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- Page 1 VisiPac VisiTouch Series User Manual ARCH for Synchronized Press Brakes 2021 V1.0...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
VisiPac & VisiTouch series – User Manual Table of Contents Safety ..................................6 General Safety ..............................6 Signs and Icons appearing in this Manual ......................7 General warning ............................7 Information ..............................7 Settings .................................7 Navigation ..............................7 Getting started with VisiPac & VisiTouch ......................8 Screen Map ...............................9 Screen Map (continued) .......................... - Page 4 VisiPac & VisiTouch Series – User Manual Show L first ..............................18 Indexation Aids ............................19 Disable recalculation at product load ......................19 Beam stop during retractation ........................19 Working directories ........................... 19 Bend list columns configuration ........................ 20 Bending pages buttons configuration ....................... 22 Manual Axes Movement ..........................
- Page 5 VisiPac & VisiTouch series – User Manual Multi profiles ............................. 47 Bend Sequencing ............................48 Page Simulation Criteria ..........................49 Bend 2D Page ..............................50 Add extra bends in graphic parts ....................... 51 Numerical Mode ............................52 Bending and Corrections ..........................53 Semi-Automatic mode ..........................
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Page 7: Safety
VisiPac & VisiTouch series – User Manual AFETY ENERAL AFETY The users must have Read and Understood, but most of all must Respect the directives described in this manual. All people coming into contact with the machine on which the numerical control is installed, whatever their function or whatever state the machine is in (assembly, disassembly, start-up, production, maintenance, repairs) must have read and understood the requirements concerning the security and the entirety of the directives of operation described in the... -
Page 8: Signs And Icons Appearing In This Manual
VisiPac & VisiTouch Series – User Manual IGNS AND CONS APPEARING IN THIS ANUAL While using this manual, you will come across the signs and icons represented here below: they are directly related to the safety and security of persons. Carefully follow this advice and inform others about it. -
Page 9: Getting Started With Visipac & Visitouch
VisiPac & VisiTouch series – User Manual & V ETTING STARTED WITH OUCH Depending on software evolutions and the press brake controlled by the VisiTouch (configuration/capabilities), the present manual may not fully correspond to the VisiTouch that you currently have. However, differences are only minor. This manual describes all features of ▪... -
Page 10: Screen Map
VisiPac & VisiTouch Series – User Manual CREEN Menu – Next Page Machine Status Page Punches Punches Dies Dies Main Page – Bend Numerical page Correction Page Extra Bending Parameters Bend Graphic Page Extra Simulation Criteria Bend List Page Bend Sequencing Graphical Part 9/69 2021... -
Page 11: Screen Map (Continued)
VisiPac & VisiTouch series – User Manual CREEN CONTINUED Manual Page User preference Transfer Page Parameter Page Information Page Service Page Statistics page Backup/Restore Page 10/69 2021 User Manual – Visipac & VisiTouch Series V1.0... -
Page 12: General Navigation
VisiPac & VisiTouch Series – User Manual ENERAL NAVIGATION Add step or next step Status Pages Zone Menu button Bending Pages Buttons Configuration Menu Button The Menu button allows you to directly select (jump to) the desired screen. The content of the menu changes contextually. -
Page 13: Status Page
VisiPac & VisiTouch series – User Manual TATUS PAGE The Status page shows the status of all inputs and outputs and axes positions of the NC. This feature is very useful during setup or during phone service with a machine installed in the field. -
Page 14: User Preferences
VisiPac & VisiTouch Series – User Manual REFERENCES (Menu Button) → … → User preference To exit the User Preference page, touch the button. To browse through the available languages, simply touch Language on the screen. Language Available languages are: •... -
Page 15: Length Units
VisiPac & VisiTouch series – User Manual This parameter allows choosing between mm, inch none for the length unit to be used Length Units in the VisiTouch. When none is selected, the units used are millimetres. This parameter allows choosing between ton, tons for the force unit to be used in Force Units... -
Page 16: Materials
VisiPac & VisiTouch Series – User Manual Touching Materials opens the Materials page, where the default characteristics for each Materials material can be changed, or a new material can be configured. To be allowed to access the Materials page, a level 2 password is required. The Materials page displays: •... -
Page 17: Bdc Correction
VisiPac & VisiTouch series – User Manual By Pressing in the selected material is possible to set custom configuration The Custom configuration page displays: • Predefined Thickness: If activated is possible to set predefined thickness for the material. • Springback Correction If activated is possible to set corrections of the springback effect of the material for different angles degrees. -
Page 18: Clear Indexation
VisiPac & VisiTouch Series – User Manual When activated, this function clears the index and the machine will search for them, as Clear indexation it does when turning the power on, allowing the operator to re-index its machine without turning it off. When this parameter is set to yes, it is possible to browse the USB key from the USB USB Explorer transfer screen (see... -
Page 19: Touchscreen Calibration
VisiPac & VisiTouch series – User Manual This function allows the calibration of the touch screen. Touchscreen Calibration ETTING NSTRUCTIONS Simply follow the instructions on the page to calibrate the touchscreen. Use your finger or the plastic tip of a pen to calibrate the Touchscreen. Never use sharp objects as this will damage the screen. -
Page 20: Indexation Aids
VisiPac & VisiTouch Series – User Manual This function allows choosing help during the indexation of the beam. Indexation Aids When this parameter is set to yes, during the Indexation of the beam, if the Index have not been found, a pop-up with the instruction will appear and an interactive instruction will tell to the operator the procedure to correctly Index the machine. -
Page 21: Bend List Columns Configuration
VisiPac & VisiTouch series – User Manual This page allow customisation of the columns in page Bend list. Bend list columns By default 3 pages are available. configuration Selected columns Visible information Available columns Objects that can be add in the list Customisation of a bend list page: •... - Page 22 VisiPac & VisiTouch Series – User Manual 1. Use the Bend list button on the Bend numerical page to toggle between the display of the Bend numerical page and the Bend list page. The Bend list page shows an overview of the bends of the current part. Touch select what data is shown in the list.
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Page 23: Bending Pages Buttons Configuration
VisiPac & VisiTouch series – User Manual This page allow customisation of the bending pages buttons. Bending pages buttons Numerical Parts configuration Graphical Parts 2D Graphical Parts 3D Customisation of Bending pages buttons: • Press the Button Numerical Parts Graphical Parts and create a new custom page. -
Page 24: Manual Axes Movement
VisiPac & VisiTouch Series – User Manual ANUAL OVEMENT In the course of setting up a machine, it is sometimes necessary to be able to move the axes manually, for example when changing the tooling. This can be done on this page. (Menu Button) →... -
Page 25: Information Page
VisiPac & VisiTouch series – User Manual NFORMATION The Information page displays the names and versions of the software installed on the VisiTouch. (Menu Button) → … → Service → Information 24/69 2021 User Manual – Visipac & VisiTouch Series V1.0... -
Page 26: Usb Transfer
VisiPac & VisiTouch Series – User Manual USB T RANSFER (Menu Button) → … → USB transfer This function opens the USB transfer screen, which allows the operator to transfer data between the VisiTouch and a USB key. Select the files you want to transfer by touching their Direction of name... -
Page 27: Backup And Restore
VisiPac & VisiTouch series – User Manual ACKUP AND RESTORE (Menu Button) → … → Service → Backup and Restore This function opens Backup and Restore screen, which allows the operator to backup or restore all the configuration machine. Backup list files Restore previous backup Save Backup... -
Page 28: Basic
VisiPac & VisiTouch Series – User Manual ASIC ESCRIPTION UMERICAL Material used and thickness Station management Set-point back gauge (X axis) / flange length Interactive Tool management Repeat sequence button (inactive here) message line Program name Bending and Corrections Current step (sequence) number Add step or next step Quick... - Page 29 VisiPac & VisiTouch series – User Manual Set-point beam (Y axis) / bend angle The VisiTouch has four different modes to manage the Y axis. Touching one of the icons on the left allows going from one mode to another. The three modes are: In this mode, the operator simply enters the desired angle and the VisiTouch will calculate the position at which the beam will stop (BDC).
- Page 30 VisiPac & VisiTouch Series – User Manual Tool management Tools management allows the creation and configuration on the VisiTouch of the tools to be used on the machine. These tools are then considered in bend calculations. Tool Management chapter. From the Bend Numerical Page is possible to reverse or not the Punch or the Die by pressing in the tool for at least 2 seconds.
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Page 31: Quick Access Tab
VisiPac & VisiTouch series – User Manual Contains various settings for the current bend such as axes positions and bending Quick access tab parameters. If the machine has multiple axes, it’s possible to slide on the display in order to show the other axes. -
Page 32: Extra Bending Parameters
VisiPac & VisiTouch Series – User Manual Extra bending parameters can be found on this page, which displays parameters related to Extra Bending the part, and depending on the VisiTouch configuration and the type of action performed, Parameters also displays various settings for the current bend. Most of these parameters can also be found in the Quick access tab. - Page 33 VisiPac & VisiTouch series – User Manual Step bending When a large radius bend has been programmed (see L-Alpha Mode), its parameters are displayed here. It is possible to modify them directly here. Programming 99 x will automatically calculate the maximum possible step bends. The resulting value may be reduced.
- Page 34 VisiPac & VisiTouch Series – User Manual Force The force is automatically calculated by the VisiTouch, according to the Material, the Material thickness, the Material sigma and the Bending length / Position offset. The value can also be manually modified here. Opening (TDC) For parts created with a profile (see TouchProfile Mode...
- Page 35 VisiPac & VisiTouch series – User Manual Back gauge manual control Activating this parameter gives manual control over the back-gauge movement. This means the operator must personally give the start to the back-gauge movement, using for example the foot switch or the start button.
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Page 36: Copy To All Function
VisiPac & VisiTouch Series – User Manual OPY TO UNCTION This function allows copying a defined value to all the steps of the current program. It appears in the numerical pad of relevant fields, such as Bending length / Position offset, Force, Bending and Copy to all Corrections, etc. -
Page 37: Tools Management
VisiPac & VisiTouch series – User Manual OOLS ANAGEMENT Tools management allows the creation and configuration on the VisiTouch of the tools to be used on the machine. These tools are then considered in bend calculations. Once a punch and die are created and selected, you can select the bend angle you require as well as the flange length (L). -
Page 38: Punches Options
VisiPac & VisiTouch Series – User Manual ETTING INSTRUCTIONS To select a punch, simply browse through the existing punches in your library using the arrows buttons, and then return to Bend Numerical Page. Punches options To be allowed to , a level 2 password is required. Edit, Save, Delete Import tool... - Page 39 VisiPac & VisiTouch series – User Manual Save tool Once a value of the punch have been modified, before quit the page it is mandatory to save the tool otherwise modifications will be lost. This operation will overwrite the existing tool parameters.
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Page 40: Dies
VisiPac & VisiTouch Series – User Manual Bend Numerical Page → Die mounting direction Die name Browsing through existing dies Basic die data Customizable output signal for multi die Return to Bend position Numerical Page Hemming Bottoming Touch the die to display its default shape, allowing an easier... -
Page 41: Punches Options
VisiPac & VisiTouch series – User Manual Punches options To be allowed to , a level 2 password is required. Edit, Save, Delete Import tool Load tool Replace by can be done by the operator without level access. Access Level 2 required No restrictions Edit tool If no die is yet created, the die will have no name... - Page 42 VisiPac & VisiTouch Series – User Manual Select the type of Hemming table: Hydraulic/electric with command to open and close Hydraulic one direction with spring Not available Select the icon to define the tool as resistant for bottoming. Touch the button to display the More page.
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Page 43: Naming Tools
VisiPac & VisiTouch series – User Manual Import DXF It allow the import DXF files of the punch in the numerical control We recommend that you follow the naming conventions explained in Naming Tools. 11. Touching the button brings you back to the program page, with the die you just saved being selected and ready to be used. -
Page 44: Creating A Part Program
VisiPac & VisiTouch Series – User Manual REATING A ROGRAM There are three ways to create a program part: with the TouchProfile Mode, with the Numerical Mode, and with the L-Alpha Mode. In this chapter the machine is considered operational: machine parameters, tools (see Tools Management), materials (see Materials), etc. -
Page 45: Touch Profile Mode
VisiPac & VisiTouch series – User Manual Touch profile mode ETTING INSTRUCTIONS Draw the profile by touching the screen where you want to add a segment. Touching this icon allows erasing the last segment added Touch on the middle of a segment to modify its value. -
Page 46: L-Alpha Mode
VisiPac & VisiTouch Series – User Manual L-Alpha mode In this mode, the operator can define each step (length or angle) of a profile on a table. On the left side of the screen the L-Alpha mode is accessible at any time. ETTING NSTRUCTIONS Table:... -
Page 47: U-W Mode
VisiPac & VisiTouch series – User Manual U-W mode In this mode, the operator can define each step (length and angle) with the origin of the previous step through axes U and W. ETTING NSTRUCTIONS Select the reference step through the Touch profile or the L-Alpha The line will have a yellow ball in the middle. -
Page 48: Multi Profiles
VisiPac & VisiTouch Series – User Manual Multi profiles This function allow create multi profiles in one program. Here below an example to create a box 200 x 100 x 50 (L x W x H) ETTING NSTRUCTIONS 1. Design first section (Section 1 profile) 2. -
Page 49: Bend Sequencing
VisiPac & VisiTouch series – User Manual EQUENCING Bend Numerical Page → → Delete last bend Delete all bend Go to Bend 2D Page Back to Touch profile mode Launch automatic bend sequence calculation Automatic bend sequence calculation criteria Once the shape of the part has been defined, the bending sequence for the part can be determined. -
Page 50: Page Simulation Criteria
VisiPac & VisiTouch Series – User Manual Page Simulation Criteria Main Enable the back gauge stop against a slope segment When this criteria is validated, the software accepts that a part of the productknocks against a point of the machine with a flexibility in % of the length of the sheet between the bend and the end of the product on the side of the profile which enters in to collision. -
Page 51: Bend 2D Page
VisiPac & VisiTouch series – User Manual 2D P In the Bend 2D page, the operator must determine the back gauge and part position for each bend, and if necessary Extra Bending Parameters. Browsing through the bends swing part side Zoom Switch between stop or support... -
Page 52: Add Extra Bends In Graphic Parts
VisiPac & VisiTouch Series – User Manual Add extra bends in graphic parts For special bend operations (pre-bend, flatten, etc.), extra numerical bends can be inserted in a graphic part. Select the Part bend list on the Bend numerical page, select a bend in the list and touch the + button. -
Page 53: Numerical Mode
VisiPac & VisiTouch series – User Manual UMERICAL It is also possible to simply create a part program directly on the Bend Numerical Page. Material used and thickness Program name Current step (sequence) number Tools selection Add step or next step Angle of the bend Length of the flange Bending Pages Buttons Configuration... -
Page 54: Bending And Corrections
VisiPac & VisiTouch Series – User Manual ENDING AND ORRECTIONS All program corrections are made in the Bend Numerical Page. According to his preferences, the operator can choose to execute all the steps of the program one after the other, making corrections along the way or he can choose to apply all the corrections necessary to the same step before moving to the next one using the Semi-Automatic... -
Page 55: Angle Correction (Y Axis)
VisiPac & VisiTouch series – User Manual After physically measuring the angle, if corrections are to be made, they must be done on Angle Correction this page, and not directly in the program step. (Y axis) Bend Numerical Page → Crowning correction Correction mode Y1 axis correction... -
Page 56: Crowning
VisiPac & VisiTouch Series – User Manual Corrections to the crowning value can be made by touching this icon Crowning The numerical control automatically calculates the Pinch Point height. If it needs correction, it can be done by touching this icon The greyed value next to the Pinch Point correction icon is the value calculated by the numerical control, and thus the value onto which the correction will be applied. -
Page 57: Managing Programs
VisiPac & VisiTouch series – User Manual ANAGING ROGRAMS Because the production of parts follows cycles, the programs related to those parts need to be managed. They need to be stored, called into function, and so on. On the VisiTouch, the Program name is displayed on the top left corner of different pages. Touching it will open the following menu: Saving a Program Saving a Program with another name... -
Page 58: Loading A Program
VisiPac & VisiTouch Series – User Manual OADING A ROGRAM To call (load) a program: Touch the Program name. Touch Load part. Browse through the programs using the arrows and select the program to be loaded. Validate your choice by touching The selected program is then loaded into the work memory and is ready to be used. -
Page 59: Extra Fonction
VisiPac & VisiTouch series – User Manual XTRA ONCTION ROUP AND ATCH For series production, there is the possibility to use the function Group and Batch to create a series of programs. Press the Program name. Press Group … Press New Group Group Name Group... - Page 60 VisiPac & VisiTouch Series – User Manual Press the Program name. Press Batch … Press New Batch Batch Name Quantity Batch commentary Programs and Groups selected in the Batch Delete program from group Start Batch Production Add program into Move selected program the Batch in another position Add Group into...
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Page 61: Station Management
VisiPac & VisiTouch series – User Manual TATION MANAGEMENT The machine can be equipped with more than a pair of tools. The function Station manage the the tools configuration and the position of each game of tools in the machine. Graphical representation of the stations in the machine Move into bends... - Page 62 VisiPac & VisiTouch Series – User Manual Advanced menu allow personalisation of the station between upper and lower tool Punch Offset Change station Die tool origin and size Punch tool origin and size Back to station management If the operator want to create a new numerical part and station is activate it is not possible to change the tools directly from the In this case Bend Numerical Page.
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Page 63: Troubleshooting
VisiPac & VisiTouch series – User Manual ROUBLESHOOTING ASTWARE RROR ESSAGES ESCRIPTION OMMENT Command not considered After ordering certain controls, the error indicates that the control has not been taken in consideration by the axis. The reason is that the control is not compatible with the functions that are active at the moment. - Page 64 VisiPac & VisiTouch Series – User Manual 63/69 2021 User Manual – VisiPac & VisiTouch Series V1.0...
- Page 65 VisiPac & VisiTouch series – User Manual Recorder already busy Only one recorder per axis of one target can be used in the same time. This error is considered as a warning. Command not allowed in Some functions can not be activated when the system is in secure secure mode mode.
- Page 66 VisiPac & VisiTouch Series – User Manual Regulation error over the limit The error indicates that the position error of the regulator has been over the supervision limit specified in the regulator data. This error is considered as a simple error.
- Page 67 VisiPac & VisiTouch series – User Manual The set point position of an axis function is over one of the axis position software limit. The regulator of an axis is off. This error is considered as a simple error. Speed supervision over the limit The error indicates that the speed supervision function has set off the regulator as well as the motor power stage.
- Page 68 VisiPac & VisiTouch Series – User Manual Expected movement in safety Error generated when a movement is expected in an active safety zone detected zone. This error halts the function. This error is considered as a simple error. Axis movement forbidden Error generated when a movement is expected to be started and the axis move forbidden status is active or when the axis is in movement and the axis move forbidden status is activated.
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Page 69: Beam Error Messages
VisiPac & VisiTouch series – User Manual RROR ESSAGES ESCRIPTION OMMENT Command refused because pinch point is below Check the value of the PP correction, and the Y1 and Y2 bottom dead centre value of the BDC correction in the User Preference page. -
Page 70: Resources
Please, let us know if you have any suggestion at support@cybelec.ch All specifications are subject to without notice VisiPac VisiTouch Mar. Cybelec S.A. • Rue des Uttins 27 • CH-1400 Yverdon les Bains • Switzerland 2021 69/69 • www.cybelec.ch V1.0 Tel. +41 24 447 02 00...
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