Processing Unit 
Description
A machining unit is a flexible module / component of the machine. In FACTON, you can assign machining units to works steps.
For an example of usage, see: Calculate Chipping
Examples
- Rotary current spindles
- High frequency spindles
- Oscillating tangential cutting head
Insertion Positions
Calculated values of the Chipping cost model:
You can find the basic properties of the
Toggle View Schema
- Click in the view schema combobox to the top right of a view.
- Click on the desired view schema.
All view schemes for the selected view are shown.
This switches the view schema.
Alternative: Click on one of the icons right next to the combobox to activate the respective view schema.
The »Overview« view schema summarizes all available view schemes for the selected calculation or calculation element in groups. This schema is only available via the combobox.
Click here for further information on each group.
»Master Data« group
Some calculation elements additionally have the »Master Data« view schema. For the machining unit, this view schema comprises the properties of the following groups/view schemes at a glance:
- General Properties
- Calculation
- Technical Data
- Information
FACTON CMD Compatibility
Machining Units can be allocated under the following supported resources:
Under a machining unit, the following supported resources can be allocated:
| UI Name | Internal Name | Type | Object Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supports Work Step | SupportsWorkStep
|
Boolean | Resource |
Table: Interface Properties - Machining Unit