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* The Energize Dies Home dialog can be switched off in the low level.  OFF is now recommended for advanced users.<br><br>
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* The learned moves are held in objects called [[Custom Commands]].<br><br>
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* '''PreBend''' allows for 10 Custom Commands.  They run immediately after you press the run buttons.<br><br>
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* Each '''BEND''' can be followed by up to 10 Custom Commands.<br><br>
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* Control extra moves in '''PostBend''' using the final bend's Custom Commands.<br><br>
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* Each Custom Command can contain any number of simultaneous [[Jog Motion]]s. In a SINGLE Custom Command, you could teach the bender how to move the...
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** FEED (carriage)
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** while shifting the VERTICAL RADIUS
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** while shifting the HORIZONTAL RADIUS
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** while returning the BEND ARM
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** while pulling the MANDREL
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** while activating the KICKER
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** while doing anything else you can make move on the bender<br><br>
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* So Custom Commands can control all axes and actuators around the bender including directional valves - clamp, pressure die, kickers, grippers, mandrel, mist, machine lube - ANY ACTUATOR.<br><br>
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* Custom Commands can be MANUALLY entered and edited.  You can enter Custom Commands ''without'' [[Teach Mode]].<br><br>
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* Custom Commands can be edited even ''after'' they were learned during Teach Mode.<br><br>
 
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[[image:cncv12_runpage_teachbutton.jpg|300px|thumb|New TEACH speed button in the Control Mode bar]]
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[[image:v12teachmodemenu.jpg|300px|thumb|Teach Mode activates after a Teach Mode Section was encountered during bending]]<br><br>
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[[image:v12customcommandeditor_teachmode.jpg|300px|thumb|Custom Command Editor during Teach Mode]]<br><br>
  
 
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Revision as of 16:31, 18 January 2010

Cncbender logo.jpg

Type of Upgrade: MAJOR VERSION CHANGE with Teach Mode

The changes in this version take CNC Bender to the next step in setup power: TEACH your bender how to solve problems.

The new v12 main menu in CNC Bender ProControl

Contents



Check.jpg NEW - TEACH MODE and CUSTOM COMMANDS

  • CNC Bender can now learn from you during setup. Teach the bender any motion for difficult transitions between bends

  • The learned moves are held in objects called Custom Commands.

  • PreBend allows for 10 Custom Commands. They run immediately after you press the run buttons.

  • Each BEND can be followed by up to 10 Custom Commands.

  • Control extra moves in PostBend using the final bend's Custom Commands.

  • Each Custom Command can contain any number of simultaneous Jog Motions. In a SINGLE Custom Command, you could teach the bender how to move the...
    • FEED (carriage)
    • while ROTATING
    • while shifting the VERTICAL RADIUS
    • while shifting the HORIZONTAL RADIUS
    • while returning the BEND ARM
    • while pulling the MANDREL
    • while activating the KICKER
    • while doing anything else you can make move on the bender

  • So Custom Commands can control all axes and actuators around the bender including directional valves - clamp, pressure die, kickers, grippers, mandrel, mist, machine lube - ANY ACTUATOR.

  • Custom Commands can be MANUALLY entered and edited. You can enter Custom Commands without Teach Mode.

  • Custom Commands can be edited even after they were learned during Teach Mode.
New TEACH speed button in the Control Mode bar
Teach Mode activates after a Teach Mode Section was encountered during bending


Custom Command Editor during Teach Mode
Cncb12frb customcommands button.jpg


FRB menu with Edit Custom buttons after each bend




Check.jpg NEW - TEACH MODE and CUSTOM COMMANDS

  • CNC Bender can now learn from you during setup. Teach the bender any motion for difficult transitions between bends

  • The learned moves are held in objects called Custom Commands.

  • PreBend allows for 10 Custom Commands. They run immediately after you press the run buttons.

  • Each BEND can be followed by up to 10 Custom Commands.

  • Control extra moves in PostBend using the final bend's Custom Commands.

  • Each Custom Command can contain any number of simultaneous Jog Motions. In a SINGLE Custom Command, you could teach the bender how to move the...
    • FEED (carriage)
    • while ROTATING
    • while shifting the VERTICAL RADIUS
    • while shifting the HORIZONTAL RADIUS
    • while returning the BEND ARM
    • while pulling the MANDREL
    • while activating the KICKER
    • while doing anything else you can make move on the bender

  • So Custom Commands can control all axes and actuators around the bender including directional valves - clamp, pressure die, kickers, grippers, mandrel, mist, machine lube - ANY ACTUATOR.

  • Custom Commands can be MANUALLY entered and edited. You can enter Custom Commands without Teach Mode.

  • Custom Commands can be edited even after they were learned during Teach Mode.
New TEACH speed button in the Control Mode bar
Teach Mode activates after a Teach Mode Section was encountered during bending


Custom Command Editor during Teach Mode
Cncb12frb customcommands button.jpg


FRB menu with Edit Custom buttons after each bend




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