CNC Bender v12-20111215

v12-20111215 Back to CNC Bender Software Updates

NEW - Send Part Number to Robots in Auto Mode

CNC Bender can load and run an external program at the moment it changes part numbers in Auto mode. A new option is in Low Level options list that is called "External File To Run When Part Changes In Processor". Enter the name of the external executable file and CNC Processor will run the program any time a new part number is run in Auto mode.

NEW - Communication of 6 Digit Integer Part Number with GE-Fanuc Robot

A new communications program can be run by the new feature described above.

ENHANCED - PDA Motion in Test Bend

The PDA gearing is now properly set if the RVG (Realtime Variable Gearing) feature is off or on. If RVG is ON, then the gearing PDA electronic gearing is set based on the bend angle. The PDA returns home when the operator presses All Dies Home.

REPAIR - Tube Support During Home

The Tube Support now stays DOWN during homing when the tube support UP enable feature is disabled.

New - [AXIS ENABLE AT ALL TIMES] Internal Command

This command is used by the process list builder to enable the Feed axis even when the axis list is setup to only enable when moving. This ensures that the Feed axes with low gearbox ratios stay in position when loading the tube.

New - [AXIS ENABLE ONLY TO MOVE] Internal Command

This command is used by the process list builder to allow the Feed axis to disable when not moving.

New - Ignore Step added to Popup Menu Options in COMDEF Editor

Enable and Disable IGNORE STEP choices are added to the popup menu for the command list to help change the state quickly.

Other

Fixed the labeling in some of the general dynamic options. Removed the halt after every jog command in order to allow gearing settings to remain for the following setup jogs.

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