Navigating the DELEM DA-66T Products Mode is crucial for optimizing the functionality and efficiency of your press brake operations. As an integral part of the DELEM DA-66T control system, the Products Mode allows users to manage various aspects of product programming and production with precision and ease.

Whether you’re starting a new graphical product or numerical program, or importing DXF files, understanding how to utilize these features will enhance your production capabilities. This guide will walk you through the key components of the DELEM DA-66T Products Mode, ensuring you leverage all available functionalities for superior press brake performance.

Exploring the Products Mode

The Main View and Product Selection

The Main View

In the DELEM DA-66T Products Mode, the main view acts as the central hub for all product management tasks.

Each item in the list consists of a thumbnail of the graphical product (for numerical programs a symbol is shown), its Product ID, the Product Description, the Number of bends in the product, what kind of product it is (Type) and the Date it was last used or modified. The Type indication of the product shows following types of products:

P– the product has a CNC program, there is no drawing

-2D the product consists of a 2D drawing, there is no CNC program

P2D the product has a 2D drawing and a CNC program

-3D the product consists of a 3D drawing, there is no CNC program

P3D the product has a 3D drawing and a CNC program

If a product program is already active its ID is shown in the top of the screen. A program can be loaded by tapping the product ID or any other part of the product’s line.

Product Selection

Begin by selecting a product from the list or create a new one. Product selection is streamlined with intuitive navigation, allowing quick access to existing products.

From here production can be started by tapping Auto. Also navigation can start through the Products Drawing (if existing), it’s Tool Setup, the Bend Sequence and also into the numerical Program of the product.

New Product and New Program Creation

Start a new graphical product by selecting ‘New Product’ , which provides a user-friendly interface for creating new designs. After New Product is chosen, the programming of a new product starts with its general details like Product ID, Thickness and Material.

Alternatively, ‘New Program’ allows for the initiation of numerical programs, ideal for precise specifications. After New Program is chosen, the programming starts with its general details like e.g. Product ID, Thickness and Material. The shown general tab is next to the successive tabs which are ready for programming the first bend.

Views and Editing Options

With multiple views available, you can visualize products from different perspectives. By tapping View one of the three view modes can be selected.

The edit function enables copying and deleting products or programs effortlessly, maintaining an organized product library.

• Deleting a Product:
  1. In the DELEM DA-66T Products Mode, select a product by tapping on it.
  2. Tap ‘Edit’ and choose ‘Delete’.
  3. Confirm the deletion when prompted.
  4. To delete all products and programs at once, select ‘Delete All’.

• Copying a Product:
  1. Select the product or program you wish to copy.
  2. Tap ‘Edit’ and choose ‘Copy’.
  3. Enter a new name for the copied product.
  4. The copy will be completed and appear in the same directory, maintaining the original’s tool setup and bend sequence if available.

These steps in the DELEM DA-66T Products Mode streamline product management, ensuring efficient handling of your press brake operations.

Product Lock/Unlock and Filtering

Product lock/unlock features ensure data protection, allowing only authorized modifications. When tapping on Edit the Lock Product / Unlock Product feature can be switched for each product or program.

Navigating the DELEM DA-66T Products Mode is streamlined with a powerful filter function, making it easy to search and manage your product data. Here’s how to effectively use this feature:

• Live Search with Filters: The filter function enables real-time searching throughout the Products Mode. By tapping ‘Filter’, you can open the filter screen.
• Typing the Filter String: Start typing the desired filter string, which can be divided by spaces to initiate a live search.
• Customizing Views: You have the option to select different views and change the specific property on which the filter is applied using the ‘Selection’ option.
• Selection Options: Filters can be applied based on Product ID, Product Description, Type, or Date.
• Partial or Full Matches: You can enter a full name or number, or just a part of it. If a part of a name is entered and it matches several products, all corresponding product names will be displayed. Combining name and number in your query is also supported.

This flexible filtering capability in the DELEM DA-66T Products Mode ensures you can quickly find and manage product information with ease.

Directory Management and Network Selection

Change directory settings to organize your product library efficiently. Here’s a streamlined guide:

1. Changing and Adding Product Directories:
   • To switch to a different product directory or add a new one, tap ‘Change Directory’.
   • To remove an obsolete directory, select it and tap ‘Remove Directory’.
2. Selecting a Directory:
   • Once the desired directory is chosen, tap ‘Select’ to return to the Products screen, which displays all products within that directory.
   • The active local directory name is displayed in the header for easy reference.
3. Управление подкаталогами:
   • You can create new subdirectories by tapping ‘Make Subdir’ and entering a new name.
   • Note that subdirectories exist under the local directory ‘DELEM\PRODUCTS’ and their names cannot be changed.
   • Only empty subdirectories can be removed.
4. Limitations:
   • It’s not possible to copy products from one subdirectory to another within this menu. This action is available in Drawing mode or Program mode.
5. Persistence:
   • When exiting the product selection menu, the DELEM DA-66T remembers the active subdirectory and product, retaining this information until a different directory or product is selected.

make subdir.

Add a new subdirectory. The name of the subdirectory can be any alphanumeric string of maximal 24 characters. (Avoid the use of slashes ‘/ ‘ ).

remove subdir.

Delete a subdirectory. If the directory contains files or subdirectories, the control will return questions to confirm the deletion for both.

For networked operations, the network product selection feature simplifies access to shared resources, enhancing collaborative workflows.

When a network directory is mounted on the control, it appears under the Network section, next to the Product directory when switching directories. The name of the mounted drive indicates its availability for product selection and storage purposes.

Through the directory browser, users can easily navigate network directories, selecting, adding, or removing directories and products as needed. Once the desired directory is located, selecting it will return you to the Products screen, displaying all available products within that directory.

The DELEM DA-66T remembers the active subdirectory and selected product until new selections are made. If you work with a ‘read-only’ network or experience network interruptions, products are automatically saved to a “Recovered” subdirectory under Products, ensuring no data is lost.

Understanding the DXF Import Option

In DELEM DA-66T Products Mode, you have the option to import product designs using externally generated CAD files, specifically DXF files, to enhance workflow efficiency. Here’s a simplified guide to using this feature:

• DXF Import Function: The DELEM DA-66T allows for the import of DXF files, a feature available for 2D products. To begin, use the command button located above New Product to access the DXF import option.

• File Selection: The import process opens a file selection browser where you can choose the desired DXF file. Files can be selected from various locations such as a USB drive or a network directory.

• Drawing Accuracy: For optimal performance, ensure the original CAD drawing is precise, with bend lines connected to contour lines. The DXF Converter can adjust minor discrepancies if necessary.

• Import Process: After selecting the DXF file, the import function window will display the file. If layer selection is enabled, the drawing will initially appear dashed, as lines are not yet defined. If layer selection is disabled, the drawing will be shown with its original line colors.

This feature of DELEM DA-66T Products Mode streamlines the integration of CAD designs, enhancing the versatility and accuracy of your press brake operations.

Product Drawing Dimensions and Bendlines

Product Drawing Dimensions

Importing DXF files into the DELEM DA-66T Products Mode begins with selecting product drawing dimensions. The drawing file can be organised in two ways:

• projection dimensions;

• cutting dimensions.

During operation in the DXF converter, it is possible to switch between cutting dimensions and projection dimensions. This can be done in the DXF conversion settings.

Projection dimensions

When a drawing of this type is loaded and converted, the system creates a product drawing identical in size to the original. Additional details such as material, sheet thickness, and product dimensions are then incorporated. The control system subsequently generates a CNC program that accurately positions the axes to produce the intended product.

In DELEM DA-66T Products Mode, when working with a DXF drawing where a 100-unit length is divided by a bendline, the resulting product will have two sides, each measuring 50 units. These dimensions are defined as outside dimensions.

Cutting dimensions

When a DXF drawing accurately represents the sheet to be bent, it’s crucial for the DXF converter to have bend allowance data to convert cutting dimensions. Here’s a simplified process:

• Input Requirements: The DXF converter needs material type, thickness, and bend allowance information. If the bend allowance is missing, the converter will prompt for it.
• Conversion Process: The converter uses the provided dimensions and a bend-allowance table to generate a 3D product drawing with projection dimensions.
• CNC Program Creation: When setting up the CNC program for bending, use the same bend allowance table that was used during conversion to ensure the sheet is processed according to the DXF drawing.

This ensures precision in bending operations, aligning the final product with the original design.

Bendlines

In DELEM DA-66T Products Mode, accurately assign bendlines and layers to ensure your designs translate correctly into the bending process.

Bend Line Information

With the bendlines the angle information can be defined via text near the line.

• Default: Normal air bending with positive/negative values.

• Hemming: ‘H’ followed by pre-bend angle.

• Radius: ‘R’ followed by radius value.

• Определения:

Positive value: Flange bends upwards.

Negative value: Flange bends downwards.

Product Information

Filter out non-essential layers like manufacturer info and dimensions. Use layer selection to focus on relevant data for conversion.

Выбор слоя:

• On: Manually select layers; assign properties using checkboxes.

Visual indicators: Blue for contour lines, Red for bend lines, Black for assigned text.

Use Settings: Labels for additional text assignments.

• Off: Automatic line property assignment by the control; properties visible but unchangeable.

Выбор линии:

• Select lines by tapping, drag to select multiple, or invert selections.

• Manage line properties when layer selection is active, or split polylines as needed.

Выбор линии при отключенном выборе слоя:

Выбор линии с выбором слоя:

Following these steps in the DELEM DA-66T Products Mode ensures accurate conversion and efficient workflow.

Conversion and Bend Allowance

The conversion process incorporates cutting dimensions with bend allowance information, ensuring precision in your operations. DXF Settings allow you to configure these parameters to match specific production requirements.

Конверсия

In the DELEM DA-66T Products Mode, executing a proper conversion involves a few simple steps:

1. Initiating Conversion: Once assignments are correctly set, tap the Convert button to start.
2. Preview and Warnings: A conversion preview will appear if there are warnings or errors.
3. Line Representation: The DXF drawing transforms into lines with specific colors indicating their properties:
   • Синий: Contour line, part of the outer contour of the product.
   • Красный: Bend line, indicating bends.
   • Зеленый: Inside contour, part of the inner contour.
   • Черный: Assigned text display.
4. Notifications: Warnings or info are displayed at the screen’s bottom, with errors highlighted by red squares in the preview.
5. Completing Conversion: Tap Accept to finalize the conversion. Use the Back button to return to the previous screen if changes are needed.

Свойства продукта

After accepting the preview, converted Product Properties will be shown and can be modified.

Допуск на изгиб

In DELEM DA-66T Products Mode, the bend allowance used during unfolding must be reused in the DXF conversion process. A pop-up shows angles found, and users can select the appropriate line if multiple entries are available. If data is missing, it can be added by tapping the edit table button.

In DELEM DA-66T Products Mode, users can manually add bend allowance information when provided with a DXF file. If the DXF includes bend allowance data, it automatically overrides the system’s calculations. If missing, users will be prompted to manually enter it or select from existing entries during DXF conversion. This feature is enabled automatically upon import.

DXF Settings

The DELEM DA-66T Products Mode includes DXF converter settings that allow you to configure conversion parameters with ease.

Параметры преобразования

• Угол по умолчанию: Automatically applies a default angle to bend lines without specified bending angles.
• Толерантность: Sets tolerance levels for non-connected lines to ensure seamless line connections during conversion.
• Минимальный диаметр круга: Converts only circles above a specified diameter, skipping smaller ones.
• Коэффициент масштабирования: Adjusts DXF scale to match actual dimensions.
• Angle Definition: Choose between normal angles and complement angles (180-alpha).
• Dimension Type: Select between projection or cutting dimensions.
• Inch/mm-selection: Set conversion units to mm or inches, or use auto settings based on control configuration.

Layerс

• Layer selection: Layer selection on / off to enable the assignment of conversion properties by layer.

• Labels: Configure labels for linetypes and product properties to automate assignments.

Control codes

Customize settings for specific control codes used within the DXF text.

The DXF file

The DXF converter reads the entities it knows from the DXF file. The entities are: Text, Mtext, Line, SPLine, 3D, Line, Polyline, LWPolyline, Arc, Circle, 3D face, Solid, Trace and Insert.

These features of the DELEM DA-66T Products Mode simplify the DXF conversion process, making it adaptable and efficient for diverse applications.

Часто задаваемые вопросы (FAQ)

Заключение

In summary, mastering the DELEM DA-66T Products Mode involves effectively managing product creation, DXF imports, and leveraging comprehensive features for optimal production. For further assistance, contact our support team or explore additional resources on our website.