Bender to XYZ
Summary
Bender to XYZ is software converts bender data to XYZ coordinates that represent the centerline of a tube shape.
Date Released
Version 5 was released on July 1, 2008.
Bender Formats Converted
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 or Conrac |  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 1, 2008 | Bender to XYZ v5 |
This is a completely new version with too many enhancements to list here. See the update page for details. |
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July 14, 2008 | Bender to XYZ v5.2 |
Added CCW and CW ROTATION direction choice. (CCW = Counter Clockwise, CW = Clockwise) Most benders use the CCW direction with positive angles rotating in that direction when you stand at the front of the bender and look down the tube length. |
Other Pages
- Back to the Conversion Page
- Purchase a license in the Online store
