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===[[image:Check.jpg|25px]] New - Bend Reduction Formula Editor ===
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Predicting elongation in a tube shape requires complex mathematics that changes per customer application.  Benderlink for SolidWorks now allows operators to program their Bend Reduction formula into the program. This is the Bend Reduction Function editor:
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Benderlink for SolidWorks now allows operators to program their Springback Compensation formula into the program using the Springback Compensation Editor.
 
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The editor follows the same rules as the [[Bend Reduction Editor]].  The only difference is that the output from the formula inside the Springback Compensation Editor is used to adjust the bend angle in order to compensate for springback during bender.  This is a sample page of the Springback Compensation Editor:
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Read details about the editor here: [[Bend Reduction Editor]]
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===[[image:Check.jpg|25px]] New - Springback Compensation Formula Values ===
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This window allows you to enter the FIXED and PROPORATIONAL values of the springback formula.  These values can be used in the Springback Compensation Editor formula to calculate overbend necessary to overcome springback during bending.  The values are also used to shorten straights that follow the bends during overbending.
 
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===[[image:Check.jpg|25px]] Redesigned - Send Data To Bender Menu ===
 
 
Objects have been re-arranged in the menus to allow for more logical placement on the screen in Benderlink.  Objects have been removed this menu for simplification.  Also: A new "Current Bender Number" label is added to help quickly identify which bender is being communicated with.
 
 
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The values can be calculated using the include [[Overbend Calculator]] software.
 
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===[[image:Check.jpg|25px]] New - SVNET Setup Menu ===
 
 
Objects have been re-arranged in the menus to allow for more logical placement on the screen in Benderlink.  Objects have been moved new SVNET Setup menu
 
 
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There are three sub-menus in the SVNET menu:
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The standard springback compensation formula is:
  
#Network Path - Setup for the common SVNET path for communications
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#Client - Setup for features where Benderlink calls out to the bender or sends data to the bender.
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New Bend Angle = ((Theoretical Bend Angle * Proportional) + Fixed)
#Server - Setup for Benderlink's ability to respond to commands from the bender.
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===[[image:Check.jpg|25px]] New - Compensation State Switches ===
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The compensation state of Benderlink can be switched ENABLED or DISABLED depending on the application. For example, when sending new data to the bender, the compensation calculations can be active.  When performing corrections, they are typically inactive.
 
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==Other Pages==
 
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Latest revision as of 20:14, 24 March 2008

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Check.jpg New - Springback Compensation Editor Feature

Blinksw 1 8 pulldown.jpg

Benderlink for SolidWorks now allows operators to program their Springback Compensation formula into the program using the Springback Compensation Editor.

The editor follows the same rules as the Bend Reduction Editor. The only difference is that the output from the formula inside the Springback Compensation Editor is used to adjust the bend angle in order to compensate for springback during bender. This is a sample page of the Springback Compensation Editor:
Blinksw springbackeditor.jpg

Check.jpg New - Springback Compensation Formula Values

This window allows you to enter the FIXED and PROPORATIONAL values of the springback formula. These values can be used in the Springback Compensation Editor formula to calculate overbend necessary to overcome springback during bending. The values are also used to shorten straights that follow the bends during overbending.

Blinksw springback values.jpg

The values can be calculated using the include Overbend Calculator software.

Overbend bendersetup.jpg

The standard springback compensation formula is:

New Bend Angle = ((Theoretical Bend Angle * Proportional) + Fixed)


Check.jpg New - Compensation State Switches

Blinksw compensationstate active.jpg

The compensation state of Benderlink can be switched ENABLED or DISABLED depending on the application. For example, when sending new data to the bender, the compensation calculations can be active. When performing corrections, they are typically inactive.

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