Fold CAM Summary
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When a part is open, use the F key to switch the part into Fold CAM (panel-bender) mode and to compute the tooling and sequence.
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Alternatively, use the W key to open the workflow panel and use that to direct the processing. This can also be used to generate NC code.
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Use the Z key to expand/collapse the Fold Navigator on the top of the screen. Position the mouse cursor over a warning or error cell to get more information.
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To display the Panel for a bend operation: Click twice on the bend number in the fold navigator.
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To edit the blank holder: Click on the blank-holder
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To edit the ENW tool for a bend: Click on the bend, and then click on the blank-holder, the ENW tool, or on the ENW carrier plate.
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To edit the gauging (centering) settings: Select the first bend in a side; the gauges are then visible. Click on one of the gauges
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To edit the blade settings for a bend: Switch to that bend, and click on the blades (or on the ZBW blades or ZBW carrier)