Compatibility
When designing a new part you might need to know the answer to questions like these:
- Can a part 36" long be machined?
- Is acrylic compatible with machining?
- Is aluminum compatible with nickel plating?
- Can bends be spaced 0.1" apart?
- How large a part can be cut?
- How much will a certain part cost?
- How much more will it cost to increase the size of the part?
The answers to such questions are coded into the software and usually depends on several factors. To answer such questions:
- Create a simple test design such as a circle or rectangle.
- Select Job | Price/Analyze.
- If there are no errors you can proceed in designing parts with the selected combination and you will start to get a picture of pricing.
Note: Warnings shown in
Job | Price | Tips does
not indicate that your part cannot be manufactured. The incompatibilities listed are only for certain machines - you can proceed with your design.
