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Cenon

Cenon at a Glance

Import

	High-quality import filters for all important file formats (see bottom) with automatic file format recognition
	Automatic assignment of colours from the imported graphics to layers in Cenon; DXF layer recognition
	Automatic merging and filling of paths

Graphics and Editing Functions

	Easy and ergonomic to use
	Exact preview with zoom function
	Editing functions, also for re-editing the imported graphics (lines, arcs, rectangles, Bézier curves, text)
	Removal of hidden areas
	Usage of type 1 and true type fonts
	Function for aligning elements
	Undo and redo for several steps
	Many powerful functions (threads, countersinks, “pushing through” too long workpieces, bars, inlay works, etc.)
	Serial number function
	Panel production
	Font editor

Path Calculation

	Tool radius correction (vectorial algorithm and halftone algorithm) for internal and external contours guarantees exact results
	3-D halftone image handling without vectorization (darker grey tones lead to deeper dipping depths)
	Standard and contour filling algorithms
	Thinning function for 3-D effects in the production of stamps, signs, etc.
	Algorithm for path optimization

Output

	High output quality due to floating point accuracy and completely vector-oriented processing
	Individual parameter settings for each tool (diameter, feed, dipping depth etc.), comfortable administration of the tools in magazines
	Position memories with parking position for quick approach to different workpiece origins and fixing devices
	Wide range of possible tasks (milling, engraving, drilling, chamfering, countersinking, cutting, plotting, etc.)
	Stepwise working possible, optional finishing step
	Control and surveillance of all important functions and peripheral devices
	Output to vhf CAM systems and to HPGL and DIN 66025 compatible systems, also cutting plotters and pen plotters
	Selection of drivers for adaptation of other devices

Import Formats

	PostScript (EPS, PS)
	Adobe Illustrator
	DXF
	HPGL
	Gerber (Extended and Standard)
	Halftone images (TIFF, GIF, JPG, etc.)
	ASCII (e. g. text lists for serial production)
	Drill data (Excellon, Sieb & Meyer)

Suitable Machine Lines

Cenon is a universal manufacturing software for your CNC machining system. You can either import your projects from your favoured design software (CorelDraw, AutoCAD, etc.) or you can edit them with Cenon. Using Cenon, you can concentrate on the important steps of the CAM output; intelligent algorithms perform the exact conversion of the graphics to your CAM system.

Just a few steps from input to output

It doesn’t matter whether you import DXF or EPS files or if you create your own graphics – the steps to the output are quite simple. You just have to assign the proper tool to each process step and start the machining right away. The double-sided tool radius correction ensures that your workpieces will become exactly true to size, regardless of whether you mill inline contours, pockets or outline contours.

In producing technical workpieces, you will benefit from powerful functions for making threads, countersinks or chamfers. The possibility to produce several smaller items on a large panel and the serial number function will help you when you produce some workpieces in larger quantities.

For sign making or engraving tasks where the work is focused on perfect letterings, graphics or logos, functions for well-fitting inlays or for thinning the letters of stamps quickly turn out to be indispensable. Moreover, thanks to the PostScript technology, you can use all fonts of your computer system or software. It is no longer necessary to use special engraving fonts (except when you want to achieve a very high working speed).

Well-equipped for all tasks

If you should want to re-edit an imported graphics: just use Cenon’s comfortable editing functions to make all necessary changes.

On top of that Cenon bursts the limits of your CNC machining system. Even if a workpiece does not fit completely on the working table of your machine – no problem: With the “pushing through” function you can split the job into different working cycles and thus produce also very large advertising signs or compound logos.

Picture Gallery

Cenon – the universal manufacturing software.

Model of a Swiss steam locomotive from 1908. Photo: Kaweba, Grafengehaig

Advertising sign of plastics and acrylic.

Milling pockets on different height levels.

Give shape to your ideas – here an inlay work made of coloured acrylic.

Manufacturing threads with or without countersinks.

Thinned fonts – for instance for the stamp production.

Signboards and nameplates without limitation of size. Photo: Theis Werbung, Neuwied

Milling pockets in foam, e. g. for the customer-specific equipment of tool boxes.

You can achieve special effects by milling out letters or logos, if necessary they can be metres high.

Precise engravings on brass – no problem for Cenon.

You will create especially sophisticated signboards by using backlit letters or logos. Photo: Harisch Werbetechnik, Bad Emstal

Cutting wood parts for the furniture production.

Even complicated architectural models can be produced with highest precision. Photo: Postma & Partner, Delfft

All kinds of front plates can be produced completely with Cenon, in larger quantities also on a panel.

Individual production of industrial workpiece fixtures.

Thanks to the PostScript technology you can use all fonts that are installed on your computer.

The serial number function supports the quick production of type plates.

Cutting foam parts with an oscillating tangential cutting head.

Comparison of the sizes: even most filigree model parts can be produced.

Ornaments and adornments for furniture and decorative items.