CIDAN folding machine F
CIDAN F folding machine is fast, user-friendly and reliable. The construction is robust with welded sides, extra strong lower beam and clamping beam. F is built for continuous use under demanding conditions with maintenance-free bearings, which in turn leads to low maintenance costs.
Key advantages
Fast, user-friendly and reliable
Adjustable crowning
Two folding beam rails as standard, .276″ /.396″ and .787″
Capacity
Choose a CIDAN F folding machine and you choose work of joy and productivity in a perfect combination.
Working length
102.3″ – 126″
(2600 – 3200 mm)
Opening height clamping beam
5.9″
(150 mm)
Steel thickness
15 ga – 16 ga
(1.75 mm – 1.25 mm)
ProLink CNC control system
The F includes the ProLink control system and a 21” touchscreen.
The ProLink software is developed for CIDAN folders by CIDAN.
The Windows based control is easy and fast to learn and to operate.
Control system ProLink
The control is easy and fast to learn, navigation guides the operator through the programming procedure.
Interactive graphic pictures are shown to the operator with instructions like rotate or flip the part, a condition to correctly being able to produce complicated details.
Every bend line is shown with the selected tooling and its bending situation.
Collisions will be indicated- and the operator decides whether the part should be produced.
The folding settings is based on material data tables and calculates the bending allowance
In the CNC control you can store a large amount of programs.
Every program can be saved with a graphical icon and name and can be easily found in the library again.
Screen protector
To prevent the screen from damages, we deliver screen protector as standard to ProLink control system.
ProLink offline (option)
With the offline-software you will be able to program the parts in the office.
Store the bending programs in a network folder.
Load the programs at the machine from the folder into the control.
Keep the running time of the machine high – program offline.
The two folding rails
CIDAN F have 3 folding surfaces of .276″(7 mm)/.396″ (10 mm) and .787″ (20 mm) which gives you precision, finish, and flexibility, even for very fine gauge measurements. With bayoneted bolting of folding rail enables fast change.
Adjustable crowning
Adjustable crowning for perfect folding results regardless of length and material thickness.
Ajustable crowning.
Spacious recesses
1.93″ (49 mm) high and 2.24″ (57 mm wide), the recesses allow greater flexibility and make complex folding much easier.
Spacious recesses.
Opening height
The machine is generously designed with opening height of 5.98″ (150 mm) and the large recesses in the clamping beam, 1.93″ (49 mm) high and 2.24″ (57 mm) wide, allowing greater flexibility. The height behind the straight rail is also well sized to make room for already folded details.
Motorized backgauge BASIC
The backgauge is designed to position the material so that exact measurements are achieved on the folded part.
BASIC backgauge
The BASIC back gauge is a cost effective back gauge without the customization capabilities of the optional FLEXIBLE backgauge system. Designed specifically for the F, FS and FX, the first row gauge stop are made of tempered spring steel as standard. The 2nd row of gauges are solid stops. Staggered gauging across the length of the machine makes small parts gauging possible on either side and 2 sets in middle of the back gauge, allow 2 splice plates to be formed at one time. The back gauge has one servo motor and belt drives on both sides and it takes two seconds to get an exact position between .12″ and 41.34″ (3–1050 mm). All the gauge stop can drop down automatically to avoid collision when the material needs to be rotated on the table. Ball transfers and manual conical gauge are available as options.
XSPACE – More space, more profiles
CIDAN XSPACE (option) gives you far greater freedom to design and fold your profiles. XSPACE is the folding beam with an indented angle below the folding point giving you extra space around the tools.
XSPACE
CIDAN XSPACE gives you far greater freedom to design and fold your profiles. XSPACE is the folding beam with an indented angle below the folding point giving you extra space around the tools. You can now easily make profiles that were previously difficult or impossible to fold and without risk of collisions. The .59″ (15mm) extra space from point of clamping to folding blade is bolted on, allows you to dream up many profiles other than hat channel, ridge cap, box gutter, or high pitch eave trim. There is no need to “force” the material into the machine, ergonomics are improved and safety increased. You get higher precision with no effort. All the machine’s features function as normal. The XSPACE-beam is of course equipped with crowning for zero angle deviations for long profiles. All machines in the F-serie can be equipped with XSPACE and there are two folding blades as standard, .393″ (10mm) and .98″ (25mm). Folding blade .472″ (12mm) is an option. Enjoy greater freedom with extra space around the folding beam, XSPACE gives you all the space you need.
Example of profiles
XSPACE relief of folding beam to form high pitch drip edge, hat channels or gutters. Comes with both .393” (10mm) and .98” (25mm) folding blades. Able to use adjustable crown for heavier forming with XSPACE.
NOTE: with XSPACE, forming 14ga mild steel will be 2 degrees out in the middle of forming
OPTION
Solid front fingers
Turnable, solid front fingers in spring steel on back gauge.
OPTION
Steel ball transfer
Steel ball transfers in the back gauge table for easier moving and positioning of larger sheets, and at the same time minimizes the risk of scratches to the material. (Standard on FLEXIBLE and option for BASIC.)
OPTION
Extra foot switch
Extra foot switch available for rear operation.
OPTION
Moveable foot pedal on rail
Allows the operator to move the foot pedal quickly and smoothly along the folding area. Appropriate when folding is done with several folding stations. Especially recommended if the machine is equipped with Multifold. This option is considered a great safety feature when bolted to the floor. When operator engages foot pedal, they are away from the upcoming folding beam.
OPTION
Safety floor scanner
The safety scanner provides extra safety with two modes when operating machine from folding side or gauging side. The scanner prohibits any person to enter the working area where a collision with the folding beam is possible.
OPTION
Segmented upper beam tooling
Segmented upper beam tooling, 30 degree with R=.059″ (1.5mm) or 30 degree with R=.787″ (2.0mm).
OPTION
Hardened tooling
Hardened tooling for 100% stainless application (HRC 45).
OPTION
Folding beam rail
Folding beam rail 0.98″ (25mm)
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Technical specifications
| Model | F26 | F32 |
|---|---|---|
| Working length | 102.3″ (2600 mm) | 126″ (3200 mm) |
| Steel1 | 15 ga (1.75 mm) | 16 ga (1.5 mm) |
| Stainless steel2 | 19 ga (1.1 mm) | 20 ga (0.9 mm) |
| Aluminum3 | 0.102″ (2.6 mm) | 0.087″ (2.2 mm) |
| Opening height clamping beam | 5.9″ (150 mm) | 5.9″ (150 mm) |
| Weight | 6820 lbs (3100 kg) | 7405 lbs (3366 kg) |
| Motor clamping beam | 1 hp (0.75 kW) | 1 hp (0.75 kW) |
| Motor folding beam | 2 hp (1.5 kW) | 2 hp (1.5 kW) |
References
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