In evidenza
Il modulo Batch and Remote elabora intere liste di codici in automatico, gestendo priorità e anteprima di ogni pezzo senza intervento manuale
The Batch and Remote module automatically processes entire lists of codes, managing priorities and providing a preview of each item without manual intervention
cesso. La programmazione offline consente infatti di preparare nuovi cicli di piegatura mentre la pressa piegatrice continua a produrre, eliminando tempi di fermo legati alle prove macchina, ai cambi di attrezzaggio e alle regolazioni necessarie nella programmazione tradizionale. Il risultato è una riduzione dei tempi improduttivi e un incremento dell ' efficienza complessiva del reparto. Ogni parametro definito in fase di programmazione( sequenza di piega, attrezzaggio, posizione dei riscontri) viene registrato e reso riproducibile. Il programma validato da un tecnico esperto può essere eseguito da un operatore con minore esperienza specifica, seguendo le medesime istruzioni documentate. Per un ' azienda che lavora la lamiera, questo significa mantenere costante il livello qualitativo della produzione indipendentemente dalla disponibilità del singolo operatore esperto. Il know-how tecnico non è più legato a una sola persona: diventa parte del processo produttivo. La domanda, a questo punto, non è più se un reparto di piegatura necessiti di un operatore esperto, ma se possa ancora fare a meno di AutoPOL per rivoluzionare il reparto piegatura! what would otherwise require verification directly in production, with the risk of scrapping several parts and wasting time and material.
AUTOMATING HIGH VOLUMES: BATCH & REMOTE For companies that need to prepare bending programs for many different parts, AutoPOL offers the optional Batch & Remote module. The module receives the list of files to be processed, checks the feasibility of each one individually, and optimizes the production sequence according to the available tooling, preparing all the programs without requiring dedicated personnel.
RECENT UPDATES The software ' s latest release extends this logic of preventive verification. In BendSim, it is now possible to also include the dimensions of the rear carriage mechanics in the simulation, a collision check that previously relied solely on hands-on experience with the specific machine. The Batch & Remote module now includes, for each part in the processing queue, an image of the punch and die setup, making it easier to compare different tooling arrangements; the Batch Manager also displays the flat pattern or the bend simulation for each part being processed.
BENDING PROGRAM OUTPUT At the end of the programming stage, AutoPOL generates the NC file for the press brake ' s CNC control and a production document in PDF format, containing the machine setup and the chosen bending sequence, complete with images of the part to be bent as a guide for the operator, with clear instructions on positioning the part between die and punch. The software also exports the DXF file of the correct flat pattern, calculated according to the tooling selected during the bend sequence. This represents a substantial difference compared to a flat pattern developed manually in the engineering department using a generic 3D CAD system, which by definition cannot account for the actual bending tools used: the DXF produced by AutoPOL derives directly from the sequence that will be executed on the machine and is therefore consistent with it.
A DOCUMENTED PROCESS, INDEPENDENT OF THE OPERATOR The main advantage of this approach is not only programming speed, but process standardization. Offline programming allows new bending cycles to be prepared whilst the press brake continues to produce, eliminating downtime associated with machine trials, tooling changes and the adjustments required in traditional programming. The result is a reduction in non-productive time and an increase in the department ' s overall efficiency. Every parameter defined during programming( bend sequence, tooling, back gauge position) is recorded and made reproducible. A program validated by an experienced technician can be run by an operator with less specific experience, simply by following the same documented instructions. For a sheet metal company, this means keeping production quality consistent regardless of whether a single experienced operator is available. Technical know-how is no longer tied to one person: it becomes part of the production process itself. At this point, the question is no longer whether a bending department needs an experienced operator, but whether it can still afford not to let AutoPOL transform it!
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