Modeva/Dnc880S: 2D Reference Manual
Modeva/Dnc880S: 2D Reference Manual
2D Reference Manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION..............................................................................................................................5
About this Manual 5
Licence Agreement and Copyright 5
CONVENTIONS ...............................................................................................................................7
DEFINITIONS...................................................................................................................................11
ABS .....................................................................................................................................11
REL 11
Active Peripherals ...............................................................................................................12
Active Peripherals Machine 12
Active Peripheral Products 13
Active Peripheral Punches / Dies 13
Admissible Force applied to the Dies..................................................................................13
Alphanumeric Fields............................................................................................................15
Angle Corrections................................................................................................................16
General Remarks 16
Direct Corrections 16
Angular Corrections 17
Corrections by Thickness Measurement 17
Measuring at the TDC 18
Measuring at the PP 20
Independent Thickness Correction Y1-Y2 22
Corrections: Sensitivity BDC 22
Auxiliary Functions ..............................................................................................................23
Backgauge Retraction .........................................................................................................23
Bend ....................................................................................................................................23
At the bottom of the Die 23
Final 23
Intermediate 23
Sequence without Bend 24
Bend Counter ......................................................................................................................24
Bending Force .....................................................................................................................24
Bending Order .....................................................................................................................25
Automatic Bending Order 25
Modifying the Bending Order 25
Unbend Mode 27
Bending Speed ....................................................................................................................29
BG (Backgauge) or STOP...................................................................................................29
Bottoming ............................................................................................................................30
Corrections (Table)..............................................................................................................31
Crowning .............................................................................................................................32
INDEX ..............................................................................................................................................97
This document has been conceived to try and answer particular questions
after having acquired the basis for using the ModEva/DNC 880S software.
It is complementary to the User guide which informs you about the basic
procedures to be followed for using this software.
A supplement called 3D Reference manual is supplied with the ModEva
software in 3D version.
This manual is organized like a dictionary, that its elements are classed in
alphabetical order.
If a subject is dealt with in another chapter than the one in which you are
looking for information, you will find a reference to the new subject.
An index situated at the end of the manual completes and facilitates the
search for information. Do not hesitate to use it.
Some functionalities treated in this manual are not available on
DNC 880S.
INTRODUCTION PAGE 5
This page has been left blank intentionally.
Typographical conventions
It is accepted that:
Mouse means a mouse for a PC
or trackball / tracksensor for a DNC.
Click press the left mouse button.
Click right press the right mouse button.
Click left/right press simultaneously the left and right mouse
buttons.
Round robin lists or multiple choice fields:
They are violet coloured and signify that several
options are available.
The choice of the contents is made by pressing
the key.
A window appears displaying the list of the
available choices for this field.
To validate the choice:
- type the number indicated next to the choice,
or
- place the cursor on the choice and press the
key.
CONVENTIONS PAGE 7
It is possible, without displaying the choice
window, to make appear one after the other the
CONVENTIONS PAGE 9
This page has been left blank intentionally.
ABS
Page: BEND NUMERICAL
This round robin list is placed next to the name of the axis of the X stop.
Two choices: ABS and REL.
ABS indicates that the X axis functions in absolute mode.
This means that the destination of the axis is an absolute distance measured
from the die V.
Absolute mode is selected by default.
See REL below.
Example: MEM POS
X ABS 190.00 120.00
REL
DEFINITIONS PAGE 11
Remark: It is not possible to use the relative mode on the first sequence.
If such is the case, an error is generated when changing mode
(AUTO, SEMI-AUTO) and the message DEPL. X REL.
IMPOSSIBLE is displayed in the interactive field.
ACTIVE PERIPHERALS
Page: WELCOME
Aim:
This function allows to choose the peripheral containing the required
information and this separately for the machine parameters, the products, the
tools the CAD files and the complementary files on the product information
page.
It offers a multitude of combinations especially appreciated on a PC work
station. Effectively using these choices, the operator could easily manage
several machines.
The comprehension of this notion is important, as its flexibility allows a large
diversity of choice.
Definition:
The active peripheral is the peripheral in which the software is going to read,
search, save or delete data. The active peripherals are designated on the
WELCOME page.
On certain pages, another peripheral can be temporarily selected for an
operation (for ex. PRODUCT LIST, PROGRAMMING PUNCHES /
DIES, TRANSFER).
DEFINITIONS PAGE 13
If there is no specific indication given by the manufacturer, you enter the
maximum admissible force already known, and an "open angle" of 90°
(as below).
90.0° -> max 200.0 Ton/m
__._° -> max ___._ Ton/m
Test 60.0° = 115.5 Ton/m
When the 4 fields have been programmed, the calculation of the admissible
force is limited according to the diagram below. The choice between the
above method and the method explained in this paragraph depends on the
known data and the decision of the person who enters the die data.
90.0° -> max 200.0 Ton/m
30.0° -> max 45.0 Ton/m
Test 60.0° = 122.5 Ton/m
Point to the field bottom left #1, #2, #3 or Alt and press
or click left in this field.
DEFINITIONS PAGE 15
ANGLE CORRECTIONS
Pages: CORRECTIONS
GENERAL REMARKS
The sheet metals used in the workshops have hardly ever their nominal
thickness. The real thickness commonly varies ±10% from the nominal
value. Also the variation is not constant across the whole length of the sheet.
The thickness on the left side can be different to the thickness on the right
side (sheets with a trapezoidal section). The software allows to correct this
type of error by dissociating the correction of one extremity from that of the
other extremity of the bend.
The bending depth calculations (as well as those for elongation, pressure and
crowning) are based on the nominal thickness (that which is programmed in
the THICKNESS field).
In this Angle corrections chapter we will deal with 3 types of correction:
Direct corrections
Angular corrections
Corrections by measuring the sheet thickness.
Depending on the field in which it is entered, a correction can act on:
The relevant bend (uniquely)
All the bends (with the same angle) situated on the same section
(same profile)
All the bends (with the same angle) of the product (also on distinct
sections)
DIRECT CORRECTIONS
ANGULAR CORRECTIONS
After having made a bend, the operator measures the angle obtained. The
measured angular value is entered in to the ANGLE field. The DNC
automatically calculates the correction to obtain the angle originally
programmed. If after making the corrected bend, the angle is still not correct,
simply enter the new measured angle value. In certain cases this operation
may have to be repeated 2 or 3 times.
Attention, you must not intervene in the direct corrections table
simultaneously with the angular corrections.
As for the direct corrections the corrections can be attributed to:
BEND Corrects only the current bend.
SECTION _ Corrects all the angles of the specified section
which have the same programmed value and the
same tools.
PRODUCT Corrects all the angles of the product which
have the same programmed value and the same
tools.
DEFINITIONS PAGE 17
The two main methods are:
Measuring at the TDC (Top dead center)
Measuring at the PP (Pinch point).
Measuring at the TDC The principle is that the measurement is made
and entered in to the DNC while the machine is
at the TDC.
The measurement is entered either conven-
tionally using the keyboard, or by a RS232 link
using an adequate instrument of measure, or
otherwise by a system integrated at the stop.
Measuring at the PP In this case the measurement is made at the PP.
Three possibilities are offered.
- Measurement by the beam.
- Measurement by the beam with die
displacement.
- Measurement of the real PP by an external
system.
As for the direct and angular corrections, it is possible to affect the correction
to the current bend, to the section or to the whole product.
Also, with the correction in function of the measurement of the thickness, it
is possible to differentiate the correction for each extremity of the bend. The
choice is made using the round robin list CENTRAL or EXTREMITIES.
(See further on in this chapter for the use of this possibility).
Remarks: For technical reasons, you can only pass to programming mode
during working (DNC in automatic mode and programming) if
NO THICKNESS MEASUREMENT has been selected.
For technical reasons, the fields POS. SHEET and
THICKNESS MEASUREMENT can no longer be modified
in semi-automatic mode.
SECTION
- The measurement made by the operator on whatever bend of the
section will remain valid until the next measurement..
- The real thickness obtained is saved in association with the section to
which belongs the bend on which it was made. It is valid for all the
successive bends belonging to the same section.
- If a new measurement is made, all the bends of the relevant section
are re-corrected.
- If no measurement is made, the correction is made according to a
possible former measurement saved in association with that section.
Remark: This means that if any values are present in the SECTION
column, they will be taken in to account and the values in the
PRODUCT column will be ignored. If there are no values in
the SECTION column, the values in the PRODUCT column,
if they exist will be taken in to account.
BEND
- The measurement made by the operator on whatever bend is only
valid for that bend. It will also be memorized.
- If no measurement is made, the correction is made according to a
possible old measure memorized in association with that bend.
Remark: If any values are present in the BEND column, they will be
taken in to account and the values in the SECTION and
PRODUCT columns will be ignored. If there are no values in
the BEND column, the values in the SECTION column, if
they exist will be taken in to account. If only PRODUCT
column contains any values, then it is these that will be taken
into account.
DEFINITIONS PAGE 19
Measuring at the PP
Only the measurement at the PP with the beam will be described in this
chapter.
Principle:
The beam makes its usual approach (in semi-auto or automatic). When it
reaches just before the theoretical PP, the DNC reduces the system pressure
and "lands" freely on the sheet. The DNC detects the stopping of the beam
and in this way allows the measurement of the sheet thickness.
It is evident that in this phase the sheet must not flex under the influence of
the beam, otherwise the measurement will be falsified. The way in which this
option functions will depend directly on the machine hydraulics, the speed
when arriving on the sheet and the minimum force of the beam in this
measurement phase.
It is obviously unthinkable that in this phase the beam be out of true, the
measurement would then be totally false.
Ideally the product should be in the centre of the machine, have a bending
length greater than 2/3 of the total length of the machine and be able to
support the weight of the beam without flexing.
As for the other corrections the measurement can be made by product,
section or bend, central or at the extremities depending on the choice made.
Before each use, a calibration must be done in order to gauge the whole.
Calibration
Remark: If the POS. SHEET field is not defined, it is supposed that the
sheet is centred between the two rulers.
If the length of the sheet is not defined, it is supposed that it is
equal to the distance between the two rulers Y1 and Y2
(machine parameters).
DEFINITIONS PAGE 21
INDEPENDENT THICKNESS CORRECTION Y1-Y2
BACKGAUGE RETRACTION
Page: BEND NUMERICAL
In certain situations it is necessary to disengage the back gauge during
bending.
This field is automatically programmed when an automatic search for the
bending range is made. This value can be modified after the simulation by
the operator.
The retraction value is a relative value usually positive. If a negative value is
programmed, this allows to execute a negative “retraction”, that is a
displacement towards the die.
A minimum default retraction can be imposed in the machine parameters.
BEND
See Bottoming.
FINAL
INTERMEDIATE
DEFINITIONS PAGE 23
SEQUENCE WITHOUT BEND
It can be useful for the operator to create a sequence which does not realize a
bend, but executes the displacement of an axis or an auxiliary function.
Insert a supplementary sequence for this operation (see Inserting a
Sequence).
On BEND NUM page, in the desired sequence, delete the angle and
program a value Y1/Y2 greater than that of the pinch point.
When executing the product, the axes and auxiliary functions position
themselves as normally, but when the operator gives a descent command, the
beam will not descend. If the DNC is in automatic mode, the next sequence
will be displayed, the axes position themselves on the new values and the
beam will be waiting for a descent command, as usual.
In the case that the beam should not descend and the operator has directly
programmed the Y1/Y2 values, it is to verify that these values are not greater
than those of the pinch point.
BEND COUNTER
The WELCOME page displays the number of bends carried out since a
given date. The counter is set to zero in our plant. When the first bend in
automatic or semi-automatic mode is done, the counter starts running and the
date is automatically written. This data can not be modified on-site.
BENDING FORCE
Page: BEND NUM
If the data concerning the length, the thickness, the sigma and the tools are
known, this field is automatically calculated. It indicates the bending force
(tonnage) needed for the bend.
This field can be reprogrammed as you require. However if the value entered
is greater than the tool safety, an error message is generated in the interactive
field. These safety controls are executed when changing the DNC mode
(see Tools).
The software can effectuate on demand an automatic search for the bending
order. The result is conditioned by the "simulation criteria" that the operator
can enter depending on his requirements according to the product to be
produced (see Simulation criteria).
Enter the product data (see the manual User guide).
BEND 2D page, BEND 3D page.
Choose the simulation criteria.
Position the cursor on the SIMULE field and select WITHOUT
IMPOSED BEND.
Choose SEARCH BENDING ORDER in the action menu.
Depending on the complexity of the product, the software will furnish a
complete solution, a partial solution, or no solution. See hereinafter Unbend
Mode.
Requested situation.
DEFINITIONS PAGE 25
Pg Dn
Select the sequence to be modified ( or keys).
Place the cursor on the FACE field and enter the number of the face
to be bent (3).
Place the cursor on the STOP field and enter the number of the stop
(4). The software proposes the possible stops in the STOP PR field.
Select SIMULE BEND in the Action menu.
The sequence which bends the chosen face has been deleted.
The next sequence bends the same face (BEND 2).
Change the stop if necessary.
UNBEND MODE
The unbend mode is useful when the software cannot find a solution for the
bending order.
The unbend mode presents the finished product, the operator determines the
bending order manually in the same way as described above, but by
commencing with the last bend and going towards the first.
Below a simple example in which the product touches the table frame before
the bend, however the sheet is put. The solution for this product is to create
an intermediate bend. This solution is described in Special bends.
This section only shows how to use the unbend function.
In the 1st figure, the product touches at the last bend, in the 2nd figure it
already touches at the 2nd bend.
DEFINITIONS PAGE 27
Below are the data of the product (the die height is 50 mm).
BG (BACKGAUGE) OR STOP
Pages: BEND NUM, BEND 2D
Displays or allows to select the stop for the current sequence.
The DNC recalculates the target value of the X and R axes as a function of
the choice.
Display the round robin list and choose a stop appropriate for the sequence.
This field will not appear if only one stop is defined in the machine
parameters.
Leg
Support
DEFINITIONS PAGE 29
BOTTOMING
Page: BEND NUM.
The bend by bottoming is a bending mode in which the DNC does not aim
for a predefined or calculated position to be reached, but descends until it
reaches a position which mechanically prohibits the beam from going any
further. The DNC detects this stop; and this determines the end of the descent
cycle.
The bend by bottoming allows to obtain special bends which it is not possible
to obtain in any other manner, such as the flattened bend in a special die, but
this technique involves certain risks.
During practical work it can sometimes be found that certain angles and/or
flap lengths often or always need to be adjusted by the same value.
In order for the operator to avoid never-ending corrections, a correction table
is available to him. The table is called MATERIAL and can be reached via
the machine parameters.
5 types of material are pre-programmed:
STEEL
ALUMINIUM
SS
SPECIAL 1
SPECIAL 2
For each of these materials, the tables of the MATERIAL are different.
The main items within this page are 3 tables:
UNFOLDED LENGTH By means of 10 columns (0 to 9), it is possible
to apply 10 different corrections to the
DIN 6935 calculation of the unbended length.
In the example shown above, if the chosen
material is STEEL 3, the correction will be:
DIN * 0.850.
The choice of the correction can be entered in
pages such as PROD NUM, BEND NUM, etc.,
in the field immediately following the material
designation.
DEFINITIONS PAGE 31
SPRINGBACK Allows to define an angle correction for each
COMPENSATION type of material, according to the programmed
angle. In the example shown above, the angles
comprised between 76° and 90° and which use
the material named STEEL will be corrected
automatically by -2.5°.
PRESSURE These two factors replace the calculation of the
bending force normally carried out by the DNC.
If they are not programmed, these two values
will be:
AIR BENDING = 1.75
BOTTOMING = 42.0
If necessary, these values can be changed by the
operator. These two values are specific to each
of the 5 material types.
PP TOLERANCE IN % This field represents a safety factor for the
OF THICKNESS tools. See the section Corrections by Thickness
Measurement / Measuring at the PP.
THICKNESS This table is used by the "thickness correction at
CORRECTION PP" function. See the section Corrections by
FACTOR Thickness Measurement / Measuring at the PP.
CROWNING
Page: BEND NUM.
Only valid if your machine is equipped with a crowning option.
The crowning is calculated automatically during simulation. The result is a
function of the applied force and the calibration curve programmed in the
machine parameters.
The operator can modify these values sequence by sequence, however they
will be recalculated during the next simulation.
The working units can vary depending on the constructor, to know the use of
this function, please consult the manufacturer of your machine.
However, the "per cent" is currently used as unit, that means that 50
programmed in this field will give 50% of the maximum crowning.
DATA BACKUP
See Data Transfer.
Source
This field selects the peripheral which will supply the data to the destination
peripheral at the time of the transfer.
Destination
This field selects the peripheral which will receive the data at the time of the
transfer.
Global transfer
Partial transfer
In this table it can be specified for each product the source and the
destination in the respective columns. If these fields are not specified, it is the
choice of SOURCE and DESTINATION at the top of the page which is
used by default.
To simplify the selection of the products to be transferred, simply “mark”
them on the PRODUCT LIST page. They will automatically appear in this
table (see Marking products).
DEFINITIONS PAGE 33
The STATUS column gives the state of the transfer.
The product is being transferred.
Making a transfer:
Select the SOURCE and the DESTINATION.
Position the cursor on the type of transfer chosen.
Start the transfer using the TRANSFER function in the Action menu,
then confirm.
Recommendations:
Make a backup of the tools, the machine parameters and the list of
peripherals (if your DNC is on a network) just after the first installation and
before the intervention of a technician. Keep this information in a safe place.
Save the products periodically on a floppy disk if your DNC is not connected
to a network. Its simple, fast and less expensive than having to reintroduce
everything if any problems arise.
Page: WELCOME
On the DNC, the locking key must be set on position 2. Use the
key as separator.
Year 2000 When the year format uses two digits only, the software assumes that:
00 to 68 = 2000 to 2068
and
82 to 99 = 1982 to 1999.
Classification, To facilitate the classification or the search for programmed products (by
search date / hour), it is strongly recommended to put the DNC or the PC to the
correct time regularly (about every 3 months or after an intervention).
DEFINITIONS PAGE 35
DECENTERED PUNCHES & BACKGAUGE
CORRECTION
Page: PUNCH PROGRAMMING
The field, named X CORRECTION allows the user to carry out a correction
if a punch is decentered.
This correction applies to the backgauge a "modification of origin" according
to the decentering of the punch. It also takes into account the mounting
direction of the tool.
The correction becomes effective when the control switches to semi-auto or
automatic mode.
DRAWING
Pages: On most pages.
This field allows to enter an alphanumerical reference 24 characters (see
Alphanumeric Fields).
It is recommended to use this possibility to define a product in a unique
manner when a large number of products are dealt with. This facilitates
searching using product search criteria.
DEFINITIONS PAGE 37
DWELL TIME
Page: BEND NUM
Defines the dwell time.
If not programmed, the default value is 0.5 seconds.
Other values between 0.0 and 9.9 seconds can be entered.
ERASE / DELETE
These operations are available in the ACTION menu, they vary according to
the context. Below you will find the definitions of these actions.
ERASE BEND Erases the contents of all the fields, but the
sequence remains.
ERASE SECTION Erases the data (bending order) of the selected
section.
ERASE PRODUCT Erases the contents of the work memory.
DELETE BEND Deletes the selected sequence (with automatic
recompacting of the remaining sequences).
DELETE SECTION Deletes the selected section.
DELETE PRODUCT Deletes the selected product.
On the PRODUCT LIST page, it is possible to
delete a product by placing the cursor directly
on the required number in the list.
DELETE Depending on which field the cursor is located,
deletes the selected punch, die or product.
FREE MEMORY
Pages: PRODUCT LIST, WELCOME
Indicates to the operator the quantity of available free memory, given as a %
for the selected peripheral.
DEFINITIONS PAGE 39
GAUGE CLEARANCE
Page: BEND TOOLS
Reminder: the following movements are considered to be dangerous and thus
to require die clearance: displacement of Z, M1 and M2 axes, as well as the
auxiliary function of the DIE type.
In order to offer functionalities adapted to particular needs, the operator now
has the possibility of specifying the type of gauge clearance.
The operator can make his choice for each sequence within the BEND
TOOLS page, on the X CLEARANCE field.
Attention:
The clearance distances (parameter 233) are programmed in the machine
parameters, they must not be changed.
PM 50 PM 50 PM 50
The clearance distance is dependent on the die width. If several posts are mounted,
the distance takes into account the largest of the tools.
PM 50 and PM 233 are the numbers of the concerned machine parameters.
Remark: For the result to be coherent, the number of bends to realize the
angle must be such that the length of each segment is greater
than half the length of the V opening of the die.
If this is not the case a message informs the operator and the
result will be an angle too open.
In ideal curve mode, the software calculates different bends for the first,
second, next but last and last bend according to the drawing which follows.
DEFINITIONS PAGE 41
Programming example
DEFINITIONS PAGE 43
Select UNBEND mode.
The product is displayed in the tools with the last programmed bend.
Pg Dn
Visualize the result step by step by pressing the key for each
bend made. (On PC, to return to programming mode press F10).
DEFINITIONS PAGE 45
INDEXING AXES
Page: MACHINE INITIALIZATION DNC / ENC, Action menu.
The INDEX AXES function allows to index or index the axes once again (if
already done).
If the DNC has not been indexed, this function will have the same effect as if
the Start button had been pressed in order to index the DNC.
If the DNC is already indexed, this function allows to re-index the axes
without switching the power off. In this case the DNC will ask the operator
to confirm this operation. Make sure that the beam is located underneath the
indexes !
INSERTING A SEQUENCE
To insert a sequence:
Position the cursor in the BEND field, then take position on the
BEND 2D page
INTERNAL RADIUS
Pages: PRODUCT NUM, BEND NUM
The internal radius is calculated automatically as a function of the sheet
metal thickness and the tools. This calculated radius is only valid for air
bends.
Ri
If the radius of the punch is greater than the natural internal radius of the
sheet, it is that of the punch which takes precedence.
It is possible to impose the radius in order to adapt the calculation of the
unfolded length and the calculation of the stop positions at best for a
particular material. To do this:
Program the radius in the relevant field.
Program the CR field at 1.
DEFINITIONS PAGE 47
KEYBOARD
L. BENDING
Pages: PRODUCT NUM, BEND NUM
Bending length, sometimes called "bending width", means the distance
between the two extremities of a bend.
If the product is programmed on the PRODUCT NUM or BEND NUM
page, the bending length must be entered by the operator.
This value is indispensable for the software to be able to automatically
calculate the pressure, the crowning and or the axis separation (Z1 and Z2) of
the machine.
With the 3D software version and if the programming is realized in 3D, this
value is treated automatically by the software.
Press the key or click right to display the round robin list with
the available languages.
Place the cursor on the language required.
DEFINITIONS PAGE 49
On a PC proceed in the same way or:
LEG
Page: BEND 2D
Allows to select a different leg than the one displayed for the current
sequence. See also Bending Order and BG (Backgauge) or STOP.
Modified leg
LU
LU
LW
This is a facility which unfortunately is not standardized. The results can thus
vary slightly depending on the case.
MACHINE PARAMETERS
Pages: MACHINE PARAMETER
These pages contain the parameters necessary for the functioning of your
machine. It is very important to have a backup copy on diskette (see Data
Transfer). If any problems occur, you will save a lot of time if you have to
re-introduce them.
DEFINITIONS PAGE 51
MAINTENANCE
Maintenance of the numerical control is restricted to the changing of the
filters and the cleaning of their housing at regular intervals.
Change of filters
It is important to regularly (once per month) change the filters of the fans of
the numerical control. If this maintenance is neglected, the numerical control
might build up exaggerated heat and cause damage which can sometimes be
irreversible.
DEFINITIONS PAGE 53
Attention: certain manufacturers equip the back gauge with an index.
In this case modifying the axis origin will only have a limited effect just until
the next indexing.
If you have to permanently modify the origin of an axis, please contact the
machine manufacturer.
Parametric product
DEFINITIONS PAGE 55
Step by step:
Example of a profile
The parameters A to H
are those 8 parameters
which afterwards can
be modified.
Columns:
Caption: enables to
briefly describe the
modifiable parameter.
Decide and fill in the fields of the parameters you wish to make
modifiable.
Associate the defined parameters with the different faces and angles
you wish to change. By opening the choice list, choose in the
concerned field the variable parameter which will be associated with
this field.
Click right or to
select the parameter
to be associated with
the face.
DEFINITIONS PAGE 57
For example:
Face 1 associated with parameter A.
Faces 3, 5 and 6 associated with parameter B.
Face 4 associated with parameter C.
Angle face 2 associated with parameter D.
As for a normal product, place the cursor on the VALUE field of the
parameter you wish to modify.
On the profile drawing, a circle indicates the face associated with this
parameter. Enter the new value and leave the field.
The system recalculates automatically the new profile as well as the
new unfolded length.
If you wish to change other values, or to modify the product profile, you
have to disactivate the PARAMETERS function in the PARAMETERS
PRODUCT NUM page.
DEFINITIONS PAGE 59
PRODUCT GROUPS
Page: PRODUCTS GROUP via PRODUCT menu.
This page allows to create groups of products in order to realize sets.
Definitions
In the example above the DNC executes twice the product 1 (24031), then
once the product 2 (24033), and finally five times the product 3 (24034), and
then recommences 56 times.
56 x
2x 1x 5x
24031 24033 24034
another product and press the key to load and execute the said product.
112 x 56 x 280 x
24031 24033 24034
Edit a group composed of a set of products (make sure that all the
products have been defined beforehand).
DEFINITIONS PAGE 61
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Almost all pages: ? or ! Field (situated in the left hand corner of the screen).
For each product saved, commentaries and / or images can be annexed in
order to furnish the operator specific information for that product..
In this way the information is permanently available.
Two main possibilities are offered:
Text Text only
In this case only the small window appears.
the key.
Click on EDIT to go in to VISUALIZE mode then leave.
Programming info In the procedure described below, it is accepted that the photographs (drawings or
and / or images images) have already been created and their location is known (see also Active
Peripherals).
For the creation of numerical photographs or images etc., you must refer to the
apparatus documentation as well as to the software associated with the apparatus
(numerical camera, scanner etc.) or to the drawing software for the creation of
graphical information.
DEFINITIONS PAGE 63
To introduce the images:
Display the PRODUCT INFORMATION window.
Click on VISUALIZE and select EDIT (on the DNC: key on 2).
Select WITH COMPLEMENTS in the round robin list field.
Create the explanation text.
Position the key on 1 or 0 or click on EDIT and select VISUALIZE to
secure the message.
Introduce on one line the name of the graphic file (1 per line)
With or without generic characters (* or ?). See further below the
explanations about generic characters and where the software has to
search the image files.
In the above example, >P256.PCX indicates to the software that it
must display the image in the P256.PCX file when the PRODUCT
INFORMATION page is first called.
To display the PLI3.PCX and PLI4.PCX images, position the cursor
on the relevant line and select DISPLAY via the Action menu.
Click on EDIT to go to VISUALIZE mode then leave.
The symbol > indicates that the image which follows will be displayed
automatically.
If the file name is indicated alone, the software will go and search for it on
the path described by the peripheral designated under the
COMPLEMENTS IN field (See Active Peripherals).
If the complete path is furnished, the software ignores the peripheral.
The generic characters * and ? allow to select several files.
To display them position the cursor on the line and press the or
key.
PCX Files
The software allows the display of images in PCX format with 16 or 256
colours.
You can use for example an electronic camera and directly display these
photographs or other drawings in PCX bitmap mode furnished by a scanner
or graphics software.
Example of reading a
DXF file
DEFINITIONS PAGE 65
PRODUCT MANAGEMENT
Pages: most pages.
In all pages which mention the product number (PRODUCT field top right),
the searching, the saving or the deleting is normally possible.
This operation is done in the default memory (generally INTERNAL).
However an other memory could have been selected as default memory. In
this case these operations will be done in the memory designated by the
active peripheral (see Active Peripherals).
It is possible to carry out these operations in a memory other than the default
memory. However this possibility only exists on the PRODUCT LIST or
TRANSFER pages.
Number of
products in
the current
peripheral
Copying a product
PROGRAMMING A PROFILE
See examples in the User Manual.
key.
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Cursor on the DIE field. Press the key or click right to display
the die list, choose the required die and validate with the key.
Enter the required angle.
Enter the value of the back gauge.
Enter the values of the other axes (R, Z, etc.).
Enter the other functions of the sequence (Bending force, TDC, SP,
Axes wait, etc.).
To create a second sequence: select COPY BEND in the Action
menu. This operation copies the current sequence into the next
sequence with the same values. Simply modify the values of this new
sequence and repeat the operation for the following sequences.
See also the examples in the User Manual.
Pass on automatic mode: the LED of the key is lighting up, the DNC
is working in automatic mode. The operator can bend.
Double mode
From the double mode (visualized by the two LED's Automatic and
Programming simultaneously lighting up) press either the Programming key:
In this case the product in programming process is displayed,
or
Automatic: The product in executing process is displayed.
REFERENCE YR COR.
Page: TOOL BEND
This field allows to correct the tool pair reference.
This correction is memorized with the product and not with the tools.
This correction also modifies the safety point, the pinch point and the bottom dead
centre. This correction is to be used with precaution. An error in this field can
impede the correct functioning of the machine, cause important material damage or
make the machine dangerous.
PCV
PCV
PCV
PSS
Pinch point before
PSS
correction of the PSS
Pinch point after
reference. correction of the
PCT
PCT
reference.
PCT
0 Référence
0 Référence 0 Réf.
DEFINITIONS PAGE 69
SCREEN CAPTURE
The ModEva/DNC 880S software allows to copy screens easily to create
documents or other information (offers, etc.).
To capture the screens proceed as follows:
Start up the word processor or other software into which you wish to
import the screens.
Start up the ModEva/DNC 880S software.
Print
Screen
Capture the active window by pressing the and keys.
The image is transferred to Windows clipboard.
Activate the software into which you want to insert the capture by
Selecting a printer
Windows Version
The printer selecting under Windows is not effective. It is the printer
defined by default in the "Parameters – Printers" menu of Windows
which determines the printer.
Attention: if you change the printer ("Parameters – Printers" menu of
Windows) while ModEva/DNC 880S is working, you have to leave
and to start ModEva/DNC 880S again, in order that the new printer is
taken into account.
Printing
To print a page:
Select the relevant page.
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Call the ACTION menu and select PRINT SCREEN.
This page allows to search for products stored in the peripheral selected in
the PRODUCT LIST AND GROUPS IN field.
The selection criteria can be combined. When 2 or several fields listed below
are filled, the product searched for must satisfy each of the programmed
criteria. It is a condition AND (one and the other fields.....).
Search criteria Are used as search criteria: the date of memorization, the product number,
the material thickness, the code number (drawing), the bending length, the
tools and the unfolded length.
Small letters are distinguished from capital letters.
Attention: searching with the criteria PUNCH or DIE, is only done on the
"main" tool which is programmed on the PRODUCT NUM page. This
means that if a product is programmed using only BEND NUM page and
you wish latter to search for this product using the tools, you must program
the "main" tool again on the PRODUCT NUM page, without which the
search will not find this product.
If the complete contents of the code number is not known, it is possible to
use the special characters (wildcards) to replace the unknown characters (for
the other fields if they are filled, the contents must be known entirely).
? Any character (1 only).
* None or several characters.
In the example below, it is supposed that the search criteria is only the
drawing number. It goes without saying that the “wildcards” can be used in
the other fields.
Example Explications
A?C* A product is to be searched for whose code starts with an
A, then an unknown character, , a C and then several
unknown characters.
(e.g. ABC, ACC22, AmCh22, A6CProduct33).
*22 A product is searched for whose code ends with 22.
(e.g. ACC22, AmCh22, 22, Product22)
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A?C*22 A product is searched for whose code begins with an A,
then an unknown character, a C and ends with 22
(e.g. ACC22, AmCh22, AVCProduct22).
*A?C*22 As above but A?C is not necessarily at the beginning
(e.g. ACC22, AmCh22, PARC22).
*A?C*22* As above , but 22 is not necessarily at the end.
(e.g. ACC22, AmCh22, PARC22bis).
MEMORIZATION DATE
45
SIGMA
Pages: PRODUCT NUM and BEND NUM
Enter in this field the value in Kg/mm2 of the material used to effectuate the
product.
Example:
Steel AC37-2 K 38,22 Kg/mm2
Stainless steel X5CrNiS18 8 51 à 71 Kg/mm2
Aluminium ALMg2,7Mn 24,97 Kg/mm2
DEFINITIONS PAGE 75
SIMULATION CRITERIA
Page: BEND 2D (choice of ACTION menu)
Before starting an automatic search for the range of bends, it is possible to
define a certain number of criteria which the system will take into account
when it calculates the bending order.
The simulation criteria are always valid such as they were defined the last
time.
There are two groups of simulation criteria:
SECONDARY These are preference criteria. They are applied
as far as possible. Not respecting these criteria
does not prevent the software from finding a
solution.
MAIN These criteria are imposed. The software will
search for a solution which respects impera-
tively these criteria. These main criteria can
lead the software in to not finding a solution.
NB. MAX. OF BENDS Limit the number of bends (already realized)
AGAINST BG situated between the backgauge and the bend to
be realized.
MIN. LENGTH The system will search for a solution which
AGAINST allows always to leave a minimum length
OPERATOR/ TOTAL L (expressed in % of the total unfolded length) on
the side of the operator.
Axe de
basculement
Axe de = retournement
retournement + pivotement 180°
Axe de
pivotement
DEFINITIONS PAGE 77
40
60
100
or
or
To validate the criteria chosen for a simulation, click on the QUIT field or
press one of the function keys to access a new page.
SP (switch point)
PCV
If the sheet is approached as shown in the figure above, the punch will reach
the surface of the sheet on high speed. By modifying the SP, the switch over
can be regulated in such a way that the sheet is approached in the bending
speed.
DEFINITIONS PAGE 79
SPECIAL BENDS
To carry out certain products, it may be necessary to use special bends.
The software is capable of handling several types of bends.
BEND 2D page
BEND 2D page
Pg Dn
Press .
DEFINITIONS PAGE 81
Position the cursor on the number (2) of the BEND field.
Select the INSERT BEND function (via the Action menu) to insert
the preliminary bend sequence.
It can be seen that the bending sequence now contains 5 bends (also
see Inserting a Sequence in this manual).
Pg Dn
Press to move on to the 3rd bend.
Pg Dn
Press .
With the cursor on the FACE field, enter the face (3) of the current
bend.
With the cursor on the LEG field, enter one of the suggested faces
(4 in the present example).
Select the SIMULATE BEND function (via the Action menu) to see
the bend.
Pg Dn
Press for the last bend.
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In this bend, the preliminary bend made before must be terminated. You must
thus indicate to the software that this is a final bend, and also specify the
corresponding bend (face).
In the round-robin list of bend types (default: NORMAL), choose
FINAL.
With the cursor on the FACE field, enter the face (2) of the
preliminary bend.
With the cursor on the LEG field, enter one of the suggested faces
(1 in the present example).
Select the SIMULATE BEND function (via the Action menu) to see
the bend. The product is now finished.
Here are some remarks regarding this example:
It is also possible to change the type of stop.
Several "preliminary" / "final" bends may exist in the same section or
product.
Hint If you forgot to insert the preliminary bend sequence, and the sequence for
the final bend is missing, it is not necessary to start all over again. You can
simply insert a sequence at the end of the product by proceeding as follows:
Pg Dn
By means of the key, go to the last sequence (unless you are
already there).
Place the cursor on the BEND field (in this example 4) and enter 5.
Select the INSERT BEND function (via the Action menu).
Hint To carry out a U-shaped profile with long side flaps, it is generally necessary
to make a preliminary bend which must be "unbended" in the final stage.
START AXES/AF
Page: BEND NUM.
This function allows to choose the starting moment of the axes and auxiliary
functions according to two predefined modes.
AUTO The axes and auxiliary functions start according
to what has been determined in the machine
parameters, but at the latest when the beam
reaches the top dead centre.
The departure of the axes differs according to
what is programmed in the machine parameter
60 Axes starting point/FA.
EXTERNAL The axes and auxiliary functions start when a
command is given by the operator. This
command will be either:
- a descent command (via the pedal or two
handed post). In this case the beam will not
descend but the axes and auxiliary functions
will position themselves, a second descent
command will be necessary to move the beam.
DEFINITIONS PAGE 85
TDC (TOP DEAD CENTRE)
Page: BEND NUM
The top dead centre (TDC) is a distance expressed in millimetres starting
from the pinch point. It defines the point at which the beam will stop during
its ascent cycle.
The top dead centre is calculated automatically when an automatic search for
the bending range is effectuated. However the operator remains free to
modify this value on the BEND NUM page.
If no value is programmed, the beam will rise to the maximum distance of its
course as defined in the machine parameters.
The beam will not go any higher than the maximum top dead (FDC+)
programmed in the machine parameters.
In the case of a single bend, if the operator imposes a radius (See Internal
Radius and Ideal Curve (CR)), the tolerance indicates the value of the above
illustration:
DEFINITIONS PAGE 87
TOO SHORT SEGMENT AUTHORIZED
Page: TOOL BEND.
This is a safety feature which is tested when passing to AUTO or SEMI-
AUTO mode. Depending on the case, it generates an error message which
displays the TOOL BEND page and points the cursor in this field.
This message warns the operator that the segment is too short and does not
rest correctly on the two edges of the die throughout bending.
TOOLS
When a product is created, tooling pairs can be composed as required, which
are valid for the whole product, or different for each bend. However when
executing the product, the tools selected must be located in the memory
pointed by the active peripheral (see Active Peripherals).
As for other data, it is possible to store the tools elsewhere than the
INTERNAL memory of the software.
0 1 2
When all the data of a punch are programmed, the tool appears in blue.
When the basic tool is displayed, this is recognizable by its brown colour.
When a tool is programmed, it is possible that the position of certain values
is hard to define. To visualize the predefined basic form, just click in the
small box (D or E) situated on the top of the drawing. The tool then takes its
basic form recognizable by its brown colour.
Access the PROGRAMMING PUNCHES page.
Define the type of basic punch to be programmed in the TYPE field.
Indicate in the INVERSED field, if the punch is inversed.
Complete the other dimension and safety data.
Choose if necessary the peripheral (IN field) in which you wish to
store this tool.
Enter the name (numeric or alphanumeric) of the punch in the
PUNCH field.
Memorize the punch.
If the interactive message EXIST appears, there is already a punch
with this name in the peripheral, you must either choose another name
for the tool or delete the other tool and memorize again.
DEFINITIONS PAGE 89
The choice H1 or H2 depends on the
manufacturer of the machine. This choice is
thus imposed by the manufacturer. It is
imperative to respect this choice, otherwise
there is a risk of collision and damage to the
tools.
LINEAR FORCE < This value indicates the maximum force
supported by the tool. If the pressure calculation
for the current product exceeds this value and
the bending length is known, an interactive
message informs the operator.
DEPTH COLLISION If NO (default) the DNC effectuates a depth
AUTHORIZED collision (see Depth Collision authorized), the
operator must validate the "collision" if
necessary, case by case on the TOOLS BEND
page. If YES this authorization is implicit for
that tool.
SAFETY XS Prohibit the X axis from passing this limit (to
avoid a collision with the punch during bending
for example).
Punch safety XS
Die safety XS XS
XS
DEFINITIONS PAGE 91
LINEAR FORCE < This value indicates the maximum force
supported by the tool. If the pressure calculation
for the current product exceeds this value and
the bending length is known, an interactive
message informs the operator.
DEPTH COLLISION If NO (default) the DNC effectuates a depth
AUTHORIZED collision (see Depth Collision authorized), the
operator must validate the "collision" if
necessary, case by case on the TOOLS BEND
page. If YES this authorization is implicit for
that tool.
SAFETY XS Prohibit the X axis from passing this limit (to
avoid a collision with the punch during bending
for example).
XS
RS
TOOL POSITIONS
Pages: TOOL MOUNTING or POS TOOLS
The description of the mounting of a tool is described in detail in the User
Guide manual, please refer to it.
If you install several work stations, verify that it is possible to work with
these tools without any risk of collision or damage.
This page allows to display the list of punches or dies with their main
characteristics.
DEFINITIONS PAGE 93
UNFOLDED LENGTH
Pages: PRODUCT NUMERICAL
The calculation of the unfolded length is realized using the CALCUL action.
However if you leave the PRODUCT NUMERICAL page this field is
automatically calculated.
The unfolded length is calculated according to the DIN 6935 standard.
To obtain these standards, please refer to the competent organizations.
An extract of this standard is given below, an extract which describes the
cotation method used for the stretch calculations.
If the DIN option is selected, the unfolded length of the sheet is calculated
according to the DIN 6935 standard or corrected by the correction factor of
the material (see further on in this paragraph).
REAL
When the DIN standard does not allow to obtain calculation adapted to the
real situation, the software allows the programming of correction
coefficients.
The correction coefficients are programmed in the machine parameters on the
Material page.
Ten coefficients numbered from 0 to 9 are available for each type of material
(Steel, Aluminium, Stainless Steel, Special 1, Special 2).
The correction coefficient which you wish to apply to the DIN 6935 standard
is entered in to the K filed. If not programmed the default value corresponds
to 1.000.
The K factor essentially corrects the DIN calculation in the bend deformation
zone (The K factor described here is not the one which is found in the DIN
formula).
A judicious use of this field allows to find a solution for each material.
The use of this type of correction is done by selecting the material (STEEL
in the example below) and by programming the following field with the
number of the correction to be applied (2 in the example below). If the
correction factor is used, the DIN field will display the corrected value with
the chosen factor.
DEFINITIONS PAGE 95
This page has been left blank intentionally.
INDEX PAGE 97
-D- colour signification 9
correction X (tools) 36
Data
CR 41
backup of ... 33, 34
crowning 32
transfer 33
depth collision authorized 90, 92
Date depth collision authorized 36
and hour (of the DNC) 35 destination 33
of memorization 73, 74 DIN 94
drawing 37
Decentered tools 36
dwell time 38
Delete 38 free memory 39
a product 66 global transfer 33
all the machine parameters 39 L UNFOLD. 94
all the products 39 L.bending 48
all the tools 39 leg 50
length 51
Die 88, 91
linear force 90, 92
DIN 6935 94 LU/LW 51
memorization date 74
Direct Q.Needed.__Done.__ 69
corrections 16 REAL 94
Display REF 90
DXF file 62 reference YR cor 69
PCX file 62 REL 11
photo 62 retract B.G. 23
Ri 47
Drawing 37 Safety XS 90, 92
Dwell time 38 section 75
segment too short authorized 88
DXF files 62 Sigma 75
source 33
SP 79
-E- start axes/AF 85
Empty Stop 29
the memories 39 TDC 86
tolerance 87
ENC not connected 12
Files PCX & DXF 62
Erase 38
Final bend 80
Erasing
the machine parameters 39 Flipovers 77
Erasing Force
all the products 39 admissible force 13
all the tools 39 Format
the memories 39 Date and Hour 35
-F- -G-
Field Gauge clearance 40
! 62
? 62
ABS 11 -I-
active peripherals 12
alphanumeric 15 Ideal curve 41
bend counter 24 Images 62
bending force 24
bending speed 29 Index
BG 29 new index 46
clearance 40
-O-
-K-
Origin
Keyboard modifying origin of axes 53
alphanumeric 15 of axes 53
external for the DNC 48
Keys
-P-
function keys 8
Parametric product 55
Kg/mm2 75
Create 55
Working with ... 59
-L- PCX files 62
Language 49 Peripherals 33
Leg 50 Photo 62
Length Position
bending 48 of a tool 93
unfolded 94
PP Tolerance in % of thickness 21
unfolded 47
corrections 31 Preliminary bend 80
List Pressure See Bending force
of dies 93
of products 66 Print screens 71
of punches 93 Product
Low speed distance 51 counter 69
delete 12
deleting all ... 39
examples 12
-M-
information specific to the… 62
Machine parameters 51 management 66
marking 67
Maintenance 52
memorizer 12
Manage several machines 12 non feasible (simulation) 78
search 12, 73
Manual adjustment
backgauge 52 Product Information
active peripherals 12
Marking
a product 67 Profile 75
Memorize Programming
a product 66 a die 91
on the BEND NUM page 67
Messages
tools 88
Depl. X rel. impossible 12
product non feasible 27, 78 Programming punches 89
INDEX PAGE 99
Punch 88, 89 Simulation 25, 76
product non feasible 78
Speed
-Q-
switch point 79
Quantity 69
Stop 29, 50
Quit the software 49
Stop working 49
Swings 77
-R- Switch point 79
Reference 90
correction 69
-T-
Retraction 23
Tolerance 87
Returns 77
Ton/m 13
Rules 7
Tools 88
active peripherals 88
-S- active peripherals 12
admissible force 13
Safety collision 36, 90, 92
backgauge displacement 40 correction X 36
bending force 24 decentering 36
departure of the gauge axes 85 deleting all ... 39
tools collision 36, 90, 92 display of the default model 89, 91
Screen position, mounting 93
black-white 70 Safety XS 90, 92
capture 70 Top dead centre 86
print 71
Transfer 33
Search selecting products 67
a product 66
a product 66
Searching -U-
for a product 73
Unbend 27
Section 75
Unfolded length 94
Segment too short authorized 88
Sensitivity BDC 22
-W-
Sequence without bend 24
Width
Set of an axis 53 bending width 48
Sigma 75