Enroute Fab and Enroute Fab Pro

This new release of specialized cnc software for the cnc plasma, cnc laser and waterjet owner is available now.  Now you can have the fastest and easiest program to build your designs or import them and make effiencent nested output to your machine.

Enroute is so easy to learn.  You can draw, move and edit drawings quickly and easily.  With the new widgets you can quickly produce flanges and other useful designs then nest and output to the machine.   See the differences in Enroute Fab and Enroute Fab Pro in the brochure.

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CAD Tools    The first step in creating any output for a CNC machine is to draw the part.  Okay, that’s not true.  There are some controllers that can cut primitive shapes without them being drawn, but for the most part, there will always be some process of drawing shapes that are necessary to apply toolpaths and output to the machine.  To accomplish this, EnRoute gives you a complete set of 2D drawing and editing tools that a is a unique combination of precision and creative CAD drawing methods.

Drawing Tools  What we mean by a combination of precise and creative is there are different ways that a part can be drawn.  From a creative standpoint, the workflow would be to first draw a part and then resize it to specific dimensions.  The precise method would be to draw a specific sized part at a specific location that doesn’t require a change after its done.  EnRoute has good tools for drawing shapes either way.  Standard Shapes include Rectangle/Square, Circle, Ellipse, Polygon, Arc, and Draw Line/Polylines/Curves.

Smart Entry/Exit  EnRoute gives you complete control of the cutting process with its Smart Entry/Exit feature. With Smart Entry/Exit you can instruct your CNC machine to pierce straight down into the material at the start point and lift straight out at the end point, or you can specify the cutting tool to move laterally into the material along a specified line or arc, then begin cutting along the toolpath. You can also set the entry and exit points to be the same, or you can separate them by simply clicking on the entry/exit point and dragging it to a new location along the toolpath. The Edit Entry/Exit dialog box makes it easy to adjust your cutting parameters. This type of control over the entry and exit points ensures optimal cutting quality and efficiency.

Kerf Compensation  Kerf refers to the width of the cut for any particular cutting technology that is being used.  Different cutting technologies have different factors that affect the width of cut.  For Plasma, the type of plasma (conventional or high definition), cutting amps, cut gases, feedrates and other factors will determine the width of cut.  For Waterjet, the size of the orifice and  factors such as abrasive or non-abrasive cutting will have an effect on the width of cut.  And the wattage of Lasers will determine their width of cut. 

EnRoute’s Kerf Compensation allows you to determine the Kerf of your cutting device using electronic calipers or some other measuring device and then use that value when assigning cut paths to create accurate parts.  The Kerf Compensation function allows you to store information such as Kerf width, direction of cut, internal or external, entry exit parameters and other info and then easily recall this info and apply to objects to be cut.  And different settings can be saved for every type and variation of cutting technology being used.  This feature reduces the workflow of assigning cut paths to a few simple steps. 

Daisy Chain Nesting   One of the costs associated with the operation of a CNC plasma machine are the consumables used by the torch.  EnRoute’s Daisy Chain function, also known as bridge nesting or chain link nesting, will connect parts that are close together with a continuous cut path with a single click of a button.   This will reduce the number of pierces in a given job, extending the life of the consumables and reducing overall costs. 

Remnant Creation & Utilization  With the high cost of materials, it’s important to be able to get as much yield as possible from any materials being cut. An extended function of EnRoute’s Nesting feature is the ability to create a remnant out of any leftover material.  EnRoute's Remnant Tool will help you maximize your material yields. Here's how it works...

After nesting parts, EnRoute identifies unused areas of material as a remnant, creating and saving this portion of the material plate as a template for future use. With the click of a button, EnRoute can convert the remnant -- or any other shape -- into a material plate and then automatically nest parts within that non-rectangular space. Using the Cut-by-Line tool, the Remnant can be easily cleaned up and unwanted areas removed so even the most unique shapes can be used to nest

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Enroute Fab has many features to make your job go faster with precision.    Call me to order your copy now.  817-988-9330