on X-axis, and 180 on Z-axis.
Sheet, H y Obround can be rotated 180 in X-axis and 180 in Z-axis.
T, U y Triangle can be rotated 180 on Z-axis.
L y Semi obround can be turned (exchange beginning and end).
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Shaped can be rotated on X 180. With this type of formats, the system tries to look for the
optimum rotation on X, however, it is not always the one desired by the user. In these cases, the
user can leave the part with the rotation provided in the original file.
PART IMPORT WINDOW / 3D VIEW / INFERIOR OPTION
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New Configuration Options

From now on, it is possible to establish new options for the import of parts:
Default machine: If a machine is selected, it will be automatically filled in import window.
Use filename as reference: If the file contains more than one file, the system will use the name
of the file plus a different index per each part to import.
Default formats to import: In this section, the user can set the formats required import by
default. It will be possible to modify this list in each importer execution, but the formats here
selected will always be displayed selected.
FILE / CONFIGURATION OPTIONS / IMPORTERS / IMPORTER CONFIGURATION
IFC Importer
There is a new IFC format importer. This importer has been especially intended for data exchange with
structural design software such as Tekla Structures.
FILE / PARTS / NEW PARTS FROM IFC
JOBS MODULE / INICIO / PARTS / ADD NEW PARTS FROM IFC
JOBS MODULE / NESTINGS / PARTS/ ADD NEW PARTS FROM IFC AS UNITARY NESTING
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Excel Importer
A new importer of parts defined in an Excel file has been included. The user will be now able to indicate
the definition data of the parts to import as well as their operations.
Operations for tube parts: The operations that can be defined are the ones of Hole type.
Operations for beam parts: The user may define round drills and nibbling operations:
Both parts and operations can be defined in the same Excel sheet. If the part contains an operation,
these data should be defined in the same row as the part. If it contains more operations, these should
be described in consecutive rows, leaving the part definition parameters empty. Find below an example:
The table shown in the previous example defines 3 parts, the first one has no operations, the second
one has two round hole operations and the third one contains a rectangular hole. The file to be
imported must be closed at the time of the import process. On the contrary, the system will display the
following warning message:
FILE / PARTS / NEW PARTS FROM EXCEL
JOBS MODULE / HOME / PARTS / ADD PARTS FROM EXCEL
JOBS MODULE / NESTINGS / PARTS / ADD PARTS FROM EXCEL AS UNITARY NESTIGS
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Flex3d ADD-INS New Features Lantek Expert
New Export of Bends

In Addins, it is possible to configure exporting in a different way downward and upward bend/fold lines.
At the same time, a new option has been included to export points instead of the lines, as it was the
case until now.
Export Beam Parts from SolidWorks

SolidWorks Add-in will export as beam parts all those parts in the Cut list created as Structural
members that have properties defined.
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The Length of the part.

The Format of the part.
The Material of the part. If the property does not exist, the system will take the one defined in
the part.
The Reference of the part. If the property does not exist, the system will get the name from the
Cut List.
The Machine of the part. If the machine is not defined, it will be necessary to assign it manually
from Manager/Integra.
The Angles of the extremes (WSA, WEA, FSA, FEA) are automatically detected by the Add-in
based on the geometry.
The Format, Material and Machine must exist in the Database. Given the case there is more than
one Base profile with the same Format and Material, the system will use the first one found in the
Database.
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SERVICE PACK 1 New Features Lantek Expert
CAD
TUBES
Inverted View of Parts

As well as being able to get an inverted view of nestings, now it is possible to apply this same view to
the different views of parts: preview, operations view, machining view and machining simulation.
Inverted view of the part preview
Inverted view of part operations
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In order to apply this option, the user must enable the following parameter in the machine
configuration:
FILE / MACHINES / CONFIGURE MACHINES / CONFIGURE / NESTING CONFIGURATION
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NESTING
GENERAL
Unitary Nests of Selected Parts

A new option that allows generating unitary nests of parts already included in a job has been included in
Nests tab. Until now, the only way to generate a unitary nest was at the time of adding parts to a job.
When the option is executed, the system will create a new unitary nest of each one of the selected
parts, with the same quantity as the pending quantity of each part.
Automatic Nesting with Selected Parts

In addition to the afore-mentioned option, another new option has been included in Nests tab. This new
option allows launching Automatic Nesting option by only using the selected parts in the part list of a
job.
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MACHINING
TUBES
New Machining Mode for Holes in Round Tubes with 5-Axis Machines
When it comes to generating the machining of a round tube with 5-Axis machines, the tube rotation
and head position are calculated on the basis of the following principles:
If the height difference (h) of the contour is lower than Z, the tube rotation and cutting head
position will be calculated by leaving the vectors parallel to Z.
In the case of being higher, the tube will be rotated until the hole center is located in the tube
center (Y=0). If in this position, the height difference (h) of the contour is lower than the value
indicated in Z, the system will keep this tube rotation and calculate the cutting head position
per each vector.
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If the height difference is still higher, the system will calculate the tube rotation and the cutting
head position in such a way that each cutting position is located in the middle of the tube (Y=0).
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Automatic Correction of Vectors with CollisionNew Features Lantek Expert

A new parameter has been included in Machining configuration section of the machine configuration
related to the calculation of the automatic machining.
If the parameter is enabled, whenever the system detects collisions between the cutting head and the
tube, the system will try to correct those vectors that collide by executing an interpolation starting
from positions without collision.
Vectors with collisions Corrected vectors
FILE / MACHINES / CONFIGURE MACHINES / CONFIGURE / MACHINING CONFIGURATION
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SIMULATION
GENERAL
Show Vectors on the Thickness Face

A new option has been included in the visualization options of the machining views, which allows the
user to see the machining trajectory by the thickness face of the part.
This tool is especially useful when the direction of the machining vectors does not coincide with the
thickness face, such as for example in the following cases; machining in round tube normal to surface,
in machining with welding preparation, etc.
Show vectors on the thickness face OFF Show vectors on the thickness face ON
The machining lines are displayed with points on the thickness face. This way, the user can immediately
verify whether the machining obtained is the required one or not.
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GENERAL
INTERFACE
Visibility of Table Columns

A quick access to the configuration of visible columns has been included per each one of the existing
tables in the system.
The icon will be displayed in the upper side of each table, which provides access to the configuration
of visible columns of that particular table. The system will save this configuration by user.
The access to Visible columns disappears from File menu, meanwhile in Identifiers section of the
general configuration options, the text configuration for the schematic view has been included (which
was previously located in Visible columns window).
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FILE / CONFIGURATION OPTIONS / IDENTIFIERS / NESTED PART TEXTS
Machine Stations Configuration

Machine stations configuration window has been redesigned and some of the parameters that were
not in use have been erased:
Before After
Saw
Saw Angles
o Minimum angle
o Flange
o Maximum angle
Positive
Negative
o Web
Positive
Negative
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MACHINE CONFIGURATION / MACHINE STATIONS / SAW
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MACHINING New Features Lantek Expert
GENERAL
Improvements in Vector Modification in Nesting and Part Machining
2.1.1.1 Add in Direction

From now on the added geometry will be mapped on the tube, discretizing the elements added, and in
case it is necessary, using the corresponding machine configuration parameter to discretize the surface
mappings.
CONTOURS CALCULATION / SEGMENTATION / SURFACE MAPPING
PART OR NESTING DESIGN / CUT / VECTORS / ADD IN DIRECTION
2.1.1.2 Rotate
The window corresponding to this tool has been reshaped and two new options have been included in
order to apply rotations to vectors:
Rotate along the tube
Rotate perpendicular to the tube
In addition, the rotations can be applied from the tube interior instead of from the surface:
Rotate in the surface Rotate with interior
PART & NESTING DESIGN / CUT / VECTORS / ROTATE
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TUBES
Machine Extremes Only with Angle

When it comes to select whether we will machine or not the extremes in the Contours Calculation of
the machine configuration, now it will be possible to select a new option that consists in machining the
extremes only if there is an angle in such extreme:
MACHINE CONFIGURATION / CONTOURS CALCULATION / EXTREMES / LEFT & RIGHT / CUT
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Take into Account Interior New Features Lantek Expert

In order to calculate the contour cutting the user will be provided with an option that makes sure that
the calculated vectors end exactly on the interior round angles of the tube. Although this parameter
improves the result, it is not advisable to enable it due to the fact that it might slow down the process
significantly. This new parameter is useful in those cases in which high thickness tubes and especially
their extremes have to be cut.
MACHINE CONFIGURATION / CONTOURS CALCULATION / GENERAL / CUT WITHOUT TUBE ROTATION / TAKE INTO
ACCOUNT INTERIOR
Profile Machining in Tube Cutting Machines

Certain aspects of profile machining in tube cutting machines have been reviewed, in particular,
regarding the separating cuts in H shape profiles as well as the welding preparation machining for
profile formats.
The profile machining in tube cutting machines is a protected option.
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2.2.3.1 Start Web Cuts in the Middle for Separating Cuts

When it comes to machine H profiles, this option will allow the user machining the web in two sections
when the part extremes have been cut. Each section will start in the web center and finish as closely as
possible to the part extremes. Thanks to this option, the user will be able to perform a vertical
penetration in the center of the web, where the thickness is less.
MACHINE CONFIGURATION / MACHINING CONFIGURATION / H PROFILE MACHINING / START WEB CUTS IN THE
MIDDLE FOR SEPARATING CUTS
2.2.3.2 Welding Preparation

So far, this option was not operating correctly and the required corrections have been executed so that
the welding preparation can be used in any format, either of tubes of profiles.
Vectors Correction
The existing vector correction types have been extended in order to avoid the collision of the head
with the tube, especially for shape tubes with concave shapes, as shown in the image below:
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Collisions are not verified and therefore, the head may collide
with the tube in the resulting machining.
Collisions are corrected by modifying only those vectors that

previously showed a collision.
Collisions are corrected by modifying vectors from a defined

distance (d) and subsequently, also takes into account this
distance. Generating profressive and soft movements
between both positions. This option entails that the cut is not
as perpendicular as the previous one.
Collisions are corrected by modifying the previous and

subsequent vectors progressively, however, the system will
keep/maintain the same constant vector during the internal
curvature.
MACHINE CONFIGURATION / MACHINING CONFIGURATION / AUTOMATIC CORRECTION OF VECTORS WITH COLLISION
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5 AXIS New Features Lantek Expert
Simulation
During the simulation (without verification), the user can interact with the 3D view, being allowed to
rotate, zoom, move, etc. in order to obtain a better view of the head movements with respect to the
part.
Rapid Movements
In order to introduce rapid coordinates manually (in manual mode) there are 3 new options,
meanwhile the user can select in the view itself the points where to go on rapid.
Each line of the grid provides 3 new buttons, one per each one of the planes. Whenever one of them is
selected, the view will be positioned in that particular plane, allowing the user to select the required
point:
HOME / MODIFY MACHINING / RAPID MOTIONS
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Multiple Selection of Contours New Features Lantek Expert

In some of the previously existing tools it is now possible to select several contours for their application.
Find listed below these tools:
Contour technology
Contours calculation
Modify vectors
Perform the following steps:
4. Select the tool to start.

5. Either select a unique contour (as until now) or hold the CTRL key down while selecting contours by
means of the left mouse button.
HOME / MODIFY MACHINING / CONTOUR TECHNOLOGY
HOME / MODIFY MACHINING / CONTOURS CALCULATION
HEAD / VECTORS / MODIFY
Undo/Redo
New options have been included to undo and redo the last actions executed. The user can configure the
number of levels required to be saved in C012 parameter of the following configuration file:
Flex3d5x.ini
C012 15 ; Maximum number of levels for undo-redo.
Show Cycle Colors

A new display mode for cycle colors has been included. Once this mode is enabled, the display mode of
verification statuses will be disabled.
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The colors to be applied in this display mode can be configured in Colors tab of General options:
UTILITIES / GENERAL OPTIONS / COLORS / CYCLES
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MACHINING
Tubes
Join Internal Contours with Extreme
When it comes to executing the machining of the nesting, the user can decide whether the open
contours of the part extremes are required to be joined with the separation cut of the nesting, which
can be performed in several ways as shown below:
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The cutting instruction of the extreme and the
open contours of the extreme are cut separately.
The common cutting instruction is combined with

the island instructions obtained during the nesting.
Apart from combining the islands, the system will

also join one open contour of the extreme.
Apart from combining the islands, the system will

also join all open contours of the extreme.
The extreme cutting instruction will be combined

with one of the open contours of the extreme.
The extreme cutting instruction will be combined

with all the open contours of the extreme.
MACHINE CONFIGURATION / MACHINING CONFIGURATION / JOIN INTERNAL CONTOURS WITH EXTREME
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IMPORTERS New Features Lantek Expert
General
Tolerances for Format Recognition
During the import process of 3D geometry files (SAT, STEP, IGES, etc.), the system will automatically
recognize the format of each part to be imported and will try to assign a compatible one from the
Database. It may be the case that the dimensions of the part format do not coincide exactly with the
format existing in the database, but that the difference is not substantial. For these cases, an option to
increase the tolerances for the format assignment has been included, so that the user can select
between those formats equivalent with the indicated tolerance.
In order to apply these tolerances there is a new command in base profile and format selection
windows. Whenever one or several tolerances are applied, the list of base profiles or formats will be
reloaded with those compatible based on these tolerances.
The user can indicate different tolerances based on the type of format. In all instances, it will be
possible to indicate a tolerance for the main dimensions (width, height) and the thickness. If the format
has a rounding radius, there will be a tolerance for this radius. The linear tolerance used to compare
geometries can be modified in shape formats.
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Find below the existing limits per each one of the tolerances:
Main dimensions tolerance: Maximum value between width and height divided between 100.
Thickness tolerance: Highest thickness divided between 10.
Rounding radius tolerance: Maximum value between the rounding thickness and radius
multiplied by 2.
Linear tolerance: Tolerance for main dimensions divided between 10.
IMPORT PARTS / SELECT BASE PROFILE / TOLERANCES
IMPORT PARTS / SELECT BASE PROFILE / ADD BASE PROFILE / SELECT FORMAT / TOLERANCES
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Flex3d ADD-INS New Features Lantek Expert
Supported Versions
Find listed below the CAD program versions supported by our Add-ins:
SolidWorks 2017
Inventor 2017
Solid Edge ST9
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Sawing Time Calculation .................................................................................................................... 29

IMPORTERS OF 3D GEOMETRIES ........................................................................................................................ 52

FLEX3D ADD-INS .......................................................................................................................................... 57

NEW EXPORT OF BENDS................................................................................................................................... 57

EXPORT BEAM PARTS FROM SOLIDWORKS.......................................................................................................... 57

SERVICE PACK 2 ............................................................................................................................................... 66

SERVICE PACK 3 ............................................................................................................................................... 77

FLEX3D ADD-INS ...........................................................................................................................................81

SUPPORTED VERSIONS ..................................................................................................................................... 81

GENERAL New Features Lantek Expert

Length Edition Fields

Find below a grid of parts grouped by Type and ordered by Length:

Hide Details of the Selected Nesting

Show / hide the properties fields of the selected nest.

Show / hide the schematic view of the selected nest.

JOBS MODULE / NEST LIST / OPTIONS LIST (TOOLBAR) / VIEW PROPERTIES

JOBS MODULE / NEST LIST / OPTIONS LIST (TOOLBAR) / VIEW SKETCH

Nesting Edition Commands in Maximized View of the Nesting

JOBS MODULE/ 3D VIEW OF THE NEST / INFERIOR OPTIONS LIST (TOOLBAR)

Master Items Base Profiles, Formats and Materials

Reference ( ): This option allows performing a quick search of an element in the

FILE / PROFILES / CONFIGURE MATERIALS

New Features Lantek Expert

Reference ( ): This option allows performing a quick search of an element in the

FILE / PROFILES / CONFIGURE FORMATS

New Features Lantek Expert

FILE / PROFILES / CONFIGURE FORMATS / NEW / TYPE SHAPE TUBE

Configure Base Profiles

New Features Lantek Expert

Fast creation of base profiles ( ): This option allows creating

Reference ( ): This option allows performing a quick search of an element in the

FILE / PROFILES / CONFIGURE BASE PROFILES

1.2.3.1 Create Shape Base Profile

New Features Lantek Expert

FILE / PROFILES / CONFIGURE BASE PROFILES / NEW / TYPE SHAPE TUBE

U Type Format with Outer Radius

This type of format can only be used in tube machines.

FILE / PROFILES / CONFIGURE BASE PROFILES / TYPE U

New Features Lantek Expert

FILE / PROFILES / CONFIGURE FORMATS / NEW / TYPE C

Add Remnants to Inventory

Part Properties Edition inside a Job

CAD New Features Lantek Expert

Part Definition Properties Edition

It is not a part that has been imported from a 3D geometry file

The part is not nested

From a job, if the part is not being used in another job

The part definition properties are the following:

Cutting angles in extremes

New Features Lantek Expert

Real Length and Design Length

New Features Lantek Expert

For further information, refer to Tubes Reference Manual.

New Features Lantek Expert

The user can select between three different arrangements:

Find below an example of the vertical view with details:

FILE / CONFIGURATION OPTIONS / PART DESIGN / PART DESIGN CONFIGURATION

PART DESIGN MODULE / OPERATIONS / ADD

NESTING New Features Lantek Expert