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Benderlink for SolidWorks software extracts SolidWorks tube design data, converts it to bender data, then allows you to send data directly to CNC tube benders.
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Benderlink for SolidWorks software is designed to '''convert''' from SolidWorks to bender data then to '''connect''' SolidWorks workstations to SVNET-based benders.
 
  
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If a '''measuring center''' arm is setup to sketch a 3D centerline of a measured tube shape, then Benderlink will help you '''reverse-engineer''' tube shapes, and assist in '''correcting''' the bender's data.
 
  
 
==Features==
 
==Features==
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The main features of this software:
 
The main features of this software:
  
 
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<li> - Read tube data from SolidWorks</li>
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<li> - Read tube data from [[SolidWorks]]</li>
 
<li> - Convert the tube data to bender data</li>
 
<li> - Convert the tube data to bender data</li>
 
<li> - Save / Recall the bender data</li>
 
<li> - Save / Recall the bender data</li>
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<li> - With a measuring center: Reverse-engineer tube shapes</li>
 
<li> - With a measuring center: Reverse-engineer tube shapes</li>
 
<li> - Reverse tube feature that allows for reversing the end A for end B.</li>
 
<li> - Reverse tube feature that allows for reversing the end A for end B.</li>
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<li> - Output [[TAURING]] data files (version 1.9)</li>
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<li> - Handle bend angles of 180 degrees or greater (version 2.0)</li>
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<li> - Acts as a file server to operator stations.  Benderlink can watch for requests from operator stations for data by part name (For example, PINES TS-2000 bender control)</li>
 
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The reverse-engineering feature is performed by using 3D sketch with a measuring center - like a FARO arm.  The tube centerline is sketched in 3D, then transferred to Benderlink for SolidWorks.
 
  
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The correction feature is performed by measuring a tube with FARO arm, using this data to create a tube centerline in SolidWorks, then allow Benderlink to compare this inspected data with the MASTER data.
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The reverse-engineering feature is performed by using 3D sketch with a measuring center - like a FARO arm.  The tube centerline is sketched in 3D, then transferred to Benderlink for [[SolidWorks]].
  
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The correction feature is performed by measuring a tube with FARO arm, using this data to create a tube centerline in [[SolidWorks]], then allow Benderlink to compare this inspected data with the MASTER data.
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== Software Updates ==
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<tr><td>Screen Shot</td><td>Date Released</td><td>Link to Page</td><td>New Features</td></tr>
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<tr><td>[[Image:Blinksw_1_9.jpg|100px]]</td><td>April 4, 2009</td><td>[[Benderlink for SolidWorks 1.9]]</td><td>New Features: Support for TAURING CNC output.</td></tr>
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==Demonstration Video for Benderlink for SolidWorks==
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<tr><td>[[Image:Blinksw_1_8.jpg|100px]]</td><td>March 24, 2009</td><td>[[Benderlink for SolidWorks 1.8]]</td><td>New Features:</td></tr>
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View a video that shows Benderlink for SolidWorks extracting data from SolidWorks.
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<tr><td>[[Image:Blinksw_1_8.jpg|100px]]</td><td>March 10, 2009</td><td>[[Benderlink for SolidWorks 1.73]]</td><td>New Features:</td></tr>
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<tr><td>[[Image:Blinksw_1_8.jpg|100px]]</td><td>March 7, 2009</td><td>[[Benderlink for SolidWorks 1.71]]</td><td>New Features:</td></tr>
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How to convert and serve SolidWorks data to the Pines TS2000 Control using Benderlink for SolidWorks.<br>
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* View on [http://youtu.be/rck8cPXxDe8 YouTube]
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* View [http://www.advancedtubular.com/blink-sw/blinksw4_serve_to_pines_ts2000.mp4 MP4]
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==Demonstration Videos for Benderlink for SolidWorks==
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Download and view videos that show how Benderlink for SolidWorks works.
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==Screenshot of CNC Bender Import==
  
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* [http://www.advancedtubular.com/blink_sw/Benderlink_for_SolidWorks_Intro.html]Introductory Demonstration Video
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* [http://www.advancedtubular.com/blink_sw/Benderlink_for_SolidWorks_Send_To_Bender.html]Sending Data to the Bender
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* [http://www.advancedtubular.com/blink_sw/Benderlink_for_SolidWorks_Corrections_Loop.html]Bender Corrections Loops
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* [http://www.advancedtubular.com/blink_sw/benderlink_sw_arcs_only.html]Special case extraction: Contiguous Arcs with no straight segments (typical of push-roll bending)
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This is a screen-shot of a conversion using Benderlink for SolidWorks into CNC Bender Offline running on a notebook computer. Compare the shape of the two images from the two programs.
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==Datasheet==
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*Read the PDF [http://www.advancedtubular.com/blink_sw/blinksw_datasheet.pdf Benderlink for SolidWorks Datasheet] here.<br><br>
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== Benderlink for SolidWorks Software Updates ==
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<td bgcolor="#abbad1">Screen Shot</td>
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<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width="100">Link to Page</td>
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<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">New Features</td>
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<td>[[image:Blinksw_v4.2.png|100px]]</td>
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<td>July 7, 2014</td>
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<td>[[Benderlink for SolidWorks 4.2]]</td>
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* Added support for the new SecureDongle X hardware key for license control.
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* Added splash screen for version and date information.
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* The default save path is now moved to ..My Documents/Benderlink for SolidWorks
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* Updated some visual interface elements.
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<td>August 30, 2012</td>
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<td>[[Benderlink for SolidWorks 4.1]]</td>
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*Added end adjustment lengths, made more values persistent between session, improved communications.
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<td>October 29, 2010</td>
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<td>[[Benderlink for SolidWorks 3.1]]</td>
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*Fine tuned Benderlink for SolidWorks for Windows 7, and tested with SolidWorks 2011
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<td>January 27, 2010</td>
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<td>[[Benderlink for SolidWorks 3]]</td>
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*Support for 64 bit Windows
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<td>December 09, 2008</td>
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*Support for bend angles of 180 degrees and greater
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*Support combining adjacent bends to form one larger bender during file save
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*[[TAURING]] CNC data build adjustment to include straights
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<td>[[image:Blinksw_tauring_data_mainsetup.jpg|100px]]</td>
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<td>April 4, 2008</td>
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*Support for [[TAURING]] CNC output
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*Independent compensation switches for Master and Inspected
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<td>[[image:blinksw_1_8_pulldown.jpg|100px]]</td>
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<td>March 24, 2009</td>
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*Springback Compensation Editor
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*Compensation switches
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<td>March 10, 2009</td>
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<td>[[Benderlink for SolidWorks 1.73]]</td>
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*Swap ends
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*Color coding for quick visual identification of Master and Inspected
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*New buttons added to log headers
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*Two save buttons created from previous single button to speed save
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<td>[[image:Blinksw_bendreductionfunction_menu.jpg|100px]]</td>
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<td>March 7, 2009</td>
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<td>[[Benderlink for SolidWorks 1.71]]</td>
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*Pulldown menus were added to the interface
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*Bend Reduction Editor (for predicting elongation)
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*New button for opening Explorer at default data folder
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*Reorganized user interface for more logical arrangement of controls
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==SolidWorks Compatibility==
 
==SolidWorks Compatibility==
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==Other References==
 
==Other References==
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*[http://advancedtubular.com/blink_sw/help_html/ Read the online help]
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*[http://advancedtubular.com/blink_sw/help_html/ Read the online HELP]
  
 
*View update information for this software: [[Benderlink for SolidWorks Version Updates]] Page
 
*View update information for this software: [[Benderlink for SolidWorks Version Updates]] Page
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*The [[Bend Reduction Editor]] page describes how to use the editor
 
*The [[Bend Reduction Editor]] page describes how to use the editor
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*Read the PDF [http://www.advancedtubular.com/blink_sw/blinksw_datasheet.pdf Benderlink for SolidWorks Datasheet] here.
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*[[SolidWorks]]

Latest revision as of 21:04, 7 July 2014

Blinkswlogo.jpg
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Benderlink for SolidWorks software extracts SolidWorks tube design data, converts it to bender data, then allows you to send data directly to CNC tube benders.



Contents

Features

The main features of this software:

  1. - Read tube data from SolidWorks
  2. - Convert the tube data to bender data
  3. - Save / Recall the bender data
  4. - Program and calculate cut-length to remove elongation using the Bend Reduction Editor
  5. - Program and calculate last length to remove elongation using the Bend Reduction Editor
  6. - Send new nominal data to benders that support SVNET protocol.
  7. - With a measuring center: Make and send correction data to benders that support the SVNET protocol.
  8. - With a measuring center: Reverse-engineer tube shapes
  9. - Reverse tube feature that allows for reversing the end A for end B.
  10. - Output TAURING data files (version 1.9)
  11. - Handle bend angles of 180 degrees or greater (version 2.0)
  12. - Acts as a file server to operator stations. Benderlink can watch for requests from operator stations for data by part name (For example, PINES TS-2000 bender control)

The reverse-engineering feature is performed by using 3D sketch with a measuring center - like a FARO arm. The tube centerline is sketched in 3D, then transferred to Benderlink for SolidWorks.

The correction feature is performed by measuring a tube with FARO arm, using this data to create a tube centerline in SolidWorks, then allow Benderlink to compare this inspected data with the MASTER data.

Blinksw v3.jpg


Demonstration Video for Benderlink for SolidWorks

View a video that shows Benderlink for SolidWorks extracting data from SolidWorks.


Ts-2000.jpg

How to convert and serve SolidWorks data to the Pines TS2000 Control using Benderlink for SolidWorks.




Screenshot of CNC Bender Import

This is a screen-shot of a conversion using Benderlink for SolidWorks into CNC Bender Offline running on a notebook computer. Compare the shape of the two images from the two programs.

Blinksw2cncbender.jpg



Datasheet

Blinksw datasheet.jpg



Benderlink for SolidWorks Software Updates

Screen Shot Date Released Link to Page New Features
Blinksw v4.2.png July 7, 2014 Benderlink for SolidWorks 4.2
  • Added support for the new SecureDongle X hardware key for license control.
  • Added splash screen for version and date information.
  • The default save path is now moved to ..My Documents/Benderlink for SolidWorks
  • Updated some visual interface elements.
Blinksw v4.1.jpg August 30, 2012 Benderlink for SolidWorks 4.1
  • Added end adjustment lengths, made more values persistent between session, improved communications.
Blinksw v3 1.jpg October 29, 2010 Benderlink for SolidWorks 3.1
  • Fine tuned Benderlink for SolidWorks for Windows 7, and tested with SolidWorks 2011
Blinksw v3.jpg January 27, 2010 Benderlink for SolidWorks 3
  • Support for 64 bit Windows
Blinksw v2 sw180.jpg December 09, 2008 Benderlink for SolidWorks 2.0
  • Support for bend angles of 180 degrees and greater
  • Support combining adjacent bends to form one larger bender during file save
  • TAURING CNC data build adjustment to include straights
Blinksw tauring data mainsetup.jpg April 4, 2008 Benderlink for SolidWorks 1.9
  • Support for TAURING CNC output
  • Independent compensation switches for Master and Inspected
Blinksw 1 8 pulldown.jpg March 24, 2009 Benderlink for SolidWorks 1.8
  • Springback Compensation Editor
  • Compensation switches
Blinksw toolmenu.jpg March 10, 2009 Benderlink for SolidWorks 1.73
  • Swap ends
  • Color coding for quick visual identification of Master and Inspected
  • New buttons added to log headers
  • Two save buttons created from previous single button to speed save
Blinksw bendreductionfunction menu.jpg March 7, 2009 Benderlink for SolidWorks 1.71
  • Pulldown menus were added to the interface
  • Bend Reduction Editor (for predicting elongation)
  • New button for opening Explorer at default data folder
  • Reorganized user interface for more logical arrangement of controls



SolidWorks Compatibility

Benderlink for SolidWorks has been tested and verified with these versions of SolidWorks:



Other References

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