Thanks to the power of 3D modeling engine, machine data in 3D are created and preserved.

Data base input system corresponds to DXF/HPGL for 2D data and STL/IGES for 3D

By the power of 3D modeling engine, bending tool in 3D is modeled and reserved.
Data base input system corresponds to DXF/HPGL for 2D data and STL/IGES for 3D.

Production cell data for (virtual pipe bender) are created for the machine type and matching tools as specified in 「1. 3D machine data creation and preservation」　and　「2. 3D tool modeling and data preservation」as above Creation and preservation of the production cell data is executed for the 3D machine data and tooling 3D data in one set.

●Bending simulation is executed based on the PRB data. The simulation shows motions of the bender and corresponding achieved work shape. Interference check is also executed during the simulation.
●When interference is found, dialogue-type data correction is selected for creation to modify for interference-free machining program.
●Machining cycle time can be checked during the simulation.

Virtual 3D machine motion shows all processes of loading, machining and unloading.Friendly animated display provides easy visual check of robot movement and work design achieved in intermediate processes.
Free-selection view angle further offers very unusual but convenient visual check for machine movement viewed from the floor and/or the close-up view of the bending head.

Interference check is made at an intermediate process for positioning of a work piece vs machine.When interference is found, detailed status can be checked for position and process .with the animation mode being stopped.

When interference is found existing in the process, this simulation soft executes automatic diagnostic to free from interference and also provides the solution to an operator. The operator simply follows the selective guidance appeared in the screen to renew for interference-free program.

Computer-processed data are helpful for extended data edit for various test machining.
Easy data transfer with HD or FD is convenient for preservation and call of the data.

This simulation software corresponds to the file format of the robot bender, data out from the machine and editing by a FD is easy.

The system is operated on Windows2000/XP and data editing and/or animated operation can be made with using mouse and key board. As the data edit screen also corresponds to those of Opton benders, operation will be very easy for those who know Opton machines.

This simulation system contains the standard-designed bending toll for immediate and convenient application upon the software installed in the PC. Customizing application is also included in the software for free custom designed mold simply by input of dimensional data for original mold. This original mold data can be stored in the data base for animated application.

As the characteristic on elongation and spring-back can be reflected in the data, interference check is easy with these material characteristics considered in the program.

Descriptive reference is made for screen and parameters as convenient help call at any time needed.