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SB-63x9A-MR-V
Operation Manual
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SOCO Machinery Co., Ltd.
No.3, Jingke E Rd., Nantun Dist., Taichung City 40852, Taiwan
TEL : 886-4-23591888
FAX : 886-4-23592386
( Taipei ) : 886-2-86019117
VERSION：4MEMAN-0001
DATE：2022/4/19
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sales@soco.com.tw
www.soco.com.tw

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  • Page 1 SB-63x9A-MR-V Operation Manual Headquarter SOCO Machinery Co., Ltd. No.3, Jingke E Rd., Nantun Dist., Taichung City 40852, Taiwan TEL : 886-4-23591888 FAX : 886-4-23592386 ( Taipei ) : 886-2-86019117 VERSION：4MEMAN-0001 DATE：2022/4/19 E-mail : Web : sales@soco.com.tw www.soco.com.tw...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1  Introduction ........................- 3 -  2  Safety Precaution ......................- 4 -  2-1  Precautions for use ....................- 6 -  2-1-1 Attention to avoid electric shock and action error of the device ....- 7 -  2-1-2 Installation standard of safety device ............- 9 -  2-2 ...
  • Page 3 Appendix 4 Patent ....................- 149 -  Appendix 5 Electrical element layout and I/O list ............ - 150 -  Appendix 6 Part list and exploding diagram ............- 151 -  Appendix 7 Part number list for mandrel rod and adapter nut ......... - 152 -  Appendix 8 Limit switches and sensors location map and function description ..

  • Page 4: 1  Introduction

    1 Introduction This operation manual provides handling information and precautions for using the CNC Rolling and Drawing Tube Bender. Incorrect handling may cause unexpected fault and danger. Before using the CNC Rolling and Drawing Tube Bender, please read this operation manual carefully. This computer-controlled machine is a high efficiency and high-speed pipe bender, and has the ability to bend three-dimensional metal tubes/rods according user-inputted values.

  • Page 5: 2  Safety Precaution

    2 Safety Precaution Do not attempt to install, operate, maintain or inspect the CNC bender until you have read through this operation manual and the appendixes carefully. Caution：Before operating this machine, the installer must protect the area of operation to prevent the operator from entering the work zone while a pipe is being formed;...
  • Page 6 Please note that even if a situation is classified as “Caution”, it could result in serious consequences depending on the circumstances. Whatever the situation is classified as, these precautions detail important information and must be followed. Other warning signs: : Be care for not to be clamped. : Be care for not to be touched by the bending arm.

  • Page 7: Precautions For Use

    15. The starting and shutting down process of the computer must obey the starting and shutdown process of WINDOWS. If the computer’s damage is caused by the improper computer startup or shutdown, SOCO MACHINERY CO., LTD will not bear responsibility for warranty and maintenance.

  • Page 8: Attention To Avoid Electric Shock And Action Error Of The Device

    2-1-1 Attention to avoid electric shock and action error of the device There is a risk of electrical shock or equipment malfunction. Therefore, it is important to understand the following points. Do not touch any live units, terminals, etc. Please note that the electric charge is retained for some time even after power is turned off.
  • Page 9 While the machine is operating, utmost attention is required for following moving components: Pressure Clamping Unit Clamping Unit Bending Arm It is strictly prohibited to bring hands or part of body within the reach of these moving parts. There is a risk of death or serious injury (ie. severed limbs, broken bones, etc). Be sure to properly connect safety devices provided by the customer to the safety device terminals.

  • Page 10: Installation Standard Of Safety Device

    2-1-2 Installation standard of safety device This machine must utilize a safety mat or equivalent safety ensuring devices in order to prevent any hazardous conditions during machine operation. Without the installation of such safety devices, machine operation is prohibited. Do not step in the range of operation while the machine is on. a.
  • Page 11 If the machine is operated in an atmosphere of high temperature, high humidity, presence of dust or corrosive gas, vibrations or impacts, there is a risk of electrical shock, fire or malfunction. Recommended circumstances are: a. There is no risk of an explosive atmosphere of gas or steam. b.
  • Page 12 - 11 -...

  • Page 13: Storage

    2-2 Storage Machine should not be stored where there will be water, water splash, or in the presence of toxic gas or liquid. Ambient temperature for storage should not exceed “-10 ~ 60 ”. ℃ Humidity should not exceed 10-80%. The machine should be stored in a clean place indoors.

  • Page 14: Transport

    2-3 Transport Into the container and out of the container: a. Overhead travelling crane is strictly prohibited to lift the machine. b. Handle with care avoid collisions when forklifting. c. There are warning stickers on the packaging, as shown below. The machine must be protected from any strong impacts during transit in order to prevent any damages.
  • Page 15 The machine can be lifted by a forklift. The forks should be placed at the 2 forklift positions shown in the diagram. Forklift Position Pay close attention to the balance of the machine while lifting. The machine should not be carried where rain, water, toxic gas or liquid can come in contact with it.

  • Page 16: Installation

    2-4 Installation 2-4-1 Environment of installation surroundings Select a place where the machine and PC equipment will not be exposed to direct sunlight or spray of chips, water, oil, etc. from other machines. Ambient temperature should not exceed “0-40℃”. Humidity must be “80% or less” without dewing.

  • Page 17: Input Power Supply

    2-4-4 Installation Anti-vibration mounts will be installed onto the machine’s base in order to anchor the machine on the ground as shown below. antivibration mounts 2-4-5 Input power supply Input power supply shall not be connected to any source of large noise such as an electric welding machine, discharge processing machine, etc.
  • Page 18 2-4-6 Grounding Have the machine grounded properly in order to prevent a fault current or electrical noise. Class 3 grounding Grounding Resistance 10Ω or under Make sure to provide a dedicated and secure grounding. Machine Machine Machine Respective grounding resistances 100Ω or under When the grounding cable of an electric welding machine, discharge processing machine, etc.
  • Page 19 2-4-8 Confirmation of working oil Supply the working oil up to the adequate level in the hydraulic oil tank (center of oil gauge). Note: Please refer to the specification list in appendix 2 on the volume of the hydraulic oil required to run each specific machine. Working oil shall be AW46 or its equivalents brands.

  • Page 20: Control & Operation

    2-5 Control & Operation The machine shall be controlled and operated in compliance with the instructions described in the instruction manual. The instruction manual should be read through carefully before starting operation. Please note that the company is not liable for any accident resulting from handling that is not instructed in the manual, or a modification made to the machine by the customer.

  • Page 21: Maintenance, Inspection

    2-6 Maintenance, inspection Partial modification on the units, etc. is strictly prohibited. It may cause a fire, danger or malfunction. Never weld something directly to the machine. It may cause trouble or malfunction. It is prohibited to change the internal setting of printed circuit boards or internal setting of parameters.
  • Page 22 10. When a maintenance or inspection has been completed, confirm that all lock bolts are tightened securely, no tools, etc. are left. Confirm that the doors and covers on the control board and machine are closed properly. Negligence of the precaution could result in an electrical shock, fire, injury or malfunction.

  • Page 23: Escape Procedure

    2-7 Escape Procedure If the personnel is in the operation range of the machine, the operator must press the emergency immediately to stop the machine. Then let the personnel move off the operation range of the machine. - 22 -...

  • Page 24: 3  Machine Specifications

    3 Machine Specifications 3-1 Machine specifications Please consult appendices 2. - 23 -...

  • Page 25: The Variation Range Of The Roll Bending Radius

    3-2 The variation range of the roll bending radius The variation range of the roll bending radius is listed below. Bending radius (mm) the variation range of radius (mm) 10000 8965 11228 9000 8155 9984 8000 7328 8769 7000 6483 7584 6000 5617...

  • Page 26: Machine Installation

    4 Installation 4-1 Machine Installation Please refer to Chapter 2-4 installation instructions. 4-2 Screw Tightening Torque Table Tightening torque value of general screws (kgf-cm) Aluminum alloy Specification Steel material Casting material 60% material 50% M3xP0.5 M4xP0.75 M5xP0.8 M6xP1.0 M8xP1.25 M10xP1.5 M12xP1.75 1160 M14xP2.0...

  • Page 27: Start Up Test

    4-3 Start up Test The machine should be place on a flat surface, and anti-vibration mounts should be installed. After the machines is installed, the machine should be stable, and there should not be any unwanted movement when the machine is running. Check to make sure that the electrical power supply source is same as the required specification of the machine.
  • Page 28 11. If after the oil pump has started, but before the Reference Search, the clamping die , pressure die , mandrel , and collet…etc. needs to be adjusted, press the upper right corner  key of the display to shut off the oil pressure motor and Reference Search to return to Manual Mode.
  • Page 29 Fig.4-2 Note: The screens in this chapter are for reference only, the actual screen is based on the customer's model. Fig.4-3 - 28 -...
  • Page 30 Fig.4-4 - 29 -...

  • Page 31: 5  Machine Outline

    5 Machine Outline 5-1 Machine outline Refer to the machine outline shown in Figs. 5-1, 5-2, and 5-3. Fig.5-1 - 30 -...
  • Page 32 Fig. 5-2 - 31 -...
  • Page 33 Fig. 5-3 - 32 -...

  • Page 34: Control Cabinet

    5-2 Control cabinet There are two parts related to the operating panel. The first part consists of the actual operation interface (the screen); the second portion is the manual control panel. Each part is shown in Fig. 5-4 and 5-5. 2 Power ON switch 3 Power OFF switch 4 Data edit switch...
  • Page 35 SAFETY ENSURE Any function key no matter where it is need to push both this button and function key together, then the function is effective. RESET When a safety mat is in use or the pause has been pushed, the Reset button must be pressed before resuming any processes.

  • Page 36: Sensor And Switch Location

    5-3 Sensor and Switch Location Please refers to the appendix 8. - 35 -...

  • Page 37: 6  Die Installation And Adjustment

    6 Die Installation and Adjustment 6-1 Bending die installation Refer to Fig. 6-1 Put the bending die  on the bending spindle and lock them onto the die seat, then tighten the fix screws . Put , , , , ,  on the bending spindle and fix them to the bending die. Bending die Fix screw Bending die roller...

  • Page 38: Clamping Die Installation

    6-2 Clamping die installation Refer to Fig. 6-2 Set the key  into clamping die seat , then tighten it slightly with the fix screws . Align the clamping dies  and ○ with the key , then slide them on the die seat and tighten the fix screws .

  • Page 39: Pressure Die Installation

    6-3 Pressure die installation Refer to Fig. 6-3 Parts , ,  have been assembled together. Align the Pressure Die  and ○ with the key , then slide them on the sliding seat and adjust the level screw . Pressure die Dovetail block Fixed screw...

  • Page 40: Bending Die, Clamping Die And Pressure Die Adjustment

    6-4 Bending Die, Clamping Die and Pressure Die adjustment The alignment for any necessary adjustments is based on the Bending Die for all die. 6-4-1 Die adjustment for two stacks of draw bending Refer to the Fig. 6-4-1. Fig. 6-4-1 6-4-1-1 Alignment for bending die Prepare two pieces of standard tube or bar that have the same diameter as the...
  • Page 41 6-4-1-2 Alignment for pressure die Prepare two pieces of standard tube or bar that have the same diameter as the workpiece to be bent. Move the Pressure Die backward with your hands. Loosen the level screw under the Pressure Die Press the CLAMP button for the Pressure Die on the control panel to close the Pressure Die mechanism.

  • Page 42: Die Adjustment For One Stack Of Roll Bending And Two Stacks Of Draw Bending

    6-4-2 Die adjustment for one stack of roll bending and two stacks of draw bending Refer to the Fig. 6-4-2. Fig. 6-4-2 6-4-2-1 Alignment for draw-bend bending die Prepare two pieces of standard tube or bar that have the same diameter as the workpiece to be bent.
  • Page 43 6-4-2-2 Alignment for draw-bend Pressure die Prepare two pieces of standard tube or bar that have the same diameter as the workpiece to be bent. Move the Pressure Die backward with your hands. Loosen the level screw under the Pressure Die Press the CLAMP button for the Pressure Die on the control panel to close the Pressure Die mechanism.

  • Page 44: Material Collet Installation

    6-5 Material collet installation Refer to Fig. 6-5. Put the chuck jaws on check fingers and fix the jaw's screws. Put one working tube into the chuck and use manual mode, push the chuck clamp button to let the chuck sure clamp the tube. If the tube was not clamped well, adjust the chuck acting cylinder's position, till the chuck can sure clamp the tube.

  • Page 45: Mandrel

    6-6 Mandrel Refer to Fig. 6-6. Turn the mandrel in the mandrel Rod , and make sure connect tightly. Use manual mode, push mandrel forward bottom and adjust the mandrel Rod universal joint to make sure the mandrel position corresponding to the central line of bending die.

  • Page 46: 7  Operation Mode

    7 Operation Mode 7-1 Power on Refer to Fig. 5-4 control unit. After the power has been connected to machine. Set the safety power switch (Fig. 5-2) to the “On” position and push the POWER ON button. The electrical fan should be turning now, and then the screen will show the Start Page (Fig.

  • Page 47: Mode Selection

    7-2 Mode selection 7-2-1 MAP Press the “Map” button on the homepage screen (shown as Fig. 7-1-1). The screen shows the Map screen (shown as Fig. 7-2-1-1). The Map screen has the following functions: The operator can understand the structure of the program. To understand the icon symbol name of the function keys.

  • Page 48: Manual Mode

    7-2-2 Manual mode Refer to Section 4-2 to start up the machine. The screen should show the Mode Selection page, shown in Fig. 7-1-1. Press the button on the Mode Selection Page, the screen should show the Manual Mode page (Fig. 7-2-2-1). Fig.
  • Page 49 7-2-2-1 Function key Manual control panel Under manual mode, first select an item on Fig. 7-2-2-1 and then use the buttons shown in Fig. 7-2-2-2 to operate the component. The meaning of each button on the manual control panel is shown below in Fig. 7-2-2-2. EM.
  • Page 50 7-2-2-2 Every function position fen are stated as follows for Manual Mode Bending (Fig 7-2-2-3) : Shows that press numerical key 1 on the manual panel: bending arm bend. : Shows that press numerical key 2 on the manual panel: bending arm return.
  • Page 51 Mandrel Lubricate (Fig 7-2-2-4) : Show that pushes numerical key 1 on the manual panel, mandrel lubricate. Fig. 7-2-2-4 - 50 -...
  • Page 52 Collet (Fig 7-2-2-5) : Show that press numerical key 1 on the manual panel, collet clamp. : Show that press numerical key 2 on the manual panel, collet release. Fig. 7-2-2-5 - 51 -...
  • Page 53 Turning (Fig 7-2-2-6) : Show that press numerical key 1 on the manual panel, turning clockwise. : Show that press numerical key 2 on the manual panel, turning Counterclockwise. : Shows the present speed of turning. 1: The slowest, 8: The fastest. : Shows the current Turning-axis drive.
  • Page 54 Feeding (Fig 7-2-2-7) : Show that press numerical key 1 on the manual panel, feeding forward. : Show that press numerical key 2 on the manual panel, feeding backward. : Shows the present speed of feeding. 1: The slowest, 8: The fastest. : Shows the current Feeding-axis drive.
  • Page 55 Clamping die (Fig 7-2-2-8) : Show that press numerical key 1 on the manual panel, clamping die clamp. : Show that press numerical key 2 on the manual panel, clamping die release. Fig. 7-2-2-8 - 54 -...
  • Page 56 Pressure Die Assist (Fig 7-2-2-9) : Show that press numerical key 1 on the manual panel, feeding forward. : Show that press numerical key 2 on the manual panel, feeding backward. Fig. 7-2-2-9 - 55 -...
  • Page 57 Pressure die (Fig 7-2-2-10) : Show that press numerical key 1 on the manual panel, pressure die clamp. : Show that press numerical key 2 on the manual panel, pressure die release. Fig. 7-2-2-10 - 56 -...
  • Page 58 Vertical (Fig 7-2-2-11) : Show that press numerical key 1 on the manual panel, Vertical up. : Show that press numerical key 2 on the manual panel, Vertical down. Fig. 7-2-2-11 - 57 -...
  • Page 59 10. Horizontal (Fig 7-2-2-12) : Show that press numerical key 1 on the manual panel, bending head horizontal against bending. : Show that press numerical key 2 on the manual panel, bending head horizontal toward bending. : Shows the present speed of horizontal. 1: The slowest, 8: The fastest. : Shows the current Horizontal-axis drive.
  • Page 60 11. Mandrel (Fig 7-2-2-13) : Show that press numerical key 1 on the manual panel, mandrel forward. : Show that press numerical key 2 on the manual panel, mandrel backward. : Show that press numerical key 3 on the manual panel, mandrel extract. Fig.

  • Page 61: Semi-Auto Mode Operation

    7-2-3 Semi-Auto Mode Operation Press the button of the Manual Mode page (Fig. 7-2-3-1). The screen should match Fig. 7-2-3-2. Fig. 7-2-3-1 - 60 -...
  • Page 62 7-2-3-1 The field name of the tooling setting (Semi-Auto) and function key Fig. 7-2-3-2 The field name of the tooling setting (Semi-Auto) a. Method: “Draw Bend” or “Roll Bend” please refers to the semi-auto operation procedure in the chapter 7-2-3-3. b.
  • Page 63 “Use mandrel”: Extract Angle: Input the “Extract Angle”, leading angle before the bend angle is finished, begin to run mandrel extract angle. Example: The bend angle is 90°, mandrel extract angle is 3°, then the bending begins the mandrel extract motion while reaching 87°. Length: Input the “Mandrel Length.”...
  • Page 64 7-2-3-2 The field name of the Semi-Auto Mode and function key Fig. 7-2-3-3 The field name of the Semi-Auto Mode a. Elongation Ratio: After the tube has been bend, the “Elongation Ratio” will show “xx.xx%” figure on the screen. For example, if it shows 3.8%, that means, the actual feeding length is 96.2 mm, but the theoretic length of the bending curve is 100 mm.
  • Page 65 Current Pos: Show at present “Turning (B Axis)” , “Bending(C Axis)” , “Clamping Die (U1 Axis)” , “Pressure Die (U2 Axis)” , “Pressure Die Assist (V1 Axis)” , “Mandrel (V2 Axis)” , “Horizontal(X Axis)” , “Feeding(Y Axis)”, “Vertical(Z Axis)” number value of the current position g.
  • Page 66 ：OK ：Negative/Positive ：Dot ：equal ：Plus, Minus, Multiple, Divide 、 、 、 ：Number - 65 -...
  • Page 67 7-2-3-3 Semi-Auto operation sequence Click and select the picture under “Method”, can choose to “Draw Bend” or “Roll Bend”. “Draw Bend”: for normal bending radius. In addition to the separate movement driven by the manual button in the manual mode, the values for a bending of the complete action can be enter. The procedure is as follows: Start ...
  • Page 68 This is a rolling bend procedure. (Note that before running rolling bend, please check the position of the rolling bending die , rolling die of bending arm , rolling die of the pressure die meets the requirement of the rolling bending die adjustment.
  • Page 69 Press the “Change Stack Mode” key, choose the bending mould layer. Press the “Bend Mode” key, run the Semi-Auto bending. Notice: please check the external sensors are ready before operating the machine. The machine action processes is such as that described in the third item. Notice: In the bend mode, after the parameter is established and finished, put in the tube and press “Numerical key 1 Start”, the machine will operate according to the inputted setting value and automatically run movements as clamping ...
  • Page 70 c. Bending Die Interference Pos. :The setting method is the same as item b. Move the carriage to let the collet access the outer circle of the bending about 30~40mm and then enter the current feeding position value. Notice :if this value is not set, it is likely to crash risk. After completing the above Setup, do not put the tube into the collet first.

  • Page 71: Tube Setting

    7-2-4 Tube Setting Press the “Tube Setting” icon at homepage (as Fig. 7-1-1), the screen will show the Tube Setting display (as Fig. 7-2-4-1). Fig. 7-2-4-1 7-2-4-1 The field name of the tube setting and function key The field name of the tube setting a.
  • Page 72 Function key of the tube setting ”Use calculated tube length”: If needed the program to automatically input the length, select this key, the program will depend on the data in “XYZ” or “YBC” to calculate the length of the tube. :Can upload the picture to User Note.
  • Page 73 7-2-4-2 The field name of the tooling setting and operation sequence Fig. 7-2-4-3 The field name of the tooling setting a. MAX. Bending Angle: The maximum degree that can be bent without the risk of the bending die colliding with other parts of the machine (wiper die, etc.). This value can be found by manually extending the bending arm until the bending die almost touches any other parts of the machine.
  • Page 74 e. Feeding: Mandrel + Vise: Main vise clamps while the mandrel is fed. Mandrel + Y axis: Carriage advances while the mandrel is fed. MandrelVise: Mandrel is fed before the main vise clamps. Mostly used for Compound die. ViseMandrel: Mandrel is fed after main vise clamps. Note that the rest of the field name please refer to Chapter 7-2-3-1.
  • Page 75 7-2-4-3 The field name of the XYZ setting and operation sequence Press “XYZ Setting” key, display XYZ setting display. (as Fig. 7-2-4-4 shows) Fig. 7-2-4-4 Note that yellow field represents only display available. It cannot be modified on this screen. Function key of the tooling setting “Add one row”: Press the key to increase XYZ coordinates values.
  • Page 76 An example to determine the XYZ coordinates values: The following four graphs are different axis representation of four different views of the tube. Total nodes in coordinate view Each desired bend can be determined through the intersections of the tube’s centerlines, and the X.Y, X.Z, and Y.Z coordinate can then be calculated.
  • Page 77 Fill in the following chart. Third angle projection - 76 -...
  • Page 78 7-2-4-4 The field name of the YBC setting and function key Press “YBC Setting” key, display YBC the picture. (as Fig. 7-2-4-5 shows) Fig. 7-2-4-5 The YBC values were converted from the inputted XYZ values. However, if the work piece already has YBC values, the values can be altered directly from this page instead of changing the original XYZ values.
  • Page 79 Note: If move horizontally, this value must be greater than 0. g. Seq.:  Y(Tube feeding ) → C(Bending arm return) → B(Plane turning)  Y(Tube feeding) + C(Bending arm return) → B(Plane turning )  Y(Tube feeding ) + C(Bending arm return) + B(Plane turning ) ...
  • Page 80 Grip Feeding Pos.: Under the state of grip feeding, after carrying out this curved feeding length, can choose stopping the position finally of the carriage. Y Axis Chuck Position: The feed mode is selected to be Grip & Positive Feed to display this function. (Fig. 7-2-4-8) Under choosing the state that positive feed in the feed mode, procedure grip feed in simulation, the operator needs to appoint chuck position of the Y axis of the feeding carriages, chuck position that goes backwards as the...
  • Page 81 Fig. 7-2-4-6 “Add One Row”: Press this key increases the field of a layer of die. “Remove One Row”: Press this key deletes the field of a layer of die. “Auto-Compensate”: If the machine is connected with a specific “Convert YBC to XYZ: This buttons converts YBC values to XYZ values. “Show in 3D”: Pressing this key can show 3D figure which depend on coordinate introduction of XYZ.
  • Page 82 This page allows the operator to input the speeds of each action. Once entered, the action speeds of all YBC pages will be set to these input values. (If the operator wishes to specifically enter an individual speed, please return to the YBC page to do so.) The following of the procedure: Select the speed, press...
  • Page 83 7-2-4-5 The field name of the Advance setting Press “Advance Setting” key, display advance setting the picture. (as Fig. 7-2-4-8 ,Fig. 7-2-4-9 shows) Fig. 7-2-4-8 Fig. 7-2-4-9 - 82 -...
  • Page 84 The field name of the advance setting (Normal Parameter) Feed Mode: “Positive Feed” or “Grip Feed”. a-1 Positive Feed The carriage will move to the pre–selected position to receive a tube. Put a tube into the collet and set it against the stopper, which is inside the collet. The collet will clamp the tube, and the carriage will move with the tube according to the data file and proceed with the bending process.
  • Page 85 No stopper, directly put the end of the tube to align the end of the insert block of the bending die. tube front end position = X(length of the insert block of the bending die)+ original effective feeding length Action procedures are as follows: Put the tube ...
  • Page 86 Calculate First Line Segment: “Yes” or “No”: I “Yes” For the operator’s convenience, the program will automatically remember the carriage current parked position when loading the tube. Every time when a new cycle begins, the carriage will move to that position and wait for the tube to be loaded.
  • Page 87 k. Pressure Die Semi-Open: This is where the time interval is set for the pressure die to open after bending process is completed. Clamp Die Semi-Clamp: The amount time that the clamping die closes initially, reducing the time it takes to move from the fully open position to fully closed position.
  • Page 88 g. Receive Tube by Main Vise: “Yes” or “No” I. “Yes”: In the case of a short tube, use the main vise to receive the tube. However, "Calculate First Line Segment" must be set to "No". II. “No”: Do not use the main vise to receive the tube. Types of Grip Feeding (HITCH move) a.
  • Page 89 b. Only “Grip Feeding Position 2” has been set: Usually, the “Grip Feeding Pos.2” is set 3mm less than the “Bending Die Interference Pos.” (Semi-Auto Mode pate), so the carriage moves back and forth between the “Grip Feeding Pos.2” and “Next feeding length position”, (when the next feeding length is longer than the length between “Grip Feeding Pos.2”...
  • Page 90 c. Both “Grip Feeding Position 1” and “Grip Feeding Position 2” have been set: This type of grip feeding mode combines A and B operations. When the tube’s end is still behind the pressure die and has enough length for further clamping (by the Chuck) and feeding, operator can assign those bends using “Grip Feeding Pos.1”...
  • Page 91 d. The relationship between springback and recapture: Whenever the tube enters the pressure die’s clamping area, the tube’s rear end can offset away from the center after bending (since the pressure die opens while the clamping die is still holding the tube), and may cause problems during recapture.
  • Page 92 - 91 -...
  • Page 93 7-2-4-5-1 The field name of the Feeding Axis Interference Position and function key Press “Interference Position Setting” key, display Feeding Axis Interference Position the picture. (as Fig. 7-2-4-10 shows) Fig. 7-2-4-10 The field name of the Feeding Axis Interference Position a.
  • Page 94 : Shows the current Feeding-axis drive. Current drive is “By Push Button.” Press the button again and change into “Positioning Move". : Showing the present speed of feeding, speed 8 can be chosen altogether, 1:The slowest, 8: The fastest. : Show that press numerical key 1 on the manual panel, carriage forward. : Show that press numerical key 2 on the manual panel, carriage backward.
  • Page 95 7-2-4-5-2 Thrust Setting for Material Booster Press “Thrust Setting” key, display Thrust Setting for Material Booster picture. (as Fig. 7-2-4-11 shows) Fig. 7-2-4-11 In the course of bending, thrust force of material booster can be controlled from the program. It can also relate bend angles to a thrust force, and set into rising thrust force in accordance with proportion.
  • Page 96 2. The “1” ~ “5”,”Avg.”, “Radius Gauge Zero” value and functions are only applicable when the SOCO VRM-1 is used. - 95 -...
  • Page 97 7-2-4-7 The field name of the Files management Press the “Files” key, display Files management picture. (as Fig. 7-2-4-13 shows). Fig. 7-2-4-13 1. The function key of file management explains: ：Save file. ：Save as file.(as Fig. 7-2-4-14 shows) ：Open file. ：Open new file.
  • Page 98 ：Back to top level. ：Change the file name or folder name. ：Add Folder. ：Delete files or folders. - 97 -...

  • Page 99: Auto Mode Operation

    7-2-5 Auto Mode Operation 7-2-5-1 Compile execution file procedure Press the “Auto” key in home page, (as Fig. 7-1-1-1 shows) display editors “Compile Execution File” picture. (as Fig. 7-2-5-1 shows ) Fig. 7-2-5-1 The field name of the Compile Execution File a.
  • Page 100 ii. Elongation Ratio: After the tube has been bend, the "Elongation Ratio" will show “xx.xx%” figure on the screen. iii. Cycle Time: Finishes the time of the work piece. iv. Total Bends: All bending of the work piece are counted. v.
  • Page 101 7-2-5-2 The field name of the Machine Setting Fig. 7-2-5-2 - 100 -...
  • Page 102 The field name of the Machine Setting Effective Length: Distance between bending die tangent point to the collet stopper while the carriage is at zero position. Note: the effective length can’t be changed, when manufactured. Pipe Support Interference Pos.: The position (of the carriage) at which the tube support lays down to allow the carriage to pass.

  • Page 103: Safety Mat (Option) Operation

    7-3 Safety Mat (Option) Operation 1. Auto Mode: When the safety mat is touched off, the action program of the machine is "Pause". All operations are not allowed. You can't press "Reset " bottom to reset the safety mode only when the safety mat go back to its original state(untouched state). After resetting, you can continue the unfinished process by pressing "Start"...

  • Page 104: Maintenance

    8 Maintenance Keep the machine clean. Check the air pressure input point and release the filter water daily. Also keep the machine well lubricated. Moving elements of the machine must be kept lubricated at least once per week in order to prolong the machine’s life expectancy. The positions of these moving elements are shown in Fig.
  • Page 105 Water cooler connecting tube chart: Water Cooler Connecting Tube Note OR-60 3/4” Soft Tube OR-100 3/4” Soft Tube Please refer to appendix 3 to determine the different water cooler SR-542 1” Soft Tube used in each model SL-542-W2 1” Soft Tube OR-150 L 1”...
  • Page 106  Fig. 8-3 Please note that the above steps must be finished by professional electrical equipment personnel with the machine on, otherwise the starting point needs to be reset. 14. When using an air gun to clean up chips, it is recommended that the operator wears the personal protective equipment .

  • Page 107: Troubleshooting

    9 Troubleshooting If there are any problems while editing data, with settings, or with faulty data, the control panel will display the following error message on the screen. Please follow the instructions to resolve the issue. Please note! If the machine can be run smoothly in manual mode, but can’t be run in automatic mode, please check the sensors located on the clamping vise cylinder, the pressure vise cylinder, and on the chuck cylinder.
  • Page 108 Error Error Message Result of Error Cause of Error and Trouble Code Shooting The E.M. Stop is On (on The machine When the Emergency Stop the Control Panel). stops button on the control panel is Please release it and return pressed, the operator must to the reference search release it (by turning the button...
  • Page 109 Error Error Message Result of Error Cause of Error and Trouble Code Shooting The Collet has entered the The Machine When the collet surpasses the bending die Interference Stops bending die’s Interference Position. The Edit Position (in Positive Y feeding process is incorrect.
  • Page 110 Error Error Message Result of Error Cause of Error and Trouble Code Shooting The Collet has entered the The Machine In semi-automatic mode or in Pressure Die (Follow Stops Positive Y mode, the collet will Slider) Interference Zone. enter the pressure die The Edit Process is interference zone if the tube or Incorrect.
  • Page 111 Error Error Message Result of Error Cause of Error and Trouble Code Shooting Material Feeding Axis The Machine In Manual Mode, the Carriage Entered Into Pressure Die Stops has gone over the Pressure Interference Position Die’s Interference Position. To fix this, move the carriage outside the pressure die’s Interference Position.
  • Page 112 Error Error Message Result of Error Cause of Error and Trouble Code Shooting Pressure Die Not Reach The machine In manual mode, if the rear the Rear Limit Position stops sensor is not activated because the Booster did not reach it, the bending arm will be unable to retract.
  • Page 113 Causes and treatment for servo motor abnormal signals. When an alarm occurs, the dynamic brake is operated to stop the servomotor. At this time, the display indicates the alarm No. The servo motor comes to a stop. Remove the cause of the alarm in accordance with this section.
  • Page 114 Alarm Number: Investigative Cause Corrective Actions Alarm Name Actions The software version of Check Fn012 to see Write the parameter SERVO- PACK that if the set soft- ware of another A.021: caused the alarm is version agrees with SERVOPACK of the Parameter older than that of the that of the...
  • Page 115 Alarm Number: Investigative Cause Corrective Actions Alarm Name Actions The electronic gear ratio Check the Set the electronic is out of the setting electronic gear gear ratio in the range. ratio. The ratio must range: 0.001< satisfy: (Pn20E/Pn210) 0.001< < 4000. (Pn20E/Pn210) <...
  • Page 116 Alarm Number: Investigative Cause Corrective Actions Alarm Name Actions After executing the Turn − utility func- tion to turn SERVOPACK A.0b0: ON the power to the power sup- ply OFF Cancelled Servo motor, the servo ON and then ON again ON Command signal (/S- ON) was sent exe-...
  • Page 117 Alarm Number: Investigative Cause Corrective Actions Alarm Name Actions Incorrect wiring or Check the wiring. Correct the wiring. contact fault of the Refer to 3.6 Con- regenerative resistor. necting Regenerative Resistors. The dynamic brake (DB: Check the power Change the Emer- gency stop consumed by DB SERVOPACK...
  • Page 118 Alarm Number: Investigative Cause Corrective Actions Alarm Name Actions Malfunction caused by Improve the wiring Take noise interference. or installation countermeasures environment, such for noise, such as as by reducing correct wiring of the noise, and check to FG. Use an FG wire see if the alarm size equivalent to recurs.
  • Page 119 Alarm Number: Investigative Cause Corrective Actions Alarm Name Actions A SERVOPACK fault − While the main occurred. circuit power sup- ply is OFF, turn the control power supply OFF and then ON again. If the alarm still occurs, the SERVO- PACK may be faulty.
  • Page 120 Alarm Number: Investigative Cause Corrective Actions Alarm Name Actions The external Check the Change the regenerative resis- regenerative regenerative tance is too high. resistance. resistance to a correct value or use an external regenerative resistor of appropriate capacity. A SERVOPACK fault −...
  • Page 121 Alarm Number: Investigative Cause Corrective Actions Alarm Name Actions The jumper between the Confirm that a Correctly mount a power supply terminals jumper is mounted jumper. B2 and B3 is removed between the power for the SERVOPACKs supply terminals B2 other than the and B3.
  • Page 122 Alarm Number: Investigative Cause Corrective Actions Alarm Name Actions Voltage for AC power Check the power Set AC power supply was too high supply voltage and supply voltage during acceleration or the speed and within the specified deceleration. torque during range.
  • Page 123 Alarm Number: Investigative Cause Corrective Actions Alarm Name Actions A SERVOPACK fault The SERVOPACK − occurred. may be faulty. Replace the SERVOPACK. The encoder output Check the encoder Decrease the pulse fre- quency output pulse set- setting of the exceeded the limit. ting.
  • Page 124 Alarm Number: Investigative Cause Corrective Actions Alarm Name Actions A.710: High Operation beyond the Check the Reconsider the Load overload protection servomotor load conditions and characteristics. overload operating A.720: Low Load characteristics and conditions. Or, executed run increase the motor command.
  • Page 125 Alarm Number: Investigative Cause Corrective Actions Alarm Name Actions The surrounding air Check the Decrease the temperature is too high. surrounding air surrounding air tempera- ture using tem- perature by a thermostat. improving the SERVO- PACK installation conditions. The overload alarm has Check the alarm Change the method been reset by turning...
  • Page 126 Alarm Number: Investigative Cause Corrective Actions Alarm Name Actions The encoder cable Check to see if the Confirm the an absolute disconnected, and power was turned connection and set encoder is connected again. ON initially. up the encoder connected.) (Fn008). (Detected on the The power from both Check the encoder...
  • Page 127 Alarm Number: Investigative Cause Corrective Actions Alarm Name Actions An encoder Turn the power − malfunctioned. supply OFF and then ON again. If the alarm still occurs, the servomotor may be A.840: faulty. Replace the Encoder Data servomotor. Error (Detected Malfunction of encoder Correct the wiring −...
  • Page 128 Alarm Number: Investigative Cause Corrective Actions Alarm Name Actions The motor load is Check the The motor load (Only when an greater than the rated accumulated load must be within the absolute load. ratio (Un009) to see specified range. encoder is the load.
  • Page 129 Alarm Number: Investigative Cause Corrective Actions Alarm Name Actions An external absolute The external − A.8A3* encoder fault occurred. absolute encoder may be faulty. Refer External to the encoder Encoder Error of man- ufacturer’s Position instruction manual for corrective (Absolute) actions.
  • Page 130 Alarm Number: Investigative Cause Corrective Actions Alarm Name Actions A SERVOPACK fault Turn the power − Read Error occurred. supply OFF and (Detected when then ON again. If the servo is ON.) the alarm still occurs, the SERVOPACK may be faulty. Replace the SERVOPACK.
  • Page 131 Alarm Number: Investigative Cause Corrective Actions Alarm Name Actions A SERVOPACK fault Turn the power − occurred. supply OFF and then ON again. If A.bF1: the alarm still occurs, the System Alarm 1 SERVOPACK may be faulty. Replace the SERVOPACK. A SERVOPACK fault Turn the power −...
  • Page 132 Alarm Number: Investigative Cause Corrective Actions Alarm Name Actions A SERVOPACK fault Turn the power − occurred. supply OFF and then ON again. If the alarm still occurs, the SERVOPACK may be faulty. Replace the SERVOPACK. An encoder fault Turn the power −...
  • Page 133 Alarm Number: Investigative Cause Corrective Actions Alarm Name Actions Malfunction caused by Correct the wiring − noise interference. around the encoder by separating the encoder cable from the servomotor main cir- cuit cable or by checking the grounding and other wiring. A SERVOPACK fault Connect the −...
  • Page 134 Alarm Number: Investigative Cause Corrective Actions Alarm Name Actions An encoder fault Turn the power − occurred. supply OFF and then ON again. If the alarm still occurs, the servomotor may be faulty. Replace the servomotor. A SERVOPACK fault Turn the power −...
  • Page 135 Alarm Number: Investigative Cause Corrective Actions Alarm Name Actions Noise interference The wiring distance − occurred because the must be 50 m max. wiring distance for the encoder cable is too long. The FG potential varies Check the cable Properly ground the because of influence layout for encoder machines to...
  • Page 136 Alarm Number: Investigative Cause Corrective Actions Alarm Name Actions A SERVOPACK fault Turn the power − occurred. supply OFF and then ON again. If the alarm still occurs, the SERVOPACK may be faulty. Replace the SERVOPACK. Wiring of cable between Check the external Correct the cable serial converter unit and...
  • Page 137 Alarm Number: Investigative Cause Corrective Actions Alarm Name Actions The frequency of the Reduce the Reduce the position (Position error position ref- erence reference pulse fre- reference pulse exceeded the pulse is too high. quency, and frequency or value set in the operate the acceleration of SERVO- PACK.
  • Page 138 Alarm Number: Investigative Cause Corrective Actions Alarm Name Actions When the position Set position error to − errors remain in the be cleared while the error counter, Pn529 servomotor power limits the speed if the is OFF. Or, correct A.d02: servomotor power is the excessive ON.
  • Page 139 Alarm Number: Investigative Cause Corrective Actions Alarm Name Actions A SERVOPACK fault Replace the − occurred. SERVOPACK. The lag between Measure the time The output signal activations of the input lag between the / circuits or devices signals /HWBB1 and HWBB1 and for /HWBB1 and /HWBB2 for the HWBB...
  • Page 140 Alarm Number: Investigative Cause Corrective Actions Alarm Name Actions Malfunction caused by Keep the digital − Error 1 noise interference. operator or the cable away from noise sources. A digital operator fault Disconnect the − occurred. digital operator and then re-connect it. If the alarm still occurs, the digital operator may be...
  • Page 141 Trouble Shooting for IPC For IPC from ADVANTECH Problem Probable Causes Remedy Hardware： Power supply Try with another power malfunction supply No Power Wrong voltage setting Reconfirm the voltage as 110V or 220V CPU motherboard Try with another CPU malfunction Hardware：...
  • Page 142 Problem Probable Causes Remedy Software： Wrong BIOS setting Reconfirm the BIOS setting After BIOS test, screen turn to all black Wrong video card driver Press F8 entering safe mode Remove video card driver Reboot OS corrupted Reinstall or restore OS CPU motherboard Try with another CPU malfunction...
  • Page 143 For IPC from ICP Problem Probable Causes Remedy BIOS beep： 1 short beep DRAM malfunction Reinstall or replace DRAM 2 short beep DRAM ECC check failed Disable ECC check in CMOS setup or replace DRAM 3 short beep System base memory Replace DRAM (first 64KB) check failed 4 short beep...
  • Page 144 Simple troubleshooting instructions The malfunction caused by improper operation, please follow the instructions in the following table and perform initial troubleshooting. Notice: the machine can operate correctly in manual mod. However, machine goes to standby in auto-mode when an action process is interrupted. Please check the front and rear sensors of the clamping die cylinder, pressure die cylinder , collet cylinder , booster cylinder , mandrel cylinder are on or not.
  • Page 145 After bending, the mandrel a. Push the emergency stop button immediately. cannot be extracted and return b. Return to manual mode. to its original position. c. Clamp the tube using only the clamping die. d. Retract the mandrel (use the button on the control panel to move the mandrel backwards) e.
  • Page 146 10 Appendix Appendix 1 Various models operating range list Appendix 2 Machine specification & Random toolbox list Appendix 3 Air circuit diagram Appendix 4 Patent Appendix 5 Electrical element layout and I/O list Appendix 6 Part list and exploding diagram Appendix 7 Part number list for mandrel rod and adapter nut Appendix 8...

  • Page 147: Appendix 1 Various Models Operating Range List

    Appendix 1 Various models operating range list...

  • Page 148: Appendix 2 Machine Specification & Random Toolbox List

    Appendix 2 Machine specification & Random toolbox list - 147 -...

  • Page 149: Appendix 3 Air Circuit Diagram

    Appendix 3 Air circuit diagram - 148 -...

  • Page 150: Appendix 4 Patent

    Appendix 4 Patent - 149 -...

  • Page 151: Appendix 5 Electrical Element Layout And I/O List

    Appendix 5 Electrical element layout and I/O list - 150 -...

  • Page 152: Appendix 6 Part List And Exploding Diagram

    Appendix 6 Part list and exploding diagram - 151 -...

  • Page 153: Appendix 7 Part Number List For Mandrel Rod And Adapter Nut

    Appendix 7 Part number list for mandrel rod and adapter nut - 152 -...

  • Page 154: Appendix 8 Limit Switches And Sensors Location Map And Function Description

    Appendix 8 Limit switches and sensors location map and function description - 153 -...

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