ASTM D6672-01
Historical Standard: ASTM D6672-01 Standard Practice for Formatting Cutting Data to Drive Numerically Controlled Fabric Cutting Machines
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ASTM D6672
1. Scope
1.1 This practice specifies a data format for numerically-controlled cutting machines for fabric. This standard uses the defined instruction set defined in ANSI/EIA-274-D in addition to the codes defined by this practice. Required instructions not defined in this standard are defined in ANSI/EIA-274-D.
1.2 In addition to specifying the format of cut files, this practice defines interrogation commands, to support bi-directional communication between a cut-file-generating system and a cutter for potential automatic configuration of the program that generates the cut file. This type of command results in format classification and format detail information which is further described in ANSI/EIA-274-D.
1.3 This practice defines functions which are necessary to the task of cutting fabric in addition to the ANSI/EIA-274-D functions. These functions are assigned commands from the collection of 'permanently unassigned' codes in ANSI/EIA-274-D and from other codes which that standard allows to be redefined.
1.4 This practice provides two new types of communication between cut-file generating software and cutters. Both of the two new types of codes are defined within the confines specified by ANSI/EIA-274-D and are, therefore, completely compatible with that standard.
1.4.1 Machine Specific Provides a means for expanding functionally on cutters without the need to depart from the industry standard.
1.4.2 Format Classification Interrogation A process for exchanging data concerning cutter capabilities between cut file generators and cutters.
1.5 The intended application of this practice is limited to the class of cutters that is found in those industries cutting apparel, textiles, upholstery, and other soft goods.
2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.
ANSI/EIA Standard
ANSI/EIA-274-D Interchangeable Variable Block Data Format For Positioning, Contouring, and Contouring/ Positioning Numerically Controlled Machines Available from Electronic Industries Association, Standards and Technology Department, Electronic Components Association, 2500 Wilson Blvd., Suite 310, Arlington, VA 22201-3834. Available from Engineering Department, 2001 Eye Street N.W., Washington, DC 20008.ASTM Standards
D123 Terminology Relating to Textiles
D6963 Terminology Relating to Sewn Products Automation
Keywords
apparel; cut file; cutter; marker; sewn goods; sewn product; upholstery; vector data; Cutting data; Data analysis--textiles; Fabric performance--textiles; Formatting data; Numerically-controlled fabric cutting machines; Performance--textiles;
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 35.240.50 (IT applications in industry); 59.020 (Processes of the textile industry)
DOI: 10.1520/D6672-01
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