Export Tab
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After clicking Run, the ‘Export’ tab can be used to export a CSV (Comma-Separated Values) file that contains details of the cycle time estimations (see Choose File(s) Tab).
For an example of how to use the Cycle Time Estimates tab, see Using the Cycle Time Estimator: an Example.
The following table lists details of all the features contained within the ‘Export’ tab, as shown in the screenshot to the right.
# | Information | Description |
|---|---|---|
Export Options Area | ||
1 | Scale Factor | The Scale Factor is used to compensate for discrepancies between the calculated cycle time and the actual machining time. This is necessary due to acceleration and deceleration during actual machining, equipment efficiency, and other factors. For example, if the cycle time estimate is 20 minutes, but the actual machining time is measured at 30 minutes, set the Scale Factor at 150% to make subsequent estimates more realistic. |
2 | Folder path | Opens the Mastercam ‘Browse for Folder’ dialog where you can specify the path of the folder for the export file. |
3 | File name | The name of the export file. A default name is specified, but you can change it to a name of your choice. |
4 | Export Results | Click to export the cycle time estimates to a file (see below). |
Part Area | ||
5 | Part file | The name of the part file. |
6 | File selector checkbox  | Click the checkbox to the left of the part file to indicate that its cycle time estimation is to be exported. |
7 | Quantity | The quantity of the associated part that is to be exported (this will multiply the ‘Total’ cycle time’). |
8 | Setup Time field | Enter a setup time (in seconds) to compensate for material handling, fixturing and other operations to be accounted for in the estimation. |
9 | Estimated time (H:MM:SS) | The estimated cycle time (as shown in the Cycle Time Estimates tab) multiplied by the ‘Quantity'. |
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Export Results
On clicking Export Results, a CSV file is exported to the ‘Folder Path’ with the specified ‘File name’.
The exported file can be opened in any suitable application, such as Google Sheets, MS Excel, or Notepad.
Example Export
The image below is a screenshot of an example export that has been imported into Google Sheets. Note that time estimates are provided for individual operations
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