ACIES2515T

1. ACIES2515T system overview 18th-Sept.- 2013 Amada America Inc. R&D Dept.

2. Turret innovation + Laser process brings you High Speed, No Scratches and process integration! “ACIES” is Latin for keeness, edge, sharpness. (Cutting Edge) The main benefits of this new machine are: • Scratch-free processing (die lowers for all tools) • Intelligent Auto Tool Changer and Buffer Turret, eliminates need for dedicated Turret Station numbers in NC (reassigned dynamically by ACIES controller based on machine’s tooling status) • Slug suction for all stations • Energy-Save mode • Last Cut for Part TakeOut can be either Punch or Laser (for systems with Multi-TK part remover unit) • Digital Tool and Die system (by QR code and scanner) with web-based Tool Server

3. ACI300DE Rack tool storage, stores 300 punches with 2 dies for each punch Tool/Die sensors Pendant control Tool/Die loading shelf (in slid-out position) Inside view of Rack storage, with view of Buffer Turret (in center) Tool Loader arm

4. ACIES New Innovation New MP-T tap unit Full-flat table New slug suction high quality slug suctionavailable for all stations! Tap auto change for 7 kinds for M2.5～M8!! Scratch free on back side!! Intelligent ATC&Buffer turret Tooling ID Non die assignment job Die change Buffer turret station,Available to set up during processing （※） Digital management of die information Track without T number No dead zone at Track!! （※） Under development

5. ACIES New Innovation Multi TK unit Cut by punching Cut by laser Possible final-cutting by punching or laser process Multi stocker Saving energy mode(Ecology) Saving energy mode Electricity control during laser machine stand-by Drastically reduction of electricity consumption!! Scratch free & Reusable material stockingStack parts without scratch!! Saving material!!!(ECO)

6. New Innovation Detail Tooling ID １．Auto check of tooling installation ３．Prevent scratch on back When clamp axis moves, die moves down depends on die height automatically, informed die height with tooling ID Read the ID tooling carved seal automatically and check the punch & die installation status. Less tooling mis-installation and defectiveness by tooling shape or key angle mistake *Teach the die height for down forming Tooling info ＩＤ data ＩＤ carved seal ＩＤcarved seal When clamp axis move, die move down depends on die height Tooling ID server ＡＣＩＥＳ Tooling ID server Die height (open height) Auto read ２．Tooling grinding amount display and die height adjustment ４．Tooling condition management Tooling grinding amount is shown on tooling ID server so that anyone can grind proper quantity. Grinded tooling adjusts automatically height with ACIES referring to the ID tooling information. Estimate the edge abrasion by tooling use result and ID tooling information. After processing, auto update and mage. Understand the tooling status always and it is useful to keep tooling longer. Grinding ：Maintenance time 黄 Condition Processing redult ：Change(No grind quantity) 赤 Grinding quantity shown Finish grinding Tooling ID server Edge status and grind result ダイ ＡＣＩＥＳ Tooling ID server *No die shim adjustment Tooling management by tooling ID system supports high speed stable processing.

7. New Innovation Detail Multi TK unit Final laser cutting Long length small Large Multi-TK Ability of joint-less operation for small parts and long length parts with punching or laser cutting (8 shelves) Final punching cutting Long length small Large Punch Laser Punching is for vinyl-covered material. Laser cutting is for thick material. It is possible to operate joint less from small to large size parts, helping to reduce secondary processing.

8. New Innovation Detail Intelligent ATC & Buffer turret Before After ・３６ＳＴ（２ＡＩ）-（Max E range） ・３２ＳＴ（４ＡＩ）-（ MaxE range） ・３２ＳＴ（４ＡＩ）-（ MaxD range） ・６９ tooling・・ ・６５ tooling ・・ ・７５ tooling ・・ ３３ Max Ｅ range ４３ Max Ｄ range ・Ａ spec・・３００ tooling ・Ｂ spec・・１７９ tooling Standard turret：５８ＳＴ(２ＡＩ）

9. New Innovation Detail Slug Suction Before After Slug suction for each tooling size 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　＝Improved suction *Conventional: Only E range size Power vacuum 1/2 inch Vacuum 1-1/4 inch size tooling Slug suction Slug suction for each tooling size The suction power is adjusted in three level by thickness and tooling size with inverter control. Ｅ range size slug suction

10. New Innovation Detail No dead zone at Track Before After Punch center Punch center Upper turret Upper turret Clamp Clamp 130mm 170mm Limited tool layout around forming tool Unlimited tool layout Clamp Longer clamp, Full flat table, no dead zone at track

11. ACIES Station Turret Layout

12. 上段 上段 中段 中段 Ｅレンジ無 Ｅレンジ有 下段 下段 ＨＡ２３６ＺＲ ＨＡ４３２ＺＲ－Ｄ ＨＡ４３２ＺＲ－ＤE バッファモデル用ストレージ ＡＣＩ６５ ＡＣＩ６９ ＡＣＩ７５ ＡＣＩ３００ｘｘ ＡＣＩ１７９ｘｘ

13. 43 station 33 station ACIES Buffer Turret Layout Free location for tooling set up and operation *( ) is number of machine turret *( ) is number of machine turret

14. MJC Unit Multi-TK detail 5ｘ10 0 320 370 475 2700 R Base point C20 0 17.5 75 130 0 320 370 475 2700 L Base Point C20 0 17.5 75 130 190 0 145 565

15. 0 105 216 316 395 550 775 1150 1375 1675 1975 2225 2575 P50x2 P50x2 P50x2 P50x2 P50x2 P50x2 P50x2 P50x2 Base point 0 25 R 105 130 Multi-TK detail (cont’d) 5ｘ10 - RIGHT ARM 2700 Rｱｰﾑ 0 15 50 85 150 200 250 300 430 Diameter Qty P8x3 P8x3 P8x4 P8x4 Ø10 20 P8x3 P8x4 P8x4 0 0 Ø15 41 14.5 25 Ø20 2 37.5 40 Ø40 52 93 95 106.5 115 118.5 Power of vacuum P8x3 Ø10 0.15kg P8x3 P8x4 P8x4 16 Ø15 0.3 kg Ø20 0.6 kg 0 15 50 150 250 422 Ø40 2.5 kg Sensor（Ø8）

16. Lｱｰﾑ Diameter Qty Ø10 20 0 105 216 316 395 Ø15 41 Base point Ø20 8 0 Ø40 46 25 L 105 130 MJC Unit Power of vacuum Ø10 0.15kg MJC Unit Ø15 0.3 kg Ø20 0.6 kg Ø40 2.5 kg 550 775 1150 1375 1675 1975 2225 2575 P50x2 P50x2 P50x2 P50x2 P50x2 P50x2 P50x2 P50x2 Multi-TK detail (cont’d) 5ｘ10 – LEFT ARM 2700 0 15 50 85 150 200 250 300 430 P8x3 P8x3 P8x4 P8x4 P8x3 P8x4 P8x4 0 0 14.5 25 37.5 40 93 95 106.5 115 118.5 P8x3 P8x3 P8x4 P8x4 16 0 15 50 150 250 422 Sensor（Ø8）

17. 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 R 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 L MJC Unit 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Multi-TK detail (cont’d) 5ｘ10Cup Groups

18. Programming for the ACIES2515T There really isn’t anything unique about programming for the ACIES2515T machine when compared to any other EML+PDC system. For Dr.ABE Blank, just specify the Turret Name and Storage Name in Machine Information. You’ll need to have at least v2.12.07 to have the new Turret Types and PDC Storage types show up. Note: At this time (June 2013), the Multi-TK support is not ready for Dr.ABE Blank…so only standalone ACIES+ACI300DE is supported.

19. Programming for the ACIES2515T

20. Programming for the ACIES2515T 1. Place your Inventory tools into the correct Storage stations. (Note: The Storage Numbers start at 101 and go to 400…just keep in mind that at the machine the H# numbers go from 1 to 300. The NC Code needs to be output with the Storage numbers being “100” higher, that is why it is this way.) 2. Then right-click and select Set Up if you want to assign this Storage tool to a particular Turret Station. "Ordinary"- Define the ordinary tools are defined as resident tools, which will remain in the turret after punching "Non-resident"- Define the tool as a non-resident tool, which will return to the PDC when punching process is done. If several non-resident tools (with the same range) are used to process one sheet, all these non-resident tools will have the same station number.

21. Programming for the ACIES2515T – NC Code Sample

22. Programming for the ACIES2515T – NC Code specification

23. Programming for the ACIES2515T – NC Code specification (cont’d)

24. Programming for the ACIES2515T – NC Code specification (cont’d)

25. ACIES2515T – PUNCH Clamp Deadzone Illustration (from programming manual)

26. ACIES2515T – LASER Clamp Deadzone Illustration (from programming manual)

27. ACIES AMNC-F settings and NC Converter setup There are a few initial things that need to be setup out at the ACIES controller (AMNC-F). First, is the Maintenance section to perform the H# conversion. Go to Application Settings, from the MAINT section…and set up the dialog as below, leaving the Air Blower and NEX Tool items unchecked. Also do not setup the Management Name DETAIL button section, it is not necessary. (The Die Clearance values can be adjusted to the customer’s preferred values.)

28. ACIES AMNC-F settings and NC Converter setup The next thing that needs to be set up is the NC Code Converter, which takes the 7-digit Tool Code and converts it to an H number. Browse the AMNC-F control to the C:\asis1v11\Bin folder, and launch the “Ni_NTRConv_InputParameter.exe” executable. If prompted for password:

29. ACIES AMNC-F settings and NC Converter setup Setup the H-Number Convert Settings exactly as specified in the screenshots here. Make sure that your Machine (workcenter) name is checked if it appears in the list

30. ACI300DE Rack Station Size and H# relationship chart

31. ACI179DE Rack Station Size and H# relationship chart

32. ACIES AMNC-F screenshots: H# screen The following slides will show the new AMNC-F setup screens for the ACIES.

33. ACIES AMNC-F screenshots: TURRET screen Selecting a Tool Station will show its detailed content info on the right-side. In all of the Tool Setup sections, Operator can also scroll the Station detail section to the right to see additional data.

34. ACIES AMNC-F screenshots: BUFFER turret screen

35. ACIES AMNC-F screenshots: RACK screen Note: RACK numbers are not sequential. See the Rack Station and H# chart for detail.

36. ACIES AMNC-F screenshots: Tool Exchange/Install screen Check the Punch and Die(s) for the area you want to Install/Exchange and press the Tool Exchange button. Then verify the info and press Agree. Note: if you are adding non-QR-coded tooling (old-style), make sure to turn OFF the Match property.

37. ACIES AMNC-F : Loading a PROGRAM Choose the program loading location from the Media/Folder tree on the left. Choices are SDD, local drive, and external drive (usb stick). Click on MEDIA SETTING to configure the file-loading locations. NC file LZH file

38. ACIES AMNC-F : Returning Tools to the RACK 1. Make sure Arrangement Mode is set to ON. 2. • Go to SETUP page • Select TURRET or BUFFER • Highlight/Select the TOOL to return • Press TOOL RETURN button Use Tool Size and Type filters if necessary

39. ACIES AMNC-F : Returning Tools to the RACK (cont’d) 3. Return to Rack dialog will show on controller. 4. Go to ACI pendant and press F4 button 5. Repeat as necessary for any other tools needed to be returned to the Rack.

40. H# Conversion process and logic • It is important to get a clear understanding of how the H# conversion process works. • I’ll summarize it briefly here, and there are additional following slides from Amada Japan on the H# conversion detail. • First off, as a programmer or operator, once the system (software and control) are setup properly…you don’t really need to worry about the details of the H# conversion, since it occurs automatically. • If you are loading a program from the PRE-EDIT screen, an initial H# conversion will occur. Do not be alarmed if these H#’s look incorrect. They are temporary. The conversion module simply assigned the first available H# for that range to that tool and rewrote the NC code line. If you remain in PRE-EDIT and press the SIM button, the conversion process will occur again and this time the result H#’s will be correct. However, to end up with the correct H numbers it is not necessary to press the SIM button, because when the program is transferred to the PROGRAM section the H# conversion will be run again. • If you are loading the program from the PROGRAM area of the controller, then the double-conversion occurs instantaneously and the H#’s will immediately be correct.

41. A. H-number Conversion Flow (Overview) 1.Make G-code for ACIES 2. Calling the Program 4. Running the SIM.. 　（from SDDJ --- AMNC-F/AMNC-IT） 　（AMNC-F/AMNC-IT） (AP100/Dr.ABE) >Seven-digit T-code >Convert to the temporary H-number. >Convert to the correct H-number M33 (X10.149Y46.874T3101011) X10.149Y46.874H22 (211) X1.392Y46.952 Change the seven-digit T-number to the temporary H-number, when calling the program data from SDD-J. (Using the Converter definition file) In addition, T-number of UTL / UTLX file is also changed to the temporary H number as well. Using the setup simulation(SIM.), compare the temporary H-number and the H-number of loaded tools in the tool rack and will be converted to the correct H-number. Setup SIM. Is required.

42. A．Definition part of the temporary H-number. Reference example of the rack model Converter definition file %ASISSystemRoot%ASIS1V11\Ni_NTRConv\MachineInfo\Ni_NTRConv-Eng.xxx Get the rack information that is managed by the machine when setup a Converter, The Converter definition file is manage the number of each Tool-range of the rack. [RackData]A-Range No. AA , to No. BBA-Range No. EE , to No. GG It is multiline if No. is not sequential.B-Range No. CC , to No. DD:: The contents of the definition file is different depending on the rack configuration (layout) of the Machine.

43. A.Additional info. : Example of the Temporary H-number assignment. Example: 300 rack layout Count the number of each range of rack form file (FLX_RackForm.XML), assign a serial number of 300 tools. This number is just a sequential number and has nothing to do with the actual H-number of the rack. An assigned number is different by the rack form and is not serially in the same range. Upper (252 tools） B 20本 A 24本 B 20本 A 64本 B 25本 B 35本 A 64本 A-Range03 =215-278 B-Range05 =180-214 A-Range02 =143-166 B-Range03 =118-142 B-Range01 =1-20 A-Range01 =21-84 Middle （25 tools） B 3本 B 8本 B 14本 B-Range02 =85～107 B-Range06 =279-292 B-Range04 =167-174 Lower （23 tools） C 6本 D or E ４本 C 4本 C 5本 D or E 3本 D or E 1本 C-Range01 =108-113 D-Range01 =114-117 C-Range02 =175-178 C-Range03 =293-297 D-Range03 =298-300 D-Range02 =179-179

44. A．Temporary H-number conversion by the Converter Change the seven-digit T-number to H-number, when calling to the program data from SDD-J. Note: The Converter does not communicate with the ID-Tool Server - Flow of changing the seven-digit T-code to H-number 1. Reading the T-number from the beginning of the G-code.2. Checking the range of tools in use.3. Changing to the temporary H-number of the range to be converted. If using multiple tools of the same tool-range, the H-number is assigned in order from the first number of each tool-range in the Converter definition file. For example. if a A-Range01 is set the 21 to 84 and using two A-range, the temporary H-number are assigned the H21 and H22. If the A-range is using 85 tools or more, to be assigned the number of Range02. Befor Conversion T3101011 ---- Range - A T3032531 ---- Range - A Checking the rack information to convert. Original G-code Converter definition file Converted data After Conversion H211　←　T3101011 H221　←　T3032531 同レンジの先頭の番号へ　　　順番に振りなおしします。

45. A．H-number matching by the setup simulation Convert to the correct H-number in the setup simulation (Running the SIM.). Previous SIM. After SIM. Changing to the correct H-number Compare to loaded tools in rack by setup simulation (Run SIM.), convert to the correct H-number to use.

46. A．Location of configuration files, conversion module files. The standard setting is the following. Location : %ASISBinaryRoot%ASIS1V11\BIN\Ni_NTRConv_Eng_amnc.exeNi_NTRConv_InputParameter.exe Ni_NTRConv_InputParameter_rc.dllNi_NTRConv_TurretRackConv.exe Sddmdh.dll Sddmdh_rc.dll %ASISSystemRoot%ASIS1V11\Ni_NTRConv\*.* ACIES Converter Module files ACIES Converter Configuration file Definition file for converting are saved here. Converter definition file : Ni_NTRConv-Eng.xxx %ASISSystemRoot%ASIS1V11\Ni_NTRConv\MachineInfo\Ni_NTRConv-Eng.xxx

47. A．Location of Tools Form files. [AMNC-F，FMS Controller] File location of the machine side information. There are 3 files, Rack Form / Buffer Form / Turret Form. \ASISSystemRoot\Master\FS30i\TBRS\FLX_RackForm.XML\ASISSystemRoot\Master\FS30i\TBRS\FLX_BufferForm.XML\ASISSystemRoot\Master\FS30i\TBRS\FLX_TurretForm.XML

48. Location of ACIES master system Tool Load file This is for reference only, you shouldn’t ever need to mess with this file…but whenever a tool is added to the ACIES system, the master Tool Data file is located here:

49. The purpose of this document is to provide some detail for programming for the ACIES + PRIII L 300 (LKI) system. It will also illustrate some SY2 detail and troubleshooting methods. It assumes user has some general knowledge in using Dr.ABE Blank and also assigning Arm Locations and the DoStack module. NOTE: Some of the information contained may be subject to change.

50. PRIII (L) Specification • Minimum Part Pickup for M384: 3.937” x 3.937” (100 x 100 mm) • Minimum Part Pickup for M383: 6” x 6” (150 x 150 mm) • Maximum Part Pickup: 98.425” x 39.370” (2500 x 1000 mm) • Material Thickness Min: 22 Gauge (0.5 mm) • Material Thickness Max: 0.236” (6.0 mm) • Maximum Weight (Pickup): 110 lbs. (50 kg) • Stacking Area: 134” x 55” (3400 x 1400 mm) • Maximum Stack Height: 17.7” (450 mm) • Max. Sheet size: 120” x 60” (3000x1500 mm) • Min. sheet size: 63” x 2” (1600x50 mm) Suction Cup Layout - PR 300 L