CIX Biesse File (Plates)

The CIX format generates machining instructions for Biesse CNC processing machines and nesting systems.

Output

Format: ZIP containing .cix files (Biesse proprietary format)
Target machines: Biesse CNC machines

Parameters

General

Parameter	Description	Default
Group parts	How to organize output: 'By Batch' or 'By Phase'.	By Batch
Split by zones	Create separate files per assembly zone.	On
Full contour	Generate full part contour.	On
Create holes	Generate hole operations.	On

Tool Configuration

Parameter	Description	Default
Inside angle	Tool entry angle for inside operations (degrees).	60
Outside angle	Tool entry angle for outside operations (degrees).	60
Inside tool ID	Tool number for inside machining.	14
Outside tool ID	Tool number for outside machining.	14
Milling extra	Extra milling offset in micrometers.	2
Min one-piece mill radius	Minimum radius (mm) for single-pass milling.	100

Advanced Tables

Table	Description
Material-to-tool mapping (holes)	Assign specific tools per material for hole drilling.
Material-to-tool mapping (contour)	Assign specific tools per material for contour cutting.
Tool radius	Define the radius for each tool ID.
TJet capability	Mark which tools can use the TJet (waterjet) feature.
Material shade	Set shade values per material for visual identification.
Two-step materials	Materials that always require two-step machining passes.