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New Software!
    DXF2CHIYODA software is designed to quickly and automatically convert your AutoCAD* drawings into Benderlink for CHIYODA compatible files.

    (DXF2CHIMQ41 and DXF2CHIMQ85 conversion packages are also available for two models of Chiyoda benders. Also, the DXF2KEINS conversion package is available for the KEINS benders.)

    *(Any CAD package that can build DXF files is compatible! - AutoCAD, TurboCAD, IntelliCAD, CADKEY, Microstation, FastCAD, Ashlar Vellum 3D.......)

    Click here to see how to build an AutoCAD drawing for conversion to Benderlink.

    Click here to download an Adobe Acrobat PDF brochure for this software.







DXF2CHIYODA Program Features
  • SETUP IMPORT / EXPORT FILES
    Enter the IMPORT DXF file, the IMPORT Benderlink template file, and the new EXPORT Benderlink file


  • BENDERLINK TEMPLATE FILES
    Each CHIYODA bender can have a unique low-level setup based upon its size and the way it is used. Before converting DXF data to Benderlink for CHIYODA files, DXF2CHIYODA imports Benderlink TEMPLATE files that are actual pre-saved artifact files from each of your CHIYODA benders so that DXF2CHIYODA never disturbs low-level settings that should stay the same.


  • RECOGNIZES AUTOCAD GEOMETRY
    The centerline data that defines the tube shape can be placed on any unique AutoCAD layer.

    The program recognizes 3-D lines on a designated search layer that define the end points and intersection points. (The search layer is programmable.)

    3-D arcs on that layer are used to determine the centerline bend radii at each bend. The program also allows you to skip using 3-D arcs in order to build programs with a default radius.


  • INTERSECTION TOLERANCE
    A programmable intersection tolerance ensures that intersecting lines are matched using the DXF2CHIYODA matching algorithm - even if rounding errors exist in the data. With this feature, it is possible to have geometry that is just "close" (not perfect) and the DXF2CHIYODA converter will still be able to build the centerline data.


  • BENDERLINK DATA OPTIONS
    DXF2CHIYODA allows further control of the internal CHIYODA drawing number for each part, auto-combining near bends into a single bends, and adding an extra FPB row in GRIPPER mode parts.


  • AUTOMATIC PROCESSING
    The program can be run in automode, which allows for control by other programs. In this mode, DXF2CHIYODA automatically unloads when conversion is complete.


  • CONVERSION LOG
    During conversion, DXF2CHIYODA displays a conversion log on the screen to indicate the progress of the build. Also, it builds a conversion log file that enables you to track the last session results in any word processor. The log contains a date/time stamp for every line built.


  • BENDER DATA LOG
    After conversion, DXF2CHIYODA displays the created CHIYODA data that was saved to the newly built Benderlink data file. This log is created in the Rich Edit format and can be viewed by WordPad or most other Rich Edit compatible word processors.
































Sample Log Output



Types of DXF converters available




DXF2CHIMQ85......US$4000
DXF2CHIMQ41......US$4000

Note:

This package creates Benderlink files. Benderlink files are transferred to CHIYODA benders using Benderlink for CHIYODA software, which is a separate software package.


Advanced Tubular Technologies, Inc.

5499 Perry Drive, Unit J
Waterford, MI 48329

Telephone: (248) 674-2059
Facsimile: (248) 674-2157


DXF2KEINS, DXF2CHIMQ41, and DXF2CHIMQ85 are software owned and developed solely by Advanced Tubular Technologies, Inc.

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Please contact Advanced Tubular Technologies if you have further questions about DXF2KEINS software.

Copyright © 2001 Advanced Tubular Technologies, Inc.