If you’re looking to understand the features of the DELEM DA-58T Settings Mode, you’ve arrived at the right place.

In this article, I’ll delve into the specifics of the DELEM DA-58T Settings Mode, exploring its unique attributes and how they can enhance your press brake operations. Whether you’re seeking to optimize machine performance or customize operations to meet your specific metalworking needs, understanding these settings is crucial. This guide aims to provide you with clear and concise insights into the DELEM DA-58T Settings Mode, allowing you to fully leverage its capabilities.

Introduzione

The DELEM DA-58T Settings Mode, accessible from the navigation panel, is a hub for configuring default values and specific constraints that influence product programming.

Settings are categorized across several tabs for easy navigation, allowing users to adjust parameters by simply tapping on the desired tab and parameter. The system supports horizontal tab scrolling to access all available settings.

Impostazioni generali

Within the DELEM DA-58T Settings Mode, users can customize basic parameters like unit selection (inch/mm or ton/kN), language preferences, keyboard layouts, and the sound of the input panel. The interface allows easy selection of these settings, ensuring a personalized user experience.

Language

The user interface language can be selected from the list. There are more available languages than initially shown. Scroll vertically by dragging the list up en down to see all available languages. Tap to select the desired language for the user interface. (For languages using special, non standard alphanumerical characters, the control will reboot.)

Help language

The help language for the on-line Help function is by default set to the same language as the user interface. If that language is not available as on-line Help, English is chosen.

When Help Language is selected, the additional function Add Help Language appears.

With this function you can install a new help language on the control. Make sure the required help file is present on the control disk or another accessible location (network, USB stick). It will automatically be selected and installed.

Keyboard layout: Upon choice one can select Qwerty, Qwertz or Azerty keyboard layout. Default layout is Querty.

Key sound: Switch the sound function of the input panel on or off. Default sound is on.

Command panel side: Switch the command panel to the left side of the screen. Default is right side.

Impostazioni del materiale

In the materials tab, the DELEM DA-58T Settings Mode allows the programming of up to 99 materials, each comprising properties like tensile strength and E-module. This feature enables precise material handling, ensuring compatibility with different bending operations.

In the DELEM DA-58T Settings Mode, you can view and edit three properties for each material: the Material Name, Tensile Strength, and E Module.

IL Nome del materiale, displayed on programming screens, can be up to 25 characters long and must start with a letter. Resistenza alla trazione E Modulo E pertain to the material’s physical properties.

Materials are initially displayed by their material number (ID) in the first column, but you can sort them by tapping the column title for any property. To modify an existing material, select its line and adjust the values. To delete one, select it and choose Delete Material.

For adding a new material, select an empty line and input the new values.

Backup/Restore Functionality

The DELEM DA-58T Settings Mode includes robust backup and restore capabilities for products, tools, settings, and tables. This functionality ensures data security and facilitates seamless transitions between different control models.

If you have products or tools from older control models, DELEM DA-58T Settings Mode includes an import function for seamless integration.

Backing up and restoring tools and products follow the same straightforward procedures, whether you’re using a network or USB stick.

The backup directory is composed of a selected device (such as USB stick or network) and a directory, which you can create and select as needed.

The locations for storing backups of products and tools can be set up independently within the DELEM DA-58T Settings Mode.

Backup del prodotto

Per effettuare un backup dei programmi su disco, selezionare "prodotti" nella sezione Backup nella pagina Backup/ripristino.

Una volta impostata la directory di backup iniziale, viene visualizzata la schermata di backup dei prodotti.

To efficiently manage your files, it’s essential to understand the DELEM DA-58T Settings Mode for backing up products. Here’s a simple guide to help you:

1. View Products: In the backup screen, you’ll see a list of products in the selected directory. Use the basic functions, similar to the Products mode, to browse and find the products you need to back up.
2. Check Locations: The top of the screen will display your current source location and the designated backup location.
3. Select Products: To back up a product, simply tap it in the list. A backup marker will appear to confirm your selection. If a product with the same name exists in the backup location, you will be prompted to choose whether to overwrite it.
4. Backup All at Once: If you wish to back up all products simultaneously, tap the “All” button.
5. Change Source Directory: If you need to change the source directory of the products to be backed up, tap “Source Directory”. This will open the directory browser to help you select the desired source.
6. Change Backup Directory: To change the backup location, use the “Backup Directory” option, which will allow you to navigate to and select the desired destination directory.

Ripristino del prodotto

Per ripristinare i programmi nel controllo, selezionare "prodotti" nella sezione Ripristino nella pagina Backup/ripristino.

Una volta impostata la directory di ripristino iniziale, viene visualizzata la schermata di ripristino dei prodotti.

In DELEM DA-58T Settings Mode, restoring products is straightforward. Here’s how you can do it in a few simple steps:

1. Access Restore Screen: View products in the chosen directory.
2. Adjust View: Modify view to find needed products.
3. Check Locations: Confirm source and destination paths.
4. Select Product: Tap a product to mark it for restore.
5. Handle Duplicates: Choose whether to replace existing files.
6. Change Source Directory: Navigate to a new source if needed.
7. Set Destination Directory: Select where restored products should go.

Backup degli strumenti

Per effettuare un backup degli strumenti su disco, selezionare "Strumenti" nella sezione Backup nella pagina Backup/ripristino.

Una volta impostata la directory di backup iniziale, viene visualizzata la schermata di backup degli strumenti.

Con questo menu è possibile effettuare il backup degli utensili presenti sul controllo: punzoni, matrici o sagome di macchina. Le procedure per il backup degli utensili sono simili a quelle per il backup del prodotto.

Ripristino dello strumento

The restore procedures for tools run similar to the procedures for product restore.

Backup e ripristino per tabelle e impostazioni

To backup user specific settings and tables the Backup/restore tab offers specific functionality. The procedure is again analogue to the backup and restore of products and tools. The special function All, will automatically execute all steps sequentially for either Backup or Restore (Products + Tools + Tables + Settings).

Navigazione nella directory

When Backup Directory is used, a new window appears with a list of available backup directories.

To simplify the process of navigating and managing directories, follow these straightforward steps:

1. Exploring Directories: Tap the dot icon to enter a subdirectory. To go back one level, tap the (PARENT) icon. To select your current directory, tap “Select”.
2. Switching Devices: Continuously tap the (PARENT) icon until you reach the top level. From there, choose the appropriate device and the desired subdirectory.
3. Network Access: If a network connection is available, first select “Network”, then choose one of the network volumes. After selection, navigate as you would with other devices.
4. Gestione delle sottodirectory: To create a new subdirectory, tap “Make Subdir”. To delete an existing one, tap “Remove Subdir”. To enter any subdirectory, just tap it and then tap “Select” to confirm your selection.

Program Settings

A critical feature of the DELEM DA-58T Settings Mode is the angle correction database, which stores corrections applied during production, ensuring consistent results across various materials and bend types. This database is vital for maintaining precision in product programming.

To enable efficient DELEM DA-58T Settings Mode and effectively utilize the angle correction database, follow these simplified steps:

• Database di correzione dell'angolo
  • Enable Angle Correction Database: This parameter allows the database to store angle corrections entered during production mode (Auto mode). Once enabled, the control checks for similar bends in the database during production and offers corrections if available or interpolates them when necessary.
  • Angle Properties for Matching: The control compares bend properties such as material properties, thickness, die opening, die radius, punch radius, and angle. The first five properties must match exactly, while angle corrections are offered or interpolated based on proximity.
  • Correzione dell'angolo iniziale: Independently programmed and only visible in automatic mode for small angle corrections. It combines with visualized corrections to form the total correction.
  • Programmazione generale della correzione dell'angolo: These corrections apply to all bends of a program and are not specific to any angle or stored in the angle correction database.
  • Correzioni angolari in modalità manuale: Enables storing of angle corrections derived in Manual mode for future DELEM DA-58T Product Programming.
  • Programmazione della correzione dell'angolo: Choose between copying, keeping delta, or changing Cα1 and Cα2 independently when adjusting angle corrections.
• Auto Computations Edit in DELEM DA-58T Settings Mode
  • Automatic recomputation of parameters such as force, decompression distance, crowning device setting, and others when changing material type, thickness, length, punch, or die, based on specific scenarios like bending methods.
• Y1Y2 Independent Programming
  • Option to program the two Y-axes independently or as a single unit.
• Machine ID and Machine Description
  • Assign a unique machine ID for each bending machine to facilitate program management. Use machine descriptions for better organization and identification in offline systems like Profile-T.

Default and Computation Settings

Default values such as Y-axis opening, pressing speed, and dwell time can be configured. Additionally, computation settings like active bend allowance table usage and data preparation adjustments provide flexibility in programming based on specific production needs.

Valori predefiniti

• Y Opening Default
  • Initial Y-axis opening value in DELEM DA-58T Settings Mode.
• Velocità di pressione
  • Initial pressing speed for new programs.
• Attendi il ritiro
  • Initial setting for ‘wait for retract’ in bend programs; default is ‘yes.’
• Codice di modifica del passaggio
  • Default ‘step change code’ set to ‘UDP.’
• Tempo di ritardo
  • X-axis step change waiting time, initially zero.
• Tempo di permanenza
  • Default dwell time for bend programs.
• Angolo di prepiegatura
  • Default prebend angle in graphical products.
• Apertura dell'orlo
  • Default hem opening for beam position; starts at 0.0mm.
• Dimensioni
  • Default for “dimensions (D1)” in graphical drawings.

Impostazioni di calcolo

• Active Bend Allowance Table
  • Computation: Uses the standard formula for bend allowance calculation.
  • Tavolo: Utilizes a correction table, editable if present.
  • Allows for X-axis correction due to sheet shortening.

• Data Preparation Bend Allowance
  • Correction Off: Excludes bend allowance in programming.
  • Correction On: Includes corrections, visible and editable during production.
  • Does not affect Drawing mode post-process.

In DELEM DA-58T Settings Mode, changes don’t affect the Drawing mode’s post-process function. The system always considers bend-allowance when creating a CNC program from a drawing. If a bend-allowance table is active, you can use the Edit Table function to modify it in a new window.

In DELEM DA-58T Settings Mode, use Tab to select a field, enter a new value, and press ENTER to edit loaded table entries. You can’t create tables in this menu. Refer to the Delem manual for bend-allowance details. Use Load Table to find and load an existing table.

• Fattore di forza di fondo: Multiplies air bend force to obtain bottoming force.

• Z-Distance
  • Measures from finger edge to sheet corner.
  • Auto-calculates finger position with installed Z-axis.

Production Settings

The DELEM DA-58T Settings Mode also includes settings that optimize production efficiency. Features like stock count mode, auto bend change mode, and parallelism offset are configurable, allowing users to tailor the production process to specific operational requirements.

• Stock Count Mode: Select up or down counting for production. Down counting stops at zero and resets on restart; ideal for quotas. Up counting tracks progress.

• Auto Bend Change Mode Step:
  • Disabili: Manual parameter selection and start required.
  • Abilitato: Auto-loads next parameters; starts positioning after pressing start.

• Parallelism Offset: Set overall parallelism for Y-axis, active below clamping point (Y2 + offset).

• Lock touch screen when started: To enable the locking of the touchscreen while the controller is started.

• Pressure correction: Percentage of calculated force which actually controls the pressure valve.

• Clamping correction: The position of the beam at which the sheet is clamped, is calculated. In order to have a firm clamped sheet it is possible to offset the calculated pinch point with the value here programmed. A positive value will result in a deeper position, a negative value in a higher position of the beam.

• Intermediate R for X-Movement: Temporary R-axis position to avoid collisions during X-movement. Activated by setting a non-zero value.

Back Gauge & X-Position Safety:
Movement scenarios based on safety zone positions:

• Both positions outside: X and Z move together.
• Old outside, new inside: Z moves first.
• Old inside, new outside: X moves first.
• Both inside: Intermediate X, then Z, then final X.

Safety Zone Definition:
SZ = X-safe + SD (SD is the supplier-defined safety distance).

Time and Network Settings

Time settings allow users to customize time and date displays, ensuring synchronization with operational schedules. Additionally, network settings, available when the network option is installed, facilitate connectivity and data sharing across systems.

Calcolo del tempo di produzione

In DELEM DA-58T Settings Mode, Stock count mode calculates production time during bend sequence computation based on axes’ positioning speed and product handling times.

Manual handling, like turning a product, varies in time based on product dimensions. Smaller products in the Z-direction turn quickly, while longer products in the X-direction require more time.

Boundary 1/2/3

Threshold values for product size. For values between these boundary values different product turn times can be programmed.

Impostazioni dell'ora

• Tempo di visualizzazione: Visualizza la data e l'ora nel pannello del titolo, solo l'ora o nessuna ora.

• Formato dell'ora: Visualizza l'ora nel formato 24 ore o 12 ore.

• Formato data: Visualizza la data nel formato gg-mm-aaaa, mm-gg-aaaa o aaaa-mm-gg.

• Regola il tempo: To adjust the date and time. Adjusting the date and time will also adjust the date and time of the Windows operating system.

Network settings (only available when Network option has been installed)

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Domande frequenti (FAQ)

Conclusione

Overall, the DELEM DA-58T Settings Mode is an essential tool for users looking to enhance the functionality and precision of their press brake operations. With its extensive features and customization options, this mode is integral to optimizing product programming and production workflows.

Proper setup and regular maintenance are crucial to maximizing the performance and lifespan of your press brake machine. Implementing these features ensures minimized downtime and increased production efficiency. For comprehensive support or further inquiries, feel free to contact our team. Additionally, explore our related documentation for more insights on enhancing your machine’s capabilities.