The Bending page is illustrated in Figure 8.5.2.

Figure 8.5.2  Bending

In order to access the Rotary Bending main interface, the user must enter the corresponding parameters in the bending table and the correct value must be entered in the red textbox. The bending parameters are listed below:

Feed(S): the translation distance before tube bending

Rotate(A): the rotation angle before tube bending

Radius(R): the bending radius of tube

Bend(B): the bending angle of tube

There is only one line by default, which is one bending operation. Multiple bending requires the input of multiple lines. The user may add or reduce process steps by clicking the related buttons.

Add: add a new line at the end of the bending list. Upon clicking this button, the program will automatically add a line at the end of the bending list and set it as the current line. If it is highlighted in yellow, the user may directly enter the values.

Insert: insert a line before the current line. Upon clicking this button, the program will automatically insert a line before the current line. If it is highlighted in yellow, the user may directly enter the values.

Delete: delete the current line.

Delete All: delete the current bending list.

Besides manual input, Import and Export functions are also available.

Import: import *.csv file as the bending list.

Export: export the current bending list into *.csv file. After clicking this button, the program will automatically save the current bending list with a file name specified by the user in local folders.

Note: After completing the bending list input, the OK button will be enabled. The user may directly click it to enter, or continue to create tube mesh and tool mesh and then enter Rotary Bending. The latter option is recommended for greatly saving the setup time.