Revision as of 15:46, 23 April 2009

Summary

Bender to XYZ is software converts bender data to XYZ coordinates that represent the centerline of a tube shape.

This is the most flexible reverse-calculation conversion software available anywhere. Convert any of 12 different bend setups to XYZ data.

Date Released

Version 5 was released on July 1, 2008.

Bender Formats Converted

Because you can choose the type of data that is entered in each column of data, the software can calculate at least 12 different combinations of data (12 different styles of bender data charts) See this chart for the combinations:

If you have bender data in any of these formats, you can calculate back to XYZ coordinates in space.

Bend Data Type	Description
LRA, YBC (Eaton Leonard), FPB (Chiyoda), FRB (Advanced Tubular), PRB (MiiC)	Standard CNC Draw Bender. Draw bending is where the tube is "drawn" around a rotating bend die. The opposite of draw-bending is compression-bending.
Military 1, Conrac, Lockheed	Absolute(accumulated) LENGTHs and ROTATIONS and draw-bending
Military 2	This is the same as Military 1 except with compression-bending.
Compression-Bending Applications	Bends that are made by pushing the tube around a stationary bend die with a wiper.

Demonstration Video for Bender to XYZ

Download and view videos that show how Bender to XYZ Version 5 works.

View a Bender to XYZ Demonstration Video

View a Bender to XYZ 180 Degree Handling Demonstration Video

View a Bender to XYZ TUBE VIEWER Demonstration Video

Screen Images

Image	Description
	New Version 5.0 Interface
	Older Version 4 Interface (for comparison)
	Sample skin - WMP11
	Sample skin - Dark Glass
	Sample skin - Opus
	This is the report preview window. This window is modeless, which means that you can still work in the main screen while this is displayed.
	This is the main screen with the left and right panes collapsed so that only the bender data pane is displayed.
	The TUBE VIEWER displays an image of the tube shape generated. View a demo video.

Angular Data Input Possibilities

Bender to XYZ allows for entry of ANGLE data using either a standard floating point format or the "degrees-minutes-seconds" format. Examples of valid entries are:

Angular Entry Type	Example
1 - Decimals	90.51
2 - Degrees-Minutes-Seconds	90d30'30" is converted to 90.51 when the user exits the cell.
3 - Any Combination of Degrees, Minutes, and Second	Any part of the DMS value may be left off and the floating point value will still be calculated properly. For example, all of these are value: 90d = 90.00, or 90d30' = 90.50, or 90d30" = 90.00 (when rounded to two places).

Demo Version

You can download an try a demo version that outputs randomized XYZ data. The licensed version (purchased) calculates precise XYZ data. The demo version will clearly display "Demo Version - Randomized Output" in the XYZ pane.

Bender to XYZ Software Updates

Screen Shot	Date Released	Link to Page	New Features
	July 28, 2008	Bender to XYZ v5.4	Added TUBE VIEWER to view and orbit around the tube. Added automatic handling of angles that approach 180 degrees.
	July 18, 2008	Bender to XYZ v5.3	Added a splash screen. Added a red warning cells for when LENGTHs are negative. Added a help document that explains the Bender to XYZ calculations.
	July 14, 2008	Bender to XYZ v5.2	Added CCW and CW ROTATION direction choice. (CCW = Counter Clockwise, CW = Clockwise) Most benders use the CCW direction with positive angles rotating in that direction when you stand at the front of the bender and look down the tube length.
	July 1, 2008	Bender to XYZ v5	This is a completely new version with too many enhancements to list here. See the update page for details.