b'Scripting is one of the go-to features when encounteringan unusual problem requiring an outside-the-box solution.Its Personal material and thickness. Another example is im-port filters for file types that are already in use in a shop. Weve written a few CNC G-code import-focused on precision part alignment for cuts oners, so the same files are used for all of a custom-manufactured parts or for alignment along theers equipment.grain of a material.Machining can be hyperspecialized from shopWith Great Powerto shop. What one waterjet user needs may notScripting comes with a lot of power. With such be what another looks to do. The most highly spe- power comes the ability to make mistakes that cialized operations typically are created in-housecan wipe out data. Some script commands allow at Omax and then tested and fine-tuned beforeusers to erase or overwrite files or folders. Be delivery to customers. careful when using such commands.We have used scripting to help users integrateScenarios like lights-out operation depend on a waterjet into their existing processes, Thomashaving the waterjet synchronize with other ma-said. If all of their machines are set up to use barchines, whether a robotic arm or some other load/code work orders, we dont want the waterjet tounload device, Thomas said. The more a water-require a different process. So applications havejet can coexist with other machine tools and not been written to take bar code input and match itrequire any special handling, the more the water-to a specific file, and sometimes we also link thejet can become a better tool in the workflow.CTEExternal programming known as scripting extends applications in a machine tools CAD or CAM with custom capabilities, including new commands, file filters and automation.Omax26JUNE 2020AbrasvieWaterjets.indd 26 5/14/20 12:36 PM'