manipulating the part after it’s cut are becoming
increasingly popular, even for large, complex
different shaped and sized components,” he says.
“Radan now automatically predicts the best way to
handle the part, so the operator doesn’t have to
make that decision.”
A single click now creates a detailed Production
Pack for all nests. Every NC program traditionally
comes with an instruction sheet for the shop floor,
which until this latest version, was a manual process
for each individual nest. Now, one mouse click
introduces additional information into the pack,
which is produced automatically for any number of
nests. “Some jobs could contain up to 50 nests or
more, so this is a major time-saver.”
RADBEND
With the dedicated press brake module, Radbend,
making a major contribution to Radan’s global
growth, a new set of Automation Options means
templates can be created to specify steps which
previously had to be set up manually. It not only
applies to the part shown onscreen, but also to the
same repetitive work for other parts without the user
having to do anything.
DIN Unfolding enhances the way a part is unfolded
in Radbend, placing more emphasis on the designer’s
intentions, particularly regarding the importance of
the radius.
Improvements to the Bend Sequence Templates allow
information to be brought in detailing where joggles
and hems should occur. Olaf Körner says: “When
we calculate automatic sequences the operator can
specify rules…but joggles and hems are complex,
time consuming, operations. These templates give
the option of carrying them out in one place before
moving on to another operation.”
Show Unfold Dimensions is an onscreen overview
showing the key dimensions of the blank. It also
appears on all reports so operators can readily
check they have the correct part, streamlining
the shopfloor process.
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TUBE NEWS June 2018
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