CNC Punch Presses

Do you want to use G-code programming? If so, you should learn basic G-code format in www.wikipedia.org.

Rgds,

Kotuu2

Because of the advanced capabilities of today's punch presses and the complex shapes that can be punched, most punches are programmed with graphical interfaces. The program we use at my work is called FabCAD by Striker Systems. It is based on AutoDesk's AutoCAD with a whole host of plugins written in VLisp.

Hope this helps.

The most popular Interface for CNC punch press machines would be Fabriwin. G-codes are hardly used with today's advanced CNC machines.

Also check out Amada and Strippit they might have links for what you want.

"G-codes are hardly used with today's advanced CNC machines." This is interesting. I've been programming milling machines and lathes since the mid 80's and I still find that most machines are programmed with g-code.

On the other hand machines that are programmed on site at the machine have an interface of some kind to make programs but for the most part they output g-code as well.

Even Fabriwin outputs g-code. It does look like a very good package for punch programming.

Scooter

Yes, every cnc machine is run with some sort of G-code. Even the press brake I program is run by a type of G-code, though it's never transparent and visible to the user. We're not saying that the commands being fed to the axis drives and such aren't in g-code, what we're saying is that the modern user can program thousands of parts for CNC machines without knowing a single bit of G-code, much as the modern programmer can write thousands of programs without knowing ASM. The GUI translates everything.

Programming is easiest these days with a CAD/CAM package. The Fabriwin package looks pretty good for the job. I don't know prices. The advertising on their site looks like programming is pretty much automated.

Scooter (been n/c programming since 1978)

Most new CNC punch will come with software for PC to program it. Its not necessary but highly recommended. The punch still use G-code. The PC software will take a dwg/dxf drawing and program with it. Punch and tool path optimize will be done on the PC also.

I used to program and run a Trumpf 2020R (http://www.trumpf.com/). I can program, setup and run in half an hour.

Pineapple

Normally all the sites will give u the details regarding the machinery, type, size that can be preceded in the machine.

As far as operations are concerned the entire machine will come with a integrate software package with them to program. The drawings are drawn in AutoCAD in .dwg format and are converted to software, where G code is generated by the Machine Software itself.

Jina

Nobody has actually answered the query . I know what G-Code is and use it every day .

Thanks Dave

Mr.Dave , its is difficult to get a site where u will be able to learn what u are looking for.

i feel that any training centre available near place , where u can learn.

I've tried to find something on this and didn't find anything useful. There are a number of us here that could probably answer questions that you might have but I didn't find any organized boards etc that would help you.

Scooter