If you’re looking to master the use of DELEM DA-69S product drawings, you’ve come to the right place. Whether you’re new to metal fabrication or an experienced professional, understanding how to utilize the DELEM DA-69S can significantly enhance your production capabilities.

In this article, I’ll guide you through the essential features and functionalities of the DELEM DA-69S product drawing system. We’ll cover everything from general product properties to advanced 3D editing techniques, providing you with a comprehensive understanding of how to maximize this powerful tool in your metalworking projects.

Introduction to DELEM DA-69S Product Drawing

Understanding General Product Properties

For a new product drawing, select New Product, leading to a display showing general product properties.

When a new product drawing is started a screen with general product properties appears. First these properties, general data, should be set before starting with the product drawing.

• Product ID and Description: Enter a unique Product ID and description, each up to 25 characters. Ensure the ID is distinct unless you are deliberately replacing an existing product.
• Thickness: Set the thickness of the sheet.
• Material Selection: Choose the material type from four pre-programmed options.
• Bending Length: Define the bending length in the Z-direction.
• Dimensions: Use Default Dimensions to choose between outside (A) or inside (B) dimensions for new sides or surfaces.

• Radius: The selection of tools influences the Product Radius. Opt for ‘use calculated’ or ‘use programmed’ settings.
• Bend Allowance: Choose between ‘use calculated’ using the Delem formula or ‘use programmed’ settings.

To change the active directory select ‘Save as’ and ‘Change directory’. The current product is automatically copied to the new directory.

Add Notes

When you press Edit Notes, a new window opens for editing text about the current product, with available characters displayed on the keyboard.

To attach a PDF, tap Attach PDF, select the file via the directory browser, and it will be added to the product file.

If only a PDF is attached without any text, it will automatically display when the Notes indicator is pressed in Auto mode.

Creating 2D Product Drawings

To effectively utilize the DELEM DA-69S Product Drawing capabilities, start by initiating and managing your 2D drawings. Once you have entered the general product data, the drawing screen will display. The top row provides key information such as product ID, description, and the selection between inside or outside dimensions. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you:

1. Profile Creation: Use your fingers to tap on the screen and quickly sketch the product’s profile. This intuitive ‘sketch’ mode allows for rapid design initiation.
2. Dimension Entry: Once the basic profile is sketched, input the real product dimensions by entering corresponding values using the keyboard.
3. Angle and Length Input: Directly enter the angle of each bend, followed by the side’s length using the keyboard. Confirm each entry with the Enter button.
4. Property Adjustments: Change product data via Product Properties. Adjust specific angles or lines using Properties, with active elements highlighted for clarity.
5. Advanced Programming: In graphical mode, design up to 99 bends per product. Once completed, proceed with Tool Setup and Bend Sequence for the next programming phase.

By following these steps, the DELEM DA-69S Product Drawing ensures precise and efficient 2D product design, solving specific user challenges.

Exploring Line and Bend Properties

Understanding the line and bend properties in DELEM DA-69S Product Drawing is essential for precision and efficiency:

Line Properties

Modify Specifications: When a cursor hovers over a product line, selecting ‘Properties’ allows you to change its specifications.

Projection Settings: Within the property window, set horizontal and vertical projections to create diagonal lines without calculating precise lengths.

This tool is invaluable for adjusting line lengths accurately (L for normal, V for vertical, and H for horizontal projected lengths) and alerts you when projections are not feasible.

Precision Parameter:

• Options:
  • Normal: Standard accuracy.
  • High: Maximizes precision during the bend sequence computation.
  • Closing Dimensions: Ensures tolerances are met in the line interval.

Example:

Line interval marked with the open circle should be, if possible, directly placed between back stop and the center of the die.

Notes

Specifying line intervals with high precision and closing dimensions may result in longer production time. The precision parameter will have priority over the ‘front extend ratio’, if that is set to ‘comply if possible’.

Depending on cursor placement, you can easily insert or delete a bend:

• Delete an End Line: If the cursor is on an end line, the entire line can be deleted.

• Insert a Bend: Position the cursor on a non-end line segment to insert a new bend, replicating the side length.

• Delete a Bend: Place the cursor on an angle to remove that bend.

Bend properties

To effectively use bend labels in production with the DELEM DA-69S Product Drawing, follow these step-by-step instructions that address common issues and ensure precision in the bending process:

• Air Bend Setup: Begin by graphically programming the product outline. This involves inputting line lengths, angle values, and subsequent line lengths until the product reaches its desired shape. Select the ‘Properties’ option to choose the bending type, such as Air Bend for a defined angle and preferred radius. This essential setup allows you to navigate standard and specific properties of each bend.

• Bumping Method: If a large radius punch is unavailable, opt for the ‘Bumping’ method. This involves selecting ‘Bumping’ in the Bend Type settings and defining parameters such as central angle, target radius, and the number of segments. Program these settings sequentially to achieve a seamless large radius through successive slight bends.

• Defining Hem Bends: For hem bends, first use a prebend angle. Move the cursor to the desired flange end, select ‘Properties,’ and input the prebend angle and hem opening. These parameters will aid in calculating proper beam positioning.

• Two-Stage Bending: Enhance your bending sequence by programming a bend with prebend properties. This two-stage process divides the bend into a prebend and final bend, offering greater control and reducing the risk of collision.

• Insert temporary bend: Inserting a temporary bend can be useful to avoid collisions during the bending process. This feature allows you to:
  • Insert a bend that can later be unfolded back to a flat side
  • Use the ‘insert bend’ function to add a temporary bend, including a prebend, into the sequence
  • The temporary bend is fully considered in the bend sequence calculation.

By following these detailed steps, users can resolve specific production challenges and increase accuracy in the DELEM DA-69S Product Drawing, optimizing the use of bend labels and line markers.

Bend labels (DA-6xTe only)

One of the key features of the DELEM DA-69S Product Drawing is the effective use of bend labels, which can significantly aid in the production process. Here’s a step-by-step guide to maximize this feature:

1. Accessing Bend Labels: The bend labels can be utilized not only in the Bend Sequence mode but also during Drawing and Auto-mode’s graphical visualization. This flexibility enhances the operator’s ability to accurately track and manage each bend.
2. Automatic Labeling: Once activated, bend labels automatically assign a unique identifier to each bendline in alphabetical order. This systematic labeling aids operators in identifying specific bends, streamlining the process of manipulating the bend sequence or producing products.
3. Activating Bend Labels: To enable bend labels, simply tap the bend label view button on your DELEM DA-69S interface. This action will prompt small labels to appear at every bendline, offering clear visual guidance.

By following these steps, operators can effectively utilize the DELEM DA-69S Product Drawing bend labels, ensuring precision and efficiency in production.

Surface or bend line marker

To utilize the DELEM DA-69S Product Drawing effectively, you can mark specific surfaces or bend lines, enhancing the identification of these crucial elements. Here’s a step-by-step guide:

1. Set Marker: Select a point on the product where you wish to place the marker. A cylindrical ‘label’ will appear at this location. You can move the marker by repositioning it.
2. Automatic Display: The marker will be visible in Automatic mode, aiding in easy identification.
3. Flip Marker: Swap the top/bottom colors to better suit your visual needs.
4. Remove Marker: Easily remove the marker to clean up the drawing when needed.

By following these steps, you can efficiently use DELEM DA-69S Product Drawing to address specific identification challenges. This guide ensures clarity and resolution for your product design tasks.

Foil side indication

In the DELEM DA-69S Product Drawing, highlighting the foil side can enhance recognition and prevent misplacement of the unfolded product. Follow these steps for better accuracy:

1. Apply Foil: Use the ‘apply foil’ function to add a foil indication. This distinctly changes the color on one side, marking it as the foil side.
2. Flip Foil: If needed, use ‘flip foil’ to swap the top and bottom of the applied foil side for a better fit.
3. Remove Foil: To clear the foil indication, simply use the ‘remove foil’ function.

Implementing these steps can solve common issues with product visualization, ensuring correct positioning.

Advanced Measurement Functions

The DELEM DA-69S Product Drawing tool offers advanced measurement functions within its graphical drawing screens, allowing users to precisely measure developed lengths in various directions. Here’s a step-by-step guide to effectively utilize these features:

1. Measure Developed Lengths: Start by navigating to the graphical drawing screen. Here, the measurement function enables you to determine the developed length by selecting opposing lines in a similar direction. This will display the resulting dimension line within the drawing, providing a clear visualization of measurements.
2. Incorporate Calculated Bend Allowance: To enhance accuracy, the tool allows incorporation of the calculated bend allowance. This feature becomes available only after tool selection and the completion of a bend sequence. Ensure that these prerequisites are met to optimize your measurement process.
3. Use the Change Length Function:
   • Activate Measurement Mode: Enter the measurement mode to access the change length function. This function empowers you to adjust the length for horizontal or vertical cumulative measurements.
   • Select Segment: Once in measurement mode, you’ll see segment selection buttons alongside each segment. Choose the point where you need the desired change in length.
   • Choose Projection: Tap on the dimension to select between horizontal or vertical projection as it becomes active, enabling you to apply precise changes as needed.

Each step is designed to tackle specific user challenges, ensuring you can address and resolve any uncertainties encountered during the measurement process. By following these detailed instructions, you can effectively utilize the DELEM DA-69S Product Drawing’s advanced measurement functions, improving both accuracy and efficiency.

Working with Variable Product Dimensions

Effectively managing and adjusting variable dimensions in DELEM DA-69S Product Drawing involves several key steps. Here’s a streamlined guide to help you navigate this process:

1. Programming Variable Lines: Start by modifying product dimensions using the variable line. This allows you to stretch or shrink at the designated line position. Adjust the reference side length to generate an offset that impacts intersected segments.
2. Advanced Functions: In Automatic mode, input changes to the variable line length at production time. The named variable(s) will adjust all intersected sides accordingly, ensuring seamless updates.
3. Verification and Readiness: After closing the Variables dialog in Automatic mode, verify the product for any potential collisions. Observing no issues, the program is ready to begin.
4. Inserting and Adjusting Variable Lines: Tap Make Variable to insert a line based on side length or measured dimensions. Manipulate the line position to apply stretching or shrinking to specific segments. Visual indicators, such as colors and symbols, help guide your adjustments.
5. Handling Inactive Variables: Deleting the reference side renders variable lines inactive, shown by a red color in Automatic mode. Ensure intersecting segments remain perpendicular for effective use.
6. 2D and 3D Views: Add variable lines in both 2D and Unfolded views for 2D products, and in the Unfolded view for 3D products.

Variable Line Properties

After placing a variable line, access its properties by selecting the line and tapping Properties. Key attributes include:

• Name: Assign a unique name.
• Length: Define the reference side length.
• Use in Auto Mode: Specify availability in Automatic mode (Yes/No).
• Minimum/Maximum Length: Set these values for input adjustments in Automatic mode.

By following these steps, you’ll efficiently resolve client issues and optimize your use of the DELEM DA-69S Product Drawing tool.

Editing 3D Drawings

Introduction

When you would like to create a 3D drawing, the 2D profile view can be switched to a 3D drawing. The command icons on the opposite side of the command buttons can be used to switch views to 2D, 3D and 3D unfolded.

The product, started as a 2D profile, will appear in its 3D view, the surface depth is derived from the initially programmed length.

The DELEM DA-69S product drawing function simplifies the creation and editing of 3D drawings. Following these steps, you can efficiently utilize this feature:

1. Highlighting and Selection: The active surface is highlighted in a distinct color, while the cursor marking the selected bend appears in red. This helps to easily identify elements for modification.
2. Editing the Drawing: Modify the drawing as needed; add or remove surfaces, and change side and angle properties. Extra functions for specific surface properties are readily accessible in the drawing screen.
3. Navigating Modes: Choose between ‘Selection’ and ‘Add Surface’ modes. In Selection mode (tap the arrow button), pick and modify bend lines and surfaces. In Add Surface mode (tap the product + symbol), add new surfaces to open sides.
4. Adding Surfaces: To add a new surface, place the cursor on a free side of an existing surface. Tap the desired position near the bend line; the surface will stretch to this point. Adjust the angle and height for precision, using multiples of 45 degrees as default snaps.
5. Adjustments and Precision: Modify angles and side lengths by directly typing in exact values or manipulating the cursor, which snaps to 5-degree increments when at a product’s end line. Surfaces are rectangular by default but can be changed as needed.

When the view ‘3D unfolded’ has been chosen, the product is shown as a flat sheet, prior to bending.

Tap View to return to select another view mode.

Edit or rotate the product

When working with the DELEM DA-69S Product Drawing, follow these steps to add a surface to a free edge:

1. Select a Free Edge: Tap on a free edge of the product where you want to add a surface.
2. Access Add Surface Mode: Activate the ‘Add Surface’ mode.
3. Set Surface Endpoint: Point where the new surface should end. Use the keyboard to input the desired angle and surface length for precision.

Navigation functions:

These functions can be used during all operations.

Edit a 3D drawing

Using the DELEM DA-69S Product Drawing tool, you can effectively manage complex product designs consisting of multiple surfaces, each starting with a base surface. The 3D drawing function provides robust editing capabilities for surfaces, including adding, deleting, and altering shapes such as squares, rectangles, and other quadrangles. Here’s a step-by-step guide to resolve specific design issues:

• Add Surface: Connect new surfaces to existing free sides. Tap endpoints or input angles and lengths to create new rectangular shapes. Each surface can incorporate outlines, including holes, without using the drawing tool for addition.

• Delete Surface: Remove a surface only if it connects to a single other surface and isn’t the base surface.

• Change Side Length: Select the side, view its current length, and adjust it via a pop-up window. Choose to alter from both ends or one, using positive or negative value inputs.

When working with the DELEM DA-69S Product Drawing, editing a 3D model becomes straightforward once you master the essential steps involved. Follow this step-by-step guide to precisely alter side lengths without impacting the overall design integrity.

Example Scenario

Suppose the existing side length is 100. Here’s how you can modify it:

Using -40 achieves similar results by extending instead of shortening. Although the final length remains consistent, the starting position of changes affects the overall shape, ensuring flexibility and precision in design tweaks.

Rules for Changing Side Lengths:

• You can alter a bend line’s length if it doesn’t affect other surfaces and bends.
• Changes can’t be made if both ends of a side are part of a bend line and aligned with its direction.

Side 1: Can be extended or shrunk in both directions (both ends are free).

Side 2 & 4: Only the free end, not connected to a bend line, can be changed.

Side 3: Can be extended in both directions.

Side 1 & 3: Only the free end not connected to a bend line can be modified.

Side 2: Cannot be changed as it is connected on both ends.

Side 4, 5, & 6: Can be extended or shrunk in both directions since both ends are free.
Two methods to create a hexagon: Begin with two rectangles at a 180-degree angle.

Some other examples of special shapes by making the sides shorter or longer.

Ensure the cursor is positioned at the corner when setting a new length. Even when a 3D product has bends in one direction, you can easily adjust the basic size. This is often possible just after converting from a 2D profile to a 3D drawing. Use the ‘change length’ dialog with the ‘profile depth’ and ‘surface length’ function keys to modify the product size.

• Change Angle: Modify angles between connected surfaces freely between -180° and 180°, observing changes at a relative scale to avoid collisions.

Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ)

Conclusion

In summary, effectively utilizing the DELEM DA-69S Product Drawing involves understanding its features, navigating the interface, and employing techniques to enhance your production processes. By mastering these aspects, you can optimize efficiency and ensure precise outcomes for your projects.

As a next step, we encourage you to explore additional resources for deeper insights or to contact our expert team for personalized support. For more comprehensive guidance, feel free to reach out to us or explore our other related documentation. Your successful integration of the DELEM DA-69S technology is our priority.