Most Popular CNC Commands

MOST POPULAR CNC COMMANDS

Modified on: Fri, 8 Jan, 2021 at 2:37 PM

Down below are the most popular CNC commands.

NOTCH

Punches out the full width of the web in an area the nominal height of the element. Allows through intersections or relief where necessary.

LIP_CUT

Punches out the Lips in an area the nominal height of the element. Allows 'T' or through intersections or relief where necessary.

SWAGE

Crimps the element undersize to reduce the external dimensions to the

same as the normal internal dimensions over a localized area. Used for all internal components at intersections.

WEB

Punches extra fixing hole(s) in the product web. Used, for example, for joining walls to other walls or fixing to floors.

SERVICE_HOLE

Punches a large hole in the product web. Used for plumbing or wiring.

DIMPLE

Punches the primary fixing hole in the product flange incorporating a recess for the screw or rivet head. Used in all framing intersection fixing.

END_TRUSS (chamfer)

Notches mitres on the flanges on both sides.

Used for creating angular external intersections such as for struts and ties in trusses.

SIDE_TRUSS

Notches out the flange on either or both sides. Used for creating flat in-line intersections, such as on “in-plane” trusses.

SLOT

Punches the fixing hole in the product flange incorporating a recess for the screw. Used in all framing intersection fixing.

FLANGE_HOLE

Punches holes in the product flange.

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