Software is installed on an industrial PC with Windows Embedded operating system. PC is connected to a Beckhoff TwinCAT PLC controlling the HK bending machine.

Panel information:
• 19” TFT touchscreen
• Windows Embedded Standard operating system
• Ethernet network connection (10/100 Mbit, RJ45)
• Protection class IP65
• Protected against power failures
• USB connector for memory stick
• Remote maintenance and updates (optional)

• In addition to Standard profile library it is possible to create user libraries
• Profiles are created visually in edit mode by touch to touch, by adding lengths and angles
• Bending order and direction can be visually edited on the screen
• Profiles can be added to and removed from the libraries
• Profiles can be moved or copied from one library to another
• Profile to be run can be selected from the library by touching the icon on the screen
• Profile libraries can be imported/exported from/to another machine
• Before run it is possible to set the quantity counter
• Bending of the profile can be simulated and checked on the display before the run
• Shape of profile can be changed by touching the profile table on the screen (angle, length, lift height etc.)
• Running parameters for new materials can be created. For each material it is possible to create an angle correction table to eliminate the spring back effects of the material.
• List programming mode. Profile information can be entered row by row using back gauge distances and angles (no simulation and profile display)
• In Manual mode it is possible to set one back gauge distance and bend angle. Upper tool and bending beams can be controlled using joysticks below the PC panel.
• Service-, lubrication interval- and operation hour counters
• Service mode