MJC and IJP

MJC and IJP Manual

What is MJC and IJP Unloading?

MJC (Micro Joint Cutter) is a device that cuts the bridge microjoints that hold the part in the unloaded sheet. IJP (Ink Jet Printer) is a device capable of printing information on the parts. There are two configurations; the two devices may be combined or separate devices.

Description

The option MJC/IJP is found in the Modules menu. There are three options: MJC Sequence, IJP Text and MJC/IJP Setting.

Option		Description
MJC Sequence		Defines the sequence the machine will use to cut the microjoints.
IJP Text		Print characters on the part(s) or sheet(s).
MJC/IJP Setting		Place the microjoint cut flags and the text on the sheet.
Notes:
1.	A message will prompt you to select the MJC when selecting Apply in the Punching Microjoints menu (Machine\Edit Material). The system will generate the microjoints automatically according to the settings in the Punching Microjoints panel when selecting Yes.

2.	You can add the microjoints cut by the MJC machine manually using the Place Microjoint option (Sequence Features/Punch Microjoint).
3.	The machine driver must support the MJC function, or the MJC section in the Microjoint properties window will be absent.

Settings

Select the MJC/IJP Setting option from the MJC/IJP submenu to access the MJC/IJP Setting window. The window is divided into two sections: MJC and IJP. The options in the MJC section allow you to set the Micro Joint Cutter settings, while those in the IJP section allow you to set the Ink Jet Printer settings.

Option	Description
MJC	Micro Joint Cutter
Work and Part
Sheet Thickness	Specifies the thickness range for MJC cutting. (Default Value: Min = 0.4, Max = 3.2.)
Work Size X	Specifies the work size for MJC cutting in the X direction. (Default Value: Min X = 900, Max X = 2500.)
Work Size Y	Specifies the work size for MJC cutting in the Y direction. (Default Value: Min Y = 900 and Max Y = 1250.)
Min Part Size X	Specifies the minimum part size for MJC cutting in the X direction. (Default Value: X = 120.)
Min Part Size Y	Specifies the minimum part size for MJC cutting in the Y direction. (Default Value: Y = 50.)
	Note: the part size is calculated according to the overall rectangular size.
Cutter
Corner Joint	Specifies the offset value of the MJC cutting coordinate. The range can be set from 0.0 to 9999.9999. The offset value is added according to the coordinate. If the cutter rotates, the coordinate axis will also rotate (Default Value: X = 0.0, Y = 0.0.)
Bridge Joint	This is the same as a microjoint. (Default Value: X= 0.0 Y= 0.0.)
Special Tool Joint	This is the same as a microjoint. (Default Value: X= 0.0 Y= 0.0.)
Cutter Size X	Specifies the horizontal cutter size. The cutter is inserted into the hole that has been punched out. Defines the hole for the MJC cutting coordinate in the X direction. (Default value: X = 30.0.)
Cutter Size Y	Specifies the vertical cutter size. The cutter is inserted into the hole that has been punched out. Defines the hole for the MJC cutting coordinate in the Y direction. (Default value: Y = 5.0.)
Device Type	This is the device type: No Vacuum/Vacuum. (Default Value: X = 0.0 Y = 0.0.)
IJP	Ink Jet Printer
No	This is the flow number.
Brand	The manufacturer of the IJP device. H = Hitachi, U = Union.
Font Size	The size of the font.
Max String Number	Specifies the maximum number of characters that can printed.
Line Feed Character	Specifies the line-feed code used in printing several character strings.
Max String of Lines	Specifies the maximum number of lines that can be printed.
String Pitch	Specifies the pitch for the character strings.
Raster Size ID	Character size information that is sent to the IJP. The printer will use the raster size and string size information to determine the actual character size and pitch when printing. (This is used to draw the interference. Check with the hole during simulation. The actual character size is determined by this information.)
String Size ID	This is the character size ID that is sent to the IJP.
OK	Applies the settings to the current session.
Cancel	Exits without saving the changes.

Sequence

You must define the MJC sequence after specifying the parameters. Select MJC Sequence from the MJC/IJP submenu. The options in this window allow you to define the parameters for the micro-joint cutting.

Option	Description
Sheet Sequence	Define the sheet sequence for microjoint cutting.
Start Corner + Direction	The radio buttons represent the actual starting corner: Upper Left, Upper Right, Lower Left or Lower Right. The button in the center functions as a toggle, allowing you to specify the direction.
Number to Divide	Set numbers of divided sections.
Cut Count	Indicates the number of microjoints to be cut.
View Sequence	Select to view the sequence.
MJC Sequence	Specifies the part processing sequence.
Cut Sequence	The cut sequence of the microjoint on the sheet.
Cut Position	The actual coordinates of the microjoint.
Tool #	The station number containing the cutter tool.
Cut Type	The type of cut.
OK	Applies the settings to the current session.
Cancel	Exits without saving any changes.

IJP Text

Defining the text printed on the part(s) involves selecting the field codes used to print specific information on them. For example, if selecting the field code that represents the Part File Name, the system will print the name of the actual CAD file on the part.
Select IJP Text from the MJC/IJP submenu in order to define the text. The IJP Setting window will appear. The options in this window allow you to select which information you want printed on the part(s).

Option	Description
IJP Setting
No	Select a machine number (No) from the drop-down list: 1-3.
Auto	The system automatically places the text according to your selection from the drop-down list: Top Right, Top Left, Bottom Right or Bottom Left.
Fix Position	Specifies the exact position by typing coordinates in the Position X and Position Y text boxes.
Position X	This option only becomes available if you select Fix Position. (This is the IJP position in X direction.)
Position Y	This option only becomes available if you select Fix Position. (This is the IJP position in Y direction.)
Alignment	Left, Center and Right alignment buttons allow you to specify the origin output for the text.
Left	The text will be placed with the origin output relative to the left.
Center	The text will be placed with the origin output relative to the center.
Right	The text will be placed with the origin output relative to the right.
Enter Text	The two lists in this section allow you to select the text that will be placed on the part(s).
Text List	Double-click an item in the list to add content to the Text Box on the right.
Text Box	Type the text that you want to print on the part(s).
Restore	Recall any text previously typed in the Text Box.
Place	Place the text on the part automatically according to the Auto or Fix Position settings.
OK	Applies the settings to the current session.
Delete	Removes the text from the part.
Cancel	Exits without placing the text on the part.

Notes:

1.	You must perform all the options while Part mode (Part View) is active.
2.	The tool guide appears in the work area when you place the text on the part.

3.	The settings will be saved after you end the session.
4.	The Text Box in the Enter Text section supports multiple lines.