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VisiTouch

Series

User Manual

PRIL

2020

V1.1

for Synchronized Press Brakes

Summary of Contents for VisiTouch Series

Page 1: ...VisiTouch Series User Manual APRIL 2020 V1 1 for Synchronized Press Brakes ...

Page 2: ...er Manual APR 2020 V1 1 1 45 2020 CybelecS A All Rights Reserved Copying reproduction modification distribution display or transmission of anyof the contents of this manual for anypurpose without the prior consent of CybelecS A is strictlyprohibited ...

Page 3: ...ap continued 10 General navigation 11 Menu Button 11 Status Page Zone 11 Screen Cleaning 11 Status page 12 User Preferences 12 Language 13 Length Units 13 Force Units 13 Force Length Units 13 Sigma Units 13 Show axes position values 14 Show bent part 14 Materials 14 BDC Correction 15 Menu horizontal alignment 15 Menu vertical alignment 15 Clear indexation 16 USB Explorer 16 Beam trace 16 Auto open...

Page 4: ...tion 21 Bend Numerical Page 21 Available functions on the Bend Num page 21 Quick access tab 23 User button tab 23 Extra Bending Parameters 24 Copy to All Function 28 Tools Management 29 Punches 29 How to create or modify a punch 30 Dies 31 How to create or modify a die 32 Naming Tools 33 Punches 33 Dies 33 Creating a Part Program 34 TouchProfile Mode 34 Bend Sequencing 35 Numerical Mode 37 L Alpha...

Page 5: ...ual VisiTouch Series VisiTouch series User Manual APR 2020 V1 1 4 45 Saving a Program 42 Creating a Program 42 Loading a Program 43 Deleting a Program 43 Beam Error Messages 44 Resources 45 Tutorials Videos 45 ...

Page 6: ...User Manual VisiTouch Series VisiTouch Series User Manual APR 2020 V1 1 5 45 ...

Page 7: ...erical control is installed Improper use of the numerical control can cause heavy damage on equipment and or injuries to people Modification of machine parameters can cause important material damage or lead to irregular product quality Do not expose the numerical control to excessive humidity to avoid any risk of electrocution and any deterioration of the equipment Make sure the numerical control ...

Page 8: ...ations is to be followed in order to avoid damage to the machine Symbolizes a serious personnel danger This warning sign appears in this manual whenever an important information needs to be taken into consideration Pay attention to this sign and follow the instructions given This sign appears in this manual whenever SETTING INSTRUCTIONS are given Pay attention to this sign and follow the sequence ...

Page 9: ...ssure sensitive Do not press down hard on the screen Pressing hard on the screen will damage the display Such damage is not covered by manufacturer warranty Do not use sharp and or pointed objects sheet metal screwdriver metal pen ball etc to touch the screen only use your fingers with or without gloves on or a plastic pen Make sure that your gloves do not have metal particles encrusted in the fin...

Page 10: ...siTouch Series VisiTouch Series User Manual APR 2020 V1 1 9 45 SCREEN MAP Basic Page Description Punches Punches Dies Dies Correction Page Extra Bending Parameters TouchProfile Mode Bend Sequencing L Alpha Mode Bend ...

Page 11: ...VisiTouch Series VisiTouch series User Manual APR 2020 V1 1 10 45 SCREEN MAP CONTINUED Manual Page Set Clock User Preferences Materials Service Page Information Page Backup Page USB Transfer Machine Parameters Logs ...

Page 12: ...page This is really a zone that is active at any moment from any page Touching this zone for more than 2 seconds will activate the Semi Automatic mode To clean the screen while the VisiTouch is on touch the button Use only a damp and smooth cloth with soap or a neutral detergent NEVER use solvent petrol benzene alcohols etc GENERAL NAVIGATION Screen Cleaning button Add step or next step Status Pag...

Page 13: ...e To exit the Status page press on the arrow on the left Axes have specific indicators Their colour indicates the position of the axis relative to the tolerance Possible states are Device not active and in the tolerance Device moving Device not active and outside of the tolerance Menu Button User preference To exit the User Preference page touch the button STATUS PAGE A cycle message may appear in...

Page 14: ...t to change and may increase over time This parameter allows choosing between mm inch and none for the length unit to be used in the VisiTouch When none is selected the units used are millimetres This parameter allows choosing between ton kN and tons for the force unit to be used in the VisiTouch This parameter allows choosing between ton m kN m and tons ft for the force length unit to be used in ...

Page 15: ...e set point values This parameter when activated lets the operator see the state of the part before and after the bend in the Bend Sequencing page Touching Materials opens the Materials page where the default characteristics for each material can be changed or a new material can be configured To be allowed to access the Materials page a level 2 password is required The Materials page displays Mate...

Page 16: ...he name Mater X to display the keyboard and enter the name of the new material This parameter allows the operator to apply a permanent correction to the Bottom Dead Centre position Please note that this correction is always applied and is NOT shown in the correction page If you experience big differences from what you expect to get maybe check the value of this parameter This parameter allows the ...

Page 17: ... is set to yes this small button is displayed on the Status page By activating deactivating it one can start and stop the recording of beam traces When activated this function will open the beam trace screen automatically at the end of the recording This parameter allows defining the default value displayed in the Extra Bending Parameters when activating the back gauge retraction function In Touch...

Page 18: ...ng the data entry mode for the back gauge on the Bend Numerical Page or EasyBend Page When set to yes the length of the flange icon is displayed by default When set to no the icon for the position in mm of the back gauge is displayed When set to never the position of the back gauge is no longer linked to the bending angle i e the position is never recalculated when the bending angle is modified Th...

Page 19: ...own movement and this button High Speed Up to move the beam By selecting a line where the padlock is open it is possible to select and move Low Speed Down movement Y1 or Y2 only This is an easy way to return an unsynchronized beam back to parallel to the table Depending on the configuration of the machine a padlock can be displayed next to the axes selected This means that the movements of these a...

Page 20: ...l VisiTouch Series VisiTouch Series User Manual APR 2020 V1 1 19 45 The Information page displays the names and versions of the software installed on the VisiTouch Menu Button Service Information INFORMATION PAGE ...

Page 21: ...hese new keys CD and external HDD are not accepted Although unlikely it is possible to find a USB key that is not compatible with the VisiTouch If so try with another one 3 rules for a fast and easy transfer Use a USB key dedicated to files transfer with the VisiTouch Less files means a faster transfer The file s path on the key is limited to 255 characters PC VisiTouch is the offline software whi...

Page 22: ...ase the current step Go to step this function allows jumping directly to the desired step The Insert step and Delete step functions cannot be used on parts created with the TouchProfile Mode BASIC PAGE DESCRIPTION BEND NUMERICAL PAGE Menu Button Start Stop Interactive message line Bending and Corrections Tool management Repeat sequence button inactive here Current step sequence number Program name...

Page 23: ... to manage the back gauge X axis Touching one of the icons on the left allows going from one mode to another The two modes are When activated the operator simply enters the desired length for the flange and the VisiTouch will calculate the position for the back gauge X axis This mode is only available when programming a part with the Numerical Mode When deactivated the operator enters the targeted...

Page 24: ...ed in black To restore the calculated value simply press reset Contains various settings for the current bend such as axes positions and bending parameters If the machine has multiple axes it s possible to slide on the display in order to show the other axes Contains various buttons depending on the configuration for machine functions such as tool clamping pump activation or upward command The use...

Page 25: ... course a part parameter Each touch on the material s name selects the next available from the list of Materials Material thickness The default thickness defined in Materials is automatically displayed when changing material It is however possible to change it simply by touching this icon If on the other hand the parameter Predefined thickn is set to yes a touch on this icon will open a numerical ...

Page 26: ... allows decreasing the bending speed from its maximum value defined in the machine parameters Bending length Position offset This parameter defines the width of the sheet metal part that will be pinched between the tools It is used to calculate the bending force If this parameter is not activated grey the VisiTouch will not calculate the bending Force and the Crowning The second value defines the ...

Page 27: ...DC This is a sequence parameter meaning it can be modified with each step of the program When this field is deactivated greyed the default Dwell Time value defined in the machine parameters are applied Force The force is automatically calculated by the VisiTouch according to the Material the Material thickness the Material sigma and the Bending length Position offset The value can also be manually...

Page 28: ...ounter mode When the amount of parts is reached a yellow pop up window signals it to the operator Back gauge manual control Activating this parameter gives manual control over the back gauge movement This means the operator must personally give the start to the back gauge movement using for example the foot switch or the start button Offset Pinch Point This function allows making a bending cycle f...

Page 29: ...o all the steps of the current program It appears in the numerical pad of relevant fields such as Bending length Position offset Force Bending and Corrections etc It is also possible to use the Copy to All function with fields that do not require a numerical pad by simply holding the button for 2 seconds The pop up Spread status will then appear COPY TO ALL FUNCTION Copy to all button ...

Page 30: ...th L The VisiTouch then calculates the positions for axes X and Y for the bend Bend Numerical Page SETTING INSTRUCTIONS To select a punch simply browse through the existing punches in your library using the arrows buttons and then return to Bend Numerical Page TOOLS MANAGEMENT PUNCHES Punch mounting direction Punch name Browsing through existing punches Basic punch data Bottoming Return to Bend Nu...

Page 31: ...image will display the default representation of the tool making it easier to identify the various dimensions The dimensions L1 to Lx are the same as the ones used in PC 1200 DNC 880S ModEva s If you use the same tools print them from PC1200 to easily program them in the VisiTouch Of course consider giving the same tools the same name 8 Enter the following values Safety XS Security distance betwee...

Page 32: ... simply browse through the existing dies in your library using the arrows buttons and then return to Bend Numerical Page DIES Die mounting direction Die name Browsing through existing dies Basic die data Bottoming Return to Bend Numerical Page Die more specific data Touch the die to display its default shape allowing an easier identification of the various dimensions ...

Page 33: ... to identify the various dimensions The dimensions L1 to Lx are the same as the ones used in PC 1200 DNC 880S ModEva s If you use the same tools print them from PC1200 to easily program them in the VisiTouch Of course consider giving the same tools the same name 7 Enter the following values Safety XS Security distance between the tool and the back gauge for X axis Safety RS Security distance betwe...

Page 34: ...s angle followed by its type and then whether it is inverted or not PUNCH ANGLE PUNCH TYPE INVERTED OR NOT 30 60 90 _ N Normal S Straight G Gooseneck _ i If inverted Following these rules here are some examples of punch names 90_N_i 60_G 30_S and so on and so forth The name of the die should be built in pretty much the same manner first its width Ve dimension followed by its angle and then whether...

Page 35: ...d Numerical Page In this mode the operator can very intuitively draw a profile directly on the screen SETTING INSTRUCTIONS 1 Touch the program number select New program in the list and touch Graphical 2D 2 First select the material the Material thickness see page 22 and the tools to be used for the part by touching their respective icons 3 Draw the profile by touching the screen where you want to ...

Page 36: ...to select a particular segment or angle it is possible to zoom on an area by touching this button and then on the desired zone One can also choose to enter the length and angle values in the L Alpha Mode page by pressing this button 7 Once all the segments and angles are adjusted press this button to access Bend Sequencing Bend Numerical Page Once the shape of the part has been defined the bending...

Page 37: ... each bend and if necessary Extra Bending Parameters 4 Press and select Bend num page to return to the Bend Numerical Page 5 Start the hydraulic pump motor by pressing this button if available It turns red when the motor is running 6 Press the button to position the machine according to the data that were just entered 7 When the machine is ready to bend a button is displayed 8 If you want to repea...

Page 38: ...ou wish to create here 90 7 Touch the numerical value next to the segment length icon and enter the value for the first segment you wish to create here 30 00 mm 8 Add the next bend to the program by touching 9 Proceed in the same manner to create the other segments of the part 10 Touch to return to the first bend 11 Start the hydraulic pump motor by pressing this button if available It turns red w...

Page 39: ... the table here 200 00 The window to the right is displayed 5 Enter the value for the first segment s length and touch the button to add another step Click on OK when prompted to create new step 6 Proceed in the same manner for all steps and angles of the profile 7 If a bend needs special parameters large radius special tool press in the more field of the corresponding sequence A special punch or ...

Page 40: ...er making corrections along the way Or he can choose to apply all the corrections necessary to the same step before moving to the next one using the Semi Automatic mode Corrections can be made to The angle Y1 Y2 see Angle Correction Y axis and or crowning if available see Crowning The back gauge position X and R if available see Back gauge X R axes Correction The semi automatic mode allows repeati...

Page 41: ...l in the press it may be necessary to fine tune the beam s corrections It is possible by simply touching this icon or this one and entering the desired values 3 Corrections to the crowning value can be made by touching this icon 4 The numerical control automatically calculates the Pinch Point height If it needs correction it can be done by touching this icon The greyed value next to the Pinch Poin...

Page 42: ...s allows entering a correction The axes corrections can be positive or negative and will be added to the axes positions The back gauge positions corrections can also directly be made on the Bend Numerical Page Back gauge Correction Back gauge X axis position correction value Back gauge R axis height correction value ...

Page 43: ... Touch the Program name 2 Touch Save part as to save a new part Give it a distinctive name using the alphanumerical keyboard and validate with 3 Or touch Save part to save the modifications made to an existing part 4 The program is now saved in the VisiTouch To create a new program 1 Touch the Program number e g P1 2 Touch New program 3 A yellow pop up windows asks what kind of program Selecting G...

Page 44: ...ed into the work memory and is ready to be used Programs created with the TouchProfile Mode have a small miniature to help easily to identify them from those created in Numerical Mode To delete a program 1 Touch the Program name 2 Touch Delete program 3 Browse through the programs using the arrows and select the program to be deleted 4 Validate your choice by touching 5 Confirm in the pop up windo...

Page 45: ...parameters max and min of the beam Contact your dealer 28 Command refused because stop is active 37 Command refused because zero has not been found yet Beam is not indexed 40 Command refused because bend data have never been loaded 44 Command refused because beam is in emergency Only a manual down of the upper axis is allowed Only the axis with the highest position is allowed to be moved manually ...

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