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Session 1
Introduction to the VERICUT Simulation
If you are using a CAD/CAM interface to transfer the information to VERICUT, the
project is already configured for you, your tool library is created, and your stock was
imported and located. This session will teach you how to load a pre-configured project,
simulate it, and how to zoom and rotate.

1.

Open project file vericut.vcproject

Launch VERICUT
File > Open
Shortcut = Library
File = vericut.VcProject
Open
Display the Project Tree

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This project file contains 3 setups; each setup contains its own machine, control, NC
programs, fixtures and tools. When cutting, the cut stock will be carried from setup to
setup.

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Configure VERICUT to stop at the end of each setup

In the Project tree, select Project: vericut, right-click,

Stop At = End of each Setup

Press F1 to display VERICUT Help. VERICUT Help is context sensitive,

meaning that F1 will open to the topic related to the "active" menu or window. In
any menu or window, press F1 for additional information and tips.
Close the help page
OK

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Motion

3.

Cut the first setup

Play to End

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4.

Visually inspect the part

Zoom to Box
Click and drag with the left mouse button in the graphics area to
select the area to zoom in (instead of the icon, the middle mouse button can be
used to zoom to a box)
Zoom on the top right push clamp

With your cursor in the Workpiece view, right-click, Fit (or use Fit
toolbar) to fit the whole part to the window

in the

A red mark indicates an error in VERICUT. Errors are automatically reported and a red
mark is shown if:
The cutter removes some material on the fixture
The cutter removes some material on the part at a Rapid feedrate (G00)
the non-cutting portion of the tool (holder or shank) removes material on the part

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5.

Cut the second setup

Play to End

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In the Project Tree, the active setup is highlighted (bold letters)

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6.

Visually inspect the part

Zoom to Box
Click and drag with the left mouse button to select the area to
zoom in (instead of the icon, the middle mouse button can be used to zoom to a
box)
Zoom on both bolts that were touched by the cutter

The model is in an unrefined state for faster zooming, panning and rotating.

7.

Refine the display

In the Toolbar,

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8.

Cut the last setup

Play to End

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Look at errors in the message area

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In the VERICUT Logger; all the errors are temporarily recorded. You can scroll
up to see all errors

Stop the simulation at every error

In the Project tree, select Project: vericut, right-click,
Check Stop At Max Errors
OK

Motion

Reset the simulation and cut again

Reset Model

Yes

Play to End
The simulation will stop at: Error: Holder "Holder1" of the tool "1" collided with
stock at line 185
Zoom to Box
(Click and drag with the left mouse button to select the area to
zoom in)
Zoom on the cutter area
In the Toolbar,

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Notice the red mark, the tool is an insert tool that has a non-cutting area in its center. The
holder portion of the cutter assembly came in contact with the part. This type of errors
can easily go undetected on the machine resulting in a damaged tool and/or part.

12.

Rotate the part

In the Workpiece view, right-click, Accelerated (OpenGL)

In the Toolbar: Dynamic X Rotation
The cursor now displays the same icon .
Left-click in the Workpiece view and move the cursor up or down to rotate about
the horizontal of the screen.
Dynamic Y Rotation
Left-click in the Workpiece view and move the cursor Left or Right to rotate
about the Vertical of the screen
Dynamic Y Rotation
The cursor returns to "pick" mode .
Dynamic XY Rotation
Left-click in the Workpiece view and move the cursor Left or Right, Up and
Down to rotate.
Dynamic XY Rotation
The cursor returns to "pick" mode .
Mouse dynamic view also works one-handed as follows:
Hold down and drag left button Rotate
Hold down and drag middle button Zoom to box
Hold down and drag right button - Pan
Mouse wheel Zoom in/out
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The original mouse button controls also still work:

Shift + left button Pan
Control + left button Zoom in/out
Control + shift + left button Rotate

13.

Exit VERICUT
File > Exit
Ignore All Changes

Conclusion
In this session, we have seen how to run a pre-configured project file, how to stop at
certain events in the program, and how to visually recognize program errors.

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