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- Page 1 Page 1 Instruction Manual For Fasfold Controller 04/12/2014 As fitted to METALMSTER MACHINES Models PB-40A (S970F) PB-70B (S902F) PB-135B (S906F) PB-135B (S908F) PB-170B (S910F) PB-200B (S912F)
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Page 2 Instruction Manual For Fasfold Controller 04/12/2014 Fasfold Help Manual Contents 1. Alter between 2 display modes ......................2 2. Enter a job using the data entry method .................... 3 3. Draw a new Job using Quick draw ...................... 4 4. -
Page 3: Alter Between 2 Display Modes
Page 3 Instruction Manual For Fasfold Controller 04/12/2014 1. Alter between 2 display modes The main screen is divided in 2 main display areas, on the right is the tool and job graphic that simulate as the profile gets folded up. On the left half of the main screen is the job edit section that displays either the numerical data block consisting of rows and columns holding job dimensions, angles etc (above) or the actual profile indicating dimensions and angle (below). -
Page 4: Enter A Job Using The Data Entry Method
Page 4 Instruction Manual For Fasfold Controller 04/12/2014 2. Enter a job using the data entry method On the left half of the screen is the Data entering area. If the profile is displayed, press the mode button to change from the profile display to the numerical data block. -
Page 5: Draw A New Job Using Quick Draw
Page 5 Instruction Manual For Fasfold Controller 04/12/2014 3. Draw a new Job using Quick draw Press the Quickdraw button and the following screen will appear. Starting from the top left point of the profile above, touch the screen approximately on each corner where you would like each bend to be, the points will automatically snap to the grid and the values are rounded off. -
Page 6: Select Tools From The Library
Page 6 Instruction Manual For Fasfold Controller 04/12/2014 5. Select Tools from the library Touch on the top tool graphic on the main screen to go to the tool screen. On this page, a new tool can be drawn up, named and saved. This is discussed in section 23. To select a different tool from the library, press open. -
Page 7: Select Dies From The Library
Page 7 Instruction Manual For Fasfold Controller 04/12/2014 6. Select Dies from the library Press on the die (bottom tool) graphic on the main screen to go to the Die screen. On this page, a new Die can be created, named and saved as discussed in section 24. To select a different Die from the library, press open. -
Page 8: Step Through Job And Find Collisions
Page 8 Instruction Manual For Fasfold Controller 04/12/2014 7. Step through job and find collisions Press on the bend sequence numbers (Seq) below the graphic one after the other from left to right and see how it will fold up and whether there are any collisions. As you step through the numbers, the folding will be animated on the graphic 8. -
Page 9: Find Collisions
Page 9 Instruction Manual For Fasfold Controller 04/12/2014 9. Find collisions Warning: If a bend sequence has been set before, it will be lost when pressing the Collusion button. The collusions button will automatically step through bends ad if a collision is found, it will alter the bend sequence in an attempt to avoid collusions. -
Page 10: Run Job Without Material
Page 10 Instruction Manual For Fasfold Controller 04/12/2014 13. Run job without material After downloaded a job, press START for the machine to position. While X&Y axis (Ram- and Backgauge) is positioning, a bar graph indicates while it is positioning When in position, the bar graphs disappear and the machine is ready to fold. -
Page 11: Name A Job
Page 11 Instruction Manual For Fasfold Controller 04/12/2014 15. Name a Job Press the Job name button and enter the job name on the popup keyboard below. Bottom left is a button that switches between QWERTY style and ABC style. Press OK when finished. -
Page 12: Open A Job
Page 12 Instruction Manual For Fasfold Controller 04/12/2014 17. Open a Job Press OPEN and select a job from the list You can also import a DXF file generated by a CAD program like Autocad, SolidEdge, SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventer etc. Press CAD Import to do this and select a job or change directory or select the office computer if utilising a network. -
Page 13: Box Mode
Page 13 Instruction Manual For Fasfold Controller 04/12/2014 20. Box Mode Lets program the box below. Use QuickDraw to draw the Front view of the box above. Edit the sizes on the profile on the main screen as described in section 4. Set the right tooling, material thickness, width, bend sequence, name it Box1 a and save. - Page 14 Page 14 Instruction Manual For Fasfold Controller 04/12/2014 If you press on the Box button below, it will toggle between A & B and the job will switch between the front and side elevation on the profile and graphic. Press Download and run the job. After the last fold on the A side, it will automatically switch to the B side on the screen and position.
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Page 15: Quickdraw Advanced
Page 15 Instruction Manual For Fasfold Controller 04/12/2014 21. QuickDraw Advanced If you would like to modify or edit a job you busy drawing up, there are a number of options: Grid Size: The size of the grid squares can be altered by changing the value in the bottom left corner. -
Page 16: Program And Save A New Tool
Page 16 Instruction Manual For Fasfold Controller 04/12/2014 23. Program and save a new tool From the Main screen, press on the top tool graphic which will take you to the Tool screen. From there press QuickDraw which takes you to the Tool Quickdraw screen. Starting from the bottom in a anticlockwise direction, touch on each of the approximate corners to get the basic shape drawn. -
Page 17: Program And Save A New Die
Page 17 Instruction Manual For Fasfold Controller 04/12/2014 24. Program and save a new die Press on the bottom DIE on the graphic to go to the DIE screen. Type the overall dimension of the tool as SizeX and SizeY. Now use the Data area on the left to enter the V sizes etc. -
Page 18: The Calibrate Screen
Page 18 Instruction Manual For Fasfold Controller 04/12/2014 26. The Calibrate screen The settings screen allows the operator to change the how the pressbrake and all of the axes operate. To open the settings screen press calibrate on the main screen and enter the password on the keypad displayed. -
Page 19: Calibrating The Port
Page 19 Instruction Manual For Fasfold Controller 04/12/2014 27. Calibrating the Port Most of these settings will already be set up for you or given to you by your supplier. A port can either be Not Present or a Serial port, which can be selected from the top of the screen. -
Page 20: Calibrate Servo Drives
Page 20 Instruction Manual For Fasfold Controller 04/12/2014 28. Calibrate Servo Drives The Servo Drive option can be selected on the top of the screen when an axis is selected in the Axis. Port: This is the port that the PC will use to communicate with the Servo, to setup the port see the Calibrating Ports help file. - Page 21 Page 21 Instruction Manual For Fasfold Controller 04/12/2014 Setup Comms: This will use the given Comms details to set the Servo Drives to use the Comms details specified in the Calibrate Ports screen. Note: This will send messages on the port using the settings specified here. Upload Defaults: This sends the Fasfold specific default settings to the Servo Drive.
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Page 22: Calibrate Plc
Page 22 Instruction Manual For Fasfold Controller 04/12/2014 29. Calibrate PLC The axis can be set as a PLC axis at the top of the screen, when an axis is selected in the Axis section on the right. Port: This is the port that will be used for communication between the PC and the PLC. - Page 23 Page 23 Instruction Manual For Fasfold Controller 04/12/2014 Up/Down Speed: The UP/Down speed is the speed at which the beam returns from bending to the open position (in % max speed). Slow Ramp: The distance used to change from one speed to another (in mm). Maximum/Minimum Position: The Maximum/Minimum Positions are the limits on the position of the beam (in mm).
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Page 24: Calibrate Machine
Page 24 Instruction Manual For Fasfold Controller 04/12/2014 30. Calibrate Machine The machine settings are settings that apply to the whole machine, not just a specific axis. These settings can be accessed from the Machine section on the left hand side. Dwell Time: This is the time the beam must sit at the bending position before being allowed to... -
Page 25: Calibrate Program
Page 25 Instruction Manual For Fasfold Controller 04/12/2014 31. Calibrate Program Calibrating the Program The settings that are specific to the program, but do not affect the machine are found in the Program section on the left side of the screen. Language: This allows you to set the language of the machine.
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