Vulcan Reference Manual

  • Welcome to Vulcan
  • Features
  • Production Workflow
    • Preparation
    • Jogging and Homing
    • Create
    • File Management
    • Select Program
    • Edit NC Code
    • Edit Laser Technology
    • Edit layout
    • Simulation run
    • Work offsets
    • Run
    • Re-entry
  • Laser Technology Tables (LTT)
    • Terminology
    • Laser Data items
      • Piercing
      • Multistage Piercing
      • Cutting
      • Special Processes
    • Modifying Laser Data
    • LTT Management
    • Ramp Cycles
    • FlyCut
    • Acceleration while cutting (DCA)
  • Technology functions
    • Vaporize Sheet
    • Nanojoints
    • PierceLine Sensor
    • Frog Jumping
    • Analog Gas Calibration
    • Cutting Tools
    • Dynamic Focus Control (DFC)
  • Control Elements
    • Lubrication Cycle
    • Protective Glass Monitoring
    • Scrap Cut
    • Go To Sheet Origin
    • Height Sensor Calibration
    • Nozzle Centre
    • Target Shot
    • Gas Purge
    • HC Manual Set Point
    • Go To Park Position
    • Nozzle Clean & Height Sensor Calibration
    • Edge Detection
    • Focus Comb
    • Focal Distance
    • Pilot Diode Positioning
  • Production plan
    • Create a production plan
    • Modification
    • Run a production plan
    • Running sequence
    • sheet loading
    • Material stock
  • Advanced functionality
    • Nozzle Changer
    • Pallet changer settings
    • Status light
    • Suction cup layout
    • Automation Interface
    • KL59, Laser & Optics
    • Automated corner optimization
  • Programming manual
    • DIN Programming
    • LST Programming
  • Machine configuration
    • Laser database
    • Work offsets
    • Machine settings
  • Experimental features
    • Camera based Nozzle Centering
    • Automated Focus Comb
    • Camera based part placement
    • High Power Options
    • Direct connection to Praxis
  • Service settings
    • General settings
      • Log files
      • Backup settings
    • Calibration of the pilot laser
    • Service settings
    • PLC functions for service's maintenance/ repair work for KL59
    • DCA settings
    • Info messages
  • Troubleshooting
    • Installation
    • Work offset
    • Error data, backup, restore
    • Frequent collisions
    • Laser issues
    • extreme small contours
Experimental features

Experimental features

The experimental features could be unlocked within the exprimental.ini file. The file is located in the root directory of the Vulcan application. The file is a simple text file that can be edited with any text editor. The file contains a list of features that can be enabled or disabled.

The features are listed in the following format:

Machine settings Camera based Nozzle Centering

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