Cycle Time Estimates Tab
- Kevin Strider (Unlicensed)
- Geoffrey Brennan
After clicking Run, the Cycle Time Estimates tab is populated with the results of the estimates for each of the part files in the specified folder.
The tab accumulates results from separate runs of the Cycle Time Estimator, so that multiple runs can be output together. Therefore each run of the Cycle Time Estimator adds to the Cycle Time Estimates view.
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For an example of how to use the Cycle Time Estimates tab, see Using the Cycle Time Estimator: an Example.
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# | Information | Description |
|---|---|---|
1 | Part file | The name of the part file. |
2 | Clear all button | Pressing this button clears out the queue of estimated parts. |
3 | Part volume  | The units used for the dimensions are the same as those configured within the part file (mm or inches). |
Faces Machined | The number of faces machine by the computed toolpath strategy compared to the number of faces in the part. | |
4 | Open Document  | Clicking the folder icon opens the part in Mastercam, which you can then examine by using using the ‘Toolpaths’ view.  Mastercam ‘View’ menu - Managers |
5 | Estimated times (H:MM:SS) | The ‘Machine Group’ and ‘Total’ time taken to complete machining for the part ‘Total’ is the sum of all Machine Group times for the part (rounded up to the nearest second). |
6 | Remove part button | Removes the part from the estimation queue. |
These cycle time estimates can be exported to a CSV (Comma-Separated Values) file of your choice (see Export tab).