Press Brake

Table of Contents

1. Preface

2. General Settings

3. Material Settings

4. Data Backup and Restore Functionality

￮ Product Data Backup

￮ Product Data Restore

￮ Tool Data Backup

￮ Tool Data Restore

￮ Backup and Restore for Tables and Settings

￮ Directory Navigation Operations

5. Program Settings

6. Default and Computation Settings

￮ Basic Default Value Configuration

￮ Core Computation Parameter Settings

7. Production Settings

8. Time and Network Settings

￮ Production Time Calculation

￮ Basic Time Settings

￮ Network Configuration (Available Only After Network Option Installation)

9. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

￮ How to Optimize Press Brake Performance via DELEM DA-58T Settings Mode?

￮ How to Set Length Limit Boundaries in DELEM DA-58T Settings Mode?

10. Conclusion

This article provides an in-depth analysis of the functional features of the DELEM DA-58T press brake control system's Settings Mode, detailing its core configuration attributes and how these settings can help improve the operational efficiency and processing precision of press brakes. Whether you aim to optimize equipment performance or customize operational processes according to the actual needs of metal processing, mastering the various functions of this Settings Mode is crucial. This article will interpret the core points of the DELEM DA-58T Settings Mode in a clear and concise manner, helping you fully tap into the application potential of the equipment.

Preface

The DELEM DA-58T control system can be switched to Settings Mode by clicking the Settings navigation button on the equipment operation panel. As a core configuration hub, this mode enables unified configuration of default values and various exclusive constraint parameters required for product programming, serving as a key entry point for the personalized debugging of press brakes.

All parameters in Settings Mode are divided into different tabs by function and support horizontal sliding for switching. Users only need to click the corresponding tab and specific parameter item to complete the adjustment of various values. The operation logic is simple and easy to understand, which greatly reduces the threshold of parameter configuration.

General Settings

The General Settings module of the DELEM DA-58T supports users to customize the basic operating parameters of the equipment, including unit selection (inch/mm, ton/kN), operation interface language, keyboard layout, and key sound of the input panel. The visual operation interface makes the selection of various settings more convenient, can fully adapt to the operating habits of different users, and create a personalized user experience.

InterfaceLanguage

The display language of the operation interface can be directly selected from the system list. The number of language types included in the list is more than the initially displayed ones. Users can view all optional languages by dragging the list up and down, and complete the language switch with a single click. Note that if a language containing special non-standard alphanumeric characters is selected, the control system will automatically restart to complete the configuration.

Help Document Language

The default display language of the online help function is consistent with the operation interface language. If there is no corresponding online help document for the selected language, the system will automatically switch to English display. When the user selects the Help Language option, the extended function Add Help Language will appear on the interface. New help document language packs can be installed in the control system through this function. Before installation, ensure that the required language pack files are stored in the local disk of the equipment, USB flash drive, or accessible network path, and the system will automatically identify and complete the installation.

Keyboard Layout

The system supports the switching of three keyboard layouts: Qwerty, Qwertz, and Azerty. The default configuration is Qwerty layout, which is adapted to the input habits of users in different regions.

Key Sound

The key sound of the input panel can be freely turned on or off. The system enables the sound by default, which is convenient for users to confirm the input of operation instructions.

Command Panel Position

The operation command panel can be switched to display on the left side of the screen, and the system displays it on the right side by default. Users can adjust it according to their operating habits.

Material Settings

In the Material Settings tab, the DELEM DA-58T Settings Mode supports the parameter programming of up to 99 processing materials, and each material can be independently configured with core physical properties such as tensile strength and elastic modulus. This function can realize refined processing adaptation for different materials, ensure that the bending operation is highly matched with the material characteristics, and improve the processing precision.

The system configures three core viewable and editable attributes for each material: Material Name, Tensile Strength, and Elastic Modulus. The Material Name is directly displayed on the programming interface, with a maximum naming length of 25 characters and must start with a letter; Tensile Strength and Elastic Modulus are directly related to the physical processing characteristics of the material and are important bases for the calculation of bending process parameters.

The material list is initially sorted by material number (ID) in the first column. Users can click the column title of any attribute to re-sort by that attribute. To modify the parameters of an existing material, just select the corresponding material row to adjust the values; to delete a material, select the target row and click Delete Material; to add a new material, select the blank row in the list and directly enter the values of each attribute to complete the configuration.

Data Backup and Restore Functionality

The DELEM DA-58T Settings Mode is equipped with a comprehensive backup and restore function, which can perform full-dimensional data backup and restore for product programs, tool parameters, system settings, and various configuration tables. It not only ensures the security of production data but also realizes seamless data migration between different types of control systems. For product or tool data in older control systems, this mode also has a built-in import function to achieve rapid integration of historical data.

The operation processes of backup and restore for product and tool data are highly unified. Whether data transmission is carried out through the network or USB flash drive, standardized operation steps are adopted, which reduces the operation difficulty for users. The backup directory consists of a selected storage device (USB flash drive, network disk, etc.) and a custom directory. Users can create and select an exclusive backup directory according to their needs. In addition, the backup storage paths of product and tool data can be set independently to realize classified management of data.

Product Data Backup

Select the Products option in the Backup area of the Backup/Restore tab to start the disk backup process of product programs. After completing the setting of the initial backup directory, the system will automatically enter the product backup operation interface. The specific operation steps are as follows:

1. View Products: All product programs in the selected directory can be viewed in the backup interface, and the basic functions consistent with the Product Mode can be used to browse and find the product programs to be backed up;

2. Verify Paths: The top of the interface will display the current source path of the product programs and the specified backup storage path in real time. Confirm the paths are correct before operation;

3. Select Products: Click the product program in the list to mark it as the to-be-backed-up state, and the system will display a backup mark to confirm the selection; if there is a product program with the same name in the backup path, the system will pop up a prompt for the user to choose whether to overwrite it;

4. Batch Backup: Click the All button to back up all product programs in the list at one time and improve backup efficiency;

5. Change Source Directory: If you need to adjust the source directory of the product programs to be backed up, click the Source Directory option and select a new source path through the directory browser;

6. Change Backup Directory: Click the Backup Directory option to navigate to a new storage location and select it as the backup target directory.

Product Data Restore

Select the Products option in the Restore area of the Backup/Restore tab to restore the product programs in the disk to the control system.

After completing the setting of the initial restore directory, enter the product restore operation interface. The operation steps are as follows:

1. Access Restore Interface: View all product programs in the selected restore directory;

2. Adjust View: Quickly find the product programs to be restored through the view adjustment function;

3. Verify Paths: Confirm the restore source path of the product programs and the target storage path on the device;

4. Select Products: Click the target product program to mark it for restore;

5. Handle Duplicate Files: If there is a product program with the same name on the device, the system will prompt the user to choose whether to replace it;

6. Change Source Directory: Navigate to a new restore source directory of product programs as needed;

7. Set Target Directory: Select the storage directory of the restored product programs on the device.

Tool Data Backup

Select the Tools option in the Backup area of the Backup/Restore tab to start the disk backup process of tool parameters. After completing the setting of the initial backup directory, enter the tool backup operation interface.

Various tool parameters such as punches, dies, and equipment forming tools in the control system can be backed up uniformly. The operation process is exactly the same as that of product data backup, realizing the unification of operation logic.

Tool Data Restore

The restore operation process of tool parameters is consistent with that of product data restore. Users can complete the restoration of tool data according to standardized steps and quickly restore the processing configuration parameters of tools.

Backup and Restore for Tables and Settings

The Backup/Restore tab is designed with exclusive backup and restore functions for user-defined system settings and various configuration tables, and the operation process is consistent with that of product and tool data backup and restore. The system also provides the All quick function. After clicking, it can automatically complete the full backup or restore of products, tools, tables, and system settings in sequence, which greatly improves the efficiency of batch operations.

Directory Navigation Operations

After clicking Backup Directory, the system will pop up a list window of available backup directories. To simplify the navigation and management operations of the directory, the specific steps are as follows:

1. Directory Browsing: Click the dot icon to enter a subdirectory, click the Parent Directory icon to return to the upper-level directory, and click Select to confirm the current operation directory;

2. Device Switching: Continuously click the Parent Directory icon until entering the top-level directory, then reselect the storage device and the corresponding subdirectory;

3. Network Access: If the device is connected to the network, first select the Network option, then select the target network volume, and the subsequent navigation operations are consistent with the local storage device;

4. Subdirectory Management: Click Create Subdirectory to create an exclusive storage directory, and click Delete Subdirectory to clean up useless directories; after entering any subdirectory, click Select to complete the directory confirmation.

Program Settings

The Angle Correction Database is one of the core functions of the DELEM DA-58T Settings Mode. This database can store the angle correction parameters entered during production in real time, ensure the consistency of processing precision for different materials and different bending types, and is a key configuration to ensure processing precision in product programming. To give full play to the role of the Angle Correction Database and optimize the operation efficiency of the Settings Mode, the specific configuration points are as follows:

Angle Correction Database

1. Enable Database: After enabling this parameter, the database will automatically store the angle correction values entered in Production Mode (Auto Mode); during production, the system will automatically retrieve whether there are correction parameters for similar bends in the database, call them directly if they exist, or generate adaptive correction values through the interpolation algorithm if they do not;

2. Bending Attribute Matching Rules: The system will compare multiple core attributes of the bending operation, including material characteristics, sheet thickness, die opening size, die radius, punch radius, and bending angle. The first five attributes need to be completely matched, and the correction values of the bending angle are called or interpolated according to the similarity;

3. Initial Angle Correction: This parameter is an independent programming item, which is only displayed in Auto Mode and is suitable for fine correction of small angles. Its value will be superimposed with the visualized correction value to form the final total angle correction value;

4. General Angle Correction Programming: This correction parameter is applicable to all bending processes in a program, is not set for a specific bending angle, and the relevant values will not be stored in the Angle Correction Database;

5. Manual Mode Correction Value Storage: After enabling this function, the angle correction values generated in Manual Mode will be stored to provide data support for subsequent product programming;

6. Angle Correction Programming Methods: When adjusting the angle correction values, you can choose to copy the original values, keep the delta values, or independently adjust the two core parameters Cα1 and Cα2 to adapt to different processing correction needs.

Auto Computations Edit

When modifying the material type, sheet thickness, processing length, punch or die configuration, the system will automatically recalculate the core processing indicators such as bending force, decompression distance, and crowning device parameters according to specific scenarios such as bending methods, without manual calculation, and improve programming efficiency.

Y1Y2 Independent Programming

It supports setting the two Y-axes to independent programming mode or integrated programming mode. Users can select the adaptive programming mode according to the precision requirements of the bending process to meet the axis control needs of complex bending operations.

Machine ID and Description

A unique machine ID can be configured for each press brake to facilitate the unified management of production programs; at the same time, machine description information can be added to realize rapid identification and classification of equipment in offline programming systems such as JUGAO, and optimize the production management process.

Default and Computation Settings

This module can configure the basic default values of the bending operation, including Y-axis opening size, pressing speed, dwell time, etc.; at the same time, it can adjust the core computation parameters, such as the activation of the bend allowance table, data preparation configuration, etc., so that the product programming can be fully adapted to different production and processing needs and improve the flexibility of the process.

Basic Default Value Configuration

1. Y Opening Default: Set the initial opening value of the Y-axis to provide basic axis control parameters for the bending operation;

2. Pressing Speed: Set the initial pressing speed for the newly created processing program;

3. Wait for Retract: The initial setting of the Wait for Retract function in the bending program is enabled (Yes);

4. Step Change Code: The default step change code is UDP;

5. Delay Time: The default waiting time for X-axis step change is 0;

6. Dwell Time: Set the default dwell time for the bending program to ensure the bending forming effect;

7. Prebend Angle: Set the default prebend angle for graphical product programming;

8. Hem Opening: The default hem opening for the beam position is 0.0 mm;

9. Dimensions: Set the default basic dimension parameter (D1) for graphical drawing.

Core Computation Parameter Settings

1. Active Bend Allowance Table: Two calculation modes can be selected, one is to calculate the bend allowance using the standard formula, and the other is to call the correction table for accounting (the table can be directly edited if it exists). This setting can realize the X-axis precision correction caused by sheet shortening;

2. Data Preparation Bend Allowance: It includes three configuration modes. If correction is off, the bend allowance is not included in the programming calculation; if correction is on, the correction value is displayed and editable during production; this setting will not affect the post-processing process of Drawing Mode, and the system will automatically include the bend allowance in the calculation when generating a CNC program in Drawing Mode. If the bend allowance table is activated, the table values can be adjusted in a new window through the Edit Table function. During operation, select the edit field with the Tab key, enter the new value and press the Enter key to confirm. This menu does not support creating new tables. For the detailed configuration specifications of the bend allowance, please refer to the official DELEM manual. If you need to call other tables, find and import them through the Load Table function;

3. Bottoming Force Factor: The specific value of the bottoming force can be calculated by multiplying this factor with the air bend force, which provides a basis for the bending pressure configuration;

4. Z-Distance: This parameter is the distance from the finger edge to the sheet corner. If the Z-axis is installed on the device, the system will automatically calculate the optimal operating position of the finger to improve the positioning precision.

Production Settings

The Production Settings module of the DELEM DA-58T Settings Mode is specially designed to optimize production efficiency, supporting the custom configuration of core parameters such as Stock Count Mode, Auto Bend Change Mode Step, and Parallelism Offset. Users can customize the production process according to the actual production operation requirements to achieve the dual improvement of processing efficiency and precision.

1. Stock Count Mode: Supports two modes of up counting and down counting. Down counting will automatically stop when the value is 0 and restore the initial value after restarting the device, which is suitable for fixed-quota production tasks; up counting can count the production progress in real time, which is suitable for progress tracking of batch processing;

2. Auto Bend Change Mode Step: In the disabled state, manual selection and startup of the parameters of the next process are required; in the enabled state, the system will automatically load the parameters of the next process, and the device will automatically complete the positioning after pressing the start button to realize the seamless switching of processes;

3. Parallelism Offset: Set the overall parallelism parameter of the Y-axis, which takes effect below the clamping point (Y2 + offset) to ensure the sheet parallelism of the bending operation;

4. Lock touch screen when started: After enabling this function, the touch screen will be locked during the operation of the device to prevent misoperation from affecting production;

5. Pressure correction: Realize the precise control of the pressure valve through the percentage value of the calculated bending force to adapt to the bending pressure requirements of different materials;

6. Clamping correction: The system will automatically calculate the beam position when the sheet is clamped. To ensure the sheet clamping effect, the calculated pinch point can be offset and adjusted through this parameter. A positive value will move the beam position down, and a negative value will move the beam position up;

7. Intermediate R for X-Movement: Set the temporary R-axis position to avoid collision with the device during the X-axis movement, and this function can be enabled only by setting a non-zero value;

8. Back Gauge & X-Position Safety: According to the safety zone position, the system will automatically match different axis movement strategies:

￮ Both old and new positions are outside the safety zone: X-axis and Z-axis move synchronously;

￮ Old position outside, new position inside: Z-axis moves first;

￮ Old position inside, new position outside: X-axis moves first;

￮ Both old and new positions are inside the safety zone: Move the X-axis to the intermediate position first, then the Z-axis, and finally adjust the X-axis to the target position.

Safety Zone Definition Formula: SZ = X-safe + SD (SD is the safety distance set by the equipment supplier).

Time and Network Settings

Time settings support users to customize the display format of date and time to ensure that the device time is synchronized with the production operation plan; network configuration can only be enabled after the installation of the network function, which can realize the interconnection between the device and other systems and complete the cross-system sharing of production data.

Production Time Calculation

In the DELEM DA-58T Settings Mode, the Stock Count Mode can automatically calculate the production time during the bending sequence computation by combining the axis positioning speed and product handling time, providing data support for the formulation of production plans. The time consumed in manual operation links (such as product turning) is directly related to the product size. Products with small dimensions in the Z direction take less time to turn, while products with long dimensions in the X direction require more turning operation time.

The system sets three levels of length thresholds (Boundary 1/2/3) as the division standard of product size. Users can independently configure the time-consuming parameters of product turning for products in different threshold intervals to make the time calculation more in line with the actual production situation.

Basic Time Settings

1. Display time: The display content of the title bar can be set, supporting three modes: date and time display, time display only, or time hidden;

2. Time format: Supports the switching between 24-hour format and 12-hour format, adapting to different time viewing habits;

3. Date format: Supports three display formats: dd-mm-yyyy, mm-dd-yyyy, and yyyy-mm-dd, which users can select as needed;

4. Adjust time: The date and time of the device can be directly adjusted, and the calibrated time will be synchronously updated to the Windows operating system of the device to ensure the unification of the system time.

Network Configuration (Available Only After Network Option Installation)

The network function is an optional module. After installation, it can realize the connection between the device and the local area network and production management system, and complete the cross-device transmission and sharing of production programs and processing data. For specific configuration, please refer to the official equipment manual.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How to Optimize Press Brake Performance via DELEM DA-58T Settings Mode?

The core of optimizing press brake performance is to accurately configure the actual processing dimensions of products and the time-consuming parameters of various operations in the DELEM DA-58T Settings Mode; at the same time, the equipment needs to be accurately calibrated to ensure that all parameter settings comply with the specifications and requirements of production and processing, so that the equipment operating parameters are highly matched with the actual production needs.

How to Set Length Limit Boundaries in DELEM DA-58T Settings Mode?

Enter the length boundary configuration area of the Settings Mode and enter the specific values of Boundary 1, Boundary 2, and Boundary 3 to complete the setting of length limit boundaries. Reasonable configuration of the three-level boundaries can ensure that products of different sizes can be matched with accurate turning time-consuming parameters, improving the rationality of time calculation and production processes.

Conclusion

In general, the DELEM DA-58T Settings Mode is a core tool to improve the operational functions and processing precision of press brakes. Its rich functional configurations and high customizability make it possible to optimize product programming and production process flows, and it is an important guarantee for the refined production of press brakes.

To give full play to the performance of the press brake and extend the service life of the equipment, standardized parameter settings and daily equipment maintenance are indispensable. Rational use of the various functions of this Settings Mode can effectively reduce the downtime of the equipment and greatly improve production efficiency. If you have any questions during use or need professional technical support, you can contact the relevant technical team at any time; at the same time, you can also refer to the relevant supporting documents to explore more practical skills for equipment optimization and further improve the production application value of the press brake.