CNC Bender

FAQ

• What is Manual Mode?
• What is Auto Mode?
• What is Step Mode?

• What is Safe Mode Cycle Hold?
• What is Zero Energy State?

• What is Master Power On?
  
• What is the CNC Processor?
  
• Can Master Power Be Kept ON by CNC Bender?
• Do you support Feed Boost Benders?
  
• What is a CIO Object?
  
• What is the CIO Editor?
  

• Show me the CNC Bender Operator Station
• What are the CNC Bender Versions: ProControl and LiteControl

• What are Dynamic Options?

Tutorials

• How Do I Make A Dynamic Option Invisible?
  
• How Do I Install CNC Bender On a New Computer?
  
• How do I use the Post Fault Processlist?
  
• How do I use the Post Halt Processlist?
  
• Restoring the Configuration File in CNC Bender
• About the Constant On Button
• Ideas for SMT Bend Machine Optimization
• Ideas for CNC Bender Bend Program Optimization
• Preventing master power shutdown during processlist building. See Output Sustain in Seconds

Diagnostics

Diagnostic Steps for Master Power On Problems

General Information

About Top Hats (Schneider Momentum Ethernet Adapters)
Downloading Top Hat Setup Software for Top Hat setup
Downloading I2T HMI Software
About Pressure Die Boost

Configuration

About main.axislist file
About CNCProcessor.cfg file

Version Enhancements

November 6, 2006

1. CNC Bender 10.0.6.0m - Run Button Cycle Start
   
   
2. CNC Bender 10.0.6.0m - Save Then Update Default Configuration File To Memory
   
   
3. CNC Bender 10.0.6.0m - Set New FRB Rows To User Default
   
   
4. CNC Bender 10.0.6.0m - Tolerance Move Skip
   
   
5. CNC Bender 10.0.6.0m - Smarter Cycle Start Notification
   
   
6. CNC Bender 10.0.6.0m - Cylinder Pressure and Force Calculator
   
   

November 6, 2006

1. CNC Bender 10.0.6.0k - Repair - Radius Checking
   
   

November 6, 2006

1. CNC Bender 10.0.6.0j - Data from Bender File Print Feature
   
   
2. CNC Bender 10.0.6.0j - Rename of CNC Bender Module
   
   
3. CNC Bender 10.0.6.0j - Process List Line Number Errors Feature
   
   
4. CNC Bender 10.0.6.0j - Processor Messages Log Diagnostic Tool
   
   
5. CNC Bender 10.0.6.0j - System Information Log Diagnostic Tool
   
   
6. CNC Bender 10.0.6.0j - Process List Builder Radius Diagnostic Tool
   
   
7. CNC Bender 10.0.6.0j - Enhanced Tool Bar - Process List Editor
   
   
8. CNC Bender 10.0.6.0j - Replaced CNC Loop Timer
   
   
9. CNC Bender 10.0.6.0j - Dynamic Options List Log Moved
   
   
10. CNC Bender 10.0.6.0j - New Log for TCP-IP Errors
    
    
11. CNC Bender 10.0.6.0j - Feed-Bend Die Avoidance Using Machine Length
    
    
12. CNC Bender 10.0.6.0j - Internet Address Setup for Error Message Transmission
    
    
13. CNC Bender 10.0.6.0j - New Prefix Name for Bug Logs
    
    

October 27,2006

1. CNC Bender 10.0.6.0i - SVout Export Feature
   
   
2. CNC Bender 10.0.6.0i - Persistent Clipboard for Keyboard
   
   
3. CNC Bender 10.0.6.0i - Optimized COMDEF and CIO Archiving
   
   
4. CNC Bender 10.0.6.0i - New Error Handling and Logging System
   
   
5. CNC Bender 10.0.6.0i - Replaced Up-Down Buttons
   
   
6. CNC Bender 10.0.6.0i - Combined Logs Menu
   
   
7. CNC Bender 10.0.6.0i - TCP-IP Error Detection System
   
   
8. CNC Bender 10.0.6.0i - TCP-IP Error System Is More Patient
   
   

July 17, 2006
Version 10.0.5.9 Released - Axis Enable Delay After Cycle Start is added. This feature delays the moment of ENABLE by a millisecond value in order to give the axis drives time to boot.

May 15, 2006

1. CNC Bender 10.0.5.7e - Dynamic Correction - This new feature allows for real-time correction and adjustment of the bender for each part.
   
   
2. CNC Bender 10.0.5.7e - New Graphic Window - Now handles bends equal to or greater than 180 degrees
   
   
3. CNC Bender 10.0.5.7e - Auto Dynamic Option Update - Easier automated update process