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Getting StartedAbout CadfilWhat is CadfilInstallationSoftware UpdatesStages of program GenerationMaterial DatabaseMandrel CreationOverview of Mandrel and Envelope CreationMandrel (X,R) EditImporting a DXF fileConverting Old mandrel filesFibre Path CreationIntroduction to fibre path generationMandrel Meshing for fibre path generationFibre Path Start PositionWinding TrajectoriesCADFIL Fibre Path RequirementsCreating a fibre pathSpecific wind angle requiredSpecific diameter opening requiredDifficult mandrelsThe fibre path creation menuFibre Paths Display OptionsViews MenuCreating a Joining PathPayout Path CreationIntroduction to payout path creationCreation of payout pathBand pattern selectionBand Pattern With Dwell WindingFilter length and filter angleThickness modificationsView payout pathCombining Winding ProgramsControl File for creating multi layer wind pathsPost ProcessingIntroduction to Post ProcessingPost-processor configuration (.SM File)Post Processor Configuration @@LOGICALS@@The 2 axis post processorThe 3 and 4 axis post-processorsThe 3 axis large eye post processorThe 5 axis post processor-1The 5 axis post procrocessor-2The 5 axis (3 plane) post processorThe 6 axis post processor- 1The 6 axis post processor- 2Transfer NC to WinderPost Processor InputPost processor inputEntering names of '.PAY' and '.PRG' filesEntering X datum : XDATEntering the Payout Eye Length: POLENSelection feed rate calculation methodAxis Speed Summary DialogNC Part program main and subroutine numbersCalculation and output of NC part programCalculation of program start positionRunning the NC programQuickCadQuickCAD (Parametrics) IntroductionPipe WindingPipeWinder (Multi-pipe)Pipe Winding ParametersCylinder Hoop WindingHoop WindingMultiple Hoop WindingDome Ended Vessel ParametricDome Ended Vessel ParametricVessel With Encaps (Beta Version)Vessel With EndcapsElbow WindingElbow parametricsElbow parametric data entrySphere WindingSphere parametricsSphere parameters describedFlat Plate WindingPlate WindingPlate parametric data entryPlate parametric error messagesUsing / combining plate NC programsPlate Hoop windingSPAR WindingSpar Winding (Prismatic non-round sections)Error MessagesIntroduction to error handlingFatal errorsNon-fatal errorsCadfil main program errors messagesMandrel generation error messagesFibre path generation errorsPayout path error messagesPost processor error messagesFiguresMandrel XR Edit Dialoge BoxGraphics Window in Mandrel/Envelope X,R EditEdit XR Data RecordAxisymmetric path Requirements, 2 Hoop PointsWinding Angle System For Starting PathFriction Direction looking on to mandrel surfaceDifficult MandrelsBand Pattern Selection DialogueVisualisation of fibre Band PatternBand pattern explanationDefault Clearance EnvelopeThe Control (.CTL) file editorDome Ended Vessel ParametersElbow Winding ParametersFront & Back faces of plate with face advance parameter=2Front & Back faces of plate with face advance parameter=1NC Feedrate DialogueSpar winding ParametersQuickCad Sphere ParametersMachine offsets and DatumsAppendicesCadfil InstallationAppendix A -Cadfil file formatsConfiguration filesPayhed.blk fileMaterial.cnfFibre path file - '.FIB'Payout path file-'.PAY'Thickness data file-'.THK'Appendix B-CalculationsUseful CalculationsTow area calculationMass fraction from volume fractionVolume fraction from mass fraction calculationAppendix C - Other LanguagesOther LanguagesAppendix D - ExamplesExamples IntroductionAluminium Bottle - QuickCAD