Bend tools

The terms used in bend tool creation are described below:

S.No	Term	Meaning
1	Tool lists	The tool lists to be worked with can be selected here.New tool lists can be created with the option <New…>.
2	Sort	The tools can be sorted according to specific criteria here (height, name, shape, radius, angle, die width, priority, tool management).
3	Search	Tools can be searched using the search bar. Here, for example, an alphabetic search can be made for names of tools. Additionally, more complex search requests can be made. This search request finds all tools with UT or EV in the name which also meet the following conditions: angle ≤ 30, height ≥ 140, height ≤ 220, radius = 1.
4	Scale	The size of the view of the tools can be changed with the slider.
5	Actions	The following actions can be performed: - `A` Add catalogue: To add different types of machines. - `B` New tool list: To create a new collection of tools. - `C` Clone tool list: To clone the created collection of tools. - `D` Export tool list: The current tool list can be exported as a ".btools" file. - `E` Import tool list: A tool list can be imported as ".btools". - `F` Import from ARV: A tool can be imported from an ARV file, these tools are then custom filed in the tool catalog (this will be created if it was not available beforehand). - `G` Import from DXF: A tool can be imported from a DXF file. These tools are then custom filed in the tool catalog (this will be created if it was not available beforehand). - `H` Reset tool list: Restores the tool list to its default state. - `I` Cancel: Closes the Actions… window.
6	Tool management	Shows an overview of the selected tool. The following actions can be performed: Reset to zero: The total inventory of the selected tool is removed from the current tool list. Add one set: Only one set of the selected tool is added to the current list. Add length: To add the tool length Add All: The complete inventory of the selected tool is loaded in the current tool list. The inventory is defined in the <All tools> tool list. Save: To save the applied changes.
7	Tool inventory	Displays the inventory of the selected tool. Left mouse-click to add a segment.
8	Tool without inventory	A tool without inventory is not included in the current tool list. By clicking on the empty field a standard inventory for the tool is added and the tool is incorporated into the current tool list.
9	Priority	Based on the priority given by the user,the tool is selected. 1 = High priority tool 5 = Low priority tool
10	Tool display area	In the tool display area, all tools from the selected tool list are displayed. Tools without inventory can also be displayed with the checkbox Include tools with no inventory.
11	Tool filter	Here, the tools of the current tool list are structured according to their type and shape. Selecting an element in this structure enables filtering.
12	Catalog	One of the many tool catalogs installed can be selected with this (including TRUMPF, custom, etc.).
13	Filter condition	The filter condition for the current tool list, which is automatically used by the auto-tooler. This can be used for a named tool list, but not for the special list <All tools>. It is possible to filter according to various aspects, including machine, material, sheet thickness, etc.

S.No

Term

Meaning

Tool lists

The tool lists to be worked with can be selected here.New tool lists can be created with the option <New…>.

Sort

The tools can be sorted according to specific criteria here (height, name, shape, radius, angle, die width, priority, tool management).

Tools can be searched using the search bar. Here, for example, an alphabetic search can be made for names of tools.

Additionally, more complex search requests can be made. This search request finds all tools with UT or EV in the name which also meet the following conditions: angle ≤ 30, height ≥ 140, height ≤ 220, radius = 1.

Scale

The size of the view of the tools can be changed with the slider.

Actions

The following actions can be performed:

- A Add catalogue: To add different types of machines.

- B New tool list: To create a new collection of tools.

- C Clone tool list: To clone the created collection of tools.

- D Export tool list: The current tool list can be exported as a ".btools" file.

- E Import tool list: A tool list can be imported as ".btools".

- F Import from ARV: A tool can be imported from an ARV file, these tools are then custom filed in the tool catalog (this will be created if it was not available beforehand).

- G Import from DXF: A tool can be imported from a DXF file. These tools are then custom filed in the tool catalog (this will be created if it was not available beforehand).

- H Reset tool list: Restores the tool list to its default state.

- I Cancel: Closes the Actions… window.

Tool management

Shows an overview of the selected tool. The following actions can be performed:

Reset to zero: The total inventory of the selected tool is removed from the current tool list.
Add one set: Only one set of the selected tool is added to the current list.
Add length: To add the tool length
Add All: The complete inventory of the selected tool is loaded in the current tool list. The inventory is defined in the <All tools> tool list.
Save: To save the applied changes.

Tool inventory

Displays the inventory of the selected tool. Left mouse-click to add a segment.

Tool without inventory

A tool without inventory is not included in the current tool list. By clicking on the empty field a standard inventory for the tool is added and the tool is incorporated into the current tool list.

Priority

Based on the priority given by the user,the tool is selected.

1 = High priority tool

5 = Low priority tool

Tool display area

In the tool display area, all tools from the selected tool list are displayed. Tools without inventory can also be displayed with the checkbox Include tools with no inventory.

Tool filter

Here, the tools of the current tool list are structured according to their type and shape. Selecting an element in this structure enables filtering.

Catalog

One of the many tool catalogs installed can be selected with this (including TRUMPF, custom, etc.).

Filter condition

The filter condition for the current tool list, which is automatically used by the auto-tooler. This can be used for a named tool list, but not for the special list <All tools>. It is possible to filter according to various aspects, including machine, material, sheet thickness, etc.

Creating a tool list

To create a new tool, list click on the Actions… button and select New Tool-List.
Rename the tool list by clicking on the edit icon.
By default, the new tool list displays all tools including Punch, Die, Punch Holder and Die Holder but not added to the inventory. Make sure Include tools not in this collection checkbox is selected.
To add a tool, click on the square box above the tool name and ctrl+Enter key to remove a tool.
The Use this when: option allows the user to filter and set rules for a new list depending on various criteria.
Click Save to add this tool list to the Collection:.

Adding rule for a tool list

Click the Filter further option to apply a rule from different filter criteria available.

Machine - Refers to the machine used for bending operations.
Material - Denotes the type of substance being bent.
Thickness - Denote the thickness of the material being bent.
Radius - Refers to the curvature of the bend.
Surface - Describe the material’s outer texture or finish.
Treatment - Describe any pre- or post-bending processes applied to the material, such as heat treatment, coating, or galvanization.
Film - Refers to a protective or functional layer applied to the material.
Tags - Custom label assigned to categorize, filter, and organize elements for easier identification.

Tool list must have at least one filtering criterion before it can be saved (otherwise this tool list would be used for every part).

The image below shows an example criteria applied to create a rule:

When multiple tool lists match a specific tooling requirement, the tool list with the most specific match will be used.