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This allows you to update your office software to the next level.

  • Includes free Office software updates
  • For updates of additionally purchased Office licenses, the update packages for subsequent licenses are required
  • Online connection to the PC must be available

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Please contact RAS. After checking the data, we will contact you. We need the following information:

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  • Contact person with Email and Phone
  • Machine number

Version 3.6.1.982

  • New language files implemented
  • New upper beam tools implemented
  • New folding beam tools implemented
  • New UpDown tools integrated
  • New manipulator clamping foot implemented

Version 3.5.0.44600

  • New bending beam tools implemented
  • Internal bends implemented for CAD import parts
  • new languages implemented
  • Import category implemented
  • during STEP import the material thicknesses valid for the machine are requested
  • and not imported in case of overrun or underrun
  • Other small improvements

Version 3.4.12.43997

  • New upper beam tools implemented
  • New folding beam tools implemented
  • Tables for asymmetric tool arrangement implemented
  • Parameters for standard setting of envelope position below the tool adjusted
  • When creating new material tables, always start with default material tensile strength
  • Error corrections when entering tables into the program for the use of UpDownTools
  • Optimizations at GEO import
  • Optimizations at STEP import

Version 3.4.2.42269

  • Improved outline identification due to selectable background color during DXF import
  • Optimized analysis of bending lines
  • Selection menu for material type: Correct calculation of unfolded part due to more intuitive selection of material during STEP import
  • The correct bending radius is automatically calculated when importing GEO files
  • Further optimizations when importing GEO files
  • In the parameters, axes speeds can be preset, which will be used in the .pgm export
  • Parameters categorized and translated to German. Parameters are shown in German language if "German" is selected

Version 3.4.1.41477

  • New look of the evaluation stars
  • Tool change menu: Symbols show in which beams a tool change needs to be done

Version 3.3.1.38963

  • New upper beam tools implemented
  • New folding beam tools implemented
  • New UpDown tools implemented

Automatic program creation for:

  • parts with the last bend negative
  • parts with closed profiles
  • narrow or small parts that require different manipulator clamping feet for manipulation

Version 3.2.0.33359

  • New upper beam tools implemented
  • New folding beam tools implemented

Additional bending strategies by:

  • Main manipulator clamping over holes and cutouts
  • Aligning oblique blanks parallel to the loading manipulator
  • Correct evaluation of tool changes in the bending sequence simulation
  • Improved calculation of the blank loading position (less tool changes and faster bending cycles)
  • Optimized radius step bending by input of:
  •      Material type
  •      Radius dimension
  •      Bending length
  •      Step length
  • Selection of different UpDownTools

Version 3.1.4.29058

  • Large blanks are shown correctly in the simulation
  • Setup lengths with fix tool tables no longer dependent on the AIl-In-1 file
  • New tool geometries implemented

Version 3.1.1.25943

  • Integration of fix tool tables
  • Improved setting of the measuring points for oblique parts
  • New upper beam tool geometries
  • New bending strategies added
  • Improved calculation of protrusions on bent parts
  • Improved calculation of axis movements
  • Bending of negative radii
  • Improved calculation of bent parts with radii
  • Different merging radii are better recognized
  • Improved activation and deactivation of corner tools
  • Foreground parameter "Upperbeam_FreeSpace" implemented

Version 3.0.10.21941

  • Measuring points on blanks without notches set to min 10 mm from outside
  • On blanks with notches the measuring points are pre-set in the center of the flange
  • Option Manipulator clamping with high pressure selectable in Bendex parameter list (Notice small manipulators!)
  • New folding beam tools implemented

Version 3.0.6.19912

  • Strategies for parts with hems on all sides and subsequent negative bends
  • Display of the tool numbers for the actual tool setup
  • Program adjustment for radius bends

Version 3.0.3.18455

  • Hole editor added in input area
  • New folding beam tool geometries added
  • Step Bending: Bend angle correction added to front parameter list
  • Step bending: Variables FB-Start and -end adjusted in .pgm output
  • A reference point indicates the blank loading direction
  • Parameter adjustments for RAS 79.31-2
  • Angle will be inverted when loading .dxf, .dwg, and .igs .geo files

Version 3.0.0.17318

  • UpDownTool position optimized in simulation
  • Load orientation selectable for blanks with an aspect ratio up to 60:40 (Factor 1.5)
  • Folding sequences optimized
  • Main manipulator repositioning offset V23 corrected for the 3-meter-machine
  • Program name length extended to 260 max characters (starting from CellControl 2.0.9.2)
  • Manipulator position corrected if blanks come with center holes
  • Simple boxes with oblique bend lengths will be programmed autoamtically
  • New upper beam tool geometry integrated (PartNo 242745)
  • All-in-One file (AI1) will be loaded correctly for all machine lengths
  • Number of folding beam basic segments corrected for different machine lengths

Version 2.4.0.16408

  • New folding beam tool 7 mm integrated (PartNo 242179)
  • Measuring point area adjusted for different blank loading options

Version 2.3.8.15849

  • New upper beam tool geometries integrated (PartNo 240662, 242745)
  • New folding beam tool geometry integrated (PartNo 242645)
  • Panel bender model RAS 79.31-2 updated

Version 2.3.5.15402

  • Folding strategies include programs with 180 degree rotated folding beam tools (function needs to be activated in parameter list)
  • Import of pats with two cross-sections
  • Center bend line as the default setting for STEP import
  • Turkish language
  • Visual/dynamic graphic adaptation when changing the hem height
  • STEP import of too small radii are always adjusted to 1x sheet thickness

Version 2.3.5.15014

  • Parameter for setting the upper beam open height after pre-bending and hemming (standard 45mm, so that corner tools have enough space for rotation. No collision check! When changing check collision with part)
  • Improved folding strategy with corner tools

Version 2.3.4.14850

  • Improved folding strategies with corner tools
  • STEP import: Automatic hem heights detection. If the hem height is less than the min closing height, the dimension will be set to min. 2x sheet thickness + 2x original radius.
  • Non-parallel hems will be detected and shown correct
  • Parts with cutouts in the center will be programmed with off-center loading. Main manipulator repositioning within the program.
  • Position of UpDownTools will be transferred to CellControl
  • Parameter for closing a hem with the heel of the roto-corner tools
  • 9mm wide folding beam tools added to the tool libary

Version 2.3.0.13501

  • Parameter for length adjustment of the first flange
  • Measuring point changes are transferred into the program
  • Image generated from the programmed part orientation. Transfer to CellControl as blank loading orientation for the operator
  • Bending negative hems
  • Close hems with the heel of the upper beam tool
  • Tool changes within the folding sequence
  • Measuring point values adjusted depending on the configuration when reading the ALLinONE file
  • Main manipulator repositioning improved

Version 2.1.6.11767

  • Machine selection: 79.22-2, 79.26-2 or 79.31-2
  • Sequences "long sides before short sides" and "short sides before long sides"
  • Automatic corner tool activation within the folding sequence
  • Main manipulator repositioning within the folding sequence
  • Multi-sided parts
  • Measuring point setting according to rules
  • Tool changes within folding sequence (Program structure available, FixTool tables must be added manually)
  • Import of STEP , DXF and GEO files
  • Springback compensation tables will be automatically used for the program. If no such table exists a wildcard will be created eg: 90+0 degrees
  • mm / inch integrated
  • Loading the machine ALLinOne file with machine identification
  • Special tools can be added
  • Creation of hems
  • Creation of radii
  • Folding beam tool gaps will be calculated automatically
  • Radius adjustment at different bend angles