MF post-processing rules

Presentation :

MF post-processing enables the application of a user-configurable machining strategy machining strategy. This configuration can be used for machining, automatic machining, and WOP export.

The interface is divided into three main sections:

1 - Rules available (left)

List of rulers sorted by MF type (Clamex, Cutting, Contouring, Drilling, Pocket, etc.).
Each rule can be selected and applied as required.

2 - Selected rules (center)

Displays rules currently applied
Allows you to remove a rule if necessary.

3 - Selected rule configuration (right)

Allows you to adjust parameters specific to the selected rule (e.g. machining method, thresholds, conversion, etc.).

Creation stages / Use :

1. Add a post-processing rule

Select a rule from the list of available rules.
Click on the → arrow to add it to the selected rules.
Once added, the rule appears in the central list.

2. Modify rule parameters

Click on a rule in the list of selected rules.
The associated parameters are displayed in the right-hand panel.
Modify options via drop-down menus or input fields.

3. Delete a rule

Select a rule from the list of selected rules.
Click on the ← arrow to remove it.

4. Change the order of applied rules

The order of the rules in the list of selected rules determines the sequence of processing sequence. The ↑ and ↓ arrows can be used to rearrange this order to ensure logical execution.

Available rules :

Below is a list of the rules available for the different operation categories :

Catégorie	Règle	Description
Holes	Merge drilling MF	Merges two drilling MF which are colinear. The MF must have only one hole and must have the same diameter. At least the result must be a through hole.
	Convert drilling MF to pocket MF	Converts drilling MF to pocket MF when diameter is greater than a given value. The drilling MF must contain only one hole primitive.
	Convert drilling MF to pocket MF outside the list	Converts drilling MF to pocket MF when the diameter is outside the list. The drilling MF must contain only one hole primitive.
	Remove drilling MF with large diameter	Removes drilling MF when diameter is greater than a given value. The drilling MF must contain only one hole primitive.
	Machine the reversible drilling MF on the top side	Machine the reversible drilling MF on the top side. The drilling MF must contain only one hole primitive and be through-hole. This rule should only be used by the Ardis export.
Pockets	Machine the reversible pocket MF on the top side	Machine the reversible pocket MF on the top side. The pocket MF must be through and has only one section. This rule should only be used by the Ardis export.
	Merge pocket MF	Merges two pocket MF which are coplanar. The MF must have the same depth, the same blends ans the same draft angle.
	Convert pocket MF to cutting MF	Converts through pocket MF to cutting MF when surface area is greater than a given value.
MF contouring	Convert contouring MF to cutting MF	Converts contouring MF to cutting MF if the contouring forms a convex polygon.
	Add enclosing rectangular contouring MF	Make enclosing rectangular contouring MF in terms of number of passes.
Cutting	Convert cutting MF to pocket MF	Converts cutting MF to through pocket MF when surface area is smaller than a given value.
Clamex	Choose clamex machining method	Define clamex machining method in terms of clamex positioning related to fibers frame: - vertical positioning : orthogonal to fibers frame Z direction - horizontal positioning : parallel to fibers frame Z direction - other positioning : neither vertical nor horizontal

Notes

Use rules adapted to the type of FM to avoid unwanted modifications.
Check that rules are compatible with each other (e.g. avoid merging holes and then converting them into pockets).
Test rules with a small sample before applying them in production.