If you’re searching for ways to enhance control and maintenance in metal fabrication, the DELEM DA-66T Machine Mode is designed to meet your needs.

This article delves into the advanced features of the DELEM DA-66T, providing insights into its functionalities that facilitate superior performance. From understanding the role of adapters to navigating the backgauge finger library, and exploring position corrections, this guide covers everything. You’ll also learn to utilize the drawing functionality for machine shapes and the protractor feature for precise angle settings. Additionally, the article explains event logging, offers maintenance guidelines, and highlights how to effectively use the system information interface.

Whether you’re a seasoned professional or new to metalworking, this comprehensive overview will help you unlock the full potential of the DELEM DA-66T Machine Mode.

Adapter

On this page, you can enable and program tool adapters seamlessly. Both upper and lower adapters can be activated based on your selection. You can also set a default adapter for new tool setups. Here’s a simplified process:

Adding an Adapter:

• Start by providing basic parameters using a template.
• In the next step, detail the adapter by drawing it, just like other tools such as punches or dies.

Mounting Points:

• The drawing includes a mounting point, marked with a triangle arrow, indicating where the adapter connects to the table.
• Another arrow at the upper level shows where the die should be placed within the adapter.
• Mounting points are also marked in dies and tables, but if this function is disabled, these indicators won’t appear.

This streamlined process ensures effective setup and operation of your DELEM DA-66T machine, enhancing your metal fabrication tasks.

Backgauge

DELEM DA-66T Machine Mode features a comprehensive backgauge system that accounts for finger dimensions and movements of the R-axis and related X-axes. This helps compute potential workpiece and backgauge collisions accurately.

Key Features

• Gauge Positions: Up to four possible positions can be configured. A pop-up window displays finger geometry for easy programming when the number of gauge positions is adjusted.
• Default Lay-On Position: This default setting is used for automatic bend sequence computations, particularly when the X-axis is out of its range or exceeds the ‘Lay-on backstop limit’.
• R Offset for Gauge: This offset can be set for scenarios where the backgauge is aligned with the sheet edge but the X-axis is outside the die safety zone. This adjustment is valid only for gauge position 0.

Technical Parameters:

• Finger Dimensions: Includes the width, radius, height, and length of the backgauge fingers. Editing these dimensions is simplified through a drawing interface accessible via the ‘Edit Drawing’ option.
• Lay-On Positions: The system allows for various lay-on levels, each configurable with different lengths and heights to accommodate specific fabrication needs.

As more gauge positions are set, additional parameters become available, and the system’s illustration updates to reflect these configurations, ensuring precise control and adaptability in DELEM DA-66T Machine Mode operations. The following parameters describe the dimensions of the backgauge and the lay-on positions:
Finger height: The height (or thickness) of the first backgauge finger tip.

Gauge height: The height of the different finger levels.

Finger length: The length of the first finger level.

Gauge length (L2/L3): The length of additional lay-on levels.

Gauge length (L1): The length of the finger level at the bottom of the gauge.

Backgauge Finger Library

When using the DELEM DA-66T Machine Mode, managing backgauge fingers becomes intuitive and efficient. The system displays programmed backgauge fingers in a finger library, accommodating multiple and special finger sets automatically. This feature ensures precise calculation of finger positions by accounting for specific finger geometries.

To optimize the DELEM DA-66T Machine Mode, ensure that the correct backgauge fingers, suitable for your CNC program, are selected. You can modify or select finger sets using the backgauge finger library.

Importing New Backgauge Fingers:

1. Prepare backgauge fingers in .ASC format, ensuring each has a complete set of files.
2. Use the import tool on the Backup/Restore page in Settings to select the desired finger set.
3. Program the appropriate width and lay-on offsets, and assign a name and optional description before importing.
4. After importation, find the finger set in the backgauge finger library.
5. Select and use active fingers for programming new products directly from the Backgauge screen.

If all finger sets are removed, the system reactivates a parameterized finger definition. Additionally, when editing a special finger, an X offset parameter becomes available, allowing adjustments based on length discrepancies from the original calibration.

Through these functionalities, the DELEM DA-66T Machine Mode enhances operational accuracy and flexibility in metal fabrication.

Position Corrections

In the DELEM DA-66T Machine Mode, position correction for the X-axis is essential for ensuring the displayed value aligns with the actual mechanical position. This feature allows for precise adjustments using the CX parameter to account for discrepancies between programmed and physical positions.
Example:

– When the programmed and displayed value = 250 and the actual, mechanical position value = 252, the CX parameter = -2.

– When the programmed and displayed value = 250 and the actual, mechanical position value = 248, the CX parameter = +2.

In case there are several X-axes installed, a separate parameter is available for each X-axis.

Machine upper side

When working with the DELEM DA-66T Machine Mode, you can program the upper beam’s geometry as a profile. This setup is crucial for accurately detecting any potential collisions with the product or machine. In special situations where additional utilities are added, you can program them as special machine shapes to ensure collision calculations account for these changes.

Typically, only one shape is programmed, and it mirrors the drawing methods used for punches and dies. On the drawing’s right-hand side, you’ll find the machine’s back gauge position. To get a detailed view in the library tab, switch to the Graphical view by tapping ‘View’.

To create a new machine part, select ‘Edit’ in the library, then ‘Add’. The system will prompt you for an ID, description, and height:

• ID: A unique name or number for identifying the machine part, up to 25 characters.
• Description: A brief name or explanation of the machine part, with a 25-character limit.
• Height: The total height of the machine part, measured when the upper side is at its mechanical top dead center.

Once the base parameters are set, the drawing editor will open. You can create detailed drawings of machine parts by sketching or inputting dimensions and directions. This feature helps optimize machine operations and integrate additional components seamlessly.

Machine lower side

In the DELEM DA-66T Machine Mode, you can program the machine geometry for the lower side, also known as the table, as a profile. This setup is crucial for collision detection, ensuring the machine operates smoothly without interference from the product or other components. If you add utilities for specific applications, you can program them as special machine shapes to include in collision calculations.

Typically, only one shape is programmed, but creating a new machine part is straightforward. Simply tap ‘Edit’ in the library, then ‘Add’. You’ll need to provide an ID, description, and height for the new part:

• ID: A unique identifier, up to 25 characters.
• Description: A brief description, also up to 25 characters.
• Height: The height from the table surface to the floor.

After entering these parameters, the drawing editor will appear, allowing you to sketch details or input dimensions for each side.

Mounting point

In the drawing, you’ll also specify the mounting point, marked with a triangle arrow, where dies or adapters will be connected to the table. If your system includes an I-axis, its division line will appear in the drawing, usually at the table’s top level, indicating the boundary between the tool holder and the table. This boundary separates the stationary and dynamic parts of the table.

The mounting point’s default I-axis position is set to 0, which centers it on the machine (X=0). You can adjust this position by setting an offset to the I-axis range as needed.

Mounting points are also relevant for dies and adapters. If this function is disabled, the mounting point indicator will not be shown. This feature of the DELEM DA-66T Machine Mode aids in precise positioning and customization, enhancing the machine’s operational efficiency.

Drawing Functionality for Tools, Adapters, and Machine Shapes

In the DELEM DA-66T Machine Mode, you can program punches, dies, adapters, and machine shapes with ease, thanks to its advanced drawing functionality. This feature not only enhances the realism of the objects but also ensures precise collision prevention.

With DELEM DA-66T Machine Mode, you can sketch your desired shape and refine it by altering segments to achieve accurate values. You may begin this process from the first drawn segment and proceed incrementally. Here are key points to keep in mind:

• Shape Closure and Auto-Finish: Ensure that shapes are closed. Utilize the auto-finish function to complete any open shapes.
• Height Considerations: The height of the programmed object is crucial for accurate bending calculations.

Other helpful features include:

• Radius and Snapping: Lines and angles can be assigned a radius, and snapping aids in aligning these to surrounding objects.

• Dimension Programming: Each line has length, projection dimensions, and an angle, all of which can be adjusted to meet your specifications. The control system streamlines this process by adapting values as you input them.

• Help Lines: Assistance lines help measure distances between points, allowing for precise editing. You can move these lines to set desired values and adjust points accordingly. These lines can be toggled on or off for an unobstructed view of your work.

• Mount Point Control: If mount points are used in tool details, they can be toggled with the drawing to prevent unintended modifications.

By using these features, the DELEM DA-66T Machine Mode enhances your control over machine operations, leading to more efficient and precise metal fabrication.

Protractor

To optimize the DELEM DA-66T Machine Mode for precise angle measurement, you can select a digital angle measuring device using the parameter provided. When the OP-W-PROTRACTOR option is installed, you have three choices for the angle measurement device:

• Not Used
• Mitutoyo 187-50x
• Mit.187-50x U-WAVE (visible only if a wireless receiver is detected at startup)

This device can be utilized in production modes. Simply place the cursor on the alpha correction field or the pop-up window for alpha corrections on the measured angle field and press the transmit button on the angle measuring device. This action displays the received angle on the screen. By pressing the enter key, this value is accepted, and the control calculates the necessary correction based on the received angle value.

For the ‘Auto enter corr.α’ setting:

• Off: The angle correction is calculated and displayed after a measurement. The operator must manually select the angle correction field and press enter to apply the correction.
• On: The angle correction field is selected automatically, and the correction is calculated and copied into the correction parameter without additional input.

The angle tolerance sets the maximum allowable deviation between the programmed and measured angles. An error message appears on the screen if the deviation exceeds this tolerance. If ‘Auto enter corr.α’ is on, a large deviation prevents automatic correction copying.

Event Logging

Parameters

The DELEM DA-66T Machine Mode includes an event logging feature that allows users to track specific events on the machine’s control system. This data is stored in text files, useful for production management and review.

Event Logging Parameters:

1. Activation: You can toggle the event logging on or off depending on your needs.
2. Filename: Input a desired log file name. The system automatically appends a ‘.txt’ extension to it.
3. Storage Path: Determine where to store the log files. Options include the internal memory (\Hard disk), a USB stick, or a network drive, if available. To designate a location, use the ‘Select Path’ function.
4. Maximum File Size: Set a limit for the log file size in kilobytes. Once this limit is reached, the log file closes and a new one is created with the same name to ensure continuous logging.

Loggable Events:

• Controller Start: Logs when the control system is initiated.
• Controller Stop: Logs when the control system is halted.
• Step Change: Logs each transition to a new bending step.
• Product Complete: Logs the completion of the final step in a bending program.
• Mode Change: Logs any switch to a different operational mode.
• Error Message: Logs occurrences of error messages.

At least one event parameter should be activated to enable logging in the DELEM DA-66T Machine Mode, which provides crucial insights for troubleshooting and optimizing operations.

Explanation

To optimize and streamline your understanding of the DELEM DA-66T Machine Mode’s event logging feature, here’s a simplified explanation.

The log file records various machine activities, capturing each event on a separate line with specific attributes. A typical log entry might look like:

<log time="20100129T122021.477" event="mode" mode="1"/>

Each line details an event’s timestamp and nature. The timestamp format follows year-month-day T hour-minute-second-millisecond, separated by the ‘T’ character.

Events are described with keywords and varying attributes depending on the event type. Here are some key event types and their possible attributes:

• Mode change: Indicated by ‘mode’, with mode numbers like 1 for manual and 2 for programming.
• Step change: ‘step’ refers to product ID and step number.
• Control start/stop: ‘start’ or ‘stop’ includes product ID, step number, and stock counter.
• Product complete: ‘prod_rdy’ involves product ID and stock counter.
• Error message: ‘error’ denotes an error number.

Attributes are linked to keywords such as:

• Mode number: ‘mode’
• Bend step number: ‘step’
• Product ID: ‘prod’
• Stock count: ‘stock’
• Error number: ‘error’

Each log entry is around 50 Bytes, enabling approximately 200 events in a 10KB file. For extensive logging, consider using an external USB or network storage since the control supports up to 1MB file size. This approach ensures efficient event tracking, crucial for maintaining the performance of the DELEM DA-66T Machine Mode.

Maintenance

The DELEM DA-66T Machine Mode offers a range of features designed to streamline maintenance and diagnostics effectively. This tab centralizes maintenance-related tasks, including machine hour and stroke counters and functions for module replacement and diagnostic data storage.

• Machine Hours: Displays the total running hours of the machine.
• Strokes: Shows the number of strokes executed by the press beam.

Diagnostic Mode: This mode can be activated or deactivated for service purposes with a special code. Contact the manufacturer to obtain access and details.

Calibrate Touchscreen: Adjust the touchscreen calibration to suit user preferences.

Lock Screen: Use this function to lock the screen for cleaning without altering settings. Unlock by pressing the STOP button.

Create .dat-file: When in Diagnostic mode, this function saves essential product and control data onto a connected USB stick for maintenance support.

Module Replacement:

Replace an axis module following these steps:

1. Turn off the DA-control and disconnect the DM-module needing replacement.
2. Connect the same type of new DM-module and power on the machine.
3. An error message will show the ID of the original module.
4. Navigate to the Maintenance tab in Machine mode and select ‘Install Module’.
5. Confirm the module replacement by tapping ‘Yes’.
6. The system will reboot to initialize the new module, updating its software automatically if needed.

By optimizing these features, the DELEM DA-66T Machine Mode supports efficient machine management and maintenance.

System Information

The DELEM DA-66T Machine Mode offers a comprehensive system information interface, which includes several key features essential for maintaining and enhancing machine performance.

This screen shows detailed information about the control system. This information is useful for service purposes.

This section provides vital details such as software version information, module IDs, and versions of OEM-specific files. These details are crucial for service and maintenance activities.

Key Details

• Application Version: Displays the current application version.
• Option ID: Shows the unique option ID of the machine control.
• Sequencer and Delem.def Versions: Indicates the running versions of the sequencer and delem.def files, ensuring the system is up-to-date.
• Modules: Lists programmed modules along with their IDs and flash versions. If there are more than four items, the list is scrollable for easy navigation.

Software Update and Backup

• Update Software: Enables software updates using a USB stick, with a directory browser to select and initiate installation.
• Backup System: Allows for a complete system backup to a USB stick, creating a unique timestamped file that includes Delem software, OEM data, and user files.
• Restore System: Facilitates the restoration of a previously made backup, with options to select specific components to restore.

Offline Software

This feature generates an offline software setup file on a USB stick, enabling updates to existing offline software. Using the correct offline software version ensures seamless compatibility with the control software.

By understanding and utilizing these features, users can effectively manage the DELEM DA-66T Machine Mode, ensuring optimal performance and maintenance.

Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ)

Conclusion

In conclusion, understanding the DELEM DA-66T Machine Mode and its advanced features can significantly enhance control in metal fabrication. From configuring adapters to utilizing the protractor for precise angles, these functionalities ensure accuracy and efficiency. To explore further support or inquire about specific features, feel free to contact our team or access additional resources on our website.