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Loads XYZ data directly from SolidWorks 3D sketch tube centerlines
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Examines the incoming data for the correct number of bend arcs to centerline segments.
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Matches the arcs to the intersections
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Transfers the data to either MASTER data section, or the INSPECTED data section.
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Allows you to save data to a Benderlink file.
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Allows you to load data from the Benderlink file to either MASTER or INSPECTED.
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Choose to send measured data as NEW data (for reverse engineering) or...
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Choose to send correction data to the bender.
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Connection to benders uses the SVNET prototol. Benderlink acts as a client measuring center. Benders respond using the standard SVNET protocol.
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True corrections are handled within a few seconds. Data recall does not occur until after the decision to send corrections to the bender. During a correction, the operator station data is recalled, corrections are made, then the data is sent back to the operator station within a few seconds.
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The bender number to call is programmable (from 1 to 99)
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The recall timeout is progammable in seconds (1 and up)
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Values programmed into the software are saved to a configuration file for use next time Benderlink is loaded.
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Quickly check the quality of the network connection using a "Check Network Connection" button.
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Long route rotation settings are preserved during correction.
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The current bender data for the NOMINAL values are displayed in a updated report log. The data is displayed in both inch and millimeter units at the same time.
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There are several logs that report the EXTRACTION / CONVERSION data, the MASTER data, the INSPECTED data, the DEVIATION data, and the BENDER communications.
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Special scenario warning: Warns if a correction is about to be sent a second time without also importing new SolidWorks data into the software. This helps prevent accidental accumulations to the bender values.
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Special scenario warning: Warns if data must be sent as NOMINAL data only (since INSPECTED data does not exist or does not match the NOMINAL in bend count), then gives the choice of stopping the transfer.
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Sound is used to indicate the start of transfers and the completion of transfers. A successful transfer announces "Your transfer is completed."
- In addition to sound, dialog windows are used to display information about important events occuring - like transfers of data to benders.
