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| 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. | | 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. | ||
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Revision as of 16:07, 21 July 2008
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 | |
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| 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
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| 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. | |
Screen Images
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New Version 5.0 Interface | |
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Older Version 4 Interface (for comparison) | |
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Sample skin - WMP11 | |
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Sample skin - Dark Glass | |
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Sample skin - Opus | |
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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. | |
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This is the main screen with the left and right panes collapsed so that only the bender data pane is displayed. | |
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 | |
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| 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 |
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July 18, 2008 | Bender to XYZ v5.3 |
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July 14, 2008 | Bender to XYZ v5.2 |
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July 1, 2008 | Bender to XYZ v5 |
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Other Pages
- Back to the Conversion Page
- Purchase a license in the Online store
