Difference between revisions of "VTube Overbend Calculations for Springback"
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==Embedded Overbend Calculator== | ==Embedded Overbend Calculator== | ||
The Overbend Calculator is embedded in [[VTube-STEP]] and [[VTube-LASER]] because the fixed and proportional springback values are included in the Part Setup menu - and have an effect on sending especially new data to the bender.<br><br> | The Overbend Calculator is embedded in [[VTube-STEP]] and [[VTube-LASER]] because the fixed and proportional springback values are included in the Part Setup menu - and have an effect on sending especially new data to the bender.<br><br> | ||
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==Steps to Calculate Overbend== | ==Steps to Calculate Overbend== | ||
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STEP 2: Choose "Show Overbend Calculator" in the context menu (the popup menu). | STEP 2: Choose "Show Overbend Calculator" in the context menu (the popup menu). | ||
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STEP 3: Make a part with two test bends. Typically they are 20 and 120 degrees. The bender is set to bend these angles and a test tube is bent. | STEP 3: Make a part with two test bends. Typically they are 20 and 120 degrees. The bender is set to bend these angles and a test tube is bent. | ||
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STEP 4: The actual resulting bend angles are measured and entered into the overbend calculator. | STEP 4: The actual resulting bend angles are measured and entered into the overbend calculator. | ||
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STEP 5: Formula constant values are calculated and used in a springback formula to predict overbend to overcome springback at any angle. | STEP 5: Formula constant values are calculated and used in a springback formula to predict overbend to overcome springback at any angle. | ||
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STEP 6: Press the "Save to Part Setup" button. The values will now be displayed at the bottom of the Part Setup menu. | STEP 6: Press the "Save to Part Setup" button. The values will now be displayed at the bottom of the Part Setup menu. | ||
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These two calculated values will be used to calculate overbend to overcome springback when sending data to the bender. This image shows a button inside the Bender Setup menu in VTube-LASER. | These two calculated values will be used to calculate overbend to overcome springback when sending data to the bender. This image shows a button inside the Bender Setup menu in VTube-LASER. | ||
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| + | *Back to [[VTube-STEP]] | ||
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Revision as of 03:06, 14 April 2014
Embedded Overbend CalculatorThe Overbend Calculator is embedded in VTube-STEP and VTube-LASER because the fixed and proportional springback values are included in the Part Setup menu - and have an effect on sending especially new data to the bender. |
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Steps to Calculate OverbendTo access the calculator inside VTube, follow these steps: STEP 1: Right click anywhere in the white column in the Part Setup menu. |
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STEP 2: Choose "Show Overbend Calculator" in the context menu (the popup menu). |
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STEP 3: Make a part with two test bends. Typically they are 20 and 120 degrees. The bender is set to bend these angles and a test tube is bent. |
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STEP 4: The actual resulting bend angles are measured and entered into the overbend calculator. |
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STEP 5: Formula constant values are calculated and used in a springback formula to predict overbend to overcome springback at any angle. |
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STEP 6: Press the "Save to Part Setup" button. The values will now be displayed at the bottom of the Part Setup menu. |
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These two calculated values will be used to calculate overbend to overcome springback when sending data to the bender. This image shows a button inside the Bender Setup menu in VTube-LASER. |
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Other Pages
- Back to VTube-STEP
- Back to VTube-LASER
