CNC Bender v10-20071120

CHANGES to CNC BENDER

Redesigned Processor Menu

The CNC Processor menu is redesigned to include 5 new tab menus.

Menu: Incoming Messages

The INCOMING MESSAGES menu now allows you to show an extended history log:

Menu: Machine Lube

The new MACHINE LUBE tab has new controls and features:


The machine lube setup is control from the CNCProcessor.cfg file in the c:\cnc\config folder.



New Feature in Machine Lube	Description
Use Pulse or Constant Output	This indicator shows how CNC Processor is set to handle the output point for the machine lube. The output can be toggled on and off (pulse) or switched on for the entire period of lube (constant).

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Changed a Range Error Message for Clarity

A range error message was changed by adding the RADIUS CHANGE information to help users find a solution this problem:

Immediate Message Range Error - According to the RADIUS CHANGE Interference Zone value in the TOOL page the Cross Slide Would Have Collided With The Pressure Die. If this is not the case, then adjust the RADIUS CHANGE Interference Zone value.

Production Cycle Time Value

The "Complete Cycle Time" is changed to "Production Cycle Time" and now provides the overall time from part to part.

New General Dynamic Option - PD Set Pressure

If this option is enabled, then the PD Set Pressure Output Points are enabled using the new SetPDPressureOutputPoints command.

Changed Terminology

The following terms are changed in CNC Bender user interface:

	ORIGINAL	NEW
	In Low Level Tangent to Collet Face	In Low Level Machine Length
	In Run Page Complete Cycle Time	In Run Page Production Cycle Time

CHANGES to CNC PROCESSOR

Optimized for Win2000 or WinXP

This CNC Processor recognizes the current operating system and optimizes the loop for each operating system.

How to UPGRADE

CNC Bender User Interface for ProControl

If your operator station contains one of the versions listed below, then they can be upgraded through simple self-installation:

• CNC Bender v10-20071003
• CNC Bender v10-20070928
• CNC Bender v10-20070920
• CNC Bender v10-20070726b
• CNC Bender v10-20070803
• CNC Bender v10-20070828
• CNC Bender v10-20070914

See our CNC Bender Upgrade Policy page for details regarding the charges for the upgrade software.

Download the setup file by clicking on this link.
This setup file requires a password to run. Please contact John Esralian for upgrade prices and password information.

For instructions on how to install the file see: How to Install a CNC Bender Upgrade