Delem

DA-65W

Reference Manual
Operation
of Version V2

Manual version V0404

PREFACE

This manual describes the operation of the Delem controller type DA-65W and is meant for
operators who are instructed for operation of the total machine.
Only authorised people should be able to create new or edit existing programs, as well as pro-
gramming or editing of the tooldata. Therefore the controller has a keyswitch to prevent
uncontrolled programming. With the keyswitch in the off position the operator can only exe-
cute a selected program. The operator cannot change the parameters to wrong, unwanted val-
ues.

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Table of contents

1. Operation overview and general introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.1

1.1. The control unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.1
1.2. Operation modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.2
1.3. Frontpanel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.3
1.4. Programming mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.6
1.4.1. The main menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.6
1.4.2. Help text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.8
1.4.3. Listbox functionality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.10
1.5. Graphical programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.11
1.5.1. Control keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.12
1.6. Ethernet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.14
1.7. Software versions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.14
1.8. Delem Limited warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.16
1.9. End user license agreement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.17

2. Product drawing/Product edit for 2-dimensional products . . . . . . 2.1

2.1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.1
2.2. Delete an angle/line or insert an angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.5
2.3. Precision selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.5
2.4. Big Radius (Bumping) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.7
2.5. Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.8
• Parameter explanation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.10
• Parameter explanation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.11
• Parameter explanation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.14
2.6. Bend sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.15
• Restoring a bend sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.21
• Minimum bending length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.22
• Machine/Tool selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.23
• Turn indication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.23
• Production time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.24
• Screen data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.24
• Function- and control keys summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.25
• Bend sequence computation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.26
• Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.27
2.7. Variants programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.27

4. Data preparation/Data edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.1

4.1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.1
• Parameters explanation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.3
4.2. Bend programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.5
• Axis functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.6
• Parameter explanation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.7
• Parameter explication (second page) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.11
• Slave axes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.15

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 • List of bendings of the prepared program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.16
• Ending data preparation/data editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.18
4.3. Special edit function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.19
4.4. Edit notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.19

5. Product selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.1

5.1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.1
• Expanded directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.3
• Search function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.4
5.2. Directories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.5

6. Programming of tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.1

6.1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.1
6.2. Programming of Punches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.1
6.2.1. The punch menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.1
• Graphical directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.3
• Edit punch drawing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.4
• Drawing orientation of the punch on the screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.5
6.2.2. Specific Punch Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.5
6.3. Programming of bottom dies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.9
6.3.1. The die menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.9
• Graphical directory dies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.11
6.3.2. Specific die data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.13
6.4. Machine upper side and lower side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.16
6.5. Saving/loading of tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.19

7. Products and tools back-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.1

7.1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.1
7.2. Product backup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.2
7.3. Tool back-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.5

8. Program Constants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.1

8.1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.1
8.2. Bendsequence parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.17
• Backgauge dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.18
• Part support dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.20
• Critical dimension boundaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.22
• Speed Y-axis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.23
8.3. Backup path . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.24
8.4. Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.25

9. Manual mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.1

9.1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.1
• Parameter Explanation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.3
• Zoom function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.6
9.2. Manual operation of the axes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.7
• To teach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.8

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10. Automatic / step by step mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.1
10.1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10.1
• Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10.3
• Functions screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10.5
• Graphical visualisation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10.5
• Zoomed values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10.6
• Bumping correction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10.7
• Manual positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10.8
10.2. Step mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10.9
A. Parameter index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A.1

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1. Operation overview and general introduction

1.1. The control unit

The control looks as follows:

screen

function keys

wheel

arrows
em. stop
button mode keys

start/stop

num. keys

1.a

The precise outfit of your control may vary.

Operation of the control is done with the various keys on the front panel. A description of all
keys and their functions is given in the next section.
Beside the front panel keys, a built-in touchpad or external USB mouse can be used as a point-
ing device to select menu items, parameters or softkeys. It depends on your configuration
whether such a device is available. In this manual the phrase ‘mouse’ is used to describe any of
these possible pointing devices.

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1.2. Operation modes

The control has the 4 following modes:

Manual mode In this mode it is possible to program all parameters of

just one bending. After pushing the start button all param-
eters are active and the backgauge will go into position. It
is also possible to move the axes manually.

Programming In this mode bend programs can be made or edited and

mode also be written to or read from disk.

Automatic The selected program can be executed automatically.

mode

Step by step The selected program can be executed bend by bend.

mode

Each mode can be selected by pressing the relevant push button. A LED in the push button
indicates whether or not this mode is active.

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1.3. Frontpanel

The frontpanel, besides the 4 operation mode buttons, consists of the following items :

Keyboard: 10 numerical keys (0-

9) incl. alphanumeric
input

decimal point plus/minus toggle

clear key: Clearance

of the input data field enter key, to confirm a
in the bottom left cor- programmed value
ner on the monitor
screen

Cursor path control:

Stop button Start button

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 Handwheel; Manual control of any axis (Y + backgauge
axes)

Emergency stop button, to be implemented by machine

manufacturer.

Softkeys; The function of these keys is stated at the bottom side of the monitor screen.

End of menu program.

It is also possible to leave a menu by pressing <ESC> on
an external keyboard or clicking with the mouse on the
menu symbol in the upper left corner.
On the screen pages where you find the "?" symbol you
can press the "?" to get an explanation of the respective
function or parameter to program.

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Integrated touchpad
The control can be equipped with a touchpad, which
functions as mouse. The two buttons beneath it function
as mouse buttons.

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1.4. Programming mode

1.4.1. The main menu

Programming Select the programming mode.

mode

The main menu in programming mode looks as follows:

1.b

Each of these menu items can be selected in several ways:

- enter the menu number and press ENTER
- use the arrow keys to scroll to the desired menu item and press ENTER
- click with the mouse once on the desired menu item

Explanation of menu items:

To draw your product on the screen and compute the

1 bendsequence (graphical).

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To edit your product drawing and compute the bendse-
2 quence (graphical).

Creation of a new CNC-program by data entry (numeri-

3 cal).

To edit an existing CNC-program by data entry (numeri-

4 cal).

To select a program out of the product library.

5

Write programs to or read programs from a back-up

6 medium.

To program the dimensions of the upper tools.

7

To program the dimensions of the under tools.

8

To program the dimensions of the upper side of your

9 machine.

To program the dimensions of your machine table.

10

To program specific programming data.

11

Write or read tooling data and machine shapes to or from

12 a back-up medium.

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1.4.2. Help text

The control has been equipped with an online help text possibility. This help text is available
when the question mark ‘<?>’ appears on the screen (lower right corner).

1.c

To activate a help window for a parameter:

- press the question mark key (‘?’) on the frontpanel or
- click with the mouse on the help symbol.
A pop-up window appears with information on the active parameter.

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1.d

The help window can be used as follows:

If the text is located in a single window, remove the window by pressing any key.
If there is a lot of text across multiple windows, an arrow sign appears below the help symbol.
Use the left and right arrow keys or click on the arrow symbols to browse back and forth
through the help text.

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1.4.3. Listbox functionality

Several parameters on the control have a limited number of possible values. Beside such
parameters, the sign appears.

This means that the key can be pressed to get a listbox with possible values of this
parameter.

This listbox can also be opened by clicking with the mouse on the symbol.

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1.5. Graphical programming

From the main menu you can select one of the programming possibilities.
In order to design or edit a new product, the graphical programming facility is present.
This facility is a complete product design tool that allows you to draw the profile of your prod-
uct. It consists of a machine-and tool-library which allows you fast automatic, interactive or
manual bending sequence computations with display of possible product/tool/machine colli-
sions and developed length.
The graphic design tool provides a way of selecting the most optimal bend sequence for a
product, keeping in mind the minimum production time and manipulation possibilities of the
product.

Features of the design tool

- Graphical design of product shapes in 2D and 3D (if available)

- Auto scaling
- Horizontal and vertical projected dimensions can be entered
- Blank length computation
- Real scale tool design
- 10 different upper side shapes and 10 different under side shapes (tables)
- Changing of lengths and angles
- Bumping (big radius)
- Adding or deleting of bends
- Existing products can be copied, changed and stored as a new product
- Production time indication
- Closing dimension or highest precision tolerance selection
- Connecting 2D programs for 3D-production

Bending sequence computation

- Fast automatic computation for minimum production time

- Interactive bending sequence fixation
- Manual bending sequence fixation
- Collision visualisation of product with tools and machine
- Free tool and machine shape selections
- Assignments of turn times, backgauge speed etc.
- Bending sequence simulation
- Free selection of R-axis position

Postprocessing of drawings

The postprocess facility computes:

- Fully automatic
- Machine adjustment such as:
• Y-axis position
• Decompression
• X-axis position
• X-axis retract
• Y-opening
• R-axes

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Axes according to the machine configuration

The 2D-programming will be explained in chapter 2.

The 3D-programming (if available) will be explained in chapter 3.

1.5.1. Control keys

The drawing software uses several function keys on the front panel. The function depends on
the type of control (2D or 3D functionality)

- S1 thru 8
- Drawing cursor control with:

- Zoom function:

At bendsimulation overview in case of 2D-products (bendsequence menu and automatic

mode):

Enlargement

Reducement

At bendsimulation overview in case of 3D-products (bendsequence menu and automatic

mode):

Enlargement

Reducement

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- Turnfunction for 3D-products

and to turn over the vertical axis

and to turn over the horizontal axis

- Drawing cursor control for 2D-products

In case you are drawing the profile of your product or tools the cursor keys can be used to give
directly multiples 45 degree angles. e.g.:

a = 135°

a = 45°

a = -90°

a = 90°

- Horizontal or vertical projections for 2D-products

After you entered the length of the line interval you can specify if this line interval is either the
nominal length, horizontal or vertical projection. The given length dimension in the enter field
is the line length L if the drawing cursor is in the concerning line.

Horizontal projection with or key

Vertical projection with or key

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V is vertical projected line length
H is horizontal projected line length

It will be noted on the screen if projection is not possible.

1.6. Ethernet

The CNC control is equipped with a network interface. The network function offers the opera-
tors the possibility to import product files directly from the network directories or to export the
finished product files to the required network directory.

1.e

Chapter 7 contains more information about networking possibilities.

1.7. Software versions

The version of the software in your control is displayed at the upper side of the menu screen in
the programming mode.

Example of version number:

VA 2.1
VA stands for version
2 is version number
1 is version level

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The version number is increased when new features are added to the software, the level num-
ber is increased when minor corrections are needed in the existing version number.

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1.8. Delem Limited warranty

1 The DA-control has no safety provisions with respect to operator or machine. Applica-
tion of the DA-control is totally for the responsibility of the machine manufacturer.
Safety measures must be taken outside the DA-control in order to guarantee safe opera-
tion for the machine operator, also in case of any malfunctioning of the DA-control.
Delem cannot be held responsible for possible damages, caused directly or indirectly by
the DA-control in normal operation or even when it fails to function according to its
specifications.
2 Delem provides the manual "as is" without warranty of any kind, either expressed or
implied; including but not limited to the particular purpose. Delem may make improve-
ments and/or changes in the product(s) and or program(s) described in the manual at any
time. This manual could include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. Changes
are periodically made in its information. These changes will be incorporated in new edi-
tions of the publication. Requests for copies of this product and for technical information
about the products can be made to Delem employees authorised to give this information.

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1.9. End user license agreement

License

- You have acquired a device (“DEVICE”) that includes software licensed byDelem from
Microsoft Licensing Inc. or its affiliates (“MS”). Those installed software products of
MS origin, as well as associated media, printed materials, and “online” or electronic doc-
umentation (“SOFTWARE”) are protected by international intellectual property laws
and treaties. The SOFTWARE is licensed, not sold. All rights reserved.
- IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THIS END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT (“EULA”),
DO NOT USE THE DEVICE OR COPY THE SOFTWARE. INSTEAD, PROMPTLY
CONTACT DELEM FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON RETURN OF THE UNUSED
DEVICE(S) FOR A REFUND. ANY USE OF THE SOFTWARE, INCLUDING BUT
NOT LIMITED TO USE ON THE DEVICE, WILL CONSTITUTE YOUR AGREE-
MENT TO THIS EULA (OR RATIFICATION OF ANY PREVIOUS CONSENT).
- GRANT OF SOFTWARE LICENSE. This EULA grants you the following license:
• You may use the SOFTWARE only on the DEVICE.
• NOT FAULT TOLERANT. THE SOFTWARE IS NOT FAULT TOLERANT. DELEM HAS
INDEPENDENTLY DETERMINED HOW TO USE THE SOFTWARE IN THE DEVICE, AND MS
HAS RELIED UPON DELEM TO CONDUCT SUFFICIENT TESTING TO DETERMINE THAT
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2. Product drawing/Product edit for 2-dimensional products

2.1. Introduction

With Menu selection 1 you can draw a new product.

With Menu selection 2 you can make changes in an existing product.
On this page you have to enter first the product number and then the drawing number. The
drawing number may also contain alphanumeric characters, which can be entered with the help
of the function key ‘alphanum’ (S6).
If an existing product number is entered, a warning appears that this product already exists.
You are asked whether to replace that existing product with the new product or not. If you
choose ‘yes', the existing product is erased. If you choose ‘no', you must enter a new number.
The "±" key prompts a "-" character and the "." key prompts a "/" character in the drawing
number.

2.a

If 3D is available on the control, it is first required to confirm whether the drawing program-
ming will be effectuated in 2D or 3D. 3D drawing is explained in chapter 3.
After finishing this input you have to enter specific product data. Then you can start drawing
the product.
In the edit mode you also have the possibility to make a copy of the active product. A special
function key ‘copy product’ appears.

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Thickness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TH=
Thickness of the material of the plate in millimeters (mm).

Material. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M=
Selection of the material type. The control contains 4 preprogrammed materials. In total,
99 materials can be programmed on the control. See chapter 8 how to program materials.
Press the key to select the required setting.

Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .L=
The Z-length of the plate in millimeters (mm).

Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D1=
Determine the use of the outside(A) or the inside(B) dimensions in the product drawing.

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Fig. 2.c gives the definition of both the dimensions.
Press the key to select the required setting.

2.c

After entering the general product data the drawing screen appears. In the upper information
row you will find the information about product number, drawing number and inside/outside
dimensions selection.
You create now the bending profile of the product. First you enter the value of the basic length
of the product. Then you enter the angle of the next side followed by the length of that side.
This procedure continues until the product has the desired profile. A circle indicates the actual
position. With the cursor control keys you move this circle to an other position (angle or
length). During the drawing of the profile of the product the graphical software always dis-
plays the product at relative scale.

2.d

For creating the product drawing you have to enter the length of a line and the angle to bend or
you can use the cursorkeys for angles of multiple 45 degrees.

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In ‘product drawing’ or ‘product edit’ of a 2D product you can program up to a maximal of 25
bendings per product (graphical programming).

Function keys:

insert / Delete an angle/line or insert an angle, depending on the

delete drawing cursor position (section 2.2).

precision To define selected line segment, with round cursor, for

high precision or if it is to be a "closing" dimension (sec-
tion 2.3).

bumping Bumping: when the cursor is on an angle you can create

an angle with a big radius (section 2.4).
change To page with product data.
data

assign- To select assignments for bending sequence computations

ments (section 2.5).

bend Program bend sequence (section 2.6).

sequence

Return to main menu

These functions will be explained in the sections as indicated in the abovementioned overview.

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2.2. Delete an angle/line or insert an angle

The function of softkey (S1) depends on the position of the drawing cursor.
- If the cursor is within a line segment, it is possible to insert a new angle to bend, in com-
bination with the enter key.
- If the cursor is positioned on a bend, it is possible to delete that bend.
- If the cursor is at an end line of the product, the line can be deleted.

2.3. Precision selection

When the drawing cursor (small circle) is on a line segment, with S2 high precision or closing
dimension can be selected. With S2 these functions will be toggled giving 3 possibilities (high
precision - closing dimension - normal situation).

2.e

- High precision:
At bend sequence computation the backgauge stop position will be chosen to get the highest
possible precision of this line interval.

- Closing dimension:
At bend sequence computation the backgauge stop position will be chosen to get the resulting
tolerances in this line interval.

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2.f

Line interval marked with the open circle should be, if possible, directly placed between back
stop and the centre of the die.

Notes:

Specifying line intervals with high precision and closing dimensions may result in longer pro-
duction time.
Also it will have priority over the "front extend ratio", if that is set to "comply if possible". See
section 2.5.

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2.4. Big Radius (Bumping)

When the cursor is on an angle you can select bumping. You are prompted to program the fol-
lowing parameters.

radius = the desired radius in mm

segments = number of segments to create the radius.

The more segments you select, the more bendings will be used to create the programmed
radius within a smaller tolerance. With a high number of segments you will need a smaller V-
die opening to be able to bend in a proper way. Which value is acceptable as maximum for the
V-opening of the die is calculated and displayed on the screen.

For the definition of the line lengths to be programmed in the part connected to a bump radius
segment, see figure 2.g.

2.g

Lengths L1 and L2 must be equal or bigger than the radius R.

After programming these parameters the radius is drawn in the product and the maximal V-die
opening which can be used is displayed on the screen.
When the cursor is on a radius and S2 is pressed again the radius will be deleted and changed
back to a single angle (toggle function). For the screen information see figure 2.h.

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Specification items:

Radius input:
min. value = 0.1 mm
max. value = 2500.0 mm

In the ‘assignments’ menu, it is possible to modify the way the radius bend is divided into seg-
ments. See section 2.5 for more information.

2.5. Assignments

Pressing ‘Assignments’ results in the parameter pages.

If Variants programming is active (indication 'Variants On' in the title bar), a warning is given
that corrections will be lost. Press 'Yes' to proceed with the assignments or 'No' to go back to
the edit screen.
See section 2.8 for more information about variants progamming.

Automatic bend sequence computation works with several criteria in order to find an optimum
between a minimum production time, handling possibilities without product/machine and
product/tool collision.
In order to find one of the optimums you must program several computation parameters with
which the bend sequence can be computed.
Some of these parameters are machine related, axis speeds a.o. and some are related to han-
dling possibilities and turn times.
There are three screens with parameters for 2D programming.

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2.i

Function keys:

previous
page

next page

load To load default assignment settings. It is possible to

defaults determine a set of assignments which have the most opti-
mal values to work within your surrounding. This set can
be stored into the internal memory by pressing softkey S4
(save as default). While programming another product
you can recall this previous fixed set by loading the val-
ues via softkey S3.
save as Save as default assignments settings
defaults

end To go back to the drawing.

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• Parameter explanation

Optimalisation Degree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .OD=

Range 1-5
The number of alternative sequences to be computed for each bending must be entered
here.
The higher this number the more alternatives are to be examined by the processor, so the
longer the computing time will be.

Front Extend Ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .FR=

Range 0.0 - 1.0
This is the ratio of the minimum allowable length of your product which extends in front
of the press to the total blank length of the product. You must have a minimum length of
your product in front of the press to be able to handle the product.

Front Extend Ratio Accept . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .FA=

- In case programmed 0 (comply if possible) :
This means that when possible the computer tries to comply to the front extend ratio and
only when this will result in no solutions to be found it will accept that the length in front
is smaller than the specified ratio.
- In case programmed 1 (comply always) :
The computer will always comply to the front extend ratio. This may result in no solu-
tions to be found.
Press the key to select the required setting.

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• Parameter explanation

Backgauge possibilities

2.j

Backstop against sharp angle allowed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SA=

0 if not allowed
1 if allowed
Press the key to select the required setting.

Specify if backstop may be placed against an angle smaller than 90°.

2.k

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Backstop die, intermediate bend . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .IB=
Set to allow if there may be a bend between the die and backstop.

2.l

Selection possibilities:

0 = permitted
1 = avoid: tries to avoid with low priority
2 = if not avoidable permitted: if it results that no solutions are to be found, than it is per-
mitted
3 = prohibited: never allowable
Press the key to select the required setting.

Edge tolerance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ET=

In case backstop is against flat plate an angle tolerance is allowed (deviation from hori-
zontal).
To be programmed in degrees of tolerance (0 - 90° input)

2.m

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90 Degree tolerance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CT =
The maximum allowed deviation from vertical (90°), when the backgauge is against a
bent angle which is not 90°.

2.n

Lay-on backstop limit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BL=

This parameter (mm) is usefull in case the pressbrake has been equiped with back-
gaugefingers on a moving R-axis, having a so-called “lay-on” construction.
When the length of the plate at the backside of the machine is greater than this limit, the
X-axis and R-axis positions will be corrected automatically so the plate will rest on the
backgauge finger. (0 - 3200.0 mm)
This is only possible if an automatic R-axis is enabled.

2.o

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2.p

Blank length computation

After postprocessing, the controller calculates the developed length of your product and the
bend allowance.
Important for the developed length calculation and the bend allowance is the inner radius of
the bends.
For each of these computations a correction factor can be programmed (RF and AF).

Radius factor blank length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .RF=

The computed inner radius is multiplied by this factor to correct the total developed
length of the product. The initial value of RF is 1.

Radius factor X-axis position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AF=

The computed inner radius is multiplied by this factor to correct the X-axis position in
order to have a correct product dimension after each specific bend (bend allowance).
This factor can be checked by making a product with just one bend and a certain product
dimension e.g. 100 mm (outer dimension). See figure 2.q.

The controller computes the X-axis position necessary to obtain L=100 as shown in fig. 2.q.
The accuracy of the length L is dependent on the material parameters like thickness, strength
and kind of material. In order to have a correction possibility with the radius factor AF you can
optimise this computation.
RF and AF do not influence each other. It is recommended that first you optimise the AF factor

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for your product and thereafter find the correct value for the developed length correction RF.

2.q

Minimum Y-axis opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .YM=

During postprocessing of the programmed product, the control always computes an opti-
mal opening of the pressbeam to handle your product. Here you can program a minimum
required opening. The programmed value is the distance above the speed change point
MUTE.

X-allowance DIN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .XA =

For the calculation of the developed length and bend-allowance during the postprocess-
ing of a graphical 2D product, a Delem formula is used. It is also possible to select the
standard DIN-formula (DIN6935).
0 = Delem formula (OFF)
1 = DIN formula (ON)
Default setting is zero for the Delem formula. Press the key to select the required set-
ting.

Equal sized bumping segments enabled . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .EB=

When a product has a radius bend, the segment size is computed from the number of seg-
ments, which has been defined by the user. Standard the first and last segment are calcu-
lated half the size of the mid segments to obtain a better result. However, it can be a
problem selecting a die suitable to bend these small segments. Therefore the control can
calculate an equal size for all segments. This can be defined with this parameter.
0 = disabled (no equal sizes)
1 = enabled (equal sizes)
Press the key to select the required setting.
When this parameter is set to 1, all segments will have an equal size.
If it is set to 0 the calculation is as before, including half size segments. If in this case a
problem with the size of the V die is detected in the bend sequence menu, the user is
asked whether or not to select a re-calculation with equal size segments.

2.6. Bend sequence

After completion of your drawing, with function key S5 you select the "bend sequence" mode.
You will have to enter the number of the machine lowerside, the die, the machine upperside
and the punch first. This number corresponds with the number in the respective tool libraries
(menu number 7, 8, 9 and 10).
If the number entered is not known, the controller prompts the message "not programmed".
You have to program the machine parts and tools before you can compute the bend sequence.
Programming can be done via the respective selections in the program menu. The several tools

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as available in the respective tool libraries can be shown on the screen with S2 (show library).
This selection will give an overview of the tools including the main properties of each tool.

2.r

If this overview is not sufficient to select a tool, press the function key ‘view’ and the key
‘graph. dir’ to get a graphical overview of available tools.

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2.s

In your machine and tool library you can program 10 different machine uppersides, 10 differ-
ent machine undersides (tables), 99 different dies and 99 different punches. One of each must
be selected, and can also be changed during the bending sequence determination. These selec-
tions are prompted in the lower left corner of the screen. Within the bend sequence screen, the
softkey ‘show library’ will remain available to get a graphical overview of the tool library as
shown above.
After specifying machine part and tools the product and machine will be drawn on the screen.

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The product, as it was drawn, is placed directly under the punch, at one of the last bending
positions possible.
The shape of your product before this last bend is placed on top of the die. A bigger circle on
an angle indicates that this bending is also possible without collision.
A complete overview of available softkeys in this screen is given on page 2.25. The function
key ‘MORE>>’ serves to switch between the primary and secondary row with function keys.

With these keys you can select any of the other bendings which you
prefer to be the last bending. The bends possible are indicated with
the round cursor.

If the product has collision with the tools or machine it will be indicated via a warning message
on the screen.

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With this function key you can switch the collision protection check
on or off.
This is indicated at the top of the screen. When you have selected
collision "off" you can also select other bends which will give colli-
sion with the tools or machine parts.
The inner radius resulting after this bend is displayed at the top of
the screen.

To enlarge or reduce the complete drawing.

After pressing "unbend" the position of the bending is indicated by a small circle, see figure
2.u.

2.u

Note:

A big radius (bumping) is shown during bend sequence computation but is treated as a single
bending.
The CNC-data of the bendings necessary to produce the radius are computed during postpro-
cessing.

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The bendsequence computation can be activated from the last bending upwards to the first, but
it is also possible to activate for instance the last 2 bendings manually and to compute the opti-
mal bendsequence for the rest of the bendings. This computation will start from the bending
indicated with an asterisk. With this possibility and with help of the swap function you can
compute several possibilities.

During the automatic bendsequence computation you can always

interrupt the computation by pressing "Abort computation".
If the computation is interrupted, the computer will give most of the
times a suggestion for the bendsequence. It is possibly not the most
optimal solution.
When a bendsequence has been determined, a CNC program can be
calculated and stored. This process is called postprocessing. When
postprocessing is finished, the ‘blank length’ of the product is dis-
played.
Open a graphical overview of the bend sequence, in order to have a
visual check.

2.v

The images in this graphical overview can be zoomed-in or zoomed-out with the cursor- up
and cursor- down key. The function keys S7 and S8 enlarge or reduce the number of images
that is displayed on the screen at once (minimal 4 and maximal 25).

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Function keys:

Swap bends Let two bends exchange place in the bend sequence.

Move bend Move a certain bend to another place in the bend

sequence.

Enlarge Enlarge all bend pictures, thereby decreasing the number

of bends shown on the screen.

Reduce Shrink the bend pictures, thereby increasing the number

of bends shown on the screen.

Move bend
In the graphical overview of the bendsequence, it is possible to change the order of bends sim-
ply by moving a bend to another place. Press the button ‘Move bend’ and the number of the
first bend is highlighted. Use the arrow keys to move this cursor to the bend that must be
moved. When the correct bend number is highlighted, press the enter key to select this bend.
Now use the arrow key to move the bend to the right place in the sequence. If the bend is on the
correct place, press 'enter' to confirm.

Swap Bends
With this command, two bends can change place in the bend sequence. Press the ‘swap bends’
button. Move the cursor to one of the required bends and press the ‘swap’ button or press enter.
Then move the cursor to the bend with which it must be swapped and press the enter key or the
‘swap’ button. Now the bends have been swapped. If for any reason the action must be can-
celled, press the softkey ‘abort swap’ during the procedure.

• Restoring a bend sequence

A (partly) determined bend sequence is not automatically reset after leaving the bend sequence
menu.
After you re-enter the bend sequence menu it is possible to continue with the existing bend
sequence.

If you re-enter the bend sequence menu you have the following options:

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‘new’ start new bend sequence, the existing bend sequence is

reset
‘continue’ continue with current bend sequence, the existing (par-
tial) bend sequence is restored and shown on the screen

If you have loaded a drawing from which a postprocessed bending program already exists,
there is a third option when you enter the bend sequence menu:

‘restore’ restore bend sequence from postprocessed program, the

bend sequence is restored from this postprocessed bend-
ing program and shown on the screen

If you have drawn a new product in the menu "Product drawing" and you enter the bend
sequence menu for the first time, there is no existing bend sequence and postprocessed pro-
gram yet, these previously mentioned selections are not shown.

• Minimum bending length

The minimum possible bending length will be calculated from the V-opening parameter (½ V),
but also depends on the angle to bend and the thickness of the material to be bend, see figure
2.x. If the programmed value for the wanted product does not correspond with the minimum
possible length, you will get a warning message on the screen.

2.x

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• Machine/Tool selection

At each bend you can select one of the tools or machine shapes which are present in your
library. The displayed number is the number of the tool and machine part which is presently
selected.
Entering a new number will select another tool or machine part which will be drawn directly
on the screen.
With the "enter" key you can toggle between punch-, die-, machine upper- and lower part num-
ber.
It is also possible to turn the punch and die with respect to the machine shapes. To achieve this,
the tool number must be programmed negative.

2.y

In order to get a graphical overview of the available tools while you are in the bend sequence
menu, press the function key 'show library' (S2). If pressed, an overview appears of available
tools.
Which type of tools is shown depends on which type was prompted in the bend sequence
screen: punch, die, machine upper- or lowerside.

• Turn indication

In the lower left corner a bend turn indication is displayed at each bend of bend sequence.

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The asterisk indicates which bend is presently displayed.

• Production time

At the top of the turn information (before the first bend) the total production time is indicated.
This time is calculated from the following settings:

- X-axis speed
- Y-opening and Y-axis speeds
- R-axis speed
- Turn time programmed in the turn time table of the assignment

With automatic bend sequence computation the controller tries to find the minimum produc-
tion time.

• Screen data

On top of the screen some general important data is displayed.

Col.prot.on Collision and backgauge checks on or off

Punch: 1 Punch number selected
die: 1 Die number selected
R-in = 1.3 Inner radius of the bend to be obtained with selected die
Variants On Variants programming enabled: the product has a valid CNC pro-
gram that can be modified from the graphical menu.

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• Function- and control keys summary

Function keys:

unbend/ To unbend the graphical product

next

bend/pre- To bend the graphical product

vious

shift gauge Select backgauge position

swap Front to back turn of the product.

protection To switch the collision detection with collision warning

on/off On or Off.

compute The sequence calculation starts from the bend number

presently selected. This feature gives you the unique pos-
sibility to fix the bending sequence interactively, e.g.
partly manual partly automatic.
store Automatic computation of all axes positions (complete
CNC program) and storage in the product library of the
postprocessed product.

MORE>> The softkeys for this mode are divided in two rows. Press
this key to switch from one row to another.

end To go back to the drawing.

Function keys secondary row:

show. To show a mosaic screen with a step-by-step graphical

bendseq. overview of the bendsequence.

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Function keys secondary row:

show Softkey to get a graphical overview of the tool library.

library

Control keys:

Zoom enlargement

Zoom reducement

• Bend sequence computation

With ‘compute’ the bend sequence can be computed automatically.

The computation is done only with one set of tools. These are the tools selected at the last
bend.
The computation of the bend sequence starts always at the bend which is indicated with the *
at the lower left corner of the screen.

Example: Product with 7 bends

2.aa

In the first example the bend no. 7 and no. 6 are chosen manually, from 5 up to 1 thereafter are

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computed automatically.
In the second example the complete bend sequence is computed (7 up to 1).
During the computation all assignments are important so you must be sure before starting the
bend order computation that all assignments are set correctly.

• Store

After you have completed the bend sequence a CNC-program can be generated. This generated
program will be stored in the controller program memory.

2.7. Variants programming

The term ‘Variants programming’ means that the operator can make modifications to an exist-
ing program in the graphic menu, without having to build a new CNC program from scratch.
An existing program can be altered without loss of existing corrections and bendsequence. If
such an existing program contains proper axis values and product positions then this informa-
tion can stay intact, only the latest changes (angle, sheet length) are recalculated and entered
into the program.
For instance, when a side length has been altered in the graphical bend overview and the
‘store’ command is given, then a question appears how to compute a CNC program.

2.ab

When update (S4) is chosen, the existing CNC program is changed with regard to modified
values (angle, length), but other values of bend parameters stay the same. The expression ‘re-
use corrections’ refers to the corrections that may have been entered in one of the production
modes. These production modes are explained in chapter 10.
When new (S5) is chosen, a new CNC program is calculated. Corrections in the existing CNC

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program are lost.

In order to keep the existing program, check that the indication ‘Variants On’ remains in the
title bar. When you start an action or command that would seriously change the program, a
warning is issued by the control:

2.ac

If you choose 'yes' (S4), the indication 'Variants On' will disappear from the title bar. This
means that the next time when a new 'postprocess' command is started, a new CNC program is
built and old corrections will be lost. When 'No' (S5) is chosen, the action is cancelled and
'Variants on' remains.
The message "CNC program and corrections will be lost" is not literally true. The CNC pro-
gram is still present, but it cannot be updated anymore from the graphical menu. If the old
CNC program must be stored, it is still possible to go to ‘data edit’ mode and store the program
under a different product number.

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4. Data preparation/Data edit

4.1. Introduction

To create a new CNC program, choose ‘Data preparation’ in the main menu.
To edit an existing CNC program, choose ‘Data edit’ in the main menu.
In both cases, a screen as shown below should appear. Programming and changing data is done
in the same way for both modes.
To edit a program that is not currently loaded, choose ‘Product selection’ in the main menu. In
the offered list, you have to select the wanted program number.

4.a

This page gives all data which are the same for every bending of the program (main data of
program).

For placing the cursor at one of the parameters. The

value entered for the selected parameter appears in the
entering field, situated in the lower left corner.
The input can be cleared for entering new input data.
Data has to be given to be able to continue program-
ming.

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 After pressing the enter key the programmed value will
be placed at the corresponding parameter.

Function keys:

First Bend The cursor jumps to the page with the first bend informa-
tion.

END Finishing the data preparation and returning to the pro-

gram menu.

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• Parameters explanation

Angle selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .mα

Selection of the programming mode for the Y-axis.
0 = Y-axis bending position in absolute dimensions
1 = Y-axis in direct angle programming
Press the key to select the required setting.

Thickness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TH
Thickness of the plate in millimetres.

Material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M
Selection of one of the programmed materials, which are used to calculate the bending
depths. The control contains 4 preprogrammed materials. In total, 99 materials can be
programmed on the control. See the chapter about programming constants how to pro-
gram materials.
Press the key to select the required setting.

E-MODULE TENSILE
(N/mm²) STRENGTH
(N/mm²)
1 = Steel 210.000 400
2 = Aluminium 70.000 200
3 = Zinc 94.000 200
4 = Stainless steel 210.000 700

Blank length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .L
The required length of the original sheet from which the product is bent. If the program
has been processed from a 2D drawing, this value has been calculated.
This parameter is also required for 2D visualisation in a production mode (Automatic or
Step).

Connect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CN
The parameter "connect" is to have a possibility to connect certain programs to one
another. This option can be used to produce 3-dimensional products. (See also the next
page).

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Connecting CNC programs

With the parameter Connect it is possible to create a 3-dimensional product. The control auto-
matically executes the bend sequences in the different directions in succession. You program
the control as follows:

Instruction for 3-dimensional product programming (9 steps)

1 Create the product in one direction.

2 Create the product in the other direction.

There are now two bendprograms of one product in two directions. You connect these pro-
grams as follows:

3 Select the program with the bendsequence in the direction which you want to execute in
the first place. You select the program of the product via menu 3, product selection.
4 Go to menu 2, data editing. Select the parameter CONNECT. Enter the program number
of the product in the other direction.
5 Select the second program as in step 3. Repeat step 4. If you want to connect two pro-
grams, as in this example, you enter the program number of the first program. The cycle
is closed.

When you want to execute more than two programs in succession (not necessarily to create a
3-dimensional product) the second program must refer to the third. The third program to the
fourth and so on. The final program of the cycle must always refer to the first program.

To produce products with connected programs the next four actions are necessary.

6 Select the first program

7 Select the Automatic mode
8 Program the amount of products you want to produce with the ‘stock count’ parameter.
9 Push the Start key.

When the first program has been finished the second program starts automatically. The pro-
gram counter indicates the remaining amount of repeats.

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4.2. Bend programming

The parameters of one bend are divided over 2 screen pages.

4.b

The bend number, product number and drawing number are displayed in the top row on the
screen, the function of the "softkeys" in the bottom row.

Function keys:

prev. bend select previous bend

next bend select next bend

show Open a window with an overview of the tool library.

library From here, a tool can be selected. Only available if the
program cursor is positioned on a tool.

next page next page, to select the second page of the parameters to
be programmed for this bending.

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Function keys:

axis func- axis functions, to change speed and retract distance of

tions available axes in the current bend. This function is
machine-dependant.
all bends to the listing of all bends of this program (only possible in
data-editing).

END To end the data prep./edit mode and return to the main
menu. In the dialogue that appears, enter a new product
number or confirm the existing number.

• Axis functions

With this command, speed and retraction of the available axes on the machine can be pro-
grammed. This function is machine-dependant. The function is activated by pressing S6 in the
‘Data edit’ screen:

4.c

A pop-up window appears, in which all programmable dimensions for the axes are shown.
Which axes are shown here depends on the machine configuration.
Press the ‘END’ button to leave this window.

Axis speeds

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Speed of the selected axis in the current bend. Speed can be programmed in a percentage of the
maximum possible speed.

Retract
Retract distance of the selected axis in the current bend. The distance is always programmed in
millimeters. If the retract distance of the X-axis is altered in this window, the Retract parameter
of the X-axis is automatically adjusted.

• Parameter explanation

Punch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .UP
Number of punch in library.

Die . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .UN
Number of die in library.

Program the required tool numbers or press the key to select a tool from the list. Use the
function key ‘Show library’ to check the available tools.

Bendmethod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BM
Selection criterium for air bend, bottoming or flattening operation.
0 = Airbend
1 = Bottoming
10 = Flattening
11 = Flattening in combination with bottoming.
Press the key to select the required setting.

Note 1:
When bottoming operation is selected, the end of bend position of the Y-axis beam is depend-
ing on the working tonnage. If however the force is sufficient for the beam to go to the calcu-
lated Y-axis end of bend position, the beam stroke will be limited by the position value.
Note 2:
It is possible to select "flattening" per program step. This step will be used to flatten a preb-
ended sharp angle. Flattening can be realised with air bending or in combination with bottom-
ing. When "flattening" has been selected, the belonging Y-axis value will be calculated
automatically.

Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BL
Length of plate between tools

Angle/Bendposition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .α/Y
Angle to bend or beamposition in mm if bottoming has been selected

Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .DY
This parameter results in a certain gap opening between the punch and the die after the
bend. A positive value is the gap opening above Mute, a negative value below Mute.
When you want to limit the handling time of the product you can program a small posi-
tive or a negative value.

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Mute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M
Sequence point at which the Y-axis is switched from fast closing speed to pressing speed.
The value programmed here is the distance of the mute point above the plate. By default,
the mute value from the programmed die is used.
Whether or not this parameter is present depends on machine settings.

Backgauge position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .X
Backgauge position. When a negative sign is programmed this backgauge dimension is
an incremental dimension. The incremental dimension is subtracted from the actual X-
axis position. Therefore this parameter can also be used as a chaining measure.

Only in case you have a configuration with a R-axis.

The function key (‘gauge func’) appears when you put the cursor bar on this X-axis parameter.

4.d

If you press ‘gauge func’ a window appears with three programmable parameters.

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4.e

Gauge pos. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GP
With this function you can program another ‘gauge position’ for this specific bend. The
gauge position (parameter GP) you can program depends on the backgauge dimensions.
Backgauge dimensions are programmed in the menu ‘program constants’.
Default gauge position = 0 (no lay on)
Other possibilities are:
gauge position = 1, lay on first level
gauge position = 2, lay on second level (only possible when number of gauge positions
(GN) = 3)
gauge position = 3. lay on third level (only possible when number of gauge positions
(GN) =4)
When you program another ‘Gauge position’ the backgauge position changes, but the
gauge position for the plate does not change. This means that the next two parameters
‘R-finger position’ and ‘X-finger position’ remain the same. See also example below.

4.f

R-finger position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .R
Default value = the height (R direction) of the gauge position of the plate. This value can
manually be adjusted in this window, if required.

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X-finger position. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .X
Default value = the value in X-direction of the gauge position for the plate. This value
can manually be adjusted in this window, if required.
With ‘END’ you leave the window and the new values have been saved. If you press
‘cancel’ you leave the window without changes.
When you have changed the ‘Gauge position’ then the axes positions in X- and R-direc-
tion have also been changed. Therefore the parameters ‘backgauge position...X’ and ‘R-
axis....R’ have been changed. The new values depend on the dimensions of the back-
gauge finger which you have programmed in the menu ‘program constants’. When you
have changed the values of ‘R-finger position’ and ‘X-finger position’, then these
changes are also included.

Retract. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .DX
Retract distance of backgauge during the bending. The "backgauge retract" is started at
the pinching point of the plate.

Gauge code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CX

Programmable parameter which determines when the parameter values for the next
bending will be active. The possibilities are:

0 = Bending number change (step change) at end of decompression (next bend parame-
ters active).

1 = Step change at muting position when the beam moves in opening direction.

2 = Step change at upper dead point.

3 = Step change at upper dead point without movement of any axis and the control goes
to "stop".

4 = Step change if C-input signal becomes active, without movement of the beam. When
you still have a beam movement there will be no retract function of the backgauge per-
formed. See also code 5.

5 = Step change if C-input signal becomes active and the beam is in the upper dead point.
Now you may move the beam and the retract function of the backgauge will be per-
formed.

10= Step change at end of decompression with the Y-axis beam waiting at the pinching
point until the backgauge is at the retract position.

11= Step change at mute position when the beam moves in the opening direction, with
the Y-axis beam waiting at the pinching point until the backgauge is at the retract posi-
tion.

12= Step change at upper dead point, with the Y-axis beam waiting at the pinching point
until the backgauge is at the retract position.

13= Step change at upper dead point without movement of any axis. The Y-axis beam

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will wait at the sheet clamp point until the backgauge is at the retract position. After the
bending with this code, the control goes to "stop".

15= Step change if C-input signal becomes active and the beam is in the upper dead
point. The beam may be moved but not necessarily. The Y-axis beam will wait at the
sheet clamp point until the backgauge is at the retract position.

The not mentioned CX-values have no meaning.

Delay time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TX

Programmable delay time before step change (0-30sec)

• Parameter explication (second page)

Auxiliary functions of the bending can be programmed on this page.

4.g

Repetition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CY
0 = bending is skipped
1 through 99 = the number of times this bending will be repeated

Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .V
Working speed (pressing speed). Initially, the value for this parameter is copied from the
parameter ‘pressing speed’ in the programming constants menu.

Force . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P
Max. adjusted tonnage during pressing (auto calculated)

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Dwell time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .T
Holding time of punch at bending point

Back pressure speed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BS

The Back pressure speed is the programmable speed which is active during the pro-
grammed decompression stroke.

Decompression . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .DC
Decompression stroke after bending to release the working pressure

Parallelism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Y2
Difference of left- and right hand side cylinder (Y1 and Y2). When positive, right hand
side lower. When negative, right hand side higher. The programmed value is active
below the clamping point.

4.h

Auxiliary axis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .R/Z/Aux.

If you have one or more auxiliary axes (for instance a R-axis, Z-axis or part support) the
parameters of these axes appear here.

Angle number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AN

The rank number of this angle, when counted from left to right through the product pro-
file (fig. 4.i). The digit before the dot describes this rank number, the digit after the dot
descibes the rank number of this bend in case of a bumping sequence.
In case of a normal angle, the bumping number should always be 1. In the case of a
radius bend, all bends in the bumping sequence should have the same angle number but a
different bumping number. Programming a radius bend in this manner will allow for
bumping correction in the production mode.

4.i

Backgauge number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .XN

Rank number of backgauge stop position. Counted from left to right starting with 0 (fig.

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4.j.). If the plate must rest on the backgauge finger, add 100 to the XN value. For each
next lay-on position, add another 100 to the backgauge value (200, 300, etc.).

4.j

Machine upper side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M1

Machine lower side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M2

The machine number part which is used to make this product and has been drawn in the
machine part library.

Note:
The last 4 parameters are used for graphic simulation of the product in a production mode
(Automatic mode or Step mode). This visualisation does not require a product drawing, only
these parameters must be programmed correctly. Furthermore, the parameter ‘Blank Length’
must be programmed correctly in order to obtain a visualisation.

Note:
After selecting a new bend this will be a copy of the preceding one; you only have to program
those parameters which are different from the preceding bend.

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Example:

Product to make:

4.k

0 to 5 are possible backgauge positions.

1 to 4 are angle numbers.

4.l

Bend Angle (AN) Backgauge (XN)

1 1 0
2 4 5
3 3 1
4 2 1

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When in, for example, the 1st bend the plate must rest on the backgauge finger, see table below
for programming values.

Bend Angle (AN) Backgauge (XN)

1 1 100
2 4 5
3 3 1
4 2 1

• Slave axes

Depending on machine settings, it is possible that an auxiliary axis is accompanied by one or

more slave axes that can be programmed individually.
By default, each slave axis follows the position of its master. To progam a different position for
a slave axis, move the cursor to the required axis. The softkey ‘show slaves’ (S7) will appear.
After pressing this key, a new pop-up window appears in which the values of the axis and its
slaves are shown.

4.m

Each slave can be programmed with a different value. If no values are programmed, the slaves
will follow the master. Furthermore, the same minimum and maximum values apply for the
slaves as for the master axis.
Press END to leave this window.

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• List of bendings of the prepared program

Pressing this softkey in the data editing mode will result in a complete overview of the bend-
ings programmed. After pushing END the page will be restored from which this page was
selected, with the cursor on the parameter selected before.

4.n

A specific bend can be selected on the screen by putting the highlighted bar on that bend, then
pressing END.
The view is split in two parts. At the top of the parameter screen, the general parameters of the
product are shown. In the main section of he screen, the bend parameters are shown in a
spreadsheet view.
From within this screen, the complete CNC program can be edited. All bend parameters can be
edited within the spreadsheet and bends can be swapped, moved, added and deleted.

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Function keys:

prev. bend To go to a previous bend when available.

next bend To go to a next bend when available.

insert To insert a new bend between one of the bends, select

bend. with the cursor keys first the bend after which a bend
must be inserted. Then push S1 for inserting, results in a
new bend which is a copy of the previous one.
delete To delete a bend of the program first select this bend with
bend. the cursor (highlighted bar).

move bend. With this command the bend sequence can be edited in
this screen.

swap Let two bends exchange places.

bends.

END Back to bend parameters.

Move bend
In the spreadsheet overview of the bendsequence, it is possible to change the order of bends
simply by moving a bend to another place. Use the arrow keys to move the cursor to the bend
that must be replaced. Then press the button ‘Move bend’ and the bend is highlighted. Now
use the arrow key to move to the right place in the sequence. When the correct bend number is
highlighted, press the enter key. The bend will be inserted before the bend that is now selected.

Swap Bends
With this command, two bends can change place in the bend sequence. Move the cursor to one
of the required bends and press the ‘swap bends’ button. Then move the cursor to the bend
with which it must be swapped and press the enter key or the ‘swap’ softkey. If for any reason
the action must be cancelled, press the softkey ‘abort swap’ during the procedure.

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• Ending data preparation/data editing

After pushing the END key in the Data edit screen, a new page with product number and draw-
ing number appears.

4.o

At this page the program number and the drawing number must be given to the new prepared
program, or can be changed in the edit mode.
If either way the number is changed into an existing product number, a warning appears that
this product already exists. You are asked whether to replace that existing product with the new
product or not. If you press ‘yes’ (S4), the existing product is replaced by the current product.
If you press ‘no’ (S5), you have to enter a new number.
After typing the product number, press ‘enter’ to confirm it and to return to the main menu.

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4.3. Special edit function

When a new program has been made and several tests are required, the operator can switch
from "editing"-mode directly to the "auto"-mode and vice versa by pressing the particular
mode buttons.
When in "data editing" a specific bending is selected, the operator can now select the "auto-
matic mode" or "step by step mode".
In case one wants to edit the program, the edit mode can be selected directly with the program-
ming key. In this way many key operations are saved in order to make program changes
quickly.

Note:
This special edit function can not be used with connected programs.

4.4. Edit notes

After changing program data in the menu ‘Data edit’ the control will not automatically calcu-
late:

1 Force
2 Decompression
3 Crowning device setting
4 Z-axis position offset
5 X-axis position correction

Parameters 1 through 4 are only automatically recalculated if the parameter Auto computa-
tions edit (see the menu ‘program constants’) has been activated (value = 1).
Parameter 5 is only automatically recalculated if the parameter Bend allowance (see the menu
‘program constants’) has been activated (value =1). Additional corrections on the X-axis posi-
tion can be made with the parameter corr. X (per bend) and G-corr. (for all the bends of the
active program) in the automatic and step-by-step mode.
For detailed information upon both parameters see the chapter about Automatic mode and
Step-by-step mode.
There is one exception: when the parameter bendmethod is changed the “force” and “Decom-
pression” will be adjusted automatically.
Also you may find that the graphical simulation will not go properly when you have changed
tools and/or X-axis dimensions.

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5. Product selection

5.1. Introduction

This chapter describes the menu ‘product selection’.

5.a

In the "product selection" overview, a listing of all the programs which are present in the main
memory is given. In the enter field a new product number or drawing number can be entered to
select (load) a new program from the mainmemory. The loaded product can directly be exe-
cuted in the automatic mode. Each item in the list consists of a symbol and a number. The
number is simply the product number, the symbol can have the following meanings:

the product has a CNC program, there is no drawing

the product consists of a 2D drawing, there is no CNC program
(red)
the product has a 2D drawing and a CNC program
(green)
the product consists of a 3D drawing, there is no CNC program
(red)
the product has a 3D drawing and a CNC program
(green)

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Functions keys:
previous Previous page with products overview
page

next page Next page with products overview

delete Load or delete a product or drawing upon selection (toggle

function load-delete)

view Button to select one out of three possible viewing modes:

- normal dir.
- dir. expand
- graph. dir.
draw. nr. Drawing number/product number/search; selection of the
product number, drawing number or start a search (toggle
function).
local direc- Via ‘local directory’ you get an overview of the manually
tory created product directory structure.

delete all Delete all programs in the memory

End the product selection

When the function key ‘View’ has been pressed a new, temporary button bar appears with
additional softkeys:

5.b

Function keys:
normal dir. Select a normal view of the product collection. This is the
standard setting.

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Function keys:
dir. expand To obtain a detailed overview of the product collection,
with additional information for each product

graph. dir.. Select a graphical overview of the product collection.

The other function keys cannot be selected here, until one of these three function keys has been
chosen. The temporary bar will disappear again.

• Expanded directory

5.c

Expanded directory, a product overview which contains the following information for each
product is displayed:
• Product number
• Drawing number
• Number of bends
• Type indication
• Connected program (0 = no connection)
• Selected tools (in first bend)

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Function keys:
Draw nr. If this key is pressed in this screen the list of products is
automatically sorted on the alphabetical order of drawing
numbers.
Search Start the search function, to search for a specific name or
number.

• Search function

When the search function is selected, you can search for products with a certain number or
name. At the bottom of the screen the text “search to load” is displayed, to indicate that you
may enter a string the control will search for. You can either enter a complete name or number
or only a part of it. Press ‘enter’ to start a search.
If you enter part of a name and this part occurs in several product names, the control will show
all product names that contain the given characters. It is also possible to enter a combination of
name and number.

5.d

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5.2. Directories

Bend programs on the control can be stored in different directories. This directory can be used
for storage of the products. The active local directory name is displayed in the header.
When the function key ‘local directory’ has been pressed in the product menu, a new window
appears with an overview of directories on the control.

5.e

You can move the highlighted bar to another subdirectory with the cursor keys. By pushing the
enter key you select the subdirectory with the products. Only the products of the active local
directory can be loaded.

Function keys:
make subdir Add a new subdirectory. The name of the subdirectory can
be any alpha numeric string of maximal 8 characters.
(Avoid the use of slashes ‘/’).
remove sub- Delete a subdirectory. If the subdirectory is not empty, the
dir control returns the message ‘UNABLE TO REMOVE
DIRECTORY’. An empty subdirectory is deleted without
warning. The default directory “PRODUCTS” can also be
deleted. When all the subdirectories have been removed
the control creates automatically the default directory
select To select the directory on which the cursor is placed. Also
possible by pressing ‘enter’.

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Function keys:
Cursor key Select another subdirectory.
Up/Dn

In this menu it is also possible to remove existing subdirectories (only an empty one) and to
make new subdirectories. Press ‘make subdir’ and enter the new name. Subdirectories are
called subdirectories because these directories reside under the local directory ‘\PRODUCTS’.

5.f

It is not possible to copy products from one subdirectory to another subdirectory. A product
must be restored in a subdirectory via the menu ‘product backup’. You cannot change the name
of the subdirectory.
When you leave the product selection menu the control remembers the active subdirectory and
the active product (if a product was selected) until another directory or product is selected.

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6. Programming of tools

6.1. Introduction

This chapter describes the programming of the tools and machine shapes.

6.2. Programming of Punches

6.2.1. The punch menu

The programming of punches is started by choosing ‘Punches’ in the main menu. The punch
profile can be created with help of the programming facilities of the control.

6.a

A listing of punches programmed into the memory is given.

The punch is selected by moving the highlighted cursor

bar resulting in the drawing of the upper tool.

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previous To select a previous page within the several pages of the

page punch library.

next page To select the next page within the several pages of the
punch library

view Button to select one out of two possible viewing modes:

- dir. expand
- graph. dir.

save to disk Save to disk. Save tools from library to disk.

load from Load from disk. Load tools from disk into the control.
disk

delete tool Delete tool. Remove tool from library.

edit draw- To edit the tool drawing or edit the punch data.
ing

When the function key ‘View’ has been pressed a new, temporary button bar appears with two
softkeys:

6.b

Function keys:

dir. expand Select the normal view of the tool collection. This is the
standard setting.

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Function keys:

graph. dir To get a graphical overview of the tools as available in

the library including main dimensions of the tool.

The other function keys cannot be selected here, until one of these three function keys has been
chosen. The temporary bar will disappear again.

• Graphical directory

6.c

With S4 (‘heel’) you get an overview which punches have been programmed with a heel func-
tion.

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• Edit punch drawing

The display starts prompting the initial dimensions of your punch in the case of programming a
new punch (toolheight, tool angle.).
Hereafter you can enter angle and length dimensions as in the product drawing facilities.

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Function keys:

auto finish Finishing the tool outline to the top of the tool automati-
cally

change To change the height dimension of the tool

height

delete line To delete a line segment

delete To delete the complete tool from the library

drawing

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Function keys:

change To change specific tool data and code (see section 6.2.2.)
data

To return to the directory overview

• Drawing orientation of the punch on the screen

The right hand side of the tool is the backgauge side.

The bottom point of the punch will be placed on the center line of the press brake shape.

6.2.2. Specific Punch Data

6.e

Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C
Alphanumeric tool name with a maximum of 20 characters

Resistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .R
Maximum allowable force on punch in kN/mm

Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .L
Length of the punch to be used

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Z-position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Z
Offset position of the middle position of the punch in relation to the middle of the press
brake.
(Default value is 00 mm)
In case automatic Z-axis are used the Z-axis value is computed from the: plate length, Z-
distance (menu ‘Program constants’) and Z-position.

Top view

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Radius . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .RA
The radius of the punch.
This parameter has to be used as selection criterium, the value will not be used in compu-
tation formulas.

Flattening height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .FH

The flattening height need to be programmed when you make use of a special flattening
punch to flatten your product.

The programmable height is used to calculate the Y-axis value in case of "flattening". The
default-value for this parameter is the standard tool height, which is already programmed.
Every time that this standard height is changed, the flattening height will be made equal to this
tool height (due to safety reasons). See figure 6.g.

The total toolheight will be used to calculate the speed change point mute and the flattening
height will be used to calculate the end position of the Y-axis beam to flatten the product. The
calculation will take 2x sheet thickness into account. Also you can program a flattening offset
in the menu ‘Program constants’. This value will be added to the value of 2x sheet thickness.

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6.g

Support type shoulder/head 0/1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ST

Switch parameter, to account for differently mounted punches. Such punches could
cause inaccuracies in the tool height and the resulting Y-axis position. The control makes
a distinction between two settings, 'head mounted' and 'shoulder mounted'.
0 = shoulder mounted (default setting)
1 = head mounted
Press the key to select the required setting.

6.h

If 'shoulder mounted' is chosen, the Y-axis position is calculated from the standard tool height.
This is the default setting.
If 'head mounted' is chosen, a correction is made for Y-axis computation.

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6.3. Programming of bottom dies

6.3.1. The die menu

The programming of dies is started by choosing ‘Bottom dies’ in the main menu.

6.j

A listing of the programmed dies is given.

A die can be selected with the highlighted cursor.

Function keys:

previous To select a previous page within the several pages of the

page available dies in the library.

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next page To select the next page within the several pages of the die
library.

view Button to select one out of two possible viewing modes:

- dir. expand
- graph. dir.

save to disk Save to disk. Save tools from library to disk.

load from Load from disk. Load tools from disk into the control.
disk

delete tool Delete tool. Remove tool from library.

edit draw- To edit the tool drawing or check the die data.
ing

To return to the program menu.

When the function key ‘View’ has been pressed a new, temporary button bar appears with two
softkeys:

6.k

Function keys:

dir. expand Select the normal view of the tool collection. This is the
standard setting.

graph. dir To get a graphical overview of the tools as available in

the library including main dimensions of the tool.

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The other function keys cannot be selected here, until one of these three function keys has been
chosen. The temporary bar will disappear again.

• Graphical directory dies

6.l

When starting the die drawing, the display prompts the main dimensions of the die:

Height. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .H
The typical tool height of the die.

V-opening. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .W
The V-opening of the die.

V-Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .α
The angle of the die.

Radius . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .RA
The radius of the edges of the V-opening.

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The width V is the distance between the touching lines crossing.

After entering these parameters you are ready to draw the important outer dimensions of your
die. The right side of the die is the backgauge position. The mid-position of the V-opening will
be placed on the centre line of the press brake shape.

6.n

The length of the flat section on the right hand side of the V-grove will be used in order to cal-
culate the minimum X-axis position for the R-axis collision detection with die (X-safe).

Function keys:

The softkey functions are exactly the same as for punch programming.

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6.3.2. Specific die data

6.o

Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C
Alphanumeric tool name with a maximum 20 characters

Resistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .R
Maximum allowable force on the die in kN/mm

X-safe normal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SN

Calculated safety zone (minimum X-axis value), which will be used in the case a R-axis
is mounted. This to prevent finger to die collision. The indicated minimum value is com-
puted automatically from the die dimensions as follows:
X-SAFE = FS + ½ V in which:
FS = flat section on the right hand side of the V-grove
V = opening value
In this formula also an extra small safety value has been added.

X-safe turned (negative). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ST

This second safety value will be active if the die is used in the turned position. This can
be achieved by programming the die in the bendsequence computation with a negative
number. For instance: Program for die number 2: "-2" if you want to use it in the turned
position. In this situation parameter ST will be used as safety zone for the backgauge.

Mute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M
Muting distance. Distance above the plate at which the speed change takes place.

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Flattening height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .FH

The flattening height need to be programmed when you make use of a special flattening
die to flatten your product.
The programmable height is used to calculate the Y-axis value in case of "flattening".
The default-value for this parameter is the standard tool height, which is already pro-
grammed. Every time that this standard height is changed, the flattening height will be
made equal to this tool height (due to safety reasons). See figure 6.r.

6.q

The total height will be used to calculate the speed change point mute and the flattening
height will be used to calculate the end position of the Y-axis beam to flatten the product.
The calculation will take 2x sheet thickness into account. Also you can program a flat-
tening offset in the menu ‘Program constants’. This value will be added to the value of
2x sheet thickness.

2nd-safe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SN=

2nd-safe turned (negative). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ST=

Second automatically calculated safety zone (minimum X-axis value) to be used in the
case a R-axis is mounted. The value is the distance from the middle of the V-opening to
the most outside point of the drawing of the die (on the right side). Also an extra safety
tolerance of 1mm is added. The situation for the die in turned position the distance to the

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left side is used. These values are calculated each time the die drawing changes. These
2nd-values cannot be changed manually.

6.r

H2 is the height of the 2nd-values. H2 is not visible on the screen. See for explanation upon the
safety zones the example drawing.

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6.4. Machine upper side and lower side

6.s

Function keys:

view Button to select one out of two possible viewing modes:

- dir. expand
- graph. dir.

save to disk Save tools from library to disk.

load from Load tools from disk into the control.

disk

delete tool Remove tool from library.

edit draw- To edit the machine shape drawing or check the dimen-
ing sions.

When the function key ‘View’ has been pressed a new, temporary button bar appears with

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additional softkeys:

6.t

Function keys:

dir. expand Select the normal view of the tool collection. This is the
standard setting.

graph. dir To get a graphical overview of the shapes as available in

the library including main dimensions.

The other function keys cannot be selected here, until one of these three function keys has been
chosen. The temporary bar will disappear again.
The shapes of your machine are drawn in the same way as for the punches and dies. Like with
the tools the right hand side of the drawing is the backgauge position of the machine.
Before starting drawing the machine shape upper or lower side you must enter the press-beam
height of the upper part when the moving part of the upper side is in its mechanical top dead
centre.
The length prompted after entering the height of the machine shape is the distance from the
center line to the front side or the back side of the machine.

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For the lower side of the machine the height is defined from the table surface to the floor level.

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6.5. Saving/loading of tools

With the function key 'save to disk' (in any of the tool menus) the dialogue 'Save Punches' is
opened. From this menu, it is possible to save tools to a back-up location. This procedure
works the same for all tools and machine shapes and regardless of the back-up location (floppy
disk, network).
When the function key 'save to disk' has been pressed, a screen like shown below should
appear.

6.w

At the top of the screen, the back-up location is shown. If this location is not correct, you can
change the subdirectory with the softkey 'backup directory' or you should go to the program
constants menu, to change the device where tools are saved to. See the chapter about the pro-
gram constants.
To save a tool, enter its number from the list and press 'enter'.

Function keys:

all Save all tools.

backup dir Change, make or remove a subdirectory where tools will

be saved.

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Function keys:

code Select on code instead of number.

view Button to select one out of two possible viewing modes:

- normal dir.
- dir. expand
- graph. dir.

For backup operations, it is possible to make use of subdirectories. Subdirectories can be cre-
ated in this menu. When the softkey 'backup directory' is pressed, a new window appears with
a list of available back-up directories. A selected directory can contain products and tools, so
each user can keep his own set of products and tools, if necessary.

6.x

You can make new subdirectories or delete existing ones with the softkeys 'make subdir' and
'remove subdir'. If there are subdirectories present, use the arrow keys to scroll to the required
directory and presss 'enter' to select it.

Function keys:

make sub- Add a new subdirectory. The name of the subdirectory

dir can be any alpha numeric string of maximal 8 characters.
Avoid the use of slashes ('/')

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Function keys:

remove Delete a subdirectory. If the subdirectory is not empty the

subdir controller returns the message 'UNABLE TO REMOVE
DIRECTORY'.

The 'load tools' procedure is different from the 'save tools' procedure. When you select 'load
tools' the control checks if the toolnumber already exists in the control. If not, then the tool is
automatically copied from disk to the control. If the toolnumber already exists then you have
three options:
-cancel (S3), the toolnumber is not loaded.
-overwrite (S4), the tool in the control is replaced by the tool from disk.
-rename (S5), the tool number of the tool on the disk is first renamed before it is loaded from
disk.
This means (in case of rename) that a new toolnumber is proposed. This new toolnumber is the
first free tool number in the tool library. Accept the proposed tool number with the enter key or
enter the number of another free tool number and press the enter key.

6.y

Note:
Tools are linked to the control by their machine number. When a 'restore' operation is started,
the control will only show those tools, which have the same machine number as the control.
If for any reason the machine number is changed, a new tool back-up operation should be exe-
cuted to save the control tools with their new machine number.

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7. Products and tools back-up

7.1. Introduction

This chapter describes the procedures to make a back-up of your products and tools. The
procedures for saving or reading data are similar for all types of back-up media: floppy disk,
network or USB disk.
The actual back-up location consists of a device (floppy disk, network) and a directory. The
back-up device is selected in the menu of the programming constants, the directory can be cho-
sen in the relevant back-up menu. By default, a directory ‘products’ is created for products and
a directory ‘tools’ is created to store tools in. If necessary, other directories can be created and
selected. In the figure below, the directories ‘products’ and ‘tools’ have been automatically
generated during a back-up operation, the directory ‘custom’ has been created manually.
Should anyone wish it, then it is possible to store products as well as tools in the directory ‘cus-
tom’ by choosing this directory. The back-up locations for storage of products and tools are set
independently. See ‘Program constants’ for more information on choosing the back-up devices
for products and for tools.

7.a

Example
You wish products to be stored in the directory ‘products’ on a network, the tools on a floppy
disk in the directory ‘tools’. In the menu ‘Progam constants’, the parameter ‘product back-up
path’ is set to ‘\Network’, the parameter ‘tool back-up path’ is set to ‘\Floppy’. After that, go to
each appropriate menu and select the products/tools you wish to save. When both steps have
been completed, the back-up path for products is referred to as ‘\Network\products’ and the
path for tools is known as ‘\Floppy\tools’. This is also shown at the top of each back-up menu.
Subdirectories can be created from within any of the backup menus. This will be explained in
the next section.

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To make a back-up of programs to disk, choose ‘Product backup’ in the main menu.

7.b

From this screen, a backup or a restore function is available. It is also indicated to which loca-
tion a backup is made (floppy disk, network, etc.). This location is chosen in the program con-
stants menu, at the parameter ‘backup/restore path’.
See ‘Program constants’ for more information about the program constants.

Function keys

backup Open the back-up menu to save products to disk.

products

restore Open the restore menu to load products from disk.

products

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When ‘backup products’ has been selected, a screen like shown below should appear.

7.c

At the top of the screen, the back-up location is shown. If this location is not correct you can
change the subdirectory with the softkey ‘backup directory’ or you should go to the program
constants menu to change the device where products are saved to.
To save a product, enter its number from the list and press ‘enter’.

Function keys:

all load all products

backup direc- Change, make or remove backup directory

tory

draw. nr. Toggle drawing number / product number

local direc- get an overview of the manually created product

tory directory structure on the control disk.

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Function keys:

Button to select one out of two possible viewing

view modes:
- normal dir.
- dir. expand
- graph. dir.

A back-up operation is carried out unconditionally. When a restore operation is started, the
control checks whether the product is already present on the control. If it is, you are asked
whether to replace the existing product or to cancel the restore operation.
When softkey ‘backup directory’ is pressed, a new window appears with a list of available
back-up directories.

7.d

You can make new subdirectories or delete existing ones with the softkeys ‘make subdir’ and
‘remove subdir’. If there are subdirectories present, use the arrow keys to scroll to the required
directory and presss ‘enter’ to select it.

Function keys:

make Add a new subdirectory. The name of the subdi-

subdir rectory can be any alpha numeric string of maxi-
mal 8 characters. Avoid the use of slashes (‘/’).

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Function keys:
remove Delete a subdirectory. If the subdirectory is not
subdir empty the controller returns the message
‘UNABLE TO REMOVE DIRECTORY’.

7.3. Tool back-up

To make a back-up of tools to disk, choose ‘Tool backup’ in the main menu.

7.e

With this menu a back-up of all programmed tools on the control is made: punches, dies and
machine shapes. When activated, one warning is given that existing tools with the same num-
ber on the destination disk will be replaced.

Function keys:

backup tools save all tools to disk.

restore tools restore all tools from disk.

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Function keys:

backup direc- change, make or remove backup directory

tory

To load or save only a few tools, go to the specific menus of those tools and save or load each
tool individually. This has been explained in detail in the chapter about tools.
A restore operation runs similar to a back-up operation, when it is started a warning is given
that the existing tools on the control will be replaced by the tools that are imported.
Tools are linked to the control by their machine number. When a restore operation is started,
the control will only import those tools, which have the same machine number as the control.
If for any reason the machine number is changed, a new tool back-up operation should be exe-
cuted to save the control tools with their new machine number. If this has not been done, the
control will detect no tools at the next restore action.

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8. Program Constants

8.1. Introduction

Choose ‘Program constants’ in the main menu to program the programming constants.

8.a

Inch-select 1/0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .IS

1 = dimensions in inches
0 = dimensions in millimeters
Press the key to select the required setting.

Ton/kN select 1/0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TS

1 = Ton
0 = kN
It is possible to select the units for all Force data to be expressed in Tons or kN.
Press the key to select the required setting.

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Press the key to select the required setting.

Language selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .LA

0 = GB (English) 9 = FI (Finnish)
1=D (German) 10=P (Portugese)
2 = DK (Danish) 11 = PL (Polish)
3=F (French) 12 = LI (Lithuanian)
4=I (Italian) 13= SL (Slowenian)
5 = NL (Dutch) 14= TR (Turkish)
6=S (Swedish) 21= CHI (Chinese)
7 = CS (Czech/Slovak) 22= CHT (Chinese traditional)
8 = ESP (Spanish) 23= KO (Korean)
24= J (Japanese)

It depends on the machine configuration which languages are available.

With the enter key or the ‘S2’ key the next page of the system parameters can be selected (7.2).
It is also possible to continue on the next-or previous page by using softkeys S2 c.q. S1.

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8.c

Number of materials. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M =
To view the properties of materials.
As soon as the cursor is placed on this parameter, the softkey ‘edit materials’ becomes
available. When this key is pressed, a new window appears with the material table.

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In this window, material properties can be programmed. You can edit existing materials, pro-
gram new materials or delete existing materials. A maximum of 99 materials can be pro-
grammed on the control.
For each material, three properties are present and can be viewed and edited.

Material name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .NA =

Name of the material.

Tensile strength. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .S =
Tensile stength of the selected material.

E module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E =
E- module of the selected material.

Function keys

delete mate- To delete the material that is currently shown on the

rial screen.

edit name To change the name of the currently selected material

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The materials are initially listed according to their material number, which is shown in the first
column (ID).
The list can be sorted according to the different properties. If you have a mouse available, click
on the title of a column. The materials will be sorted in ascending or descending order of that
property.
To change an existing material, go to the relevant line and change the values as you see fit. Use
the ENTER key to confirm a typed value.
To delete an existing material, move the cursor to the relevant line and press the function key
‘delete material’ (S4) to erase the values.
To program a new material, move the cursor to an empty space and start programming its val-
ues.

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Pressure correction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .FF =
Percentage of calculated tonnages which actually controls the pressure valve.

Turn page delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PD =

Delay after last entry at a page of the screen before the page turns over to the next page.

Active bend allowance table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BE =

0 = Internal / 1 = bendallw.tab
Bend-allowance: correction of the X-axis due to plate shortening after bending. With this
parameter the method for bend-allowance calculation is chosen. ‘Internal’ means the
standard formula of the control is used to calculate the bend-allowance. ‘Bendallw.tab’
means a bend-allowance table with correction values can be used. The choice ‘Ben-
dallw.tab’ is only available if a bend-allowance table is present on the control.
If a table has been chosen, the name of that table (if it has a name) is shown on the
screen.
Press the key to select the required setting.

Data preparation bend allowance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BA =

0 = correction off / 1 = correction on
With this parameter you can choose whether or not you wish to have programmed values
corrected for bend-allowance. This on/off setting only refers to corrections during prod-
uct programming in the menu ‘data preparation’. If a numeric program has been entered
with corrections on, the axis corrections are calculated and stored in the program. These
corrections can be viewed and edited in production mode (see ‘Automatic mode’).
Press the key to select the required setting.

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This choice has no effect on the postprocess function in the drawing mode. When the control
uses the postprocess command to calculate a CNC program from a drawing with bendse-
quence, the control will allways take bend-allowance into account.
When a table is present, softkey S5 is available: edit table. With this softkey the table can be
modified to meet user requirements. The table appears in a new window, with its own set of
function keys.

8.f

Each line contains a table entry, with several parameters. In this screen, the following function
keys are available:

Funtion keys:

new entry. Enter a new line in the table.

delete entry. Delete the current line.

save table. The table as it is shown on the screen is saved to memory.

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Use the arrow keys to scroll to the field you wish to change. Then type the new value and press
ENTER. It is not possible to create a table through this menu. Only when a table has been
loaded into the control is it possible to edit its contents.
For more information about bend-allowance tables, we refer to the Delem manual of the bend-
allowance table.

Z-distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ZD =
When automatic Z-axes are installed, the distance of the fingers on the backgauge are
automatically calculated with respect to the end of the plate.

8.g

Bottoming Force Factor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BF =

The pressure needed for an airbend multiplied by this factor in order to obtain the coin-
ing pressure.

Clamping correction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CC =

The position of the beam at which the plate is clamped, is calculated. In order to have a
firm clamped plate it is possible to offset the calculated pinch point with the value here
programmed. A positive value will result in a deeper position, a negative value in a
higher position of the beam.

Flattening offset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .OF =

The calculated depth position for the Y-axis beam in case of flattening your product
depends on the programmed flatten height of your special tool and the sheet thickness
(x2) and the here programmed offset to realise a flattened product as you require.

Flattening opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .OP =

Depending on the construction of your machine you can program here an openings posi-
tion for your punch at which position you can put in your product to flatten the particular
bend. A second mute output will become active which can stop the beam depending on
the machine interfacing. See figure below. The opening position will also take 2x sheet

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thickness into account.

8.h

Stock count mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SC=

Setting for the stock counter in production mode, to have the stock counter (product
counter) count up or down.
When downcounting is selected, the stock counter in production mode is decremented
after each press cycle. When the counter has reached zero, the control is stopped. On the
next start action, the stock counting value is reset to its original value.
When upcounting is selected, the counter is incrementd after each press cycle.
Downcounting can be useful if a pre-planned quota must be produced. Upcounting could
be used to give a report on production progress.
Press the key to select the required setting.

Part support retour speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PR=

Return speed of the part support after a bending. The speed value is programmed as a
percentage of the maximum speed.
Only available when there is a part support on the system.

Part support extra angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PE=

Extra angle for the part support unit. This angle value is added to the part support angle
position at the end of decompression. So while the pressbeam moves up to its upper dead
point, the part support moves to a new position. When the beam has reached upper dead
point, the part support will move back to zero.
Only available when there is a part support on the system.

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Parallelism offset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PO =

An overal parallelism, valid for the complete Y-axis stroke, can be programmed with this
parameter. The programmed value will be checked against the maximum allowed value
during production. The parallelism which can be programmed for each bending (Y2) is
only active below the clamping point. The parallelism below the clamping point is the
sum of the two parameters (Y2 + Par. offset).

Auto bend change mode step . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CS =

This parameter can be used to have automatic step change in the bending process with
the "step by step"-mode. To be programmed 0 or 1.
When programmed 0:
No automatic step change (next bending parameters active) will take place. To perform
the next bending you must select the new bending and press the start button.
When programmed 1:
The next bending parameters are loaded automatically but the axes will start positioning
after the start button has been pressed.

X1X2 difference programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .XX =

0 = angular format
1 = projection method
When you have two independent X-axes (X1 and X2) and the option OP-X1X2 has been
installed, you can program the values for X1, X2 in a certain relation. This means that
you program X1 and an angle value (angular method) or in a projection measure.
Please ask the option description from your supplier when this option has been installed.
Only available when this option is installed.

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Default X-axis code. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .XC =
During postprocessing the control calculates the optimal values for fast operation. This
parameter determines when the values for the next step (bend) will be active during the
complete program. If you program CX=0, the next step is active directly at the bending
point. Depending on the product it can be necessary to have the step change at the mute
point while opening (CX=1) or the step change at the upper dead point after the bending
(CX=2). With the parameter value here you can determine your ideal default step change
point.
The default value of this parameter = 2.
This value can also separately be specified for each bend. Use the ‘CX’-parameter in the
‘data prep or data edit’ mode.

Default X time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .XT =

During the postprocessing, the waiting time of the X-axis at step change is put to zero.
With this parameter you can preset a longer waiting time when needed for product han-
dling.

X-reference correction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .XR =

When the actual, mechanical X-axis position is not corresponding with the displayed
value than is it possible to correct the position with this parameter. Program the calcu-
lated difference.
Example:
-When the programmed and displayed value = 250 and the actual, mechanical position
value = 252 the XR parameter = -2.
-When the programmed and displayed value = 250 and the actual, mechanical position
value = 248 the XR parameter = +2.

X2-reference correction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .XR

Same function as the previous parameter but now for the X2-axis.

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Auto-computations edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AC
In the ‘data edit’ mode you can change the value of the programmed parameters. This
can also influence the value of other parameters. With this parameter you can choose to
have the other values automatically recomputed. Program ‘auto computations edit’ to 1.
There are three cases in which automatic computation can be used.
1. In case you change the value of the parameters ‘material type’ or ‘material thickness’
then the following parameters are automatically recomputed and changed by the control:
- Pressure
- Decompression distance
- Crowning device setting
2. In case you change the value of the parameter ‘length’ then the following parameters
are automatically recomputed and changed by the control:
- Pressure
- Decompression distance
- Crowning device setting
- Z-axis position
3. In case you change the parameter ‘punch’ or ‘die’ and the height of the new punch or
new die is different AND ONLY in case the ‘bend method’ is ‘bottoming’ or ‘flattening’
then the following parameter is automatically recomputed and changed by the control:
- Y-axis position (‘bend position’)
(When the ‘bend method’ is ‘air bend’ (normal situation) the Y-axis position is calcu-
lated in the automatic mode!)

If the automatic recomputation is switched off (default situation) then these parameters
stay the same. However, when you go to these parameters with the cursor keys the
recomputed value is displayed in the input row. When you press ‘enter’ the recomputed
value replaces the old value after all. So, you can choose to change the values.

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Intermediate X for Z-movement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .XS=
Temporary safe value for the X-axis, to avoid collision as a result of movement along the
Z-axis. With this parameter a standard safety zone for the X-axis is defined, which is
valid for all programs. The value 0 disables this functionality. This parameter should not
be confused with the parameter ‘X-safety’ of each die.
This parameter is especially useful when several dies of different sizes are placed on the
machine. In that situation, this intermediate X-value should be larger than the safety zone
of the largest die that is installed.

8.j

When the backgauge has to move to a different Z-position, it is checked whether the cur-
rent X-position is safe. We can distinguish the following situations:
• Old X-axis position as well as new position outside the zone: X- and Z-axis movements happen at the
same time, no change.
• Old X-axis position outside, new position inside the zone: backgauge is positioned on Z-axes first, the
X-movement starts when the Z-axes are in position.
• Old X-axis position inside, new position outside the zone: backgauge starts along X-axis, Z-movement
is started when X-axis is outside the zone.
• Old X-axis position as well as new position inside the zone: backgauge moves to the intermediate X-
axis position, then the Z-movement is started. When the Z-axes are in position the X-movement is
started to move the backgauge to its new position (see figure 8.j.).

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Intermediate R for X-movement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .RS=
Temporary position for the R-axis, to avoid collision as a result of movement of the X-
axis. The value 0 disables this functionality. When programmed not equal to zero this
position will be active when the X-axis has to move inside the safety zone of the die.

8.k

The sequence will be as follows:

• The R-axis is moved to the intermediate position;
• then the X-axis is moved to its position;
• finally the R-axis is moved to its position.

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8.l

Machine number. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MN =

When there are several bending machines in a factory, it can be useful to give the control
on each machine a unique machine number.
The selected machine number will be stored with the bending program. This number will
be checked when a program is read from floppy or a network. When the machine number
does not match you must confirm to read it anyway or not. If you do not confirm the
question the action will be aborted.
The machine number is also stored in the filenames of tools. When the machine number
is changed in this screen, you are prompted to make a new backup of your tools because
the filenames of all tools have been changed according to the new machine number.
Serial port 1/2
The control is equipped with two serial ports (RS-232). With these parameters you can
assign certain applications to these serial ports. To change these settings, contact your
machine supplier. The following settings are available:
DNC
The serial port is used for DNC operation, which means the control can be accessed by a
computer through a serial connection according to RS-232.
Pilz
The port is used for serial interfacing with a safety PLC.
If ‘DNC’ has been selected, an additional parameter (Baudrate) will appear to set the
serial communication speed.

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Angle correction database enable/disable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CD =
Toggle function, to switch the database with angle corrections on or off.
Angle corrections are entered in production mode (automatic/step by step). These correc-
tions are stored in the product program. Beside this, it is also possible to store these cor-
rections in a general database with angle corrections. This way corrections that have
once been entered for certain bends remain available for future use in other products.
When this setting is switched on, the control checks during production whether correc-
tions for similar bends are present in the database. If corrections for certain bends are
available, then they will be offered. On other occasions, corrections can be interpolated
and offered.
The correction database is adjusted by entering new corrections during production.
When the database is enabled with this parameter, all new-entered corrections are stored
in the database.
When searching for similar bends, the control searches for bends that have the same
properties as the active bend. The following properties of a bend are compared:
- Material
- Thickness
- Die opening
- Die radius
- Punch radius
- Angle
The first five properties of a bend must be exactly the same as the active bend to start a
comparison. If the angle is the same as the angle of the active bend, the correction is
offered. If the angle of the active bend has a maximum difference of 10° with two adja-
cent bends, a correction is interpolated from these two bends. If the resulting correction
has a difference of more than 5° with one of the two other bends, there will be no correc-
tion offered.

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8.2. Bendsequence parameters

8.m

The control calculates the optimum bendsequence for your product. To be able to realise this
you have to program a number of parameters which may influence the bendsequence determi-
Some parameters are product related and can be programmed together with the product. Some
parameters are machine related and must be programmed in the menu ‘program constants’.
The page above is the first which contains such parameters.

X-AXIS SPEED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BS=

Working speed of the backgauge of your press brake

R-AXIS SPEED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .RS=

Working speed of the R-axis fingers (only in case you have a R-axis in your machine)

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• Backgauge dimensions

The backgauge finger will be drawn with certain standard dimensions of which 5 can be
changed.
With these finger dimensions the R-axis movement and work/backgauge collision can be com-
puted.

8.n

Gauge positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GN =

The number of possible gauge positions (max. 4). In Fig. 8.n there are four positions pos-
sible, 0 - 4.

Default lay on position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GD =

Default gauge lay on position when lay on is selected during the graphical bendsequence
programming.
Default value=0, not lay on.

Gauge R offset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .RO =

An offset value for the R-axis can be set if the backgauge is positioned against the sheet
edge and the X-axis position is outside the die safety zone.

8.o
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position 0.

Finger width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .FW

The width of the backgauge finger.

8.p

The following parameters describe the dimensions of the backgauge and the lay-on positions.
The number of parameters that has to be programmed depends on the number of gauge
positions. If more gauge positions are programmed, more parameters are offered. The
illustration at the bottom of the screen will change according to the number of gauge positions.

Finger height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .FH

The height (or thickness) of the first backgauge finger tip.

Gauge height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .H1/H2/H3/H4

The height of the different finger levels.

Finger length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .FL

The length of the first finger.

Gauge length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .L2/L3

The length of additional lay-on levels.

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• Part support dimensions

If a part support is installed, this page can be used to program the size and place of the part sup-
port units. This page only appears if a part support is installed.

8.q

The part support dimensions are defined as follows:

8.r

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Part support length. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PL
Program the length of the part support unit as shown in the picture above.

Part support height. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PH

Program the height of the part support arm as shown above.

Part support unit 1/2/3/4/5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P1/2/3/4/5

With these parameters the positions of the part support units can be programmed. Possi-
ble settings are:
ABSENT (part support is not present or is switched off)
FRONT LEFT
BACK LEFT
FRONT RIGHT
BACK RIGHT
A maximum of 5 part support units can be programmed. The number of part support
units that actually appears on this page is machine-dependent.

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• Critical dimension boundaries

8.s

Turning of your product takes production time.

This time depends upon the length and width of your product.

For a relative small product (in Z-direction) a top-bottom turn can be done quickly.
But a relative small product which is long (in x-direction) needs some longer time to turn from
front to back or in a combination turn.

The turn time can be set in a table in seconds. For this purpose there are 4 length intervals (3
boundaries) each with a specific turn time depending on the type of turn. Like the turn times
you also can set the length limit boundaries.

The turn times must be entered for each of your specific products, because they also will
change with the shape of the product.

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• Speed Y-axis

8.t

On this page the several Y-axis speeds must be programmed.

The Y-axis speed values are important for production time calculations.

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8.3. Backup path

This screen gives the parameters for the back-up locations of products and tools.

8.u

Backup/Restore path . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PB/TB

With these parameters the back-up locations (the devices) are set for products and for
tools. These parameters are to be used in conjunction with the function ‘backup direc-
tory’ in each of the back-up menus, which are described in the chapters about tools and
about backup procedures. Press the key to select the required setting.
The choices available in the list will depend on the devices that are connected to the con-
trol at the time. If there are no devices connected, the list will empty.
\Network\machine1
This refers to an available network directory.
\Floppy
This indicates a floppy disk is inserted into the disk drive of the control. Back-up of data
will be performed to the floppy disk.
\USB Hard Disk
This indicates an external USB storage device, that is connected to any of the USB ports
of the control.
If a floppy disk or USB disk has just been inserted, it will take a few seconds before the
control has detected the device.

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8.4. Maintenance

8.v

Hours: the number of hours the machine is running.

Strokes: The number of strokes the pressbeam has executed.

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9. Manual mode

9.1. Introduction

Manual mode By pushing this key the CNC is in manual mode.

In manual mode you program the parameters for one bending. This mode is useful for testing
and for calibration.

9.a

All the parameters can be programmed independently of the programs in memory.

Function keys

view Button to select one out of three possible viewing modes:

- axes
- aux. axes
- zoomed values
show Open a window with an overview of the tool library.
library From there, a tool can be selected.

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axis func- To change speed and retract distance of available axes in

tions the current bend. This function is machine-dependant and
is described in detail in the chapter ‘Data preparation’.
manual pos Start the function to move axes manually with the hand-
wheel. See section 9.2.

When the function key ‘View’ has been pressed a new, temporary button bar appears with
additional softkeys:

Function keys:

axes Switch to default parameter view.

aux. axes Switch to second view with parameters of auxiliary axes.

zoomed Switch to view with axes values.

values

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• Parameter Explanation

Punch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .UP
Number of selected punch in the library.
Press the key to select the required setting.

Die . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .UN
Number of selected die in the library.
Press the key to select the required setting.

Mat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MA
Selection of one of the programmed materials, which are used to calculate the bending
depths. The control contains 4 preprogrammed materials. In total, 99 materials can be
programmed on the control. See the chapter about programming constants how to pro-
gram materials.
Press the key to select the required setting.

Thickness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TH
Thickness of the plate in millimeters.

Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BL
Length of the plate between the tools in millimeters.

Method. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BM
0 = Airbend
1 = Bottoming
10 = Flattening
11 = Flattening in combination with bottoming.
Press the key to select the required setting.

Corr. α . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cα
Correction on angle to bend
The angle correction should be entered as follows:
- Programmed value of 90 degrees.
- Measured value of 92 degrees.
Then it is required to program Corr._ with -2.
- Programmed value of 90 degrees.
- Measured value of 88 degrees.
Then it is required to program Corr._ with +2.

Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .α
Angle to bend

Y-axis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Y
The programmed or calculated Y-axis value to realise a certain angle.

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Mute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M
Sequence point where the Y-axis is switched from fast closing speed to pressing speed. It
is programmed here as a Y-axis position value.

9.b

Back pr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BP
Decompression stroke after the bending to release the working pressure. The same
parameter as DC in the data preparation mode.

Force . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P
Max. adjusted tonnage during pressing.

X-Axis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .X
The programmed value in X- direction to get a certain backgauge position.

Retract. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .DX
Retract distance of backgauge during the bending. The "backgauge retract" is started at
the pinching point of the plate.

Auxiliary axis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .R
If you have one or more auxiliary axes (for instance a R-axis, Z-axis or part support) the
parameters of these axes appear here. When you have a R1-axis and a R2 axis the pro-
grammed R1 value is automatically copied to the R2-axis value. The R2-axis value can,
if necessary, be changed afterwards.

Open . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .DY
This parameter results in a certain gap opening between the punch and the die after the
bend. A positive value is the gap opening above Mute, a negative value below Mute.
When you want to limit the handling time for the product you can program a small posi-
tive or a negative value.

Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .S
Pressing speed

Backpr. speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BS

The back pressure speed is the programmable speed of the beam during the decompres-
sion stroke.

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D-time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .T
Dwell time of punch at the bending point.

Parallelism. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Y2
Difference of left- and right hand side cylinder (Y1 and Y2). When positive right hand
side lower. When negative right hand side higher. The programmed value is active below
the clamping point.

9.c

G-corr. PS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Gp=
This is a general correction on the angle position of the part support. It is valid for all
bends.
The correction is programmed here as an angle value, relative to the part support angle of
the current bend. The correction is remembered as a percentage of the current angle. If
another bend is programmed or selected with a different angle, the correction value will
be adjusted accordingly.
Only available if a part support is present.

After pushing the start button all the programmed parameters are active.

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• Zoom function

When the function key ‘zoomed values’ has been pressed, the control switches to a new view
with only axes values on the screen.

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9.2. Manual operation of the axes

It is possible to move an axis by turning the handwheel on the front panel of the control. After
pressing the function key ‘manual pos’ in the main screen of manual mode, the following
screen appears:

9.e

Put the cursor bar on the axis you wish to move with the handwheel. Then simply turn the
handwheel and watch the movement of the intended axis. The procedure for moving the axis
depends on the axis you wish to move.

- Auxiliary axes:

With the handwheel the backgauge can be positioned manually. This operation is only possible
in "Stop" + "Manual Mode".
First you select the respective backgauge axis with help of the "Manual positioning"-key, so
that you will see the cursor bar at the required axis. Then you can move the axis with help of
the wheel.

- Y-axis:

With the handwheel the punch can be positioned manually in the same way as for the auxiliary
axes. This operation is only possible in "Start" + " Manual Mode". Furthermore, the following
conditions must be met:
- The ‘adjust’ function must be active, indicated on the screen by "Adjust" in the lower
righthand corner.

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- The Y-axis must be below mute-point.
- A pressing command must be given to the CNC.

• To teach

You can teach an axis a correct position within the manual positioning mode. When you have
moved an axis to a certain position with the handwheel, you may want to store this position. To
do so, press the ENTER key within this screen.
The actual axis value (left side) will appear in the programmed axis field (right side).

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10. Automatic / step by step mode

10.1. Introduction

10.a

The automatic mode executes the program (programming mode) automatically bend by bend
after pushing the ‘start’-key.When a new bending program is selected you must check your
tools and tool positions in your machine. This is also indicated with a ‘check tools’ warning
message when you enter the automatic mode.
In the header information is displayed on the number of bends, the repetition of a bend, the
product number, the drawing number and the connected program (the latter two do not have to
be present).
Above the horizontal line the programmed and computed parameters are displayed. These
parameters are divided over two screens: ‘functions’ and ‘axes’. The parameters below the
horizontal line can be programmed.

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Function keys:

previous Switch to previous bend of the program.

bend

next bend Switch to next bend of the program.

view Button to activate pop-up bar with additional functions.

select rept Switch between display of bend number or the number

no of repetitions of this bend.

manual Start function to move an axis manually with the hand-

pos wheel and change the axis positions with the teach func-
tion like in manual mode.

When the function key ‘View’ has been pressed a new, a temporary button bar appears with
additional softkeys:

10.b

Function keys:

axes Switch to default view of automatic mode.

functions Switch to view with additional bend parameters.

aux. axes Switch to second view with parameters of auxiliary

axes.

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Function keys:

all bends Switch to a table view in which all bends are shown.

graphical Switch to graphical visualisation of the program.

vis

zoomed Switch to view with axes values.

values

• Parameters

BEND no . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BN =
Selection of a bend of the program displayed on the monitor screen.

Corr α1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cα=

Corr α2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cα=
Corrections on angle values (Cα) in this bending.
Angle corrections can be programmed for both sides of the machine, Y1 and Y2. When
correction α1 is entered for one side, this value is automatically copied to the α2 correc-
tion for the other side. The correction for the other side can then be changed. When both
angle corrections have been entered, the resulting corrections for Y-axis and parallellism
are calculated. The corrections will be saved in the active bending program.
The angle correction should be entered as following examples indicate:
1) Programmed value of 90 degrees.
Measured value of 92 degrees.
Then it is required to program Corr. α with -2.
2) Programmed value of 90 degrees.
Measured value of 88 degrees.
Then it is required to program Corr. α with +2.
In case the angle correction database has been switched on, the control checks whether a cor-
rection exists for this type of bend in the database. The result of this check is prompted in the
entry field:
No stored correction. No correction has been found for this bend
Stored correction. A correction that matches the current bend has been found
Interpolated correction. A correction has been calculated (interpolated) based on other exist-
ing corrections
If a correction is entered, it will be stored in the database. At each next bend with the same
properties, this same correction will be offered.
See the chapter ‘Program constants’ for more information on the angle correction database.

Corr X . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cx =
Corrections on X-axis positions (Cx) in this bending. In case bend allowance is activated
(see PROGRAM CONSTANTS) and a program has been entered in data preparation, the

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 X-axes correction values are the result of bend allowance calculation. The corrections
will be saved in the active bending program.
The X-axis correction should be entered as following examples indicate:
1) Programmed value of 200 millimeters.
Measured value of 202 millimeters.
Then it is required to program Corr.x with -2
2) Programmed value of 200 millimeters.
Measured value of 198 millimeters.
Then it is required to program Corr.x with +2

Stock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ST =
The stock counter is incremented or decremented after each end of a program cycle.

G-Corr α . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Gα =
General correction of the angle, valid for each bend of the program. The value should be
programmed in the same manner as for the correction per bend.

G-Corr X. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Gx =
General correction of the X-axis position, valid for each bend of the program. The value
should be programmed in the same manner as for the correction per bend.

G-corr. PS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Gp=
This is a general correction on the angle position of the part support. It is valid for all
bends.
The correction is programmed here as an angle value, relative to the part support angle of
the current bend. The correction is remembered as a percentage of the current angle. If
another bend is programmed or selected with a different angle, the correction value will
be adjusted accordingly.
Only available if a part support is present.

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• Functions screen

10.c
• Graphical visualisation

10.d

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• Zoomed values

10.e

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• Bumping correction

With this function a general correction for a radius bend can be entered. This function can be
activated when the cursor is on the parameter for angle correction (‘corr. α1/α2’). It is only
available if a product is loaded that contains a radius bend.
When the function is activated, a new window appears in which the correction can be entered.
Subsequenty, a correction is computed for each bend of the radius.

10.f

When the general correction is altered, all individual corrections are recalculated. When any of
the individual corrections is altered, the general correction is recalculated.
Bumping corrections can be programmed independently for both sides, α1 and α2.
When this bumping correction window is used to program corrections for side 1, the correc-
tions are not automatically copied to the other side. Only individual corrections per bend are
copied when entered.

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• Manual positioning

In the automatic production mode it is possible to move the selected axis manually with the
handwheel and change the axis-positions with the teach function like in manual mode.

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10.2. Step mode

In the step-by-step mode you have the same possibilities as in the automatic mode. There is
only one difference. After each bend cycle, the control will stop. To continue working, you
must start the control again by pressing ‘start’ on the front panel of the control.

10.h

After each bending step, the control can stay in the current bend or jump to the next bend. This
depends on a parameter in the programming constants:

10.i

Disabled: when a step is completed, the control will stop and stay in the current step.
Enabled: when a step is completed, the control will load the next step and stop.
See also the chapter about programming constants for more information.

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A. Parameter index Flattening height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.14
Flattening height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.6
Flattening offset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.8
This appendix contains a list of all parame- Flattening opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.8
ters described in this manual, in alphabetic Force . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.11
order. Force . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.4
Front Extend Ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
2nd-safe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.14 Front Extend Ratio Accept . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
2nd-safe turned (negative) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.14 Gauge code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.10
90 Degree tolerance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.13 Gauge height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.19
Active bend allowance table . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.6 Gauge length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.19
Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.3 Gauge pos. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.9
Angle correction database enable/disable . . 8.16 Gauge positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.18
Angle number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.12 Gauge R offset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.18
Angle selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.3 G-Corr α . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.4
Angle/Bendposition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.7 G-Corr X . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.4
Auto bend change mode step . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.10 G-corr. PS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.4
Auto-computations edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.12 G-corr. PS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.5
Auxiliary axis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.4 Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.11
Auxiliary axis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.12 Inch-select 1/0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.1
Back pr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.4 Intermediate R for X-movement . . . . . . . . . 8.14
Back pressure speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.12 Intermediate X for Z-movement . . . . . . . . . 8.13
Backgauge number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.12 Language selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.2
Backgauge position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.8 Lay-on backstop limit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.13
Backpr. speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.4 Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.2
Backstop against sharp angle allowed . . . . . 2.11 Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.7
Backstop die, intermediate bend . . . . . . . . . 2.12 Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.5
Backup/Restore path . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.24 Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.3
BEND no . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.3 Machine lower side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.13
Bendmethod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.7 Machine number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.15
Blank length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.3 Machine upper side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.13
Bottoming Force Factor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.8 Mat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.3
Clamping correction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.8 Material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.2
Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.13 Material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.3
Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.5 Material name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.4
Connect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.3 Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.3
Corr α1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.3 Minimum Y-axis opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
Corr α2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.3 Mute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.8
Corr X . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.3 Mute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.13
Corr. α . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.3 Mute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.4
Data preparation bend allowance . . . . . . . . . . 8.6 Number of materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.3
Decompression . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.12 Open . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.4
Default lay on position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.18 Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.7
Default X time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.11 Optimalisation Degree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
Default X-axis code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.11 Parallelism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.12
Delay time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.11 Parallelism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.5
Die . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.7 Parallelism offset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.10
Die . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.3 Part support extra angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.9
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.2 Part support height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.21
D-time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.5 Part support length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.21
Dwell time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.12 Part support retour speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.9
E module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.4 Part support unit 1/2/3/4/5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.21
Edge tolerance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.12 Pressure correction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.6
Equal sized bumping segments enabled . . . 2.15 Punch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.7
Finger height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.19 Punch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.3
Finger length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.19 Radius . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.11
Finger width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.19 Radius . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.6
Radius factor blank length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.14

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R-AXIS SPEED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8.17
Repetition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.11
Resistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.13
Resistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.5
Retract . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.10
Retract . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9.4
R-finger position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.9
Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.11
Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9.4
Stock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10.4
Stock count mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8.9
Support type shoulder/head 0/1 . . . . . . . . . . . .6.7
Tensile strength . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8.4
Thickness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.2
Thickness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.3
Thickness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9.3
Ton/kN select 1/0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8.1
Turn page delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8.6
V-Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.11
V-opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.11
X1X2 difference programming . . . . . . . . . . .8.10
X2-reference correction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8.11
X-allowance DIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.15
X-Axis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9.4
X-AXIS SPEED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8.17
X-finger position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.10
X-reference correction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8.11
X-safe normal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.13
X-safe turned (negative) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.13
Y-axis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9.3
Z-distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8.8
Z-position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.6

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