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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