Numeric Control for Bending Presses
Operator's Guide User Documentation Valid for: Product: S530 - SW 198
Edition: Novembre 2010 Code: 91803.GB.0.GB
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The product may offer performances that are not described in these manuals. Esa/Gv shall neither be obliged to maintain these functions in new versions of the product nor to guarantee the relative assistance. Checks have been carried out in order to ensure that the contents of these manuals correspond to the documented product. Despite this fact, there may be discrepancies. Esa/Gv therefore offers no guarantees as to the full compliance and completeness of the texts. The information in this document is periodically revised and new editions are issued when necessary. This manual has been compiled in partial compliance with ANSI/IEEE std 1063-1987 “IEEE Standard for software User Documentation”.
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Brief Guide
Operator's Guide Notes for the reader......................................................................................................i Explanation of the symbols ................................................................................................................ i Printer’s conventions..........................................................................................................................ii Glossary............................................................................................................................................iii
1 Brief Guide part 1 ..................................................................................................1.1 1.1 Operations to carry out on powering........................................................................................ 1.1 1.1.1 Ram sizing .................................................................................................................. 1.1 1.1.2 How to size the locator axes....................................................................................... 1.1 1.2 List of Punches and Dies ......................................................................................................... 1.2 1.3 How to draw a new punch........................................................................................................ 1.7 1.3.1 Punches to draw ......................................................................................................... 1.9 1.3.2 Preset punches......................................................................................................... 1.14 1.4 How to draw a new die........................................................................................................... 1.15 1.4.1 Die to be drawn......................................................................................................... 1.17 1.4.2 Preset dies................................................................................................................ 1.23
2 Brief Guide part 2 ..................................................................................................2.1 2.1 List of programs ....................................................................................................................... 2.1 2.1.1 Program update.......................................................................................................... 2.4 2.2 Numeric program set-up .......................................................................................................... 2.6 2.3 Graphic program entry (Options feature) ............................................................................... 2.16 2.4 Automatic calculation of the bending sequence (Options feature) ........................................ 2.21 2.5 Manual calculation of the bending sequence (Options feature)............................................. 2.24 2.6 How to bend a box ................................................................................................................. 2.27 2.7 Program execution in the automatic mode ............................................................................ 2.28 2.8 Materials Table ...................................................................................................................... 2.34 2.8.1 How to access the Materials Table mask ................................................................. 2.34 2.8.2 How to use the Materials coefficient......................................................................... 2.34 2.9 Clinching/Coining Coefficient ................................................................................................. 2.36 2.9.1 How to access the Correction Coefficients mask ..................................................... 2.36 2.9.2 How to use the Clinching/Coining coefficient............................................................ 2.37 2.10 Internal radius correction ..................................................................................................... 2.38
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2.11 DIN formula selection for the stretch calculation ................................................................. 2.38 2.11.1 Program checking................................................................................................... 2.38
3 Brief Guide part 3 ..................................................................................................3.1 3.1 “Sheet Metal-working Machine” function.................................................................................. 3.1 3.1.1 How to enable the “Sheet Metal-working Machine” function ...................................... 3.1 3.1.2 “New Bend” function ................................................................................................... 3.1 3.1.3 Flattening bend Forcing.............................................................................................. 3.2 3.2 New “Machine functions” mask................................................................................................ 3.3 3.3 “Manual Bend” Function........................................................................................................... 3.3
4 Integrated Cad .......................................................................................................4.1 4.1 Introduction .............................................................................................................................. 4.1 4.2 Drawing function ...................................................................................................................... 4.1 4.2.1 Polar entry of the drawing data................................................................................... 4.1 4.2.2 General data ............................................................................................................... 4.2 4.3 Drawing page........................................................................................................................... 4.3 4.4 Drawing data entry................................................................................................................... 4.4 4.4.1 How to enter a drawing in the polar mode .................................................................. 4.4
5 Management of the data in the memory .............................................................. 5.1 5.1 Introduction .............................................................................................................................. 5.1 5.2 Memory devices ....................................................................................................................... 5.1 5.2.1 Internal memory (buffered RAM) ................................................................................ 5.1 5.2.2 SSD (Flash Hard Disk) ............................................................................................... 5.1 5.2.3 USB Key ..................................................................................................................... 5.1 5.3 Logic site of the data................................................................................................................ 5.2 5.4 Data exchanging between storage devices ............................................................................. 5.3 5.4.1 Saving / Loading the Configuration Parameters......................................................... 5.4 5.4.2 Saving / Loading the Axes Parameters ...................................................................... 5.6 5.4.3 Saving / Loading the PILZ Configuration Parameters ................................................ 5.7 5.4.4 Saving/Loading the punches ...................................................................................... 5.8 5.4.5 Saving/Loading the dies ........................................................................................... 5.10 5.4.6 Saving/Loading all the tools...................................................................................... 5.12 5.4.7 Saving/Loading programs ......................................................................................... 5.13 5.4.8 Saving/Loading all the programs .............................................................................. 5.15 5.5 Recommended security savings ............................................................................................ 5.16
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5.5.1 Advice for the bending press manufacturer.............................................................. 5.16 5.5.2 Advice for the end user............................................................................................. 5.16
6 Description of the program data ..........................................................................6.1 6.1 Header section......................................................................................................................... 6.1 Name ................................................................................................................................... 6.1 Bend .................................................................................................................................... 6.1 Section................................................................................................................................. 6.1 6.2 Supplementary non-modifiable information ............................................................................. 6.2 6.3 Workpiece data section ........................................................................................................... 6.3 Pieces made ........................................................................................................................ 6.3 Pieces to make .................................................................................................................... 6.3 Measurements ..................................................................................................................... 6.3 Length.................................................................................................................................. 6.4 Comment ............................................................................................................................. 6.4 6.4 General data section................................................................................................................ 6.5 Width ................................................................................................................................... 6.5 Thickness ............................................................................................................................ 6.5 Strength ............................................................................................................................... 6.5 Material ................................................................................................................................ 6.6 Die ....................................................................................................................................... 6.6 Slot....................................................................................................................................... 6.7 Punch................................................................................................................................... 6.7 Die direction......................................................................................................................... 6.7 Punch direction .................................................................................................................... 6.7 6.5 Angles and axes data section .................................................................................................. 6.8 Y1 Angle .............................................................................................................................. 6.8 Y1 B.D.C. ............................................................................................................................. 6.8 Y1 corrections...................................................................................................................... 6.8 T.D.C. (Top Dead Center) ................................................................................................... 6.8 Y2 Angle .............................................................................................................................. 6.9 Y2 B.D.C. ............................................................................................................................. 6.9 Y2 corrections...................................................................................................................... 6.9 X1 ........................................................................................................................................ 6.9 X1 Recoil ........................................................................................................................... 6.10 X1 corrections.................................................................................................................... 6.10 X2 ...................................................................................................................................... 6.10 X2 Recoil ........................................................................................................................... 6.10
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X2 corrections.................................................................................................................... 6.11 R1 ...................................................................................................................................... 6.11 R2 ...................................................................................................................................... 6.11 A1 (Mechanical cambering)............................................................................................... 6.11 6.6 Machining data section .......................................................................................................... 6.12 Force.................................................................................................................................. 6.12 Camb. (Cambering) ........................................................................................................... 6.12 S.C.T. (Step Changing Time) ............................................................................................ 6.12 P.C.P. (Plate Contact Point) .............................................................................................. 6.12 S.C.P. (Speed Changing Point) ......................................................................................... 6.13 B. Time (Bending Time)..................................................................................................... 6.13 Accomp. (Accompanying).................................................................................................. 6.13 Speed ................................................................................................................................ 6.13 Functions 1 to 20 ............................................................................................................... 6.14 Rep. (Repeats) .................................................................................................................. 6.14 Direction............................................................................................................................. 6.14 Ri (Internal Radius)............................................................................................................ 6.15
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Notes for the reader
Notes for the reader General information
The information in this manual only applies to the software versions indicated on the frontispiece. Not all the available functions may be described in this manual. In these cases, Esa/Gv shall be obliged to neither guarantee these functions nor include them in future versions.
Purpose
The purpose of this manual is to help the operator during use of the product described in the frontispiece and when installing / using the office so ftware.
Users
This manual contains information for: •
machine operators with no basic knowledge of computer work;
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operators/installer technicians familiar with the P.C. MS-DOS
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Use of the manual
The manual is divided into chapters describing the more common functions of the numeric control and the Office Software installation procedure.
Notification of difficulties
Please contact Esa/Gv if any difficulties should arise when this manual is used.
Explanation of the symbols Graphic symbols may appear beside the text. These are used to emphasize information of particular importance. Attention This symbol is used when failure to take the appropriate precautions could cause slight damage to persons and property.
Danger This symbol appears when failure to take the appropriate precautions or accomplishment of incorrect manoeuvres could cause serious damage to persons and/or property.
Important This symbol appears in the manual to indicate information of particular importance. It is essential to read these sections in order to fully understand the manual.
Option This symbol indicates sections of the manual that describe optional functions or parts. Use of optional performances must be established with the machine manufacturer.
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Manufacturer This symbol indicates those sections of the manual reserved to the machine manufacturer.
Password This symbol indicates sections of the manual that describe functions access to which is safeguarded by software passwords.
CN This symbol indicates sections of the manual that describe functions only available in CN and not in the PC.
PC This symbol indicates sections of the manual that describe functions only available in the PC and not in CN.
Printer’s conventions Particular printer’s conventions are used to make it easier to identify the information in this manual. These conventions are illustrated below.
Keyboard and video
The following conventions are used. •
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The names of the screen-printed keys are indicated in boldface and are enclosed within square brackets. If the name of the key is preceded by “button”, reference is being made to a key on the push button panel. −
[ENTER]. Identifies the key that bears the word ENTER.
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[+] indicates the + key of the keyboard, while button [+] indicates the + key of the push button panel.
The names of the function keys are indicated in boldface italics and are enclosed within square brackets. −
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References to fields and/or messages on the video are written in boldface italics.
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The specific text to be digitized by the user is underlined. −
If the manual indicates “digitize ok, the user must digitize exactly “ok”.
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DIRECTION or DIRECTIONAL keys is the collective name used to indicate the UP, DOWN, LEFT and RIGHT keys.
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Pressure, in sequence, on a series of keys is written by separating the identifiers of the required keys with the “>“ character. −
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[ Plc Menu]. Identifies the function key that bears the words Plc Menu.
[ Manual ] > [START]. Describes pressure, in sequence, on the [ Manual ] and [START] keys.
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[SHIFT] + [] Describes contemporaneous pressure on the [SHIFT] and [] keys.
The following conventions are used. • •
Italics are used to identify specialistic terms. Boldface is used to emphasize words of particular importance.
Glossary
CNC
Initials that abbreviate Computerized Numerical Control and that indicate the instrument that controls the machine, i.e. the electronic device through which the machining cycles are programmed, the axes moved, etc.... Corresponds to one of the instruments whose operation is described in this manual.
SSD
The Solid State Disk, also known as Flash Hard Disk, is a data-memorizing device without moving parts, thus particularly suitable for an industrial environment.
Selection with the key
On the front of some numeric controls is available a key switch to select the required menu:
Menu selection without the key
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Program and tool set-up menu (Key 0).
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Axes parameter menu (Key 1).
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Machine configuration menu (Key 2).
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Diagnostics menu (Key 3).
The previously described key switch is not available on the front of some numeric controls (e.g. Kvara2000, Kvara2002, Kvara2003 and Kvara2004). To select the
required menu, press , then select the menu using the indicated number (equivalent to the position of the key):
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Program and tool set-up menu (0).
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Axes parameter menu (1).
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Machine configuration menu (2).
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Diagnostics menu (3).
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Menu.
Previous.
Next.
Save.
Cancel.
Arrows to move in the data entry fields.
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List of programs
Fixturing
Corrections
Save / Load from disk
Entries
Manual
Semiautomatic
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Automatic
Stop
Start
Manual movement keys.
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Brief Guide part 1
1 Brief Guide part 1 1.1
Operations to carry out on powering
It is obligatory to size the ram in order to access the automatic phase and carry out a machining program. Sizing of the locator axes is a facultative operation. It is advisable when there are doubts as to the correctness of the current locator axes targets. The current targets could be incorrect if an axis was moved in the manual mode when the numeric control was off.
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Ram sizing Comply with the following procedure to size the ram:
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press
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if the ram is up, depress the down pedal to lower it below the zero marks; press the up pedal. If resetting has already been carried out, this operation will achieve manual re-ascent.
The ram moves up until it finds both the zero marks of the optic lines of the two cylinders where sizing takes place. It will now be possible to carry out a program in the automatic mode. To repeat the resetting procedure without switching off the NC:
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press [ Repeat Sizing ];
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press the re-ascent pedal.
How to size the locator axes Comply with the following procedure to size the locator axes:
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press
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press
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The locator axes move towards the sizing limit switch. Once they have touched this latter, their direction is reversed and, after having released the limit switch, they size on the encoder’s first zero mark.
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List of Punches and Dies Comply with the following procedure to access the tools list:
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press
to display the list of punches or the list of dies;
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if the list of dies appears, press versa;
again to display the punches, and vice
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the following window will appear in the case of punches:
Figure 1.1 – List of punches
The window on the left is the list window. The central boxes contain the data or preview of the punch on which the cursor is positioned (in the list). The selection is made by means of the second function key.
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the following window will appear in the case of the dies list:
Figura 1.2 – List of dies
The window on the left is the list window. The central boxes contain the data or preview of the die on which the cursor is positioned (in the list). The selection is made by means of the second function key.
Just use the
How to draw a punch or die
keys to scroll through the tools available in the list.
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The function keys have the following meanings:
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[ Insert ] to insert the selected punch or die in the machining program or in the selected bend.
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the meaning of the second function key changes depending on the type of display activated: the meaning will be [ Preview] if the tool preview must be displayed or [ Data] if the tool data must be displayed.
Allows the user to completely draw a punch or die. Comply with the procedure described below:
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How to create a punch or die of the preset type
select the New Punch Drawing or New Die Drawing depending on the list in question; the tool drawing mask will appear.
Used for creating tools of the preset type. Comply with the following procedure:
press to access the menu; select the New Type 1 or New Type 2 or New Type 3 or New Type 4 item, depending on the type of punch that must be created. Otherwise, press New Predefined if you wish to create a die of the predefined type; •
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How to display the preview/data
Displays the preview/data of the tool (to make it easier to identify). It is normally enabled but can also be disabled. Comply with the following procedure:
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the tool preview or data window will be disabled (depending on the status of the second function key); just repeat the operation to re-enable the function.
Used to create a copy of a tool with another name, so that it can be modified. Go to the tool to copy and comply with the following procedure:
press
to access the menu;
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select the Copy item;
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enter the tool name in the window that appears.
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after having entered the name, go to the [Confirm] button and press [ENTER].
Used for changing the name of a tool. Go to the tool to be renamed and comply with the following procedure:
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to access the menu;
select the Preview item;
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How to rename a punch or die
press
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Copy of a punch or die
use the mask that appears to enter the tool data.
press
to access the menu;
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select the Rename item;
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enter the new tool name in the window that appears;
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after having entered the name, go to the [Confirm] button and press [ENTER].
Used for saving a tool o n a USB key so that it can then be transferred to another numeric control or to the kvara PC (also useful for creating backup copies). Go to the tool that must be saved and comply with the following procedure:
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How to cancel a punch or die
press
•
press [ENTER].
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the selected tool will be cancelled.
Used for saving all the tools on a USB key so that they can then be transferred to another numeric control or to the kvara PC (also useful for creating backup copies). Comply with the following procedure:
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insert a USB key with sufficient space for the tools;
press
to access the menu;
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select the Save Tools item;
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all the tools (punches and dies) will be saved on the USB key.
Used for cancelling all the tools. Comply with the following procedure:
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How to cancel all the tools
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Used for eliminating a tool. Go to the tool to be eliminated and comply with the following procedure:
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How to save all the tools on USB key
press
press
to access the menu;
select the Cancel Tools item;
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Tools list on USB key
Displays the list of tools on theUSB key. The same operations as those of the tools list can be carried out. Thus, all the tools on the USB key can be copies, renamed and cancelled. Select the list of p unches or dies and comply with the following procedure: •
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How to save all the tools from USB key to the NC
insert a USB key containing the tools (created by kvara);
press
;
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the list of punches or dies in the USB key will be displayed;
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carry out the operation required.
Used for saving the tools from the USB key to the NC so that they can be loaded from another numeric control or from the kvara PC. Comply with the following procedure: •
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all the tools will be cancelled (confirmation is requested before each tool is cancelled).
insert a USB key containing the tools (created by kvara);
press
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the list of punches or dies on the USB key will be displayed;
press
to access the menu;
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select the Save Tools item;
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all the tools (dies and punches) will be saved from the USB key to the NC.
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How to draw a new punch Comply with the following instructions to draw a new punch:
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press
to display the list of dies or punches;
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press
again if the list of dies appears;
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select the required type of punch. The punch can either be drawn completely or the four types of preset punch with fixed measurements can be used. By varying these measurements, the punch is rescaled and re-drawn.
The following types of preset punch are available:
Type 1
Type 2
Type 3
Type 4
Figure 1.3 – Types of preset punch It is advisable to use preset punches if the punch required is similar to one of the proposed types (which have been taken from the catalogue) since it will be less difficult to draw. The punch must be drawn completely if it is not within the categories of preset punches.
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press
to access the menu;
select: −
New Punch Drawing to completely draw the punch;
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New Type 1 to use a preset punch type 1;
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New Type 2 to use a preset punch type 2;
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New Type 3 to use a preset punch type 3.
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New Type 4 to use a preset punch type 4 (round punch).
A window with a request for entering the punch dimensions will appear;
Working height
Total height
Figure 1.4 – Punch dimensions •
Enter the total height and useful height as shown in the drawing.
Access to the drawing Access the drawing mask once the punch dimensions have been entered and the type of punch selected. The drawing mask changes, depending on the type of punch selected: mask Go to the [Confirm] button and press [ENTER].
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Punches to draw The mask with the punches to draw is created by means of the d rawing function (consult the relative chapter in the operator manual).
Figure 1.5 – Punch drawing mask
The window on the left is the drawing window. The two windows on the right are drawing data entry windows and change depending on the line being drawn. They can represent:
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The drawing data of an arc;
The punch must be drawn in the anti-clockwise direction, remembering that the locator is on the right-hand side of the punch.
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Drawing direction
Figure 1.6 – Drawing direction of the punch
Vertex entry
The tip must be defined before the punch drawing can be used. The line highlighted when the drawing begins represents one of the two sid es of the tip. Proceed as described to define the tip: − − − − − − − − − −
enter length l (line l); press [ENTER]; enter the tip angle (ang. angle); press [ENTER]; enter the chamfer (S data item); press [ENTER]; enter the tip radius (R data item); press [ENTER]; enter the punch load (maximum tons per meter); press [ENTER].
The tip is drawn and the next line, with the same length as the one used for line 1, is automatically entered.
How to do the drawing
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p1
l2
ap lp 1 l
Figure 1.7 – Example of a punch to be drawn The cursor will be in field 1 of the drawing tip data entry window: •
enter the tip data as described previously;
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enter the length of the second side of the tip (line 11);
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press [ENTER] : the cursor will move to the alpha field where the angle in relation to the next line is entered;
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press
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press [ENTER]: the next line is drawn in the automatic mode. The line to which the data refer is highlighted and the cursor moves to line length entry field 1;
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press [ Arc];
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enter the length of line l2 in field 1;
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enter the depth corresponding to line p1 in field h;
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press [ENTER] : the next line is drawn in the automatic mode. the line to which the data refer is highlighted and the cursor moves to line length entry field 1.
Continue to alternately enter lengths and angles to form the punch drawing. The more the measurements and angles entered are similar to the real ones, the more the drawing will be correct.
Graphic utilities
When entering lines whose measurement may cause problems, the operator can use a graphic utility that allows the value of the angle to be varied by symbol ±1° and the length measurement by symbol ± 1mm at a time, so that the drawing corresponds to the real punch. The value of the angle is increased by 1° by pressing on the right-hand arrow and decreased by one degree by pressing on the left-hand arrow, while the length value is increased by pressing on the up arrow and decreased by pressing on the down arrow.
Drawing curved lines
As seen in the example, the drawing function also allows curved lines to be drawn. Press the [ Arc] key to move the cursor to the arc data entry window. The curved line corresponding to the data entered will be automatically plotted when length 1 and depth h of the arc are entered.
How to correct the entered data
Incorrect entries can be corrected when the drawing is being done. It is possible to correct these entries and move amongst the various lines drawn by
means of the fields;
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keys, and by modifying the value of the
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use the key to switch to the previous entry field and thus switch alternately between a line entry field (1) and an angle entry field (alpha);
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use the line entry field (l);
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Error recovery
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key to switch to the next line and thus always switch to the
use [ENTER] to switch to the next entry field and to thus switch alternately between a line entry field (1) and an angle entry field (alpha).
A very frequent error (especially if the arrows are used to enter the angles) is to forget to press [ENTER] after having entered an angle. This means that the length of the section is entered in the angle entry field, thus creating an error in the drawing.
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key to go back to the angle entry field and enter the correct data
How to save the drawing
When the drawing has been terminated, press to memorize it. Enter the name of the punch in the window that appears. After the name has been entered, go to the [Confirm] button and press [ENTER].
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Preset punches The preset punches mask presents the shape of a pre-drawn punch and a series of data that characterize the shape of that p unch;
Figure 1.8 – Preset punch
Scroll through the data with the arrows or the [ENTER] key. An indication as to which measurement corresponds to the selected data item will appear on the drawing. Modify any of the values and press [ENTER] to re-plot the drawing and include the modified data item.
How to save the drawing
Once the drawing has been terminated, press to memorize it. Enter the name of the punch in the window that appears. After having entered the name, go to the [Confirm] button and press [ENTER].
Tolerated name characters
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How to draw a new die Comply with the following procedure to draw a new die:
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press
•
press
•
. The list of punches or the list of dies will appear;
again if the list of punches appears;
select the required type of die. The die can either be drawn completely or the preset die with fixed measurements can be used. By varying these measurements, the die is rescaled and re-drawn:
Figure 1.9 – Types of preset die available
It is advisable to use preset dies if the die required is similar to one of the proposed types (both square and overturned T shaped dies can be drawn) as it will be less difficult to draw. The die must be completely drawn if it is not within one of the categories of preset dies, if a die with several slots must be drawn, if square slots or pressing slots must be used.
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press
to access the menu;
select: −
New die drawing if the die is to be completely drawn;
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New Predefined die if the preset die data are to be used.
A window appears asking for the die d imensions to be entered.
Die width
Die height
Figure 1.10 – Die dimensions
Enter the die height and width as indicated in Figure 1.10.
Access to the drawing Access the drawing mask once the die dimensions have been entered and the type of die selected. The drawing mask changes depending on the type of die selected: mask Go to the [Confirm] button and press [ENTER].
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Die to be drawn The mask with the dies to b e drawn is created by means of the drawing function (consult the relative chapter in the operator manual).
Figure 1.11 – Die drawing mask The window on the left is the drawing window. The two right-hand windows are used to enter the drawing data and change depending on the line being drawn. They can repr esent: 1) The polar drawing data 2) The v slot drawing data 3) The square slot drawing data.
Drawing conventions
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Drawing direction
Figure 1.12 – Die drawing direction The line highlighted represents the line pr oposed initially in the drawing mask.
How to do the drawing
Supposing that the following die must be drawn:
l1
lC1
l2
aC1 a1
aC2
a2
l3
lC2
l4
Figure 1.13 – Example of a die to be drawn The cursor is in field 1 of the polar entry window of the drawing data: • •
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enter the length corresponding to line 11 in field 1; press [ENTER]: the cursor will go to field α where the angle in relation to the next line is entered. Now define the first die slot.
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Slot entry
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Comply with the following procedure: •
press [ Insert Slot ]. The data entry window automatically switches to the slot data, where the user must: − − − − − − − −
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enter the slot angle (angle aC1); press [ENTER]; enter slot width 1 (line lC1); press [ENTER]; enter slot radius R; press [ENTER]; enter the slot load (maximum tons per meter); press [ENTER] . The slot is drawn and the next line automatically entered. The cursor returns to the polar data entry window; enter the length corresponding to line l2 in field 1; press [ENTER]; enter the value of angle a1; press [ENTER]. The next line will be automatically drawn. The line to which the data refer is highlighted and the cursor moves to line length entry field 1; enter the length corresponding to line l3 in field 1; press [ENTER] . The cursor moves to field next line is entered.
α
where the angle in relation to the
Now define the second die slot: •
press [ Insert Slot ]. The data entry window automatically switches to the slot data, where the operator must: − − − − − − − −
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Continue to alternately enter lengths and angles to form the die drawing. The more the measurements and angles entered are similar to the real ones, the more the drawing will be correct.
How to correct the entered data
Incorrect entries can be corrected when the drawing is being done. It is possible to correct these entries and move amongst the various lines drawn by
means of the fields.
Error recovery
use the key to switch to the previous entry field and thus switch alternately to a line entry field 1) and an angle entry field (alpha);
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use the entry field (l);
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use the [ENTER] key to switch to the next entry field and thus switch alternately to a line entry field (l) and an angle entry field (alpha).
key to switch to the next field and thus always switch to a line
A very frequent error (especially if the arrows are used to enter the angles) is to forget to press [ENTER] after having entered an angle. This means that the length of the section is entered in the angle entry field, thus creating an error in the drawing.
key to go back to the angle entry field
and enter the correct data
α
Square slots can be entered with the die drawing mask. To enter one of these slots, comply with the instructions described below when field where the angle of the line prior to the slot is entered: • • • • •
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keys, and by modifying the values of the
•
Use the item.
How to enter square slots
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press [ Square slot ]. The square slot data must be entered in the window that appears; enter slot depth h; press [ENTER]; enter slot width 1;
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press [ENTER]; enter slot radius R; press [ENTER]; enter the slot load (maximum tons per meter); press [ENTER]. A square slot with the newly entered data will be drawn. The cursor returns to the polar data entry window in order to draw the next die line.
Conventions concerning square slots
If a square slot is drawn, the minimum bending angle that can be obtained is the angle corresponding to a v slot with the set width and depth values.
Flattening slot settings
Flattening slots can be entered in the die drawing mask. To define one, the user must indicate which are the lines that determine die closing and must then draw a flattening line on both side of the die: •
draw the open die pr ofile with the recess of the flattening part;
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move the cursor to the line to be defined as the flattening one (vertical line);
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press [Flatten];
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the line defined as the flattening one will be dotted;
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the following figure gives an example of a bending-flattening die.
Figure 1.14 – Drawing of the flattening die
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Flattening slots can be entered using the die drawing mask. To define one, the user must indicate two 0.001 mm flattening lines on both sides of the die. •
draw the open die profile, with the recess of the flattening part, but enter 0.001mm for this section (just as though the die were closed);
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move the cursor to the line to be defined as the flattening one (small vertical line);
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press [Flatten];
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the line defined as the flattening one will be dotted (even though it will be difficult to see);
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one the die drawing has been terminated, press [ Die Dimensions] and digitize 1 in the Pneumatic field;
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go to the [Confirm] button and press [ENTER];
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from this moment onwards, function 2 will be automatically enabled for the flattened bends.
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During the flattening bend with the pneumatic die, this latter opens and then, by moving down in the fast mode with the ram, the tools could touch each other in the fast mode (something to be avoided). If the user wishes the ram to change its speed (to the slow mode) beforehand (at a higher target) during the flattening bend phase, he must enter the flattening opening target in the general parameters (refer to the machine parameters manual)).
How to save the drawing
Once the drawing has been terminated, press to memorize it. Enter the die name in the window that appears. After the name has been entered, go to the [Confirm] button and press [ENTER].
Tolerated name characters
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Preset dies The preset dies mask presents the shape of a pre-drawn die and a series of data that characterize the shape of that die.
Figure 1.15 – Preset die
Scroll through the data with the arrows or the [ENTER] key. An indication as to which measurement corresponds to the selected data item will appear on the drawing. Modify any of the values and press [ENTER] to re-plot the drawing and include the modified data item.
How to save the drawing
Once the drawing has been terminated, press to memorize it. Enter the name of the die in the window that appears. After having entered the name, go to the [Confirm] button and press [ENTER].
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List of programs Comply with the following procedure to access the programs list:
• •
press
;
the following window will appear:
Figure 2.1 – Programs list
The window on the left is the list window. The central boxes contain the data or preview of the program on which the cursor has positioned (in the list). The display is selected by means of the second function key. Just use the
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The function keys have the following meanings:
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[ New Numeric] to enter a new program in the numeric mode;
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How to display the preview/data
Used to display the preview/data of the program (preview only if the program is graphic). It is normally enabled but can be disabled if required. Comply with the following procedure:
•
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the preview or program data window will be disabled (depending on the status of the second function key);
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just repeat the operation to enable it again.
Creates a copy of a program with another name so that it can be modified. Go to the program you wish to copy and comply with the following procedure:
press
to access the menu;
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select the Copy item;
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the name of the program must be entered in the window that appears.
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After the name has been entered, go to the [Confirm] button and press [ENTER].
Changes the name of a program. Go to the program to be renamed and comply with the following procedure:
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How to save a program
key to access the menu;
select the Preview item;
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How to rename a program
press the
•
•
How to copy a program
use of the second function key changes depending on the display activated: the meaning will be [ Preview] if the user wishes to display the preview of the program or [ Data] if the data of the program are to be displayed.
press the
key to access the menu;
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select the Rename item;
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enter the name of the program in the window that appears;
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after the name has been entered, go to the [Confirm] button and press [ENTER].
Saves a program on a USB Key so that it can be transferred to another numeric control or to the kvara PC (useful if backup copies need to be created). Go to the program to be saved and comply with the following procedure:
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How to cancel a program
press the
•
press [ENTER]; the selected program will be cancelled.
insert a USB Key with sufficient space for the programs;
press the
key to access the menu;
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select the Save Programs item;
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all the programs will be saved on the USB Key.
Used to cancel all the programs. Comply with the following procedure:
• • •
press the
key to access the menu;
select the Cancel Programs item; all the programs will be cancelled (confirmation will be requested for each program before it is cancelled).
Used to display the list of programs on the USB Key. The same operations as those of the tool list can be carried out, thus it is possible to copy, rename and cancel all the tools on the USB Key. Select the programs list and comply with the following procedure: •
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Used to save the programs on a USB Key so that they can be transferred to another numeric control or to the kvara PC (useful if backup copies need to be created). Comply with the following procedure:
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List of programs on USB Key
the selected program will be saved on the USB Key.
•
•
How to cancel all the programs
key;
Used to eliminate a program. Go to the tool to be eliminated and comply with the following procedure:
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How to save all the programs on a USB Key
press the
insert the USB Key with the pr ograms (created by kvara);
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Saving a program from USB Key to NC
the list of programs in the USB Key will be displayed;
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carry out the required operation.
Used to save a program from the USB Key into the NC so that it can be loaded from another numeric control or from the kvara PC. Go to the program you wish to save and comply with the following procedure:
•
press the
key;
the selected program will be saved from the USB Key to the NC.
Used to save the programs from the USB Key to the NC so that they can be loaded from another numeric control of from the kvara P C. Comply with the following procedure: •
• •
•
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key;
•
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Saving all the programs from USB Key to NC
press the
insert the USB Key with the pr ograms (created by kvara);
press the
key;
the list of programs on the USB Key will be displayed;
press the
key to access the menu;
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select the Save programs item;
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all the programs will be saved from the USB Key to the NC.
Program update If a tool that has already be used in a program is modified, the program will have to be updated as the targets calculated will no longer coincide.
How to update a program
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To update a program, first load it from the list and then comply with the following procedure:
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access the set-ups mask and press the
key to access the menu;
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select the Update Prog. item. All the program data will be re-calculated. Save if necessary.
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Numeric program set-up Proceed as follows to set-up a new program:
press ; press [ New numeric] ;
General data set-up
The first program data set-up window will appear:
Figure 2.2 – General data set-up mask
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Enter the width of the sheet of metal plate to bend;
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enter the thickness of the sheet of metal plate to bend;
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enter the strength of the material to bend, bearing the following convention in mind: −
aluminium: 0 - 30;
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sheet metal: 31 - 50 (ideal value 42);
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stainless steel: over 50;
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the material is calculated automatically, depending on its strength;
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enter the die used to make the bend (the die must have already been designed);
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enter the slot in the die that will be used for bending (a die can have several slots. Enter 1 if it only has one);
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enter the punch that will be used for the bend (the punch must have already been designed);
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enter the die direction;
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enter the punch direction;
Now press PgDn to access the mask where the bending data ar e entered:
Figure 2.3 – Bending data set-up mask
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Enter the following information for each bend: −
The required bending angle in the Y1 angle Y1 field;
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The required bend length in the X1 ends field.
All the other bend data are calculated automatically, but can be modified by the user.
Machining data entry
Now press the PgDn key to access the mask where the machining data of the bend are entered:
Figure 2.4 – Machining data entry mask
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Comply with the following procedure to enter the workpiece data of the program: •
•
press the [Workpiece Data] key from the bending data set-up mask or machining data set-up mask; a window with the workpiece data will appear.
Figure 2.5 – Workpiece data set-up mask
Machining data
Used to display the data concerning the absolute T.D.C , S.C.P and P.C.P of that bend. Go to the required bend and comply with the following procedure:
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key to access the menu;
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select the Machining Data item;
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a window with the machining data will appear;
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to quit, just go to the [Confirm] button and press [ENTER] .
To copy a bend, go to the required one and comply with the following procedure:
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• •
Bend insertion
•
press the
key to access the menu;
select the Insert Step item. The bend will be inserted in front of the one on which you were positioned.
press the
key to access the menu;
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select the Insert Step item. The bend will be inserted in front of the one on which you were positioned;
•
using the
or
•
press the
key to access the menu;
•
keys, go to the bend you wish to copy;
select the Copy Step item. The bend will be copied on to the one j ust inserted.
A utility for rolling can be activated in the numeric program’s data entry window:
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select the Copy Step item. The bend will be copied at the end of the section.
To insert an identical bend to one of the ones already in the section, go to the bend after the one you wish to insert and comply with the following procedure:
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Rolling definition
to access the menu;
To insert a bend in a section, go to the bend after the one you wish to insert and comply with the following procedure:
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Insertion of a copied bend
press the
press the
key to access the menu;
•
select the Rolling item. A window for entering the rolling data will appear;
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enter the required rolling angle in the Angle field;
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enter the rolling radius in the Radius field;
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enter the length of the ro lling step in the Length field;
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enter the initial position of the locator in the X Target field; press [Confirm]. The calculated rolling steps will be automatically entered in thee bending mask.
Rolling correction
When rolling is carried out, it is unlikely to obtain a correct bend at the first attempt. This inaccuracy depends on the fact that the angles to bend to achieve the rolling operation are very open (e.g. 170°C) and it is difficult to obtain precise bends with these angles. To achieve a correct rolling operation, measure the difference between the obtained rolling angle and the required one. The difference calculated must be homogeneously divided amongst all the bends.
Example
Supposing that a rolling operation with a 90° angle must be carried out and that 15 bends at 170° must be made. If the obtained result is 112.5°, it will be necessary to proceed in the following way: 112.5 - 90 = 22.5° (difference between the real and theoretic angle) 22.5 / 15 = 1.5° (correction to make for each bend) A 1.5° correction must be applied in the rolling step, which is repeated 15 times.
Bending and flattening definition
A bending and flattening operation can be defined in the bend set-up window: enter 0.0 in the Y1 Angle field. The ram’s arrival value will be calculated according to the depth of the slot, the height of the slot for flattening and the thickness of the workpiece. The position of X axis will be at the minimum target the axis can reach. R axis is positioned by taking into account that the die is open.
Bending and flattening correction
If a bending and flattening operation must be corrected, the value of the angle cannot be modified. It will be necessary to change the numeric value in the B.D.C. field of Y1. If the bend is pressed too much, this value must be increased. The Y2 Target will be modified as a consequence. Or it will be necessary to proceed in the following way:
• • •
access the Corrections mask by pressing the
key
press the [Corrections Coeff.] key The target entered is added to or subtracted from the B.D.C. of both the Y values and is a data item bound to the machine and not to the program. Press the [ Lose Correc.] key to annul the corrections.
How to carry out a striking or coining operation
Enter a normal bend with the same angle as the tools, but change the force and making any corrections to the bend as may be required, straight in the set-up mask.
Coining correction
Change the bottom dead center point of Y1 and Y2 to correct a coining operation. If coining is too light, the bottom dead center point must be decreased. If coining is too deep, the bottom dead center point must be increased.
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Or proceed in the following way;
• • •
access the Corrections mask by pressing the
key
press the [Correction Coeff.] key The target entered is added to or subtracted from the B.D.C. of both the Y values and is a data item bound to the machine and not to the program. Press the [ Lose Correc.] key to annul the corrections.
Definition of a conical This function allows the “Conical” process to be carried out once special locators have been assembled and X2 axis configured for conical operation. “Conical bending” is bend carried out by an X2 axis installed on the bar of the X1 axis ( incremental type) or two completely independent axes, X1 and X2 ( absolute type) which, to allow the axes to be staggered, moves after X1 has been positioned. Besides this special X2 axis, the locators also have a special profile, which allows the metal plate to be blocked (see figure). The data for making a conical bend can only be entered from the Setup masks and to enter the conical bend, the X2 axis must be enabled for operation in the conical mode (either incremental or absolute). In this case, once the typical data of a normal bend have been entered, the final target of X2 axis will be calculated in the “incremental” or “absolute” mode in relation to the final target of X1 axis. A utility can be activated in the data entry window of the numeric program in order to make a conical bend:
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Jig Locator X2,Z2,R
Jig Locator X1,Z1,R
Metal Plate
Figure 2.6 – Example of a conical bend
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enter the initial position of the locator in field X1;
•
press
to display the secondary menu;
•
press [Conical ] to access a window where the required conical angle can be entered;
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enter the required conical angle in the Angle field (between -45 and 45);
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go to the [Confirm] button and press [ENTER] . Targets X1, X2 will be automatically updated in the setups mask;
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in the case of positive phased angles, the final target calculated is X2, or X1 for negative phased angles.
Once a conical bend has been created and the user wishes to change the phase angle or metal plate width, before accessing the angle entry field with the [Conical ] function key, the bend must be cancelled and a new one set up. If this operation is not carried out, the targets generated by the angle entered in the window will be without sense. If modifications have been made to the data of a bend (e.g. metal plate width or thickness, etc.), the targets are not calculated again: X2, X2 Corrections and X2 Recoil. In a conical bend, the support function does not re-calculate the correction on the X2 Correction and X2 Recoil targets, thus the rest/support must be entered first and then the conical bend data.
Definition of a conical rolling operation
To enter a conical rolling operation, go to the first rolling bend and proceed with the conical phase. The targets vary on the first bend as described previously. Nothing is calculated if rolling is applied to a bend with a negative X1.
How to make off-slot bends
In off-slot bends, the end of bend point is in the upper position in relation to the upper die plane. The end of bend target is numerically higher than the theoretic plate crimping target in the general data of the program. The numeric control checks to make sure that the bending cycle targets are valid and requires the following targets to be in decreasing numeric order: •
Top dead center.
•
Speed change target (from version 13.2 onwards, the TDC cannot be lower than the SCP).
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Target 180 (crimping target).
•
End of bend target (bottom dead center).
The program cannot be executed in the automatic mode unless this order is complied with.
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For off-slot bends, the user must:
Example
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Directly enter the end of bend value in the Y1 B.D.C. and Y2 B.D.C. fields of the numeric program (the Y1 Angle and Y2 Angle fields will be set to zero).
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Enter a value in the P.C.P. field of the program’s machining data which, when added to the Theoretic 180 target , gives a higher value than the set B.D.C. values.
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Enter a value in the S.C.P. field of the program’s machining data which, when added to the Theoretic speed change target , gives a higher value than the theoretic 180 target + P.C.P.
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Make sure that the Top dead center (T.D.C) in the program steps is higher than the Theoretic speed change target + S.C.P .
Supposing that a program has been setup in which: Speed change target = 132.00; 180 target = 127.00; Bending target (a = 135°) = 124.72; After having checked to make sure that the required end of bend value is 142.35, this value must be entered in the Y1 B.D.C. and Y2 B.D.C. fields. To execute this program, the user must: enter 20.00 in the P.C.P. field: 127.00 + 20.00 = 147.00 > 142.35; enter 20.00 in the S.C.P. field: 132.00 + 20.00 = 152.00 > 147.00. Make sure that the top dead center is higher than 152.00.
How to save the program
Once the entries have all been made, press to access a window where the program name must be entered. After having entered the name, go to the [Confirm] button and press [ENTER].
Save as
A program can be saved with a different name from the initial one. This may be useful if the user does not wish to lose the modifications made to a program but does not wish to change the program loaded (thus different programs can be obtained with different corrections). Comply with the following procedure:
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to access the menu;
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select the Save as item;
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enter the name of the new program in the window that appears;
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after having entered the name, go to the [Confirm] button and press [ENTER].
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Graphic program entry (Options feature) Proceed in the following way to enter a new graphic program:
press ; press [ New graphic];
General data entry
A window is opened where the general data of the program can be entered: Access to the drawing function will not be allowed unless these data are entered.
Drawing window
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Enter the width of the metal plate to bend;
•
enter the thickness of the metal plate to bend;
•
enter the strength of the material to bend, bearing the following convention in mind: −
aluminium: 0 - 30;
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metal plate: 31 - 50 (ideal value 42);
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stainless steel: over 50;
•
the material is automatically calculated depending on the strength;
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enter the work station if several stations are defined;
•
enter the die to be used for the bend ( the die must already have been drawn);
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enter the Die direction (0 = standard, 1 = turned through 180°);
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enter the die cavity to be used for the bend (a die can have several cavities. Enter 1 if it only has one);
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enter the punch to be used for the b end (the punch must have already been drawn);
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enter the Punch direction (0 = standard, 1 = turned through 180°);
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enter a Comment if required.
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move to the [Confirm] button and press [ENTER] .
The drawing window of the workpiece will be opened and the workpiece produced by means of the drawing function.
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Figure 2.7 - Workpiece drawing mask. The window on the left is the drawing window. The four windows on the right and drawing data entry windows and respectively represent: 1) The polar drawing data 2) The Cartesian drawing data 3) The roller-levelling drawing data 4) The pressed bend drawing data
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Supposing that the workpiece shown in the figure must be drawn:
70.0
20.0
-120°
30.0
-90°
40.0
120
°
0 . 5 4
90.0°
Figure 2.8 - Example of drawn workpiece The cursor will be in field 1 of the polar drawing data entry window: • • •
press [ENTER]; enter the value of the first angle (120.0°) in field the next section);
(value of the angle in relation to
α
•
press [ENTER] . The next section will be drawn in automatic mode. The section to which the data refer will be marked;
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enter the length corresponding to the second section of the workpiece (45.0) in field 1 (length of the section);
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press [ENTER]; enter the value of the second angle (-120.0°) in field relation to the next section);
(value of the angle in
α
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press [ENTER] . The next section will be drawn in automatic mode. The section to which the data refer will be marked;
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enter the length corresponding to the third section of the workpiece (70.0) in field 1 (length of the section);
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press [ENTER]; enter the value of the third angle (-90.0°) in field the next section);
(value of the angle in relation to
α
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press [ENTER] . The next section will be drawn in automatic mode. The section to which the data refer will be marked;
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enter the length corresponding to the fourth section of the workpiece (20.0) in field 1 (length of the section);
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enter the length corresponding to the first section of the workpiece (20.0) in field 1;
press [ENTER];
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(value of the angle in relation to
α
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press [ENTER] . The next section will be drawn in automatic mode. The section to which the data refer will be marked;
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enter the length corresponding to the fifth section of the workpiece (30.0) in field 1 (section length);
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How to carry out a roller levelling operation
enter the value of the fourth angle (90.0°) in field the next section);
press [ENTER]. The drawing has been completed.
When carrying out a roller levelling operation, remember that by convention, there must be a section of metal plate before and after the roller-levelling step itself. Supposing that the workpiece shown in the figure must be drawn:
r = 60
30
20
Figure 2.9 - Example of a drawn roller levelling step The cursor will be in polar drawing data entry field 1: • •
press [ENTER];
•
press [ Roller levelling ]. The roller levelling data window will appear;
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enter the desired roller levelling angle (90.0 °) in field αc; press [ENTER]; enter the roller levelling radius (60.0) in field R; press [ENTER]; enter the length of the required roller levelling step in field P;
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press [ENTER] . The next section will be drawn in automatic mode. The section to which the data refer will be marked;
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enter the length corresponding to the last section to draw (30.0) in field 1 (section length);
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press [ENTER]. The drawing has been completed.
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Supposing that the workpiece shown in the figure must be drawn:
22
100
100
L1=30
Figure 2.10 - Example of a drawn bend-and-press step The cursor will be in field 1 of the polar drawing data entry window; • •
press [ENTER];
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press [ Press-and-bend ];
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enter the intermediate press-and-bend angle (e.g. 45.0°) in the alpha field; press [ENTER] . The next section will be drawn in automatic mode. The section to which the data refer will be marked; enter the length of the current section (100.0) in field 1; press [ENTER]. The cursor will move to the relation to the next section;
field where the angle is entered in
α
enter the angle value (-90.0 °); press [ENTER]. The cursor will move to field 1 where the section length is entered; enter the length of the side (100.0) in field l;
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press [ENTER];
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press [ Press-and-bend ];
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enter the length of press-and-bend side L1 (30.0) in field 1;
enter the intermediate press-and-bend angle (e.g.: 45.0 °) in the alpha field;
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press [ENTER] . The next section will be drawn in automatic mode. The section to which the data refer will be marked;
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enter the length of the last section (22.0) in field 1. The drawing has been completed.
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Saving the drawing
At the end of the entry phase, press to access a window where the name of the program must be entered. After having entered the name, move to the [Confirm] button and press [ENTER].
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The accessed window will present a simulation of the workpiece to bend including the lower and upper parts of the bending press, the punch, the die, the stop and the workpiece prior to bending. There are three windows on the right-hand side of the mask. These respectively indicate the number of rotations and overturnings to which the workpiece is subjected in the found bending sequence plus search enabling of the bending sequence with all the solutions. The numeric control searches for the solution by attempting to always maintain the larger part of the metal plate in the operator’s hand. By modifying the calculation criteria, the sequence can be searched amongst all the possible solutions.
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Figure 2.11 - Bending sequence calculation mask
The bending sequence can be calculated in two modes: automatic or manual. The optimum bending sequence is established by the numeric control in automatic Automatic search of the bending sequence search mode. Press [Optimize] to allow the numeric control to search for the solution on its own.
Manual search of the bending sequence
The bending sequence is established by forcing the bends in manual search mode. The bending sequence can be completely or partially forced by the operator. If the sequence is only partially entered, the remaining bends will be automatically calculated by the numeric control.
The operator can move amongst the various bends by means of the
and
keys. To force the bends, press the [ Bend ] key on a level with the selected bend. If this key is pressed on a level with an already forced bend, the bend will be straightened.
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The operator can turn the workpiece by means of the [Turn] key.
ù press [Optimize] when the desired bends have been forced. The numeric control searches for the solution by taking the sequence forced by the operator into account. Optimizing result
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If the workpiece is not feasible, the numeric control warns the operator by means of a NO SOLUTION message. In this case, the operator can attempt to calculate by means of the criterion that searches for all the solutions. If there is no possible solution, the operator can attempt to identify the bend that makes it impossible to bend the workpiece. This is done by means of the manual bending sequence search function. Any collisions of the workpiece with the various parts of the machine are indicated by changing the colour at the side of the workpiece that actually collides. The operator must completely force the bending sequence to bend a workpiece even when it is going to collide (when the collision will not damage the metal plate for example). If the workpiece is feasible, the numeric control informs the operator by a Solution FOUND message. The operator can choose amongst the following functions in this window: •
[Stop]: optimizing is interrupted so that modifications can be made;
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[Continue]: the numeric control searches for a different solution from the one just found. If the operator continues to refuse the proposed solutions, the numeric control will search until there are no other different ones. Once the solutions have terminated, the search will end with a NO SOLUTION message;
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[Simulate]: the workpiece bend simulation will be displayed. The user can proceed with the bending sequence by using the [Continue] key or can interrupt the simulation with the [Stop] key;
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[Accept]: the values calculated in the found solution will be entered in the program.
The obtained bending sequence can be simulated in the optimizing window of the graphic program, once the solution has b een accepted: •
Press the [Simulate] function key to display the workpiece without bends, preset for making the first bend.
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Press the [Bearing/Support] function key as many times as necessary to select the first support or the second support (if available), or the bearing of the workpiece. Clearly, the locator will only move to the support position if there are no collisions and if permitted by the limit tar gets of the axes.
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Press the [Continue] function key to display the workpiece with the first bend made.
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Press the [Continue] function key to display the workpiece with the first bend made and in position for the second bend.
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Press the [Stop] function key to stop the simulation. Press the [Previous] function key to return to the previous step in the simulation process.
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Press the [Continue] function key through to the end of the simulation (the [Simulate] function key will appear again).
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The operator can choose whether to make a supported bend in the data entry window of the graphic program: •
Press the [Simulate] function key to display the workpiece without bends, preset for making the first bend.
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Press the [Bearing/Support] function key as many times as necessary to select the first support or the second support (if available), or the bearing of the workpiece. Clearly, the locator will only move to the support position if there are no collisions and if permitted by the limit tar gets of the axes.
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Press the [Continue] function key to display the workpiece with the first bend made.
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Press the [Continue] function key to display the workpiece with the first bend made and in position for the second bend.
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Press the [Bearing/Support] function key as many times as necessary to select the first support or the second support (if available), or the bearing of the workpiece. Clearly, the locator will only move to the support position if there are no collisions and if permitted by the limit tar gets of the axes.
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Press the [Stop] function key to stop the simulation. Press the [Previous] function key to return to the previous step in the simulation process.
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Press the [Continue] function key through to the end of the simulation (the [Simulate] function key will appear again).
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The function is displayed in the numeric program at the top, to the right of the bend type (see meaning of the icons). The numeric control automatically calculates the corrections required on the X and R axes. In the numeric mode, the [Bearing/Support] function key does not work if the program is graphic. Access the simulation mask to modify the bearing support.
Manual calculation of the bending sequence (Options feature) The manual calculation procedure can be accessed from the workpiece drawing mask by means of the following procedure: press [Calculate].
Calculation window
A window will appear with a simulation of the workpiece to be obtained from the bending process, including the lower and upper parts of the bending press, the punch, the die, the locator and the workpiece prior to the bend. The three windows on the right-hand side of the mask respectively indicate the number of times the workpiece is turned and overturned during the bending sequence found (refer to the figure in the section describing Automatic Calculation of the bending sequence).
Manual search for the bending sequence
In the manual search mode, the bending sequence is established by the operator by forcing the bends.
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The operator can move amongst the various bends with the
and
keys. To force the bends, press [ Bend ] on a level with the selected bend. If this key is pressed on a level with an already forced bend, this bend will be straightened. The operator can turn the workpiece with the [Turn] key; press [Optimize] when all the required bends have been forced. The numeric control will search for the solution, taking into account the sequence forced by the operator.
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If the workpiece is not feasible, the numeric control will warn the operator with the Forced solution message. If there is no forced solution, the operator can try to identify which bend prevents the workpiece from being bent by means of the manual bending sequence search mode. Collisions of the workpiece with the various parts of the machine are signalled by colour changes at the side of the workpiece that would be liable to collide. The operator must completely force the bending sequence to bend a workpiece even if it would collide (e.g. when the collision would not damage the metal plate). The numeric control informs the operator with the Solution Found message if the workpiece is feasible. The operator can select the following functions in this window: •
[ Stop]: the optimizing process is interrupted so as to allow modifications to be made;
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[ Accept ]: the values calculated in the solution are added to the program.
The obtained bending sequence can be simulated in the optimizing window of the graphic program, once the solution has b een accepted: •
Press the [Simulate] function key to display the workpiece without bends, preset for making the first bend;
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Press the [Bearing/Support] function key as many times as necessary to select the first support or the second support (if available), or the bearing of the workpiece. Clearly, the locator will only move to the support position if there are no collisions and if permitted by the limit tar gets of the axes;
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Press the [Continue] function key to display the workpiece with the first bend made;
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Press the [Continue] function key to display the workpiece with the first bend made and in position for the second bend;
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Press the [Stop] function key to stop the simulation. Press the [Previous] function key to return to the previous step in the simulation process;
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Press the [Continue] function key through to the end of the simulation (the [Simulate] function key will appear again);
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The operator can choose whether to make a supported bend in the data entry window of the graphic program: •
Press the [Simulate] function key to display the workpiece without bends, preset for making the first bend;
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Press the [Bearing/Support] function key as many times as necessary to select the first support or the second support (if available), or the bearing of the workpiece. Clearly, the locator will only move to the support position if there are no collisions and if permitted by the limit tar gets of the axes;
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Press the [Continue] function key to display the workpiece with the first bend made;
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Press the [Continue] function key to display the workpiece with the first bend made and in position for the second bend;
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Press the [Bearing/Support] function key as many times as necessary to select the first support or the second support (if available), or the bearing of the workpiece. Clearly, the locator will only move to the support position if there are no collisions and if permitted by the limit tar gets of the axes;
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Press the [Stop] function key to stop the simulation. Press the [Previous] function key to return to the previous step in the simulation process;
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Press the [Continue] function key through to the end of the simulation (the [Simulate] function key will appear again);
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The function is displayed in the numeric program at the top, to the right of the bend type (see meaning of the icons). The numeric control automatically calculates the corrections required on the X and R axes. In the numeric mode, the [Bearing/Support] function key does not work if the program is graphic. Access the simulation mask to modify the bearing support.
Once the bending sequence has been optimized, the operator can still change it:
The operator can move amongst the various bends with keys
and
.To remove the bends, press the [ Bend ] ion a level with the selected bend, remove the other bend that needs to be switched, then press [ Bend ] to choose the new sequence required for each bend removed.
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How to bend a box The numeric control does not allow a bent box to be directly developed on the flat. To bend a box, the user must create a program with two bending sections in which the bends of the horizontal section and the bends of the vertical section will be entered, respectively. The two programs will be executed one after the other, thus allowing the box to be made. Execution of a program with several sections always begins with the one where the metal plate width is less.
How to add a section
Comply with the following procedure to add a s ection:
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How to cancel a section
to access the menu;
select the Change Section item.
To cancel a section, go to the section required and comply with the following procedure:
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press
to access the menu;
select the Cancel section item. The section will be cancelled and the program will go back to bend 1 of section 1.
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Program execution in the automatic mode Once a numeric program has been entered, it can then be executed in the automatic mode.
Press
Graphic automatic mask
to access the automatic status.
If the currently selected program is a calculated graphic program, the automatic graphic
mask can be displayed pushing the key than the key [Graphic]. This mask consists of three windows: the main window includes the drawing of the upper and lower parts of the machine, the drawing of the punch and die entered in the program, the drawing of the workpiece before and after bending and the drawing of the stop; the second window contains an indication on how to position the workpiece for each bend (overturning or rotation of the metal plate in relation to the previous bend); the third window contains the data of the bend in progress and the workpiece counter.
Figure 2.12 - Graphic automatic mask
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The current targets of the axes are added to the numeric entry data. The data of the program cannot be modified in the automatic status.
Figure 2.13 – Numeric automatic mask
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A mask with larger characters can be displayed so that the axes targets can be seen more clearly. This mask is activated by pressing mask with the smaller characters.
. Press
to go back to the
Figure 2.14 – Enlarged numeric automatic mask
Automatic cycle execution
Execution of the sample workpiece
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Press the button to begin automatic cycle execution. This operation allows the locator axes to position. Once the locators have positioned, press the down pedal to lower the ram and make the bend. Once the bend has been made, the ram returns automatically and the locator axes position for the next bend. When the last bend in the program has been made, the automatic cycle starts again from the first bend. The calculations made by the numeric control are purely theoretic and, owing to imperfections in the metal plate, may need to be corrected. To simplify the way the bending data of a workpiece are corrected, there is a procedure for making a sample workpiece which is carried out in the SEMIAUTOMATIC mask. If this procedure is activated, step change does not occur at the end of a bend as the cycle remains on the current bend to allow the operator to correct the bending data and repeat the bend that has been corrected. The angle or length of the bend can be corrected step by step or in a uniform way for all the bends.
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The corrections entered are automatically made to the program. The procedure can be activated from the AUTOMATIC mask in the following way:
•
press
;
•
press
to position the locator axes;
•
press the down pedal to make the bend;
•
measure the bend made in terms of bending length and angle;
If the bend is not correct:
•
•
press to access the correction data. To make a correction in all the steps (e.g.: if all the bends must have the same angle, it is advisable to correct the program in the general mode), enter the data under the workpiece column. To correct the data of a section, enter the data under the section column. To correct the data of a bend, enter the data under the bend column; enter the correction data.
Figure 2.15 – Correction mask
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The correction data to enter are in mm when it comes to the position of the locator axes and in degrees for the bending angle; the data entered are added to the value in the program. Example: if the bend is closed by 2°, a positive correction value must be entered (+2.0°). If the bend is open by 2°, a negative correction value must be entered (-2.0°). If the length of the bend is less than the required length, enter a positive value corresponding to the difference ascertained in the X1 Corr. field. If the length of the bend is greater than the required length, enter a negative value corresponding to the difference ascertained in the X1 Corr. field; if several corrections are made to the data of the same bend, the last value entered is added to the previous ones. Example: if a bend is initially closed by 3° and, after the correction (+3.0°), is open 1°, enter 1.0° in the angle correction field. In the step correction, the angle correction data are separate per cylinder. The Y1 angle can therefore be corrected differently from the Y2 angle; in the general correction, the bending angle is the same for both cylinders. The entered values overlap if a step correction and a workpiece correction are made in the same step. Example: if a -2.0° step correction and a -1.0° workpiece correction are made, the angular correction for that step will be -3.0°. Once the correction data have been entered:
•
•
Press
;
press corrected);
to re-position the locator axes (their position may have been
•
repeat the bend;
•
check whether the bend is correct: −
if it is correct:
repeat the procedure for all the bends in the program. Use the
or
keys to move amongst the various bends; −
if it is not correct: make new variations to the current bend data.
When the data have been corrected for all the bends:
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•
How to annul the correction data
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press bend.
. The automatic cycle will start again from the currently selected
There are new methods for making the corrections, as described below.
Press [ Lose Correc.] to annul the modifications made to the corrections. The values present when the mask was accessed will be restored.
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Materials Table The Materials Table contains the correction coefficients of the stretch calculation, divided amongst the 9 available materials.
2.8.1
How to access the Materials Table mask Comply with the following procedure to access the Materials Table mask:
• •
access the Corrections mask by pressing press the [ Materials Table] key.
The mask illustrated in the figure appears:
Figure 2.16 – Materials Table
2.8.2
How to use the Materials coefficient Access the Materials Table and enter the materials correction coefficients.
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This parameter will be used for calculating the stretch for all the bends entered after the coefficients are modified and for all the new programs. The angle must be re-entered in each bend order to apply the corrections to the existing programs. The default value of the coefficients is 1. The standard stretch is calculated with this value, re-processing the DIN6935 standard. The value entered in the coefficients is multiplied by the stretch calculated. Thus, entry of value 2 calculates double stretch while halved stretch is calculated if value 0.5 is entered. The tolerated values are between 0 and 9. Up to 2 decimals are allowed.
How to disable the stretch calculation
Just set the coefficients to 0 to disable the stretch calculation. The X calculations will no longer be calculated when the calculation is disabled.
How to save the coefficients
Just press the save key
How to load the coefficients
to save the coefficients entered.
Just press the [ Load from disk ] to load the coefficients entered from a USB Key. The coefficients are also saved and loaded in the automatic mode from the Configure mask by means of the [ Save ALL] and [ Load ALL] function keys.
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Clinching/Coining Coefficient The Correction Coefficients mask contains the Clinching/Coining coefficient alone.
2.9.1
How to access the Correction Coefficients mask Comply with the following procedure to access the Correction Coefficients mask:
• •
access the Corrections mask by pressing press the [Corrections Coeff.] key.
The mask illustrated in the figure appears:
Figure 2.17 – Correction coefficients
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How to use the Clinching/Coining coefficients Access the Correction Coefficients mask and enter the parameters. These parameters are used in the B.D.C. calculation for all bends of the Clinching/Coining type.
How to save the coefficients
The coefficients are saved automatically whenever the Correction Coefficients mask is quitted. The current machining program is not saved, b ut remains bound to the machine.
Press the [ Lose Correc.] key to annul the modifications made to the coefficients. How to annul the modifications made to The values present when the mask is opened will be restored. the coefficients
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2.10 Internal radius correction The internal radius of the bend is displayed in the machining data setup mask. The internal radius is calculated and the calculation method can be selected in the generic parameters. This field can also be modified by the operator, if the internal radius must be used to re-calculate the length of the workpiece. Modification of the internal radius influences the stretch calculations. Refer to the machine parameters manual for the various internal radius application modes.
2.11 DIN formula selection for the stretch calculation The operator can choose whether to use the standard DIN formula (for stretch calculations). To select the standard formula, enter 1 for the generic stretch Formula parameter. Refer to the machine parameters for the various internal radius application modes.
2.11.1 Program checking
Once the modifications have been made, press to set the axes in position. The program is checked automatically and if an error is found, a message will appear and the program will remain in the STOP status of the semiautomatic mode.
Autolearning cycle
There are particular conditions in which the bending target calculated by the numeric control cannot be used for making a bend (rounded punches, stamped bends, off-slot bends, etc....). In these situations, it is convenient to use the bending target autolearning cycle which can be carried out in the SEMIAUTOMATIC mask. If this procedure is activated, step change does not occur at the end of a bend but the cycle remains on the current bend to allow the operator to autolearn the required end of bend target. The operator can use several different methods to find the correct end of bend target: •
if the target to reach is higher than the calculated end of bend target, the target can be found by using the pedal alone;
•
if the target to reach is lower than the calculated bend target, the operator must enable the Re-ascent to TDC with ascent enabling input, release the pedal at the end of bend target and use the and buttons, which allow the ram to move up or down by a tenth of a millimeter at a time.
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The procedure can be activated from the SEMIAUTOMATIC mask in the following way:
•
press
;
•
press
to position the locator axes;
•
press the down pedal to make the bend;
•
find the required end of bend point by means of the previously described procedure;
•
press [ AutoLear. Y ];
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press the up pedal;
•
repeat the procedure for all the bends in the program. Use the
or
keys to move amongst the various bends. When autolearning has been accomplished for all the bends:
•
press
and run through the program from the first bend.
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“Sheet Metal-working Machine” function The following “Sheet Metal-working Machine” functions can be enabled:
3.1.1
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“New Bend” function
•
Flattening bend forcing
How to enable the “Sheet Metal-working Machine” function •
•
Press the key
two times ;
•
Select item 2) Configuration
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Select item 7) Generic Parameters
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Press the [ Nexte] key
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Digitize the password and press [OK]
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Digitize value 1 in the Sheet Metal-working Machine field and press
The two functions, “New Bend” and “Flattening Bend Forcing” functions will be enabled from this moment onwards.
3.1.2
“New Bend” function This function, which is activated in the Setups mask, is used to create new bends containing the same data as the previous bend. However, the new bends normally have only the same general data as the pr evious bend. This function is activated in the following cases:
•
Next function: Press the key when positioned on the last bend of the section to insert a new bend at the end of the section itself. This new bend will contain the same data as the preceding one.
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Insert Step function: select the Insert Step item from the a new bend in the current position.
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This new bend contains the same data as the preceding one.
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When the function is enabled, pay attention to the Next function. If you are positioned on the last bend in the section, you will actually add new ones if you continue to press
the
key in order to scroll through the bends.
It is advisable to use the key to scroll through the bends. To allow new steps to be added in the normal way, a [ New Step] function key is activated in the bend data entry mask when the “New Bend” function is activated.
Pressure on this key corresponds to pressure on when the function is not enabled thus, in this case, each new bend will only contain the general data of the bend that precedes it.
3.1.3
Flattening bend Forcing This function, which is activated in the Setups mask, allows the user to enter a bend as a Flattening one (Coining) by simply entering value 0 in the Y1 Angle field.
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New “Machine functions” mask 20 machine functions are available. Functions 1 to 4 are accessible in both the new machine functions mask and the machining data entry mask, while the new functions can only be accessed in the following way:
• •
access the Setups mask and press
to access the menu;
select the Machine Functions item to access a window that allows the functions to be enabled for that bend;
Figure 3.1 – Machine functions
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“Manual Bend” Function
Need to make a single bend that does not belong to the program, and then resume the program from the bend where it where it left off. To enable the Manual Bend mode, presst the key [ Manual Bend] from the Automatic page.
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Figura 3.2 - The Manual Bend page The last bend used in Manuale Bend mode is loaded. To execute the bend press [Execute] function key and then the button. To modify the bend press the function key [New] . To restore the program previously interrupted by Manual Mode press the key [ Exit Manual Bend]
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Introduction The S530 numeric control has a function that allows the following graphic elements to be drawn: •
punch;
•
die;
•
workpiece to bend.
Access to the drawing function for the elements listed above is described in the brief guide.
4.2
Drawing function The drawing function works by plotting straight line segments depending on the data entered by the operator. The data may only be entered in polar form.
4.2.1
Polar entry of the drawing data This function is used to define the lines that form the drawing via entry of a pair of data items: •
length of the line;
•
angle in relation to the next line.
The angles entered must be between ±180.0°. The convention according to which these angles must be entered is as follows: Direction of the drawing
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180°
-90°
-135°
Drawing direction
+135°
+90°
-135°
-90°
+90°
-90°
-135° +135°
180° 180°
+135° -135°
Drawing direction
180°
+135°
+90°
+90°
-90°
Drawing direction
Figure 4.1 – Angle entry conventions
4.2.2
General data Before beginning to draw a graphic element, the operator must enter certain general data items which vary depending on the object being drawn. The data items that must be entered in this phase are described in the chapters dedicated to each individual object.
Activation
4.2
To access the drawing, go to the [Confirm] button and press [ENTER].
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Drawing page The drawing page comprises several windows: •
Area 1 window for graphic plotting of the drawing which displays: the drawing corresponding to the data entered.
•
Area 2 window for polar drawing entry in which: the data for the length of the line to draw “l” and for the angle in relation to the next line “alfa“ can be entered. Area 3 window that displays the image of the element being drawn.
Area 1
Area 2
Area 3
Figure 4.2 – Drawing window
Use of the dedicated data entry windows is described in the section of the brief guide dedicated to each graphic object.
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Drawing data entry The first line of standard length is plotted on access to the drawing in Area 1. The line is highlighted by a circle. The initial direction of the drawing can be modified by pressing one of the arrows. The cursor is on field “l” in Area 2. There is a standard value in the field.
Note
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Each data item entered must be confirmed with the [ENTER] key.
How to enter a drawing in the polar mode As described in the “Polar entry of the drawing data” chapter, the values to enter are: 1) the length of the line. The line is rescaled depending on the length entered and the cursor moves to the “alfa” angle entry field; 2) the angle in relation to the next line. A circle indicating which line is being drawn makes the drawing easier to do. Once the entry has been made, the cursor moves to field “l” , where the length of the new line is entered. Entry of this pair of data items must be r epeated until the drawing is completed.
How to update the information in the drawing
The drawing is automatically rescaled if the measurements exceed the size of the window.
How to terminate the drawing
Enter zero for the angle of the last line to indicate that the dr awing has terminated.
How to select the drawing data
To select the drawing data, scroll through them with the keys.
and
Key scrolls backwards through the data that form the drawing in the sequential mode, passing between the “alfa” field and the “l” field each time. Key
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scrolls forwards through the data in the sequential mode, passing through the “l” field each time. The line relative to the displayed data is highlighted when the data of a drawing are scrolled.
How to modify the data of a drawing
Proceed in the following way to modify the data of a drawing: •
select the data item;
•
enter the new value;
press [ENTER] to confirm the new data item; the drawing will be plotted again to suit the new data item entered. •
Use of the arrows and direction keys
The arrows and direction keys can be used to automatically enter the angle of a line in relation to the next one. Press one of these keys to plot a new segment pointing in the direction that corresponds to the key pressed. The direction keys are: [Home], [PgUp], [PgDn], [End] and they are near the arrows.
Home
PgUp
TAB
End
PgDn
Figure 4.3 – Positions of the direction keys
The arrows position the segment horizontally or vertically.
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Example 1 Initial Drawing
Drawing after arrow towards the right has been pressed
Drawing after arrow towards the left has been pressed
Example 2 Initial Drawing
Drawing after upward arrow has been pressed
Drawing after downward arrow has been pressed
Figure 4.4 – Use of the arrows The direction keys position the segment diagonally.
Use of the directional arrows PGUP Key
HOME Key
PGDN Key
END Key
Figure 4.5 – Use of the direction keys
The angle between the current line and the segment plotted in accordance with the direction key pressed, is automatically entered in the “alfa“ field.
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This angle must be confirmed with the [ENTER] key if the length of the new line must be entered.
How to cancel a drawing line
To cancel a drawing line, first select the line to be cancelled and then press the
key. The current line will be cancelled. The successive lines will be positioned in accordance with the angle entered in the line preceding the one that is cancelled.
Drawing before cancellation
Drawing after cancellation
Section to cancel 120
50
a 50 20
20
a 50
50 20
20
The angle value remains unchanged after cancellation
Figure 4.6 – Line cancellation
If the last line entered is cancelled, it will be substituted by a line of standard length. To eliminate this line as well, go to the data of the preceding line and terminate the drawing.
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Management of the data in the memory
5 Management of the data in the memory 5.1
Introduction
Types of data
5.2
There are certain categories of data of fundamental importance for operation in Esa/Gv’s S530 numeric control for bending presses: •
Configuration parameters of the machine (Menu 2)
•
Axes parameters (Menu 1)
•
Work programs (graphic or numeric)
•
Fixturing (punches and dies).
Memory devices These data can be stored in the following memory devices: ù
5.2.1
•
Buffered RAM
•
SSD (Solid State Disk) Flash Hard Disk
•
USB Key.
Internal memory (buffered RAM) This is the memory device of the numeric control (that resides on the MULTIFUNCTION board) into which all the machine data are downloaded before being used. Thanks to the battery, these data are also maintained when the numeric control is off.
5.2.2
SSD (Flash Hard Disk) This is the storage device that contains a copy of the operating system, the Kvara application program and its Backup copy, plus the data saved by the Kvara application program (machine data, fixturing programs).
5.2.3
USB Key This is a normal USB Key. It is used for saving the machine’s configuration parameters and for the axes parameters. It is also used for saving the security copy of the programs, punches and dies. The contents of the USB Key Computer.
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Logic site of the data
Foreword
Logic site of the data means the storage device in which they reside on powering. At the time of use, the data reside in the internal memory.
Summary table
Files associated with the data
5.2
Type of data item
Storage device
Configuration parameters
Internal memory + SSD
Axes parameters
Internal memory + SSD
Work programs
SSD
Punches
SSD
Dies
SSD
All the machine data (Configuration and Axes) are memorized on files so that they can be recovered following a memory loss or incorrect entry.
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Management of the data in the memory
Data exchanging between storage devices Data exchanging means moving data from the internal devices to the diskette (SAVING) or from the diskette to the internal storage devices (LOADING). All the data handles by the KVARA program and listed in the previous sections can be Loaded and/or Saved as illustrated below: CONFIGURATION PARAMETERS AND AXES PARAMETERS
Saving
INTERNAL MEMORY
SSD (Flash Hard Disk)
USK Key
Loading Figure 5.1 – Saving/Loading CONFIGURATION and AXES pa rameters PROGRAMS AND FIXTURES
Saving
SSD (Flash Hard Disk)
USB Key
Loading Figure 5.2 – Saving/Loading PROGRAMS and FIXTURE S parameters
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As can be seen in the figure, the files are first memorized in SSD and then transferred to the destination device when the Axes Parameters or Configuration Data and loaded/saved. This ensures that there is always a copy (SSD) of the last operation carried out on the data if one of the storage devices devices (either the USB Key or internal memory) becomes faulty. The machine parameters and configuration parameters can be saved and/or Loaded contemporaneously and in the automatic mode. This particular function is described in the “Saving/Loading all the parameters” section. The loading and saving operations for each category of data are described below.
5.4.1
Saving / Loading the Configuration Parameters The configuration parameters comprise the following data: Description
Type (name screen)
on File name
Axes configuration parameters
Axes Conf.
COFASSI.CNF
General configuration parameters
General Conf.
GENERALI.GEN
Valve configuration parameters
Valve Conf.
VALVOLE.VAL
Special parameters
Special Conf.
SPEC.PAR
Generic parameters
Generic Conf.
GENER.PAR
Generic parameters 2
Generic 2 Conf.
GENER2.PAR
I/O configuration parameters
I/O 1 Config.
CONFIGIO.PAR
I/O configuration parameters
I/O 2 Config.
CONFIGIO2.PAR
Table of Materials
Materials
MATERIAL.TMT
Angle correction
Angle Corr.
CORRANG.DAP
Drawing of top part of press
RAM
SUPERIOR.SUP
Drawing of lower part of press
BASE
INFERIOR.INF
Loading and/or saving can be carried out in one of the following ways: ways:
5.4
•
SINGLE saving/loading: the type of parameter selected is subjected to the operation;
•
GLOBAL saving/loading: the operation is carried out for all types of configuration parameters.
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Single saving
Management of the data in the memory
Proceed in the following way to save a single type of configuration parameters: 1) Select the Configure 2 Menu; 2) select the type of parameter to be saved saved (keys (keys 1 to 8) and access the corresponding mask;
3) press
Example
An example of the way that VALVE configuration parameters are saved is illustrated below. To save the other types of parameters, repeat the procedure after selecting the type to be saved. a)
Select the Configure 2 menu;
b) press
c)
Single loading
to save the file containing the selected data on the USB Key.
;
press
.
Proceed as described below to load a single type of configuration parameters: parameters: 1) Select the Configure 2 Menu; 2) select the type of parameters to be saved (keys (keys 1 to 8) and access the corresponding mask ; 3) press [ Load from Disk ] to load the files containing the selected data from the USB Key.
Global saving
Proceed as described below to save all the configuration parameters on the USB Key: 1) Select the Configure 2 Menu; 2) press [ Save Save All ]. ].
Global loading
Proceed as described below to load all the configuration parameters from the USB Key: 1) Select the Configure 2 Menu; Load All ]. 2) press [ Load
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Saving / Loading the Axes Parameters The machine parameters comprise the following data: Description
Name displayed
File name
Machine parameters of the axes
Axes Parameters
ASSI.AXE
Machine parameters of the AC Axes Parameters Ram axis
PESTAC.PAR
Loading and/or saving can be carried out in one of the following ways: ways:
Single saving
•
single saving/loading: the operation is carried out by accessing the parameters mask in Select Axes Parameters 1 Menu;
•
global saving/loading: the operation is carried out along with the Configuration Parameters in the global saving/loading procedure described in the previous paragraph.
Proceed as follows to save the Axes Parameters alone: 1) Select the Axes Parameters 1 Menu;
2) press Key.
Single loading
or
to save the file containing the data on the USB
Proceed as follows to load the Axes Parameters alone: 1) Select the Axes Parameters 1 Menu; Load from Disk ] to load the files containing the data from the USB Key. 2) press [ Load
Save/Load ALL the parameters
5.6
ALL the configuration parameters and axes parameters can therefore be saved or loaded in USB Key by selecting the Configure 2 Menu and pressing the relative function key, Save All ] or [ Load Load All ]. i.e. [ Save
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Saving / Loading the PILZ Configuration Parameters The CNC can be connected to a PILZ safety PLC via serial link. The configuration parameters comprise the following data: Description
Name displayed
File name
PILZ configuration parameters
Pilz Test
PAR.DAT
Loading and/or saving can be carried out in one of the following ways:
Single saving
•
single saving/loading: the operation is carried out by accessing the parameters mask in the Diagnostic 3 Menu;
•
global saving/loading: the operation is carried out along with the Configuration Parameters in the global saving/loading procedure described in the previous section.
Proceed as described below to save the PILZ Configuration parameters alone: 1) Select the Diagnostic 3 Menu; 2) select the test mask (key 5). A request to enter the password will appear; 3) enter the password: 851414; 4) press the [ Pilz Test ] function key;
5) press
Single loading
to save the file containing the data on the USB Key.
Proceed as described below to load the P ILZ Configuration parameters alone: 1) Select the Diagnostic 3 Menu; 2) select the test mask (key 5). A request to enter the password will appear; 3) enter the password: 851414; 4) press the [ Pilz Test ] function key; 5) press [ Load from Disk ] to load the file containing the data from the USB Key.
Save/Load ALL the parameters
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ALL the configuration parameters, axes parameters and PILZ configuration parameters can therefore be saved or loaded in the USB Key by selecting the Configure 2 Menu and pressing the relative function key, i.e. [ Save All ] or [ Load All ].
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Saving/Loading the punches The punches comprise the following data: Description
Name displayed
File name
Data that form the punch drawing
filename
nomefile.PNZ
The punch data that reside in SSD do not require specific loading or saving procedures in order to be modified. After having selected the punch from the punches list and pressed
• •
Saving on USB Key
to access the drawing:
press
to memorize the modified data;
go to another mask to lose the changes made.
Proceed as described below to save a punch on the USB Key:
1) access the punches list by pressing the
key;
2) move with the cursor to the punch to be saved;
3) press
Loading from USB Key
Proceed as described below to load a punch from the USB Key:
1)
access the list of punches by pressing key
2) press
5.8
.
twice;
to display the list of punches on the USB Key;
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3) move with the cursor to the punch to be loaded;
4) press
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Saving/Loading the dies The dies comprise the following data: Description
Name displayed
File name
Data forming the die drawing
filename
nomefile.MTX
•
The die data reside in the SSD and do not require specific loading or saving procedures in order to be modified. After having selected the die from the dies list and pressed
• •
Saving on USB Key
to access the drawing:
press
to memorize the modified data;
go to another mask to lose the modifications made.
Proceed as described below to save a die on the USB Key:
1)
access the list of dies by pressing the
key;
2) move with the cursor to the die to be saved;
3) press
Loading from USB Key
.
Proceed as described below to load a die from the USB Key:
1)
access the list of dies by pressing the
2) press
key;
to display the list of dies on the USB Key;
3) move with the cursor to the die to be loaded;
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4) press
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Saving/Loading all the tools
Saving on USB Key
Proceed in the following way to save all the punches and dies on the USB Key:
1) access the list of punches or dies by pressing the
key;
2) press the key to access the menu and select [ Save tools]. All the tools will be saved on the USB Key.
Loading from USB Key
Proceed as described below to load all the punches and dies from the USB Key:
1) access the list of punches or dies by pressing the
2) press
key;
to display the list of punches or dies on the USB Key;
3) press the key to access the menu and select [ Save tools]. All the tools will be loaded on USB Key.
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Management of the data in the memory
Saving/Loading programs
Foreword
The programs can consist of several files: •
nomefile.PRG containing the workpiece drawing data;
•
nomefile.PRN containing the axes targets and bending data.
The files saved (by pressing the program is set-up.
key) depend on the mode in which the
Description
Name displayed
File name
Numeric program
Filename
nomefile. PRN
Non-calculated graphic program
Filename
nomefile. PRG
Calculated graphic program
Filename
nomefile. PRN nomefile. PRG
The data of the program reside in SSD and do not require specific loading and saving procedures in order to be modified. Just press program. Type of program
after having selected the
Data modification
Graphic programs
•
Numeric programs Calculated graphic programs
•
cannot be modified.
press numeric data of the workpiece;
to access the
•
press to memorize the modified data;
•
re-select the name of the program from the programs list in order to lose the modifications made.
Saving the current program on USB Key Press the USB Key.
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Saving a program on USB Key
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Proceed as described below to save any program in SSD on the USB Key:
1) press
to select the programs list;
2) move with the cursor to the program to be saved;
3) press
Loading a program from USB Key
.
To load a program from the USB Key:
1) press
to select the programs list;
2)
to select the list on the USB Key;
press
3) select the program to be loaded;
4) press
5) Now press
: the program will be copied from the USB Key to SSD;
again (list in SSD). The newly copied program should be
in the list. To access the data in the program, select them and press to load them.
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Management of the data in the memory
Saving/Loading all the programs
Saving on USB Key
Proceed as follows to save all the programs on the USB Key:
1) press
to select the programs list;
2) press to access the menu and select [ Save programs]. All the programs will be saved on the USB Key.
Loading from USB Key
Proceed as follows to load all the programs from the USB Key:
1) press
to select the programs list;
2) press
to display the list of programs on the USB Key;
3) press to access the menu and select [ Save programs]. All the programs will be loaded from the USB Key.
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Recommended security savings
Foreword
Security saving means memorizing the data that allow the bending press to operate on a USB Key.
Parameters
Security saving of the parameters must be carried out at the time of shipment. Any successive modifications must be saved immediately.
Programs
Security saving of the programs must be carried out periodically by the customer depending on the number or importance of the programs he sets up.
Fixturing
Security saving of the fixturing must be carried out after all the tools of a customer have been entered. The customer must save again whenever he enters a new punch or a new die.
5.5.1
Advice for the bending press manufacturer It is advisable to keep:
5.5.2
•
a USB Key containing the machine parameters of each bending press sold (in duplicate or a copy on the hard disk of a Personal Computer);
•
a USB Key containing the fixturing supplied with the bending press.
Advice for the end user It is advisable to keep: •
a USB Key containing a copy of all the machine parameters, fixturing and programs commonly used in the numeric control;
•
a security USB Key identical to the one described above;
•
a copy of the machine parameters in the hard disk of a Personal Computer;
•
a USB Key containing the programs of each individual customer so as to free the greatest amount of memory possible and achieve faster search phases (this USB Key is only required if there is a large number of programs).
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6 Description of the program data 6.1
Header section This section describes all the header information in the top part of all three SET-UP masks:
Name Minimum value:
Maximum value:
Default value:
Meas. unit:
Type of data:
Protection level:
Available from SW version Description:
1.0
alphanumerical characters
Change activated
This is the name of the program currently in progress. If nothing is written in this field, the program is the temporary type and has not yet need saved.
Bend Minimum value:
Maximum value:
1
Default value: Type of data:
Meas. unit: unsigned word
Available from SW version Description:
1.0
80 pure number
Protection level: Change activated
This is the bend currently in progress.
Section Minimum value:
Maximum value:
1
Default value: Type of data:
Meas. unit: unsigned word
Available from SW version Description:
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1.0
8 pure number
Protection level: Change activated
This is the section currently in the bending phase. Section means the direction of the metal plate on which the bends are being made.
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Supplementary non-modifiable information The header section also includes certain non-modifiable information: The type of bend. Can take on the following values:
N normal bend in air C rolled bend A conical roller bend R flattened (clinching) or stamped (coining) b end I conical bend
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Description of the program data
Workpiece data section This section contains data that concern the entire workpiece.
Pieces made Minimum value: Default value: Type of data:
Maximum value:
0
Meas. unit:
0
Description:
pure number
Protection level:
dword
Available from SW version
9999
1.0
Change activated
data entry
Indicates how many workpieces have been made by the program in progress. The data item is updated automatically during the operations, but the user can modify it as required.
Pieces to make Minimum value: Default value: Type of data:
Maximum value:
0
Meas. unit:
0
Description:
pure number
Protection level:
dword
Available from SW version
9999
1.0
Change activated
data entry
Indicates how many workpieces the user wishes to make. The number is automatically decreased at the end of each workpiece. At the end of the last workpiece, automatic execution stops and the user is asked to press the ST ART button to continue.
Measurements Minimum value: Default value: Type of data:
Maximum value:
0
unsigned char
Available from SW version Description:
Meas. unit:
0
1.0
1 pure number
Protection level: Change activated
data entry
Indicates whether the user describes the workpiece by means of external or internal measurements. Can have the following values: 0 = external measurements (default) 1 = internal measurements
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Length Minimum value:
Maximum value:
Default value:
Meas. unit:
Type of data:
Protection level:
double
Available from SW version Description:
mm
1.0
Change activated
data entry
Indicates the total length of the metal plate.
Comment Minimum value:
Maximum value:
Default value:
Meas. unit:
Type of data:
Protection level:
Available from SW version Description:
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1.0
Change activated
alphanumerical characters
data entry
Adds a comment to the program if required.
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Description of the program data
General data section This section describes the general data concerning the workpiece. The user can modify them bend by bend if necessary.
Width Minimum value:
Maximum value:
0
Default value: Type of data:
Meas. unit:
mm
Protection level:
double
Available from SW version Description:
99999.9
1.0
Change activated
data entry
Indicates the width of the metal plate in the bending point.
Thickness Minimum value:
Maximum value:
0.01
Default value: Type of data:
Meas. unit:
mm
Protection level:
double
Available from SW version Description:
99.99
1.0
Change activated
data entry
Indicates the thickness of the metal plate in the bending point.
Strength Minimum value: Default value:
Maximum value:
0 Aluminium = 25
Meas. unit:
150 Kg/mm²
Iron = 45 Stainless steel = 70
Type of data:
unsigned char
Available from SW version Description:
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1.0
Protection level: Change activated
data entry
Indicates the strength of the material. It is advisable to use the default values given if you do not know the real strength value, but if there are errors in the final angle or in the length calculation, you will have to check whether an incorrect entry for this data item conditions the results.
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Material Minimum value:
Maximum value:
1
Default value: Type of data:
Meas. unit: unsigned char
Available from SW version Description:
1.0
9 pure number
Protection level: Change activated
data entry
Indicates the type of material and can have the following values: 1 = aluminium type 1 2 = iron type 1 3 = stainless steel type 1 4 = aluminium type 2 5 = iron type 2 6 = stainless steel type 2 7 = aluminium type 3 8 = iron type 3 9 = stainless steel type 3 this data item is initialized automatically, depending on the strength value entered. For instance, aluminium type type 1 is used if the strength value is between 0 and 30; iron type 1 is used if the value is between 31 and 50, while stainless steel type 1 is used if the value is over 50. The user is responsible for checking whether the material proposed must be changed to suit the results obtained. Once the program has been set up, the Material must be selected in the Manual mode, even if the strength is reset. A new program must be made to generate the Material according to the strength in the automatic mode. The material data item refers to the materials table in the Corrections mask.
Die Minimum value:
Maximum value:
Default value:
Meas. unit:
Type of data:
Description:
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Protection level:
char[9]
Available from SW version
alphanumerical characters
1.0
Change activated
data entry
This is the name of the die used to make the bend.
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Slot Minimum value: Default value: Type of data:
Maximum value:
1
Meas. unit:
1 unsigned char
Available from SW version Description:
1.0
10 pure number
Protection level: Change activated
data entry
This is the number of the slot used for making the bend. Remember that multiple-slot dies identical to the real ones can be drawn. The slots are numbered automatically in the progressive mode whilst the drawing is being done.
Punch Minimum value:
Maximum value:
Default value:
Meas. unit:
Type of data:
Protection level:
char[9]
Available from SW version Description:
alphanumerical characters
1.0
Change activated
data entry
This is the name of the punch used for making the bend.
Die direction Minimum value: Default value: Type of data:
Maximum value:
0
Meas. unit:
0 unsigned char
Available from SW version Description:
1.0
1 alphanumerical characters
Protection level: Change activated
data entry
Indicates the direction of the die when the bend is made.
Punch direction Minimum value: Default value: Type of data:
Maximum value:
0
unsigned char
Available from SW version Description:
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Meas. unit:
0
1.0
1 alphanumerical characters
Protection level: Change activated
data entry
Indicates the direction of the punch when the bend is made.
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Description of the program data
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Angles and axes data section This section describes the data in the second entry mask, where the bending angles, the positions of the axes and the corrections can be entered.
Y1 Angle Minimum value:
Maximum value:
-179.9
Default value: Type of data:
Meas. unit:
degrees
Protection level:
double
Available from SW version Description:
180.0
1.0
Change activated
data entry
This is the bending angle required on the cylinder piloted by Y1 axis.
Y1 B.D.C. Minimum value:
Maximum value:
0.00
Default value: Type of data:
Meas. unit:
mm
Protection level:
double
Available from SW version Description:
9999.99
1.0
Change activated
data entry
This is the position that the Y1 axis must reach to obtain the required angle.
Y1 corrections Minimum value:
Maximum value:
-90.0
Default value: Type of data:
Meas. unit:
degrees
Protection level:
double
Available from SW version Description:
90.0
1.0
Change activated
data entry
This is the correction to make to the bending angle resulting after the bend so as to obtain the correct angle. It can also be entered in the CORRECT IONS mask.
T.D.C. (Top Dead Center) Minimum value:
Maximum value:
0.01
Default value: Type of data:
Meas. unit:
Description:
6.8
mm
Protection level:
double
Available from SW version
999.99
1.0
Change activated
data entry
Indicates by how many millimeters the bending press must open at the end of the bend (space between the die edge and the punch).
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Description of the program data
Y2 Angle Minimum value:
Maximum value:
-179.9
Default value: Type of data:
Meas. unit:
Description:
degrees
Protection level:
double
Available from SW version
180.0
1.0
Change activated
data entry
This is the bending angle required on the cylinder piloted by Y2 axis.
Y2 B.D.C. Minimum value:
Maximum value:
0.00
Default value: Type of data:
Meas. unit:
Description:
mm
Protection level:
double
Available from SW version
9999.99
1.0
Change activated
data entry
This is the position that Y2 axis must reach in order to obtain the required angle.
Y2 corrections Minimum value:
Maximum value:
-90.0
Default value: Type of data:
Meas. unit:
Description:
degrees
Protection level:
double
Available from SW version
90.0
1.0
Change activated
data entry
This is the correction to make to the bending angle resulting after the bend so as to obtain the correct angle. It can also be entered in the CORRECT IONS mask.
X1 Minimum value:
Maximum value:
-99.99
Default value: Type of data:
Meas. unit:
Description:
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Protection level:
double
Available from SW version
9999.99
1.0
Change activated
data entry
This is the position that X1 axis must reach to obtain the required bending length.
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X1 Recoil Minimum value:
Maximum value:
0
Default value: Type of data:
Meas. unit:
mm
Protection level:
double
Available from SW version Description:
999.99
1.0
Change activated
data entry
This is the distance at which X1 axis must move back when the ram reaches its contact point with the metal plate (PCP) to prevent this latter from colliding against the locator.
X1 corrections Minimum value:
Maximum value:
-999.99
Default value: Type of data:
Meas. unit:
9999.99 mm
Protection level:
double
Available from SW version Description:
1.0
Change activated
data entry
This is the correction to make to the position of X1 axis to obtain the required bend length.
X2 Minimum value:
Maximum value:
-99.99
Default value: Type of data:
Meas. unit:
9999.99 mm
Protection level:
double
Available from SW version Description:
1.0
Change activated
data entry
This is the position that X2 axis must reach to obtain the required bend length.
X2 Recoil Minimum value:
Maximum value:
0
Default value: Type of data:
Meas. unit:
6.10
mm
Protection level:
double
Available from SW version Description:
999.99
1.0
Change activated
data entry
This is the distance at which X2 axis must move back when the ram reaches its contact point with the metal plate (PCP) to prevent this latter from colliding against the locator.
Esa/Gv
GB
Description of the program data
X2 corrections Minimum value:
Maximum value:
-999.99
Default value: Type of data:
Meas. unit:
mm
Protection level:
double
Available from SW version Description:
9999.99
1.0
Change activated
data entry
This is the correction to make to the position of X2 axis in order to obtain the required bend length.
R1 Minimum value:
Maximum value:
-99.99
Default value: Type of data:
Meas. unit:
Description:
mm
Protection level:
double
Available from SW version
9999.99
1.0
Change activated
data entry
This is the position the locator must reach in height to allow the metal plate to rest.
R2 Minimum value:
Maximum value:
-99.99
Default value: Type of data:
Meas. unit:
Description:
mm
Protection level:
double
Available from SW version
9999.99
1.0
Change activated
data entry
This is the position the locator must reach in height to allow the metal plate to rest.
A1 (Mechanical cambering) Minimum value:
Maximum value:
0
Default value: Type of data:
Meas. unit:
Description:
%
Protection level:
double
Available from SW version
100
1.0
Change activated
data entry
This is the position of the mechanical cambering table (WILA type) expressed in % of the maximum bed deflection take-up. This function is only present if the press is pre-engineered for handling this type of cambering.
Esa/Gv
6.11
Description of the program data
6.6
GB
Machining data section This section described the machining data used, bend by bend.
Force Minimum value:
Maximum value:
0.1
Default value: Type of data:
Meas. unit:
Description:
tons
Protection level:
double
Available from SW version
9999.9
1.0
Change activated
data entry
This is the force required to bend the metal plate.
Camb. (Cambering) Minimum value:
Maximum value:
0
Default value: Type of data:
Meas. unit:
Description:
%
Protection level:
double
Available from SW version
100
1.0
Change activated
data entry
This is the compensation required for straightening the bending press. It concerns the force used for bending and is a percentage of the machine’s maximum force.
S.C.T. (Step Changing Time) Minimum value: Default value: Type of data:
Maximum value:
0
Meas. unit:
0
Description:
seconds
Protection level:
double
Available from SW version
99.99
1.0
Change activated
data entry
This is the time with which locator start-up is delayed when step changing occurs, to allow the user to remove the metal plate from the bending press.
P.C.P. (Plate Contact Point) Minimum value:
Maximum value:
-99.99
Default value: Type of data:
Meas. unit:
Description:
6.12
mm
Protection level:
double
Available from SW version
999.99
1.0
Change activated
data entry
Indicates by how many millimeters the theoretic plate contact point must be modified to achieve correct crimping.
Esa/Gv
GB
Description of the program data
S.C.P. (Speed Changing Point) Minimum value:
Maximum value:
-99.99
Default value: Type of data:
Meas. unit:
999.99 mm
Protection level:
double
Available from SW version Description:
1.0
Change activated
data entry
Indicates by how many millimeters the theoretic speed changing point must be modified to achieve a correct speed change.
B. Time (Bending Time) Minimum value: Default value: Type of data:
Maximum value:
0
Meas. unit:
0
seconds
Protection level:
double
Available from SW version Description:
99.99
1.0
Change activated
data entry
This is the time the ram remains at a standstill at bottom dead center to allow the metal plate to be rolled.
Accomp. (Accompanying) Minimum value: Default value: Type of data:
Maximum value:
0
Meas. unit:
0
Description:
m/min
Protection level:
double
Available from SW version
10
1.0
Change activated
data entry
This is the speed (slow) used for accompanying the metal plate when this is very heavy, so as to prevent an excessively fast re-ascent from overturning the plate on to the operator. Speed used by the ram for lifting from BDC to P CP. Accompanying does not take plate if this data item is left at zero.
Speed Minimum value: Default value: Type of data:
Maximum value:
0
Esa/Gv
m/min
Protection level:
double
Available from SW version Description:
Meas. unit:
0
10
1.0
Change activated
data entry
This is the bending speed. If the user must make delicate bends (e.g. thin thicknesses) it is advisable to use a lower speed than the maximum speed tolerated.
6.13
Description of the program data
GB
Functions 1 to 20 Minimum value: Default value: Type of data:
Maximum value:
0
Meas. unit:
0 unsigned char
Available from SW version Description:
1.0
1 pure number
Protection level: Change activated
data entry
These data are used for handling special functions such as pneumatic R axes pr pneumatic bending and flattening dies. They can have the following values: 0 = function not enabled 1 = function enabled Comply with the instructions in the relative chapter of the brief guide to access the functions that are not directly displayed in this mask.
Rep. (Repeats) Minimum value: Default value: Type of data:
Maximum value:
1
Meas. unit:
1 unsigned char
Available from SW version Description:
1.0
99 pure number
Protection level: Change activated
data entry
Indicates the number of times the bend must be repeated before passing on to the next one.
Direction Minimum value: Default value: Type of data:
6.14
Meas. unit:
1 unsigned char
Available from SW version Description:
Maximum value:
-1
1.0
1 pure number
Protection level: Change activated
data entry
Indicates whether the metal plate must be inserted in one direction or the other. This information is displayed enlarged in the automatic mask to allow the operator to know how to insert the workpiece even when the program has been written in the numeric mode.
Esa/Gv
