If you’re eager to dive into DELEM DA-69T Product Programming and wondering how to get started, you’re in the right place. In this article, I’ll guide you through the initial steps of DELEM DA-69T Product Programming, ensuring that you have a solid foundation to work from.

This powerful controller is essential for optimizing metal bending operations, and understanding its programming can significantly enhance your efficiency. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your skills, this guide will provide the essential information you need to kickstart your journey in product programming with the DELEM DA-69T.

Introduction to DELEM DA-69T Product Programming

• Starting a New Program:
  • Navigate to the Products overview.
  • Select the navigation button labeled Programa to open an existing CNC program, or choose New Program to initiate a fresh design.
  • After entering the main product properties, the system seamlessly transitions to the Program interface.
  • The main screen displays either the existing numerical program or the initial bend that needs programming. Utilize the bend selector at the screen’s top to navigate through bends. Specific bends can be tapped to access their data quickly.

• Funções:

Understanding Program Mode and Parameters

The core of DELEM DA-69T Product Programming is the comprehensive Program Mode, which provides essential insights and control over each programming aspect.

The main screen details available bends, allowing easy viewing and editing of specific parameters. Each parameter is crucial for achieving precision in the bending process.

In case of a graphical product graphical information can be shown as well.

Embarking on DELEM DA-69T Product Programming involves a few initial steps that establish the foundation for your bending project:

1. Selecting a Method:
   • Choose the required bending method from the available options: air bend, bottoming, hemming, hemming & bottoming, or handling.
   • Observação: In bottoming, the Y-axis beam’s end position depends on the working force unless it is restricted by the calculated end position due to sufficient force.
2. Bending Length and Product Position:
   • Define the bending length—the sheet’s length between tools.
   • Set the absolute position of the product in the Z-direction. The left side of the machine is the zero reference.
3. Programming the Preferred Radius and Angle:
   • Program the intended radius, using product thickness as the default for radius calculation. Larger radii require specific tools.
   • Define the required angle if angle programming is selected with ‘Angle sel.’ This is applicable mainly with air bend methods.
4. Additional Bend Parameters:
   • Hem Opening: Specify the opening distance between the 2 flanges during hemming. This influences the beam position.
   • Y-axis Position: Determine the required Y-axis position based on bending methods like bottoming and hemming.
   • Mute and Parallel Settings: Configure sequence points for speed transitions and parallel adjustments for cylinder differences.
   • Gap Opening: Program a gap opening between the punch and die post-bend to optimize handling time.

Delving into Parameters: Force, Speed, and Functions

The DELEM DA-69T Product Programming system requires precise parameter configuration:

Vigor

• Maximum Force: Adjust the maximum pressing force, which the system calculates automatically.
• Tempo de permanência: Specify how long the punch holds at the bending point.
• Descompressão: Set the distance for decompression to release pressure post-bend, configurable to mute or clamping points.

Velocidade

• Pressing Speed: Set the working speed, initially derived from Default Pressing Speed.
• Decomp Speed and PS Return Speed: Program speeds for decompression and part support return post-bend. These speeds affect overall efficiency and cycle times.

Functions and Code

• Repetition Count: Set how many times a bend will repeat.
• Wait for Retract: Define Y-axis behavior on retract completion.
• Step Changes and Codes: Manage transition steps using programmable codes for decompression and position change timing.

The following settings are possible:

0 = ER: Bending number change (step change) at end of decompression (next bend parameters active).

1 = MUTE: Step change at muting position when the beam moves in opening direction.

2 = UDP: Step change at upper dead point.

3 = UDP STOP: Step change at upper dead point without movement of any axis and the control goes to “stop”.

4 = EXTERNAL: Step change if C-input signal becomes active, without movement of the beam. When you still have a beam movement there will be no retract function of the back gauge performed. See also code 5.

5 = UDP EXTERNAL: Step change if C-input signal becomes active and the beam is in the upper dead point. Now you may move the beam and the retract function of the back gauge will be performed.

• Delay time: Programmable delay time before step change (0-30sec)

Product Properties, Tools, and Auxiliary Axes

Programming tools and product properties are essential for custom setups:

Propriedades do produto

• Thickness and Material: Enter the sheet’s thickness and material type crucial for bend calculations.

Ferramentas

• Tool Setup: Adjust and select tools using the Tool Set-up menu. Tools are crucial for achieving precise bends.
  • Punch: Tap Change Tools to modify or select from the punch library.
  • Die: Tap Change Tools to modify or select from the die library.
  • Punch adapter: Tap Change Tools to modify or select from the punch adapter library. Whether an adapter can be programmed depends on the parameter Use punch adapter in the Machine mode.
  • Die adapter:Tap Change Tools to modify or select from the die adapter library. Whether an adapter can be programmed depends on the parameter Use die adapter in the Machine mode.
• Tool Orientation: Change tool orientation as needed to fit project specifications.

Eixos Auxiliares

• Auxiliary Position and Retract: Configure the position and retract distances of auxiliary axes for each bend cycle.
• Speed Settings: Define the speed as a percentage to optimize efficiency during bending operations.

Edit and View Modes

DELEM DA-69T offers robust Edit and View Modes, enabling meticulous program adjustments.

Todas as curvas

The “All Bends” function offers a comprehensive overview of the CNC program, where you can edit and tailor each bend to your specifications.

Editing Bend Parameters:

• Inserir Dobra: Add a new bend at any point in the sequence by copying the current bend to a desired location.
• Mark Bend: Highlight a bend for future actions such as moving or swapping.
• Excluir Bend: Remove unwanted bends to streamline the program.

Other Editing Functions:

• Move and Swap Bends: Change the order of bends by moving or swapping them within the sequence. This flexibility ensures optimal workflow and precision.
• Abortar marca: Remove the mark from the currently marked bend.
• Copy Column and Chain Bendsteps: Efficiently replicate parameters across bends or manage bend sequences for repeated steps with defined offsets.

Change tools

In DELEM DA-69T Product Programming, changing tools is seamless within the Tool Setup menu. Use the Change Tools option to modify tool setups for specific bend steps or the entire program. Confirm whether to apply changes globally or to a single bend step, ensuring tool alignment with bending requirements.

Produto de mudança

Precision in the product’s positioning can be achieved using the Shift Product dialog. This function allows for minimal shifts or jumps between toolsets, helping to align products accurately for effective bending operations.

Funções

• Pular para a esquerda: Move the product to another toolset combination in the left direction.

• Pular para a direita: Move the product to another toolset combination in the right direction.

• Deslocar para a esquerda: Shift the product 1 millimeter to the left within the same toolset.

• Deslocar para a direita: Shift the product 1 millimeter to the right within the same toolset.

Medidor de mudança de marcha

One crucial aspect of DELEM DA-69T Product Programming is the Shift Gauge function. This feature is essential when you need to modify the positions where the backgauges contact the product.

• Dialog Interface: The Shift Gauge function opens a dialog box allowing you to adjust the backgauge positions easily. It visually represents the product’s side, enabling the backgauge fingers to be dragged to different positions.
• Automatic Adjustment: Once positioned, the backgauge automatically aligns itself with the product side effectively programming precise positions.

In addition to position changes, the Shift Gauge function offers a Lay-On feature. This automatically adjusts the backgauge finger to a new height level, optimizing the product’s positioning process.

• Ajuste de altura: The backgauge finger relocates to corresponding height levels automatically, ensuring optimal contact during the bending process.

Funções

• Select Finger: Choose the finger you wish to move for customized alignment.
• Pinch Corner: For machines equipped with specific pinching fingers, you can position the finger around a corner to fixate the product in both X and Z directions.

Gauge Wizard

An innovative tool within DELEM DA-69T Product Programming, the Gauge Wizard facilitates advanced backgauge positioning:

• X-Angle Programming: If this feature is activated, you can define product side shapes numerically. This aids in programming different X-axis positions to match the desired shape.
• Shape Templates: The wizard offers 4 standard shape templates, which can be customized, and allows free drawing to determine optimal gauge positions. The 5th choice is not a template, but enables free drawing of the product side to use this for finding the best gauge positions.

Change Side

This function enables moving the finger to a different side of the product. Available only for graphical products, it allows selection of alternate positions, which requires R-axis compatibility.

Lay On Finger

Toggle between laying the product on the selected finger or not. This feature requires R-axis functionality, enhancing the control over the product’s positioning.

Fine Adjustments

Small movements can have significant impacts in product programming:

• Shift Left/Right: Adjust the selected finger by 1 millimeter either left or right for precise positioning adjustments.
• Cancel/Accept Commands: Exit the current screen without saving changes or save alterations and exit to permanently adjust backgauge positions.

Propriedades do produto

To successfully initiate DELEM DA-69T Product Programming, understanding and configuring product properties is crucial. These properties define the core parameters of your bending program and are consistently applied throughout the bending process.

Explicação dos parâmetros

1. ID do produto:
   • Each product program requires a unique identifier (ID), which serves as its name within the system. The Product ID can include both letters and numbers and is limited to 25 characters. It allows for quick identification and retrieval of the program.
2. Descrição do produto:
   • Similar to the Product ID, the description provides additional context or details about the program. With the same length and character constraints, it helps in understanding the program’s purpose or specific instructions.
3. Angle Selection (Angle sel.):
   • This parameter determines how the Y-axis is programmed. Options include:
     • 0 = absolute: Directly program the absolute position of the Y-axis.
     • 1 = α: Specify the bending angle, with the system calculating the Y-axis position.
4. Grossura:
   • Indicates the thickness of the material sheet being bent. Accurate input is essential for precise bending results.
5. Material:
   • Select one of the pre-programmed materials used to calculate bending depths. The system supports six default materials, with the capacity to program up to 99 custom materials in the Settings mode.
6. Blank Length:
   • Refers to the original sheet’s length before bending. This value can be auto-calculated if derived from a 2D drawing.

Funções

When working with DELEM DA-69T Product Programming, several functions enhance the production process:

• Connect: The Connect function allows for linking programs to create complex, multi-dimensional products. The control executes bend sequences in various directions for a cohesive product finish.
• Connect Program:
  1. Design the product in both desired directions.
  2. Select the program from the product library and access Product Properties.
  3. Use o Connect function to link programs, designing a seamless production cycle.
  4. The linkage allows seamless transitions between program directions during production.

• Disconnect Program: Use this to halt the sequence and unlink programs, necessary for isolating or modifying individual sequences.

Utility Functions

These functions are essential for managing and organizing product programs:

• Salvar como: Create a duplicate of the current program, requiring a new Product ID for differentiation.
• Remove Drawing: Eliminates the associated graphical drawing from the product setup.
• Change Directory: Moves the program to a different directory, copying it automatically for organized storage.
• Notas de edição: Provides a window for adding or modifying notes about the product, important for detailed record-keeping and future reference.

Notas

DELEM DA-69T allows you to add notes to products and individual bends, helping store comments or important information.

• Product and Bend Notes: Include text fields for product context or bend-specific details. These notes are for reference and don’t affect product values or sequences.

Attaching PDF Files

Enhance your notes by attaching PDF files, offering detailed documentation and references.

• How to Attach: Use the Attach PDF option to incorporate relevant PDFs via a directory browser. If only a PDF is attached, it appears instantly in Automatic mode when the Notes indicator is pressed.

By effectively using notes and PDF attachments, you can improve documentation and streamline programming with DELEM DA-69T.

Bumping

The Bumping feature transforms standard bends into complex forms with designated segments for larger radii. Program the number of segments to achieve desired tolerance levels, and use equal bumping-segments for uniform segment sizes when necessary.

From pure numerical programs a single bend step can be changed into a bumping bend.

When Bumping has been selected in the All Bends view, a pop-up window is shown on which the following parameters can be programmed:

Bumping

• Disabled: Normal air bending with a set angle and radius.
• Enabled: Creates larger radii through multiple steps, ideal for detailed bending.

Angle and Radius

• Angle: Set the desired bend angle for precision.
• Raio: Determine the needed bend radius.

Segmentation

• Number of Segments: Defines how the radius is split into multiple bends, affecting precision and requiring a suitable V-die for tighter tolerances.
• Equal Segments:
  • Enabled: All segments are of equal size, simplifying the V-die selection.
  • Disabled: Includes half-size segments, but allows for recalculation if needed.

Auto-Mode Corrections

Auto-mode aids in distributing bumping corrections efficiently across bends, maintaining high precision.

Adding Bend

Expand your program by using the Add Bend function. This allows new bends to be appended to the sequence, providing growth and adaptability for more complex product requirements.

Programming parameters

No DELEM DA-69T Product Programming environment, parameters play a critical role in customizing and fine-tuning bending operations. Each parameter can be programmed individually, and their interactions significantly impact the final output. Here’s how to manage these effectively:

The DELEM DA-69T system offers two main modes for handling the effect of one parameter on others:

Visual Cues for Parameter Relations

DELEM DA-69T Product Programming employs visual symbols and color codes to illustrate the relationships and statuses of parameters, aiding in easy recognition and adjustments:

Information Symbol: Appears next to parameters that have changed due to the latest input. This visual cue helps operators track the influence of their most recent adjustments.

Star Symbol: Indicates that a parameter’s current value intentionally differs from the system’s calculated value. It helps operators identify when values are purposefully set beyond normal limits.

Error Symbol: Directly alerts users to incorrect parameter values, which occur if there’s a mismatch in current programming settings, such as attempting to program a hemming bend without the corresponding hemming tools.

Perguntas Frequentes (FAQ)

Conclusão

Properly initiating DELEM DA-69T Product Programming involves meticulous setup, configuration, and testing to ensure effective press brake operations. By following these key steps, operators can confidently handle the programming tasks, minimizing errors and maximizing productivity.

For additional support or questions regarding DELEM DA-69T Product Programming, please feel free to contact HARSLE’s expert team or explore our more detailed documentation. Take the next step in optimizing your production processes today!