Folding Machine Controls - Thalmann AG
Folding Machine Controls - Thalmann AG
Folding Machine Controls - Thalmann AG
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PATHFINDER<br />
<strong>Folding</strong> <strong>Machine</strong> <strong>Controls</strong><br />
Pathfinder Sx Controller<br />
Rapid Return On Investment<br />
� SmartPath automatic<br />
bend sequence<br />
programming<br />
� Graphical profile creation<br />
� Unlimited part library<br />
capacity<br />
� Profile lookup by name,<br />
description, or category<br />
� 15” industrial LCD/touchscreen<br />
PC<br />
� Windows XP embedded<br />
system with full network<br />
support<br />
� Fan-less, disk-less design<br />
for high reliability<br />
Pathfinder is the world’s easiest-to-use graphical controller for<br />
folding machines. It is the result of years of research and<br />
development by AMS <strong>Controls</strong> and is intended for both retrofit<br />
and new machine applications.<br />
With Pathfinder , manufacturers achieve professional quality<br />
and productivity regardless of the machine operator’s experience<br />
level. New profiles can be quickly programmed by simply<br />
entering the dimensions. SmartPath automatically determines<br />
the optimum bending sequence so production can start<br />
immediately without any trial and error.<br />
Accurate & Mistake Proof
Pathfinder allows customers to finally<br />
integrate their trim shops.<br />
Integrated manufacturing results in fewer mistakes and increased productivity.<br />
It also provides a wealth of information about what is really happening on the<br />
production floor.<br />
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS<br />
System<br />
• Industrial rated 15” LCD / touch screen<br />
• Windows XP Embedded<br />
• Fan-less, disk-less industrial PC - no fan or<br />
hard drive to fail<br />
• <strong>Machine</strong> operation by laptop in case of<br />
damage<br />
Details<br />
Configuration<br />
• Base or swing arm mounting<br />
• Axis control: Electric or<br />
hydraulic, open loop or servo<br />
• Axis feedback: Incremental<br />
encoder, absolute encoder,<br />
potentiometer<br />
• Axes supported: Clamping<br />
beam, bending beam, backgauge,<br />
thickness adjustment,<br />
shear<br />
• Drive interface: Discrete I/O,<br />
analog, SERCOS and CAN<br />
Programming<br />
• Easily create new profiles from<br />
dimensioned drawings using<br />
inside or outside dimensions<br />
• Quickly add, remove, or modify<br />
profile features<br />
• SmartPath ® automatic bend<br />
sequencing displays the top<br />
solutions<br />
• Manual bend sequencing<br />
• Adjustable machine steps<br />
Optional Equipment<br />
• Retrofit kits for many models<br />
• Screen guard<br />
• Automatic spring-back<br />
measurement and correction*<br />
Integration<br />
• Bar code scanner for job lookup<br />
• Label printer for finished goods<br />
and bundle labeling<br />
• Networked profile library<br />
• Interface with Eclipse<br />
production management<br />
system<br />
• Productivity and utilization<br />
monitoring*<br />
12180 Prichard Farm Road<br />
Maryland Heights, MO 63043 USA<br />
+1 (314) 344-3144<br />
globalsales@amscontrols.com<br />
Productivity<br />
• Profile search by name,<br />
description, or category<br />
• Profile library with capacity<br />
for more than 10,000 parts<br />
• Stamping mode for radius<br />
profiles<br />
• Off-line programming<br />
software<br />
• Order Desk software to<br />
allow order entry and job<br />
creation at a PC workstation<br />
• Simulation mode to see<br />
interferences before making<br />
the part<br />
• Save multiple user-created<br />
sequences per part<br />
• Full control over backgauge<br />
and bending beam speeds<br />
for multi-speed machines<br />
• Integrated help messages<br />
* Coming soon.<br />
AMS <strong>Controls</strong>, GmbH<br />
Grafenbergstrasse 37<br />
A-8051 Graz<br />
Austria, Europe<br />
+43 316 684 046
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