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Technical Support
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- A Case for Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM)
- Basic Methods of Length Control
- Benefits of Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) - Deutsch
- Coil Handling
- Continuous Improvement - Tube & Pipe Journal
- Continuous Improvement in Roll Forming
- Encoder Tracking and Mounting
- Improving Roll Forming Operations
- Part Marking
- Roll Forming and Industry 4.0
- Roll Forming: The Four Basic Machine Types
- Servo Control for Improving Roll Formed Production
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XL200 Series Support
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- Battery Replacement
- Calibrating the Touchscreen of an XL200 Controller
- Extending XL200 Controls with PLC Integration
- Solving Memory Loss and Computer Lockup Problems
- Using Product Codes for Machine Positioning in the XL200 Series Controller
- Using Setup Configurations in the XL200 Series Controller
- Using Tool Configurations in the XL200 Series Controller
- XL200 Direct Ethernet Communication with Eclipse Classic
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- Bar Code Scanners
- Bar Code Scanners for Data Entry
- Boosted Dies
- Calculating Press Reaction
- Checking Press Consistency with Oscilloscopes
- DIP Switch Configuration
- Punch Programming on the XL200
- Sending Saved Parameters or Tool Libraries from Eclipse Classic to XL Controller
- Understanding the XL200 Part Queue
- Using Product Codes for Machine Positioning in the XL200 Series Controller
- Using Setup Configurations in the XL200 Series Controller
- Using the Stitching Feature
- Using Tool Configurations in the XL200 Series Controller
- XL200 Error Codes
- XL200 Parameters
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- BOSS Shear
- Brake & Hump - XL200CLU
- Calculating Press Reaction
- Checking Press Consistency with Oscilloscopes
- Closed Loop Flying Die / Die Accelerator
- Closed Loop Stopping
- Coil End Point
- Extending XL200 Controls with PLC Integration
- Open Loop Flying Die
- Open Loop Stopping / Feed-to-Stop
- Tailout Sensor
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Eclipse Support
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- A Case for Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM)
- Benefits of Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) - Deutsch
- Coil Inventory Management with CIM
- Improving Production Capacity with Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM)
- Mistakes Happen! CIM for Mistake Prevention in Roll Forming
- Roll Forming and Industry 4.0
- The Quality Gap
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- Automatically Starting Eclipse Classic
- Cable Specifications for RS Communication
- Coil Validation
- Creating an Eclipse Classic Package File
- Deleting Done Orders in Eclipse Classic
- Eclipse Classic Hardware Requirements
- Eclipse Classic Permissions - XLSecurity.exe
- Eclipse Connections
- Eclipse Data Exchange Options
- Establishing Communication with Eclipse
- Implementing Scrap, Delay, and Employee Codes in Eclipse Classic
- Interfacing Eclipse to External Data Systems - Importing and Exporting
- Material Code Query
- Missing Snapshot or Dates for Reports in Eclipse Classic
- Order Downloading Options in Eclipse Classic
- Performing Eclipse Classic Automatic Backups
- Performing Eclipse Classic Manual Backups
- Preventative Maintenance Made Easy
- Replacing a Controller / Recovery from a Memory Clear
- Reporting from Archived Data
- Reporting from Archived Data
- Requesting Eclipse Classic Support
- Sending Saved Parameters or Tool Libraries from Eclipse Classic to XL Controller
- Using a Proxy Server
- VLINX ESR901 Converter Installation and Configuration
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Pathfinder Support
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- Calibrating the Backgauge - Pathfinder v2
- Calibrating the Machine - Pathfinder v2
- Calibrating the Touchscreen - Pathfinder v2
- Cleaning Controller Screens
- Extracting the Pathfinder SDF from a 5XXX/6XXX Machine
- Installing TeamViewer
- Pathfinder PC Backup/Restore/Import Procedure - Pathfinder v2
- Pathfinder PC BIOS Configuration - 5X00
- Pathfinder PC BIOS Configuration - 6X00
- Solving Memory Loss and Computer Lockup Problems
- XL250BB Backup/Restore Function
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- FoldGuard Alignment Guide
- FoldGuard Alignment Guide - LZS-2-FG
- FoldGuard Brochure
- FoldGuard Encoder Installation Manual 1-02
- FoldGuard Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- FoldGuard Operation Manual
- FoldGuard System Installation Manual 1-06
- FoldGuard System Installation Manual 1-07
- Laser Distortion Causes and Solutions Manual 1-02
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MP Series Support
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- MP300 Series Controller Manual
- MP300CL Series Controller Manual
- MP325 Manual
- MP328 Gripper Manual
- MP328CL Gripper Manual
- MP338 Backgauge Manual
- MP338DH Dual Backgauge Manual
- MP342 Manual
- MP343 Manual
- MP350PFD Manual
- MP450S Installation Guide
- MP465 Installation Guide
- MP465 Operator Manual
- MP465N Operator Manual NTM
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Pathfinder Edge Support
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- Accessing Pathfinder Edge
- Installing TeamViewer
- Logging into Pathfinder Edge
- Pathfinder Edge - Profile Object Format
- Pathfinder Edge Published API
- Print an Approval or Production Sheet - Edge
- Understanding Settings - Edge
- Using Categories and Subcategories - Edge
- Using the Profile Editor - Edge
- Using the Profile Library - Edge
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Eclipse Pro Support
- Alert: Eclipse-COMM may be offline
- Alert: Material code XXXXXXXX does not correspond to a known material
- Checking the Status of Eclipse Pro Services
- Connect to Eclipse Pro from a Network Connected Device
- Eclipse Pro Hardware Requirements
- Eclipse Pro Release Notes
- Eclipse Pro Scheduler
- Eclipse Pro Wallboard Andon App Setup
- Error: "Duplicate material codes. MATERIAL =..."
- Machine Performance Standards
- Requesting Eclipse Pro Support
- Schedule Sync Table Definition
- Updating Eclipse Pro
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Accessories Support
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- 4805-XX and 3805-XX Encoder Cable Comparison
- BRKT-2 Assembly STEP File
- Encoder 10-Turn Test
- Encoder Bracket BRKT-1 Dimensional Drawing
- Encoder Bracket BRKT-2 Dimensional Drawing
- Encoder Brochure
- Encoder Sell Sheet
- Encoder Splitter 6390 Electrical Block Diagram
- Encoder Splitter 6390 Sell Sheet
- Encoder Splitter 6390 Shell STEP File
- Encoder Splitter Module 6390 Guide
- Encoder STEP File
- Encoder Tracking and Mounting
- Encoder Wheel KMW Dimensional Drawing
- Encoder Wheel PMW Dimensional Drawing
- KMW-12 Knurled Encoder Wheel STEP File
- NXXXX Encoder Assembly STEP File
- Scrap Reduction Using Two Encoders
- Troubleshooting Encoder Alignment
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Legacy Product Support
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- About the MP401
- Cleaning Controller Screens
- CMP1000 Reference Manual
- CMP11-10 Reference Manual
- CMP12 Reference Manual
- MP100 Reference Manual
- MP101 Reference Manual
- MP101 v2 Reference Manual
- MP103 Reference Manual
- MP103 v3 Reference Manual
- MP237 Reference Manual
- MP257 Reference Manual
- MP37 Reference Manual
- MP38 Reference Manual
- MP39 Reference Manual
- MP401 User Manual
- MP43 Reference Manual
- MP44 Reference Manual
- MP450 Installation Guide
- MP450 Operator Manual
- MP450S Installation and Technical Reference Manual
- MP450S Installation Guide
- MP450S Operator Manual
- MP450Z Operator Manual
- MP46 Reference Manual
- MP465N Operator Manual NTM
- MP54 Reference Manual
- MP55 Reference Manual
- MP550 Operator Manual
- MP56 Reference Manual
- MP57 Reference Manual
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Why Stitching?
You may need to stitch shorter parts together in order for the parts to successfully pass through a roll former. Short parts may partially or completely fall down inside between roll passes, which can cause damage to the part and possibly jam up the roll former.
Without stitching, operators have to modify the order to double part lengths and then cut them down later. This results in orders that never get marked “completed” in Eclipse. Another approach is that the order would have the part lengths doubled in Eclipse, but someone needs to remember to do it and can easily forget.
Having a stitching feature prevents the Customer Service/Data Entry/Sales person from worrying about what length of parts can be produced. The order entered into Eclipse can reflect the actual order the customer placed and the XL series controller will automatically take care of the issue for them. Since the XL series controller uses stitching, orders in Eclipse always get marked complete.
Do I have Stitching?
If you have either of the following Setup Parameters, you have the Stitching feature:
- Stitch Gag
- Max Auto Stitch Length
Stitching Methods
Half Cut
Some machines have the ability to do a partial cut so that parts can be separated later, after the roll forming process. A Stitch Gag is used to control this partial cut.
Omitting Cuts
If your machine is unable to do a Half Cut to stitch parts together, you can leave parts that need stitching joined together with other parts by omitting (removing) a cut. These parts can then be cut down manually to the correct length in a post-roll forming step.
Stitching Algorithm
Three different Stitching Algorithms have been developed and evolved as our customers have made requests for improvements.
Stitch Gag Original
If the controller has gags and the Stitch Gag parameter, this algorithm can be used. To use this algorithm:
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- The Stitch Gag parameter will be a non-zero value.
- The Min Auto Stitch Length parameter will be set to zero.
- The Max Auto Stitch Length parameter will be a non-zero value.
Parts shorter than the Max Auto Stitch Length will be stitched by doing a Half Cut with the Stitch Gag until the resulting blank is greater than or equal to the Max Auto Stitch Length parameter.
Stitch Gag New
If the controller has gags and the Stitch Gag parameter, this algorithm can be used. To use this algorithm:
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- The Stitch Gag parameter will be a non-zero value.
- The Min Auto Stitch Length parameter will be a non-zero value.
- The Max Auto Stitch Length parameter will be a non-zero value.
This algorithm provides more control over the resulting blank length, allowing more parts to be stitched together in one blank.
Parts shorter than Min Auto Stitch Length will be stitched together by doing a Half Cut with the Stitch Gag until the resulting blank is greater than or equal to the Max Auto Stitch Length and then a full cut is executed.
Stitch by Combining Parts (Omitting Cuts)
If the controller does not have gags but has the Max Auto Stitch Length parameter, this algorithm can be used. To use this algorithm:
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- The Min Auto Stitch Length parameter will be a non-zero value.
- The Max Auto Stitch Length parameter will be a non-zero value.
Parts shorter than Min Auto Stitch Length will be stitched together by Omitting Cuts until the resulting blank is greater than or equal to the Max Auto Stitch Length and then a full cut is executed.
Stitching Parameters
Minimally, you must have one or both of the two parameters described in the Do I Have Stitching section in order for any of the other parameters to be available.
Stitch Gag
This parameter tells the controller you want to stitch by telling it which gag output, non-zero, controls the Half Cut shear. A non-zero Stitch Gag enables the Stitching feature.
Min Auto Stitch Length
Parts shorter than or equal to this parameter will get stitched. They will continue to get stitched unless the resulting stitched blank would exceed the Max Auto Stitch Length parameter. If Min Auto Stitch Length is non-zero, Max Auto Stitch Length must also be non-zero before any stitching will occur and Max Auto Stitch Length must be larger than Min Auto Stitch Length.
Max Auto Stitch Length
This parameter is used differently depending on the Stitching Algorithm that is being used. A description of how the parameter is used can be found under the appropriate Stitching Algorithm description.
Min Auto Stitch Leader Length
This parameter is only available for the Half Cut method. It is only used when in the Stitch Gag New algorithm. If the first part to be stitched is less than the Min Auto Stitch Leader Length, a scrap part will be inserted first to support the leading edge through the roll former. The leader scrap part is NOT counted in the blank length comparison to Max Auto Stitch Length.
Min Auto Stitch Trailer Length
This parameter is only available for the Half Cut method. It is only used when in the Stitch Gag New algorithm. If the last part to be stitched is less than the Min Auto Stitch Trailer Length, a scrap part will be added to the end to support the trailing edge through the roll former. The trailer scrap part IS counted in the blank length comparison to Max Auto Stitch Length.
Stitch Mode
This parameter has four settings:
Never Separate
The controller makes no attempt to separate Orders, Items, or Bundles. No scrap will be added to do so. It will be the operator’s responsibility to make more parts or manually shear the blank if conditions occur that require separation, like running out of orders.
Order Separation
The controller will not stitch parts from different Orders together. If an order change is detected, the controller will stitch on a piece of scrap to the end of the last part within the order, if required. Scrap will be added to bring the stitched blank up to the minimum blank size required by the Stitching Algorithm.
Bundle Separation
The controller will not stitch parts from two different Bundles together. If a bundle change is detected, the controller will stitch on a piece of scrap to the end of the last part within the bundle, if required. Scrap will be added to bring the stitched blank up to the minimum blank size required by the Stitching Algorithm.
Item Separation
The controller will not stitch parts from two different items together. If an item change is detected, the controller will stitch on a piece of scrap to the end of the last part within an item, if required. Scrap will be added to bring the stitched blank up to the minimum blank size required by the Stitching Algorithm.