V0215, 1.9
More information about this can be found in chapters 4 and 5.
Bending sequence computation
• Automatic computation for minimum production time
• Interactive bend sequence determination
• Manual bend sequence determination
• Collision visualization of product with tools and machine
• Free tool selection
• Assignments of turn times, backgauge speed etc.
• Blank length computation
• Production time indication
• Bending sequence simulation
• Programmable finger positions
1.5.5. Numerical program
The Program menu gives access to the numerical program and values of the active product.
There are two possibilities to create a CNC program:
• enter a numerical program, started via Products mode, tap New Program, step by step;
• generate the program from the graphical bend simulation started via the Products mode,
tap New Product, via the Drawing mode. (see: Drawing mode; product drawing).
If the program is entered by hand, there is no collision check. All program values must be
entered manually. The program depends on operator experience.
If the program is generated from a graphical bend sequence, the program can be visualised
during production. A generated program can be edited according to operation needs.
More information about this can be found in chapter 6.
When a drawing has been completed with a bend sequence, and the program is stored, the
program is post processed and the numerical program becomes available.
The system automatically computes :
• Necessary force
• Machine adjustments such as:
• Y-axis position
• Decompression
• X-axis position
• X-axis retract
• Y-opening
•R-axes
•Z-axes
Axes positions are calculated according to the machine configuration.
1.5.6. The Auto menu and Manual menu, production modes
A product program can be executed via the Auto mode. In Automatic mode, a complete
program can be executed bend after bend. In the Auto mode the Step mode can be selected
to have each bend started separately.
The Manual mode of the control is an independent production mode. In this mode, one bend
can be programmed and executed. It is typically used to test the behaviour of the bend
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