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XCS Maestro File (Plates) ​

The XCS format generates CNC machining instructions in Maestro format for plate cutting machines.

Output ​

  • Format: ZIP containing .xcs files
  • Target machines: Generic Plates Machine

Parameters ​

ParameterDescriptionDefault
Group parts from the report in the same folderHow to organize output: 'By Batch' or 'By Phase'.By Batch
Split files by ZonesCreate separate files per assembly zone.Off
Create part Full Contour (for CNC machines)Generate full part contour cutting paths.Off
Create part holes (for CNC machines)Generate hole drilling operations.Off
Create operations in all sidesCreate operations on all sides of the plate.Off

Multi-Step Milling ​

Define milling passes at different depths in the Milling steps by height table:

ColumnDescription
Bottom height (mm)Start height of the milling step.
Top height (mm)End height of the milling step.
No of stepsHow many passes for this depth range.

Material-to-Tool Mapping ​

Configure which tool is used for each material, in the Material Settings section. Each table has a Material and a Tool column. Separate mappings for:

  • Materials to Tools Mapping for Holes — Tool assignment for drilling operations per material.
  • Materials to Tools Mapping for Contour — Tool assignment for contour cutting per material.