Welcome to the
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about RhinoCAM.
General:
1.
Why is
RhinoCAM so inexpensive?
RhinoCAM is inexpensive compared to other
products in the market with comparable features
because we are a technology driven company.
We spend most of our revenue in developing the
product rather than in sales and marketing.
Our goal is to create the best product for the
money and let our users be our evangelists.
We use state of the art development techniques
such as object oriented programming and
component software technologies to make the
product development process quicker, easier and
more cost effective.
2.
How
accurate is RhinoCAM?
RhinoCAM's accuracy is only limited by
hardware resources. Users can control the
accuracy almost indefinitely of the machining
process with parameter settings. This
makes RhinoCAM as accurate as high end CAM
systems.
Installation:
1.
Does RhinoCAM
require Rhino to run?
Yes. RhinoCAM
is a Rhinoceros 3.0 plug-in. This means
that RhinoCAM can only run inside of Rhino 3.0.
It cannot be run as a standalone system.
If you are looking for a standalone system
please look at the VisualMill line of products.
2.
What are the
minimum hardware requirements for RhinoCAM?
RhinoCAM runs on
ordinary Windows desktop and laptop computers.
With:
• Pentium, Celeron, or higher processor.
• Windows 95*/98*/NT/ME/2000/XP for Intel and AMD
• 80 MB disk space.
• 64 MB RAM. More is recommended.
• Parallel or USB port for hardware key.
3.
Does RhinoCAM
work on Windows XP?
Yes, RhinoCAM
supports both the Windows XP home and
professional versions without any problems.
4.
Does RhinoCAM
require a hardware key to run?
Yes, all commercial
versions of RhinoCAM require a hardware key to
run. Users have a choice of getting a
parallel port key or a USB port key when placing
the order. The evaluation or demo version
of RhinoCAM does not require a hardware key.
5.
RhinoCAM gives a
"Dongle driver error" when started up. How do I
fix this?
This message
usually means that the hardware key (dongle)
drivers were not properly installed. You
can fix this problem by installing the drivers.
You can do this by following these instructions:
For Users with USB Dongle (Hardware Key)
1. Close VisualMill/RhinoCAM and remove the USB
dongle.
2. Go to
http://www.safenet-inc.com/support/tech/sentinel.asp
and select Sentinel Super Pro
3. Download and Run the SSD Cleanup v1.1
4. Restart your computer
5. Go to
http://www.safenet-inc.com/support/tech/sentinel.asp
and select Sentinel Super Pro
6. Download and Run Sentinel Protection
Installer v7.2.1
7. Plug the dongle back in and launch
VisualMill/RhinoCAM
RhinoCAM supports
all of the file imports that Rhino 3.0 currently
supports. Rhino 3.0 supports numerous file
formats. Common file formats are IGES, Dxf, Dwg, STL,
VRML, RAW, Point Clouds. Please note that
other file imports are available for purchase as
extra cost items. Contact our sales or
technical support departments for more details.
Machining Methods:
1.
Does type of
machining operations does RhinoCAM support?
RhinoCAM currently supports
3 Axis
Milling, 2-1/2 Axis Milling as well as hole
making operations such as drilling, tapping and
boring. RhinoCAM supports complete toolpath simulation for all of these operations
as well.
Tool Libraries:
1.
How do I load a
tool library on startup into RhinoCAM?
Bring up
RhinoCAM and load the tool library that you want
to load on startup. Shut down Rhino and
bring up Rhino again. The last loaded tool
library will be loaded as the default tool
library automatically.
Post Processor:
1.
What
post-processors does RhinoCAM support?
RhinoCAM has
built in support for over 60 post processors.
Additionally RhinoCAM comes with a post
processor generator which can be used to create
additional post processors. So if your
controller reads in M & G codes, we will be able
to supply you with a post for it.
2.
Can RhinoCAM
output APT format files?
Yes.
RhinoCAM has the capability to output APT
format files. You can then take these APT
files and use an APT post-processor if you have
one available.
3.
How can I send
output to a Roland machine?
RhinoCAM can
output toolpaths directly to a Roland machine.
To do this follow these steps:
1. From the Setup browser tab toolbar, select the Post Process->Set
Post Options.
2. In the "Program to display output file"
selection, click Browse and select
RolandPrint.exe present in the RhinoCAM
installation folder
3. When Posting the toolpath, select the ROLAND
CAMMGL (second one in the list)
Machine Tool Interface:
1.
Why is the
machining time estimation in RhinoCAM
sometimes not the same as the actual machining
time on the machine tool?
Machining times are
calculated in RhinoCAM using the user
specified feed rates only. However on the
actual machine tool the acceleration and the
deceleration of the tool come into play and this
will invariably be different than the ones
calculated by RhinoCAM. Use the
machining time calculated by RhinoCAM as a
ball park estimate.
2.
Does RhinoCAM
support automatic tool changers?
Yes.
RhinoCAM supports automatic tool changers
effortlessly by archiving all created operations
in an operation list and outputting them all at
once to the controller if the user so desires.
3.
Does RhinoCAM
have a native program that communicates the
codes produced in post processing to the
machine?
RhinoCAM
comes bundled with a single port DNC program.
Additional ports can be purchased and added to
the existing setup. In addition to this
RhinoCAM offers a
separate communication program that will communicate
with Roland machines.
