Page 1 DA-65W Reference Manual Operation of Version 3 English Manual version V1108...
Page 2 Preface This manual describes the operation of the Delem controller type DA-65W and is meant for operators who are instructed for operation of the total machine. Delem Limited warranty • This manual does not entitle you to any rights. Delem reserves the right to change this manual without prior warning.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of contents 1. Operation overview and general introduction ....1.1 1.1. The control unit ........... . 1.1 1.2.
Page 4 3.4.6. Show bend sequence ......... . 3.21 3.4.7.
Page 5 8.5. Computation settings ..........8.9 8.6.
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Page 7: Operation Overview And General Introduction
Operation overview and general introduction 1.1. The control unit The control looks as follows: screen function keys wheel em. stop arrows button mode keys start/stop num. keys The precise outfit of your control may vary. Operation of the control is done with the various keys on the front panel. A description of all keys and their functions is given in the next section.
Page 8: Operation Modes
1.2. Operation modes The control has the following four operation modes: Manual mode In this mode it is possible to program all parameters of just one bending. After pushing the start button all parameters are active and the backgauge will go into position.
Page 9: Frontpanel
1.3. Frontpanel The frontpanel, beside the 4 operation mode buttons, consists of the following items: arrow keys: keyboard: 10 numerical keys (0- 9) incl. alphanumeric input decimal point plus/minus toggle clear key: clearance enter key, to confirm a of the input data field programmed value in the bottom left cor- ner on the screen...
Page 10 handwheel; manual control of any axis (Y + backgauge axes) emergency stop button, to be implemented by machine manufacturer. Function keys; the function of these keys is stated at the bottom of the screen. End of menu program. It is also possible to leave a menu by pressing <ESC> on an external keyboard or clicking with the mouse on the menu symbol in the upper left corner.
Page 11: Side Connectors
1.4. Side connectors At the right side of the control unit, the following connectors are available. USB ports (2x) Two USB ports are available for connection of external devices, such as a memory stick or an external keyboard. Keyswitch The control has a keyswitch to prevent uncontrolled programming.
Page 12: Programming Mode
1.5. Programming mode Programming Select the programming mode. mode The main menu in programming mode looks as follows: Each of these menu items can be selected in several ways: • enter the menu number and press ENTER • use the arrow keys to scroll to the desired menu item and press ENTER •...
Page 13 Create a new CNC-program by data entry (numerical). To edit an existing CNC-program by data entry (numerical). To select a program out of the product library. Write programs to or read programs from a back-up medium. To program the dimensions of the punches. To program the dimensions of the bottom dies.
Page 14: Getting Started
1.6. Getting started 1.6.1. Introduction In order to obtain a bend program for a product, the control offers the possibility to create a product drawing and calculate a valid bend sequence for the product. With this information, a product program is generated. This is done with the following steps: Enter product properties chapter 2...
Page 15: Cnc Program
1.6.4. Determine bend sequence When the product drawing is correct, the control offers a simulation menu to determine the bend sequence. First, a tool configuration menu is offered to program the exact tool set-up as it is organised on the machine. In the bend simulation menu, the control shows the product, the machine and the tools.
Page 16: Back-Up Data
USB storage device. This facilitates a back-up of important data and the possibility to exchange files between Delem controls. More information about this can be found in chapter 7.
Page 17: Programming Aids
1.7. Programming aids 1.7.1. Help text This control is equipped with an on-line Help function. This help text is available when the Help symbol appears on the screen (the question mark ‘?’ in the lower right corner). To activate a help window for a parameter: •...
Page 18 This Help window contains the same information as the Operation manual. The help window can be used as follows: Use the arrow keys (up/down) to browse through the help text or use the function keys 'previous page' and 'next page'. Press the function key 'end' or the END key to close the Help window.
Page 19: Listbox Functionality
1.7.2. Listbox functionality Several parameters on the control have a limited number of possible values. Beside such parameters, the sign appears. This means that an arrow key (down left) can be pressed to get a listbox with possible values of this parameter. This listbox can also be opened by clicking with the mouse on the symbol.
Page 20: Navigation
1.7.4. Navigation Within some menus, the program screens are divided into tabs. The following arrow keys can be used to browse between pages. next page previous page This browse functionality is also indicated with the two arrow symbols in the upper right corner of the screen.
Page 21: Typing Alphanumeric Characters
1.7.5. Typing alphanumeric characters When necessary, it is possible to type alphanumeric characters on the control by means of the front panel keys. There are two procedures available to enter characters. 1. The alphanum. key When the cursor is placed on a parameter that contains alphanumeric characters, the function key ‘alphanum.’...
Page 22: Network
programming constants. See also chapter 8. 1.8. Network The CNC control is equipped with a network interface. The network function offers the operators the possibility to import product files directly from the network directories or to export the finished product files to the required network directory. Chapter 7 contains more information about networking possibilities.
Page 23: Product Drawing
Product drawing 2.1. General product properties To start a new product drawing, choose prepare drawing in the main menu. To edit an existing product drawing, choose edit drawing in the main menu. When a new product drawing is started or an existing one is opened, a screen with general product properties appears.
Page 24 The "±" key prompts a "-" character and the "." key prompts a "/" character in the product description. Use the key “4” to obtain a space. Thickness ..........TH Thickness of the sheet.
Page 25 Function keys copy Copy the current product. When pressed, you must product enter a new product ID for the new copy. local Change the active directory on the control disk. The directory current product is automatically copied to the new directory.
Page 26: Product Drawing
2.2. 2D product drawing • Introduction After entering the general product data the drawing screen appears. In the upper information row you will find the information about product ID, product description and inside/outside dimensions selection. Now you can create the profile of the product. First enter the value of the basic length of the product.
Page 27: Drawing Cursor Control For 2D-Products
Function keys: delete Delete the currently selected line. Only available if the cursor is on the first or last line of a profile. properties Open a window with properties of the currently selected bend. tool Program the tool configuration and start the simulation. config.
Page 28: Line Properties
α = 135° α = 45° α = -90° α = 90° 2.3. Line properties 2.3.1. Introduction For each line (surface) several properties can be programmed: Line properties: • length • projection method • precision V1108, 2.6...
Page 29: Projection
2.3.2. Projection Inside the window with line properties, the following projection properties can be programmed: Horizontal projection........HP The horizontal distance a line must measure, regardless of its angle value.
Page 30: Precision Selection
2.3.3. Precision selection When the drawing cursor is on a line segment, you can select the level of precision for this line. Enter the properties and go to the parameter ‘precision’. Precision ..........P Select the level of precision for a line.
Page 31: Bend Properties
2.4. Bend properties 2.4.1. Large radius Bend properties: • angle value • radius properties A bend with a large radius is programmed in the properties window. The radius value may not exceed the length of any of the adjacent sides. For the definition of the line lengths to be programmed in the part connected to a radius bend, see figure 2.j.
Page 32: Large Radius: Bumping
Preferred radius ......... .PR The intended radius which is programmed.
Page 33 When you must program such a bend, first program a standard angle with adjacent sides. Then put the cursor back on the angle, press the function key ‘properties’ and set the parameter ‘Enable bumping’ to enabled. You will be prompted to program the radius and the number of segments.
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Page 35: Tool Configuration And Bend Sequence
Tool configuration and bend sequence 3.1. Introduction This chapter describes how to program a tool configuration and a bend sequence for a product. When finished, a product program can be generated with this information. 3.2. Tool configuration 3.2.1. Standard procedure When the function ‘tool configuration’...
Page 36 Press the function key ‘add’ to add a tool to the configuration: punch, die or adapter (if enabled). V1108, 3.2...
Page 37 When a tool has been chosen (e.g. a punch), it is placed in the machine with maximum available length. After a tool is placed, the tool ID can be changed by typing an ID, by pressing the key to get a short list of tools or by pressing the function key ‘show library’...
Page 38 After the punch is finished, a die with the default ID, length and position is put below the punch. V1108, 3.4...
Page 39: Tool Selection
The tool set-up can be modified with the available function keys. Punches and dies can be added or deleted, the existing tools can be moved to a different position or their length can be modified. Function keys: Start a new tool configuration; the existing configuration config.
Page 40 • Press the function key ‘show library’ to get a new window with an overview of available tools. If necessary, press the keys ‘view’ (S4) and ‘expanded dir.’ (S4) to get a basic overview of the available tools. V1108, 3.6...
Page 41: Heel Programming
In any of these windows, move the cursor to the required tool and press ‘enter’ or the function key ‘select’ (S6) to select the tool. 3.2.3. Heel programming To program a punch with heels, move the cursor to the ‘Heel’ field. Press the key to select the required setting.
Page 42: Assignments
Heels kan only be assigned to a punch if the punch has heel properties. See also chapter 6 for more information about punches. 3.3. Assignments 3.3.1. Introduction The Assignments are parameters with which the bend sequence computation is controlled. The Assignments screen is opened from the tool configuration screen with the function key ‘assignm.’.
Page 43: Assignments - General
Function keys: load Load default assignment settings. It is possible to defaults determine a set of assignments which have the most optimal values for your situation. This set can be stored by pressing function key S2 (save as default). While programming another product you can recall this previous fixed set by loading the values via function key save as...
Page 44 Optimisation degree ........OD Range 1-5.
Page 45: Assignments - Backgauge Possibilities
Minimum Y opening ........YM During postprocessing of the programmed product, the control always computes an optimal opening of the pressbeam to handle your product.
Page 46 Backstop against sharp angle allowed......SA Specify if backstop may be placed against an angle smaller than 90°. 0 if not allowed 1 if allowed Press the key...
Page 47: The Bend Sequence In 3D
90 Degree tolerance ........CT The maximum allowed deviation from vertical (90°), when the backgauge is against a bent angle which is not 90°.
Page 48 On this screen the product appears between the tools in a possible last bend position. When starting the simulation, the product is shown in its final state. In order to obtain a bend sequence, the product must be unfolded from the last bend to the first. This can be done with the available function keys.
Page 49: Unbend Product
Function keys: shift gauge Shift the product manually (if product is bent) or shift the / shift gauge manually (if product is unbent). product manual Manual selection of a bend line. Additional possibility to selection determine the bend sequence. compute Compute a valid bend sequence.
Page 50: Manual Selection Of Bends
It is possible that no bend sequence has been found for various reasons: • The installed tools are not correct. Return to the tool configuration menu to change the tool configuration. • The assignments are incorrect. Return to the assignments menu to modify the assignments.
Page 51 Function keys: shift front Shift the product to the front. shift back Shift the product to the back. change Turn the product 90 degrees. Only possible for a 3D orientation product. swap Turn the product between the tools (back to front). valid Indicate other possible bends that can be selected.
Page 52: Move Product
Function keys: accept Save the changes and leave the current screen. Note: When a bend in the bend sequence is adjusted manually with one of the available functions, it must be confirmed by pressing ‘unbend’. Otherwise, it will not be stored in the sequence. 3.4.4.
Page 53: Move Fingers
Function keys: shift left Shift product to the left within the same toolset. The step size is displayed at the command line prompt and can be changed. shift right Shift product to the right within the same toolset. The step size is displayed at the command line prompt and can be changed.
Page 54 The fingers can be moved by means of the function keys S2 through S4. The step size of the finger can be changed by entering the desired value. The higher the value of the step size, the bigger is the displacement. Function keys: select Select the finger to move.
Page 55: Show Bend Sequence
Function keys: shift right Shift the selected finger to the right. The step size is displayed at the command line prompt and can be changed. lay on Toggle between lay product on selected finger or not. finger This option is only selectable in case you have R-axes in your machine.
Page 56: Simultaneous Bends
Each image in the overview can separately be enlarged or reduced with the zoom keys. They can also be rotated with the arrow keys. 3.4.7. Simultaneous bends When several bends extend each other (the bends run in one line, see figure below), the control will try to execute these bends simultaneously.
Page 57 3.aa This example shows two combined bends, which are clearly visible when the product is unfolded: 3.ab V1108, 3.23...
Page 58: Opening An Existing Bend Sequence
In the bend sequence menu, the two bends are combined in one bend step. 3.ac 3.4.8. Opening an existing bend sequence When the simulation mode is entered and the product already has a bend sequence, the control will ask what to do with the existing information. If the bendsequence has been computed during the current session, the control simply asks whether or not to proceed with the current information.
Page 59 3.ad Function keys: The control switches to the simulation mode, where the bendsequence can be edited. Do not continue with the currently active bendsequence. If ‘no’ has been selected, a new window appears to ask how you wish to proceed. V1108, 3.25...
Page 60: The Bend Sequence In 2D
3.ae Function keys: Start a new bend sequence, any existing sequence is removed. new flat Start a new bend sequence from a flat sheet. restore Restore an existing bend sequence from disk, but disregard any related CNC program. re-use Restore an existing bend sequence from disk, including the related CNC program.
Page 61 3.af In the 2D mode the same functions are available as in the 3D mode, with some exceptions: • The product cannot be turned 90 degrees. • The backgauge fingers cannot be moved in the Z-direction. V1108, 3.27...
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Page 63: Product Programming
Product programming 4.1. Introduction To create a new CNC program, choose prepare program in the main menu. To edit an existing CNC program, choose edit program in the main menu. In both cases, a screen as shown below should appear. Programming and changing data is done in the same way for both modes.
Page 64: Edit Notes
Function keys: copy Copy the current product. When pressed, you must enter product a new product ID for the new copy. first bend The cursor jumps to the page with the first bend information. local Choose another location (directory) on the local disk to directory store the current product.
Page 65: Parameter Explanation
The note is a simple text field, it has no influence on product values or bend sequence calculations. The maximum allowed length of the note is 1023 characters. The possible characters in a note are the following: ?!%*/\+-:;,._ To edit a note, a keyboard is needed. Depending on the control type, you can connect an external USB keyboard or use an integrated keyboard option.
Page 66: Connecting Cnc Programs
α Angle selection ......... . .m Selection of the programming mode for the Y-axis.
Page 67: Bend Parameters - Basic Data
Create the product in the other direction. There are now two bend programs of one product in two directions. You connect these programs as follows: Select the program with the bend sequence in the direction which you want to execute in the first place.
Page 68: Parameter Explanation
The bend number, product ID and product description are displayed in the top row on the screen. Function keys: previous Select the previous page with parameters of this bend. page next page Select the next page with parameters of this bend. previous select previous bend bend...
Page 69 Method ..........BM Select the required bending method.
Page 70: Gauge Function
Bending length ......... . .BL Length of the sheet between tools.
Page 71 axis positions that are necessary for this bend are calculated from the programmed finger positions. X ............X The value in X-direction of the finger position for the sheet.
Page 72: Bend Parameters - Optional Data
Lay-on = 0 Lay-on = 1 With ‘END’ you leave the window and the new values have been saved. If you press ‘cancel’ you leave the window without changes. When you have changed ‘Lay-on’ then the axes positions in X- and R-direction have been changed.
Page 73 Parallelism ..........Y2 Difference of left- and right hand side cylinder (Y1 and Y2).
Page 74: Bend Parameters - Auxiliary Axes
Decompression ......... . .DC Decompression stroke after bending to release the working pressure Pressing speed .
Page 75: Bend Parameters - All Bends
Note: After selecting a new bend this will be a copy of the preceding one; you only have to alter those parameters which are different from the preceding bend. • Bend parameters - all bends When the function key ‘all bends’ has been pressed, a complete overview of the bends appears.
Page 76 Function keys: edit Edit the program with one of the following commands: - insert bend - delete bend - mark bend copy Copy the value of the currently selected parameter in the column current bend to all other bends. show Open a window with an overview of the tool library.
Page 77: Special Edit Function
Function keys: move bend Move a bend to another place in the program. See also description below. swap Let two bends swap places. See also description below. bends abort mark Remove the mark from the currently marked bend. Move bend In the table overview of the bend sequence, it is possible to change the order of bends simply by moving a bend to another place.
Page 78 Force Decompression Crowning device setting Z-axis position offset X-axis position correction Parameters 1 through 4 are only automatically recalculated if the parameter Auto computations edit (see the menu ‘program constants’) has been activated (value = 1). Parameter 5 is only automatically recalculated if the parameter Bend allowance (see the menu ‘program constants’) has been activated (value =1).
Page 79: Product Library
Product library 5.1. Introduction 5.1.1. The main view In this chapter the menu product library is described. The "product library" menu gives an overview of the program library on the control. In this menu a product program can be selected (loaded). A program can be modified or executed. Each item in the list consists of a symbol and an ID.
Page 80 be loaded by scrolling to the correct ID and pressing enter or by typing the product ID in the enter field. Functions keys: previous Previous page with products overview page next page Next page with products overview view Select one of the possible viewing modes: - normal dir.
Page 81: Selection
The other function keys cannot be selected here, until one of these three function keys has been chosen. The temporary bar will disappear again. 5.1.2. Selection When the function key ‘selection’ has been pressed a new, temporary button bar appears with additional function keys: Function keys: product ID...
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Page 83: Directories
5.2. Directories Bend programs on the control can be stored in different directories. The active local directory name is displayed in the header. When the function key ‘local directory’ has been pressed in the product menu, a new window appears with an overview of directories on the control. Use the arrow keys to move to a directory.
Page 84 you are currently in, go to and press ‘select’. In this menu it is also possible to remove existing subdirectories (only an empty one) and to make new subdirectories. Press ‘make subdir’ and enter the new name. Subdirectories are called subdirectories because these directories reside under the local directory ‘\PRODUCTS’.
Page 85: Programming Of Tools
Programming of tools 6.1. Introduction This chapter describes the programming of the tools and machine shapes. 6.2. Programming of Punches 6.2.1. The punch menu The programming of punches is started by choosing Punch library in the main menu. The punch profile can be created with help of the programming facilities of the control. A listing of punches programmed into the memory is given.
Page 86 Function keys: previous To select a previous page within the several pages of the page punch library. next page To select the next page within the several pages of the punch library view Select one of the possible viewing modes: - normal dir.
Page 87: Graphical Directory
When the function key ‘edit’ has been pressed a new, temporary button bar appears with additional function keys: Function keys: edit Modify the currently selected tool. Create a new tool and add it to the tool collection. delete Delete the currently selected tool. The other function keys cannot be selected here, until one of these three function keys has been chosen.
Page 88: Graphical Directory Punches With Heels
• Graphical directory punches with heels After the function key ‘graphical heel dir.’ has been pressed, a graphic overview of the tool library is shown. Each tool is shown with the programmed heel properties. V1108, 6.4...
Page 89: Punch Drawing
6.2.2. Punch drawing • Create a new punch To create a new tool, press the key ‘edit’ in the punch library and subsequently the key ‘add’. The control will start by asking for a tool ID and a description. Tool ID...........TI A unique name or number to identify the tool.
Page 90 The control will start by prompting the initial dimensions of the tool. Height...........H The height of the tool.
Page 91: Edit Punch Drawing
Function keys: delete To delete the complete tool from the library. drawing change To change specific tool data and description. data To return to the directory overview. • Edit punch drawing To edit an existing tool, press the key ‘edit’ in the punch library and subsequently the key ‘edit’. The tool appears on the screen and can be edited with the drawing facilities.
Page 92: Specific Punch Data
6.2.3. Specific Punch Data Tool description ......... .TD A name or description of this tool.
Page 93 Support type ..........ST Switch parameter, to account for differently mounted punches.
Page 94 Heel dimensions: Height 1 ..........H1 Height1 of the heel.
Page 95: Programming Of Bottom Dies
6.3. Programming of bottom dies 6.3.1. The die menu The programming of dies is started by choosing Die library in the main menu. A list of the programmed dies is given. Use the arrow keys to move the cursor bar to the desired tool.
Page 96 Function keys: next page To select the next page within the several pages of the die library. view Button to select one of the possible viewing modes: - normal dir. - graphical dir. edit Edit the tool library with one of the following commands: - edit - add - copy...
Page 97 Function keys: edit Modify the currently selected tool. Create a new tool and add it to the tool collection. delete Delete the currently selected tool. When the function key ‘selection’ has been pressed a new, temporary button bar appears with additional function keys: Function keys: tool ID...
Page 98: Graphical Directory Dies
• Graphical directory dies • Create a new die To create a new tool, press the key ‘edit’ in the die library and subsequently the key ‘add’. The control will start by asking for a tool ID and a description. Tool ID .
Page 99: Create A New Die With U-Shape
Height ...........H The height of the tool.
Page 100: Edit Die Drawing
To create a die with a U shape, follow the same procedure as described for creating a V- shaped die. Except program 180 degrees for the V-angle. When entered, the control prompts for the specific U-height: U-height ..........U The height of the U-opening in case of a U-shaped die.
Page 101: Specific Die Data
6.3.2. Specific die data Tool description ......... ..TD A name or description of this tool.
Page 102 Flattening height ......... .FH The flattening height needs to be programmed when you make use of a special flattening die to flatten your product.
Page 103: Machine Upper Side And Lower Side
These values are calculated each time the die drawing changes. These 2nd-values cannot be changed manually. See for explanation on the safety zones the example drawing. 6.aa 6.4. Machine upper side and lower side 6.ab Function keys: view Button to select one out of two possible viewing modes: - normal dir.
Page 104 Function keys: edit Edit the tool library with one of the following commands: - edit - add - copy - delete. When the function key ‘view’ has been pressed a new, temporary button bar appears with additional function keys: 6.ac Function keys: normal dir.
Page 105 Function keys: delete Delete the currently selected tool. The shapes of your machine are drawn in the same way as for the punches and dies. Like with the tools the right hand side of the drawing is the back gauge position of the machine. To create a new machine part, press the key ‘edit’...
Page 106 6.af For the lower side of the machine the height is defined from the table surface to the floor level. 6.ag V1108, 6.22...
Page 107: Products And Tools Back-Up
Products and tools back-up 7.1. Introduction This chapter describes the procedures to make a back-up of your products and tools. The procedures for saving or reading data are similar for all types of back-up media: floppy disk, network or USB disk. The actual back-up directory consists of a device (USB disk, network) and a directory.
Page 108: Product Backup
7.2. Product backup To make a back-up of programs to disk, choose ‘Product backup’ in the main menu. From this screen, a backup or a restore function is available. It is also indicated to which location a backup is made (floppy disk, network, etc.). Function keys backup Open the back-up menu to save products to disk.
Page 109 At the top of the screen, the back-up location is shown. If this location is not correct you can change the subdirectory with the function key ‘backup directory’ or you should go to the program constants menu to change the device where products are saved to. To save a product, select its number from the list and press ‘enter’.
Page 110: Tool Back-Up
Function keys: local get an overview of the manually created product directory directory structure on the control disk. make a backup of all products When a restore operation is started, the control checks whether the product is already present on the control. If it is, you are asked whether to replace the existing product or to cancel the restore operation.
Page 111 In this window you can browse through the directory structure of your back-up device. Press ENTER to look inside a subdirectory. To move one level up, go to the (PARENT) map and press ENTER. To select the directory you are currently in, go to and press 'select'.
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Page 113: Program Constants
Program Constants 8.1. Introduction Choose ‘Program constants’ in the main menu to program the programming constants. The program constants are divided across several pages. They are discussed in the following sections. 8.2. General Use the keys 'next page' (S2) and 'previous page' (S1) to browse through the various pages with parameters.
Page 114 Language ..........LA Select the language for the user interface.
Page 115 Help language ..........HL Select the language for the on-line Help function.
Page 116: Materials
Key sound ..........KS Switch the sound function of the input panel on or off.
Page 117 Tensile strength ......... ..S Tensile strength of the selected material.
Page 118: Program Settings
8.4. Program settings Machine ID ..........ID When there are several bending machines in a factory, it can be useful to give the control on each machine a unique machine ID.
Page 119 interpolated and offered. The correction database is adjusted by entering new corrections during production. When the database is enabled with this parameter, all new-entered corrections are stored in the database. When searching for similar bends, the control searches for bends that have the same properties as the active bend.
Page 120 you program X1 and an angle value (angular method) or in a projection measure. Please ask the option description from your supplier when this option has been installed. Only available when this option is installed. Y opening default .........13 Default Y-axis opening value.
Page 121: Computation Settings
8.5. Computation settings Active bend allowance table....... ..BE 0 = computation 1 = table Bend-allowance: correction of the X-axis due to sheet shortening after bending.
Page 122 ENTER. It is not possible to create a table through this menu. Only when a table has been loaded into the control is it possible to edit its contents. For more information about bend-allowance tables, we refer to the Delem manual of the bend- allowance table.
Page 123: Production Settings
Flattening offset......... ..OF The calculated depth position for the Y-axis beam in case of flattening your product depends on the programmed flatten height of your special tool and the sheet thickness (x2) and the here programmed offset to realise a flattened product as you require.
Page 124 the next start action, the stock counting value is reset to its original value. When up counting is selected, the counter is increment after each press cycle. Down counting can be useful if a pre-planned quota must be produced. Up counting could be used to give a report on production progress.
Page 125 Part support return speed ........PR= Return speed of the part support after a bending. The speed value is programmed as a percentage of the maximum speed.
Page 126: Position Corrections
The sequence will be as follows: • The R-axis is moved to the intermediate position; • then the X-axis is moved to its intended position; • finally the R-axis is moved to its intended position. The safety zone of the die is defined as follows: SZ = X-safe + SD Explanation: SZ = safety zone...
Page 127: Production Time Calculation
difference. Example: - When the programmed and displayed value = 250 and the actual, mechanical position value = 252 the CX parameter = -2. - When the programmed and displayed value = 250 and the actual, mechanical position value = 248 the CX parameter = +2. In case there are several X-axes installed, a separate parameter is available for each X- axis.
Page 128: Machine Frame
For a relative small product (in Z-direction) a top-bottom turn can be done quickly. But a relative small product which is long (in x-direction) needs some longer time to turn from front to back or in a combination turn. The turn time can be set in a table in seconds. For this purpose there are 4 length intervals (3 boundaries) each with a specific turn time depending on the type of turn.
Page 129: Back Gauge Dimensions
Machine lower side ........M2 Select the relevant machine table.
Page 130 Gauge positions ......... .GN The number of possible gauge positions (max.
Page 131 sheet edge and the X-axis position is outside the die safety zone. A negative value gives a lower back gauge position. This offset is only valid for gauge position 0. Finger width ..........FW The width of the back gauge finger.
Page 132 The following parameters describe the dimensions of the back gauge and the lay-on positions. The number of parameters that has to be programmed depends on the number of gauge positions. If more gauge positions are programmed, more parameters are offered. The illustration at the bottom of the screen will change according to the number of gauge positions.
Page 133: Adapter
8.11. Adapter On this page a tool adapter can programmed. The programmed dimensions are used for collision warnings. Enable adapters......... ..EA Enable or disable the possibility to use an adapter.
Page 134: Event Logging
8.12. Event logging 8.12.1. Parameters With this feature it is possible to register certain events on the control. These events are stored in text files that can be examined afterwards. The log files that are created with this feature can be used for production management. This page contains all parameters for the event logging function.
Page 135 name is created and opened to continue logging. The following parameters show the events that can be logged. With each parameter it is possible to program if the event should be logged or not. At least one of these parameters should be switched on for logging.
Page 136: Explanation
8.12.2. Explanation One line in the log file can look as follows: <log time=”20060407T160712” event="mode" mode="1"/> <log time=”20060407T160712” event="error" error="D0089"/> Each line is one event, with a few possible attributes. The time is always listed, followed by the nature of the event. The time is listed as follows: log time=<date>T<time>...
Page 137 Event type Keyword Possible attributes Mode change mode mode number: 1 = manual 2 = programming 3 = automatic 4 = step by step Step change step product ID, step number Control start start product ID, step number and stock counter Control stop stop product ID, step number and...
Page 138: Maintenance
8.13. Maintenance Hours ........... The number of hours the machine is running.
Page 139: Manual Mode
Manual mode 9.1. Introduction Manual mode By pushing this key the CNC is in manual mode. In manual mode you program the parameters for one bending. This mode is useful for testing and for calibration. All the parameters can be programmed independently of the programs in memory. Function keys turn punch Turn around the applied tool (back to front).
Page 140: Parameter Explanation
Function keys show Open a window with an overview of the tool library. From library there, a tool can be selected. alphanum. Select an alphanumeric character after typing. The possible characters are displayed on the frontpanel key. Only possible at relevant parameters. axis To change speed and retract distance of available axes functions...
Page 141 Punch ...........UP The name (ID) of the applied punch.
Page 142 Y-axis ...........Y The programmed or calculated Y-axis value to realise a certain angle.
Page 143 Hold time ..........T Hold time of punch at the bending point.
Page 144: Zoom Function
• Zoom function When the function key ‘zoomed values’ has been pressed, the control switches to a new view with only axes values on the screen. V1108, 9.6...
Page 145: Axis State
• Axis state When the function key ‘axis state’ has been pressed, the control switches to a new view with axes states. In this window, the current state of available axes can be observed. This screen can also be active while the control is started. As such, it can be used to monitor the control behaviour during a bend cycle.
Page 146: Io Status
• IO status When the function key ‘IO status’ has been pressed, the control switches to a new view with the state of inputs and outputs. In this window, the current state of inputs and outputs can be observed. This screen can also be active while the control is started. As such, it can be used to monitor the control behaviour during a bend cycle.
Page 147: Manual Operation Of The Axes
9.2. Manual operation of the axes 9.2.1. Movement procedure It is possible to move an axis by turning the hand wheel on the front panel of the control. After pressing the function key ‘manual pos’ in the main screen of manual mode, the following screen appears: Within this mode, any of the shown axes can be moved by turning the hand wheel.
Page 148: To Teach
9.2.2. To teach You can teach an axis a correct position within the manual positioning mode. When you have moved an axis to a certain position with the hand wheel, you may want to store this position. To do so, press the ENTER key within this screen. The actual axis value (left side) will appear in the programmed axis field (right side).
Page 149: Automatic / Step By Step Mode
Automatic / step by step mode 10.1. Introduction 10.a The automatic mode executes the program (programming mode) automatically bend by bend after pushing the ‘start’-key. When a new bending program is selected you must check your tools and tool positions in your machine. This is also indicated with a ‘check tools’ warning message when you enter the automatic mode.
Page 150 Function keys: previous Switch to previous bend of the program. bend next bend Switch to next bend of the program. view Button to activate pop-up bar with additional functions. select rept Switch between display of bend number or the number of repetitions of this bend.
Page 151: Parameters
Function keys: view Switch to a table view in which all bends are shown. bends graphical Switch to graphical visualisation of the program. vis. zoomed Switch to view with axes values. values axis state Switch to view with state of the available axes. Available for service purposes.
Page 152: Angle Corrections
No stored correction. No correction has been found for this bend Stored correction. A correction that matches the current bend has been found Interpolated correction. A correction has been calculated (interpolated) based on other existing corrections If a correction is entered, it will be stored in the database. At each next bend with the same properties, this same correction will be offered.
Page 153: Corrections
10.c In this window the corrections of all bends are shown. You can browse through all corrections α and change them as you see fit. If a correction for 1 is entered then this value is copied to α α the correction for 2.
Page 154: Functions Screen
10.d • Functions screen 10.e V1108, 10.6...
Page 155: Graphical Visualisation
• Graphical visualisation 10.f Function keys: show Toggle between some possible ways of displaying the product/tool configuration: - product/tools - all visualise Visualise the product folded or unfolded. bent visualise unbent 2D vis. Switch between 2D or 3D visualisation. 3D vis. tool Open a window with the tool configuration.
Page 156: Zoomed Values
• Zoomed values 10.g V1108, 10.8...
Page 157: Bumping Correction
• Bumping correction With this function a general correction for a radius bend can be entered. This function can be α α activated when the cursor is on the parameter for angle correction (‘corr. 2’). It is only available if a product is loaded that contains a radius bend. When the function is activated, a new window appears in which the correction can be entered.
Page 158: Manual Positioning
• Manual positioning In the automatic production mode it is possible to move the selected axis manually with the hand wheel and change the axis-positions with the teach function like in manual mode. 10.i V1108, 10.10...
Page 159: Step Mode
10.2. Step mode In the step-by-step mode you have the same possibilities as in the automatic mode. There is only one difference. After each bend cycle, the control will stop. To continue working, you must start the control again by pressing ‘start’ on the front panel of the control. 10.j After each bending step, the control can stay in the current bend or jump to the next bend.
Page 160 V1108, 10.12...
Page 161: Parameter Index
Parameter index Default step change code ... . 8.8 Default wait for retract ....8.8 Delay time ..... . . 4.11 This appendix contains a list of all parame- Die .
Page 162 Material ......2.2 Throat height ..... 8.17 Material .

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