Flux Reference Manual
Welcome to Flux
Introduction
Installing the Software
The User Interface
Part Workflow
The Machine Database
Cut
Basic Workflows
Part Workflow
Load Part
Sketch Mode
Measure
Modifying Laser Part
Nesting
Sequence Navigator
NC Code Generation
Job workflow
Create Job
Set Laser Technology Table (LTT)
Nesting
Automatic Part Placement
Manual Part Placement
Advanced Topics
Geometry Import Options
Advanced Tooling Options
Editing Microjoints
TwinLine
FlyLine
Dimple Approach
Remainder Sheets
Pie-Slug Circular Holes
Avoid Retooling Pierces
Finishing Rules
Clone LTT
Advanced Nesting Features
Mirrored Parts
Find a Part in Nest Layout
Filler parts in Nest Layout
Advanced Tooling Optimization
Contour Quality
Optimizing Stability with Scrap Cutting
Optimizing Tilting Behaviour
Space Out Slice Cuts to Avoid Collision
Minimize Number of Different Layouts
Dynamic Level Setting
Advanced Menu Options
Context Sensitive Menus
Hierarchy of Settings
Multi-Selections
CSV Output
Manual Sheet Slicing Cuts
Text on Parts
Application Settings
Cut CAM
Layout
Nest Settings
Sheet
Sheet Handling
Skeleton Cuts
Work Support
Laser CAM
Sequence
Cut Outputs
Cut View
Bend
Basic Steps of Flux Bend
Basic Workflow
The Main Panel
The Workflow Panel
Batch processing
Modifying the Geometry
The Bend Navigator
Editing the Bend Solution
Editing a Bend
Changing the Bending Sequence
Editing a Tool Mount
Editing a Bend Setup
Editing the Back-Gauges
Angle Measurement
Using a Pre-Bend
Editing multiple mounts
Adding a Tooling station
Recomputing the Bend Solution
Generating Bend Outputs
Export Bend Report
Design of bend parts
Min Radius and Flange Length
Corner Design
Bending Tolerances
Selection of Tools
Advanced Workflow
Preparation of Bend Parts
Preparing a 2D drawing
Editing a Drawing
Add Bending Information as Text to DXF
Measuring and changing Outer Dimension
Preparing 3D models
Preparing an Assembly
Component Detection
Form Detection
Edit Tools
Changing Tool Map
Change Tool Segmentation
Editing Tool-mount Segments
Adding a Gap into the Tool
Use a Double-V Adapter
Tool Priority
Creating a Tool
Using Bend Deductions
Control Visibility
Comment Section in Bend Panel
Tools/Machine Tonnage Check
Settings
Application Settings
Bend CAM
Bend Outputs
Bend View
Bend Cell
Database Settings
Materials
Machines
Bend Tools
Bend Deductions
Bend grippers
Forms/Components
Bend Settings
Machine Defaults
Robotic Bending
Overview of Robotic Bending
Basic Steps of Robotic Bending
Workflow
Part Pickup
Pickup from a Pallet
Pickup from a Dispenser
Insertion Strategy
Bending Strategy
Regripping (RG) Stations
Re-Grip Stations
Methods of Regripping
Adding ReGrip
Modify ReGrip Position
Remove ReGripping
Regrip with a Jaw Gripper
Gripper Panel & Suction Panel
Extraction Strategy
Part Deposit
Adapt Part Deposit
Adding Parts & Stacks
Deposit Panel
Add Separator Sheets
Lock Part-Rest
Repeat Grid Field
Deposit Sequence
Deposit Pattern Types
Waypoints
Adapt WayPoints
Display Waypoints
Simulate Waypoints
Modify WayPoints
Properties of Waypoints
Advanced Topics
Cell Configuration
Track Setup
Gripper Inventory
BendCell settings
Gripper Configuration
Create/ Edit a Gripper
Import Gripper from DXF
Troubleshooting Bend Errors
Part Pickup Error
Collisions with Machine
Overtravel of Axis
Modifications of Waypoints
Collisions while Insertion and Extraction
Fold
Switching to Fold CAM
The Fold View
Editing Operations
Editing a Bend-Op
Editing a Side/Section
Changing the Sequence
Editing the Blank-holders
Editing the Gauging
Editing the Blades
Editing the Loading
Editing the Unloading
Tool Management
Fold CAM Summary
Generic Application Settings
Drawing
Layers
Dimensions
View
Environment
Import/Export
Flux Reports
Report Designer
Fields, Pictures and Tables
Bands (sub-reports)
Labels, Bitmaps and Shapes
Appendix
Supported 3D Formats
Separator Sheet DXF
Bend
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Settings
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Application Settings
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Bend CAM
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Bend Cell
Bend Cell
Bend View
Database Settings