COLUMBUS II. Programmed for success. CAD/CAM-SOFTWARE FOR CUTTING.Your individual cutting program. Easily created with COLUMBUS II? Dee Meee uae ee Ea Eee os un cages COLUMBUS Il" modular en cect Meee OT oe we ne Td Cc Se re eee eee) technologies in special databases and COLUMBUS II” clears the produced automatically according to _thanks to interfaces for various data er Recs ) Pa eco Cee uae] De eee ee Importfexport data formats: DXF DWWG, DSTV IGES, Solos, ESL EA. Th the Basic Converter Generates a machine cutting program from a 2D DXF fle, The data are imported, enhanced with tool-speciic technology information and exported in ESS! or EIA data forrat.EZ The Layout Manager (LMM) Wit tis module you can create nesting programs trom the 20 OXF fle atthe click of a mouse; these make economical use of material and help to reduce your material costs (ETP) ‘Tris tool optimises the quality of nesting and technology, enhances ‘cutting quality and reduces cutting ‘costs. ‘The plate manager (PMIM) This module is used for recording, defining and managing new sheets andlor remnants, I can be used independent ofthe data management module. N\ EX the data information module (DIM) ‘The module calculates times, paths, ‘areas and weights from a nesting diagram or parts list. ~ Ef Expanded Technology Package GD Parts list (PSL) For the entry and administration of parts data, The parts list is automatically saved with the nesting Giagram and can be accessed at any time. ED Automatic nesting Fully automated real-contour nesting of ‘any geometry, even on remnants. ‘Automatic identification and formation of part pairs for optimal use of surface area. NEd The data manager (DMM) ‘This too! takes care of the organisation and management of the shapes to be executed. TE The interface module (PPS) Import of par lists and sheet lists with assigned geometrical data, Export of calculation and parts data with references to the appropriate nesting diagrams, ‘olumbus. @ internat cad Fully integrated CAD program with direct, bi-directional data transfer. twas specifically developed for the construction of 2D cutting geometries. Cay Prd easy edad ord ee) Reed ee es THI The bevel module (VBA) Fr programing laser, plasma and oy fuel bevel aggregates. Includes automatic generation of comer routines and windows according to adjustable criteriaYour program for cutting success. Always flexible with COLUMBUS II" Openness, transparency, Intelligence: the cutting process with COLUMBUS. From the conversion of imported CAD data, nesting and sheet management ‘0 the transfer of data into other In combinaton with the ‘COLUMBUS I" basic convert, 16 cher modules are avaabe for every outing requreent. systems: all procedures are builtin! Ideal conditions for collecting, processing and documenting the data ‘or various cutting processes and machines. eon eT a oa) ‘Six steps to a finished part TD besign drawing EZ pigtsation as a 20 OXF fle EW import to COLUMBUS II™ Generation of an NC program ED Transfer to the control EF cutting process is startedMore features, more benefits. The versatility of COLUMBUS II" All the highlights at a glance: * All conventional nesting and technology functions. * Ideal adjustment to all ESAB cutting machines, * Configurable post-processor for adjustment to third-party machines. Au ay Se ee uc Reem Rant Free support hotline * Databases for sheets/remnants, parts, materials, zechnologies, machines and nesting diagrams. * Job and part tracking, + Integrated CAD system and standard shapes. ESAB CUTTING SYSTEMS GmbH Integrated data transfer from third-party software. Configurable calculation data. PPS import / export. (On-screen text in many languages. cence management, Hardcover box with installation handbook, CD and key Operating system Microsoft Windows® ME 328i Microsoft Windows” 2000 328it Microsoft Windows® XP 32Bit Cent Robert-Bosch-Str. 20 61184 Karben - Germany Phone: +49 (0) 6099 / 40-0 Fax +49 (0) 6099 / 40-01 E-mail: info@esab-cutting. de Internet: waww.esab.com