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Technology Parameters for Interface to Zimmer & Kreim Alphamoduli

24. June 2026 | News

Technology Parameters for Interface to Zimmer & Kreim Alphamoduli
Benefit This enhancement allows users to output additional values for improved control to XML. This reduces programming effort for machining.

Supported Values

  • GenProg — Name of generator program. Requires a custom selection list (sel_list.txt).
  • SetTimerValues — TimerInterval — double parameter.
  • SetTimerValues — LiftOffDistance — double parameter.
  • SetTimerValues — ContactTime — double parameter.
  • SetTimerValues — ActiveControl — integer parameter.
  • EroCycle — InfeedFineness — double parameter.
  • EroCycle — Quadratic —string parameter.
  • EroCycle — Undersize2 —integer parameter.

Usage

  • In preparation, a custom data output for Zimmer & Kreim must be set up.
  • The new export configuration may require the definition of additional parameters and selection lists.
  • Select the electrode(s) and open the properties dialog.
  • Adjust the parameter values ​​for the electrode(s) accordingly.
  • Open the post-processor dialog.
  • Select interface ZK Alphamoduli.
  • Write data with OK.

Note

Further information on customizing the configuration can be found in the “What’s New” section of the help. The interfaces to EDM machines are optional, paid add-on modules for SMARTElectrode.

Availability

  • Creo Parametric 13.0 – SMARTElectrode 19.4.0.0
  • Creo Parametric 12.4 – SMARTElectrode 18.4.3.0
  • Creo Parametric 11.0 – SMARTElectrode 17.0.7.0
  • Creo Parametric 10.0 – SMARTElectrode 16.0.6.0
  • Creo Parametric 9.0 – SMARTElectrode 15.1.12.0

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