Input and Results

The Hollow Metal GUI (Graphical User Interface) accepts industry-standard entry of Frame & Door information, and automatically generates all associated part drawings, NC programs, List Sheets etc.

Information is entered once for each elevation. The component parts are then automatically engineered, unfolded and programmed for the NC punch press. No longer do components have to be described one-at-a-time.

The following information is limited to CAD and CAM output, and covers just some of the benefits that the GUI offers.

Elevations are included in a job by selecting them from a list. The basic system comes with a standard set of elevations. A few of these are shown in the illustration above. Users can easily add new ones as needed.

When an elevation has been selected, the user is prompted to provide the information necessary to accurately describe its features. This way, all of the components for each elevation are accounted for in the system, and the specific engineering data for each component is automatically derived as well.


	Each profile type & variation (Double and Single Rabbet, Cased Open, Double Egress, Mullions, Drywall, Masonry, etc.) are included in a drop-down list (see below). The user selects the Profile and supplies the dimensional information. The described Profile is now stored by the system and is available to be applied to elevations (or parts thereof) within the current job.


	Once your material types and gauges are entered into the system, they may be selected from a drop-down list. This list is available throughout the system, wherever material must be specified. Material and Gauge information is fed into the system to supply engineering data that affects the dimensions of the flat-pattern, bend allowance, hardware placement, etc.


	HINGES Fields are provided for input of hinge size, weight, backset and quantity (see below). Hinge locations are automatically calculated once the user specifies the quantity and the manufacturer location format. Values supplied by the system may be overridden by the user if deemed appropriate. STRIKES Input fields for strike types and locations are also presented, as shown below.


	HARDWARE SETS Hardware Sets are drawn from an extensive library of manufacturers’ part numbers. Once these are selected and applied, the system automatically places them in the flat.




	The results? Accurate part drawings and NC punch programs (no drawing or NC programming required).


	SAMPLE NC PUNCH OUTPUT


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