CIDAN folding machine FORMA
CIDAN FORMA folding machine is a “cross-over” that meets the requirements from batch production to one-piece production. It produces quickly (low cost), is operator-friendly (light and few lifts), has a strong construction (a machine for lifelong service). Simplicity in programming and short tool change times reduce setup times to a minimum.
Key advantages
Combi beam
Program-controlled sheet thickness adjustment
Choose from three different heights of box tools
Capacity
CIDAN FORMA folding machine offers strength, speed, flexibility, and user-friendliness all in one.
Working length
126″ – 161″
(3200 – 4100 mm)
Opening height
7.7″
(195 mm) max
Steel thickness
12ga -11ga
(2.5 mm – 3.0 mm)
Upper beam: Rotating combi beam
FORMA is equipped with the combi upper beam – have always access to two different tools.
- High divided box tools
- Straight rail (sharp tool)
Upper beam
The combi beam offers flexibility like no other tooling system, you can switch between the straight rail and high divided tooling in a matter of seconds.
The combi beam increases the flexibility for different shapes of profiles. This gives the ability to form a larger variety of parts without tool changing.
Upper beam: Eccentric drive
The eccentric driven clamping system (no spindles) eliminates wear and tear during movement which insures long life of the drive.
The dual motor eccentric clamping provides high
clamping pressure for closing hems.
High opening and closing speed and adjustable opening heights.
Clamping force for sensitive materials is adjustable in the control.
Pneumatic lock of upper beam position. A very strong solution to hold the upper beam into position during folding.
Folding beam
The folding beam is dual driven by two 2.0 hp (1.5 kW) motors and is very rigid and stable.
The slim folding beam design allows the operator a more comfortable standing position next to the bending line while operating the machine.
Automatic material thickness adjustment
Tool depth of the folding beam is controlled by the software.
Depending on the different material thickness, the control adjust the folding beam height accordingly (0.15″ (4 mm) max).
In addition, bending up-side-down hems and small offset bends is a very simple and fast process.
Crowning of folding tools
The folding beam has a manual crowning system which improves straightness on heavier material and longer parts.
The crowning range is up to 0.04″ (1.5 mm).
Folding beam tooling – Standard model
The standard folding beam rail is undivided.
Folding beam tools are available in several widths from 0.04″ (7 mm) up to 1.2″ (30 mm).
Standard execution will be 0.59″ (15 mm) and 1.18″ (30 mm), Different combinations is possible.
Tool changing – Standard model
The undivided folding beam tools have a keyhole system for easier changing of the folding rail.
Folding beam tooling – Multifold model
Folding beam tools are available in several widths from 0.27″ (7 mm) up to 1.18″ (30 mm). All folding tools are segmented from 1.37″ (35mm) up to 7.8″ (200 mm) in length.
With a free space of 2.6″ (67 mm) to the tool seat, most flanges with different bend lines can be achieved.
Tool changing – Multifold model
The divided folding beam tools are clamped in position (no screws) and can easily be moved or changed by hand.
Pre bend tooling – Multifold model
With angled folding tools, internal flanges up to 90° can be achieved without destroying surrounding material.
Note: material thickness is limited 0.49″ (1.25 mm) (400N/mm²).
Lower beam
FORMA can be equipped with the standard lower beam tooling or the Multifold version with divided lower beam tools.
Lower beam tooling – Standard model
The lower rail 0.78″ (20 mm) high is divided in segments of 31.4″ (800 mm) or 35.4″ (900 mm) allowing quick and easy changing and lowering replacement costs in the event of damage.
Lower beam tooling – Multifold model
All lower tools are segmented from 1.37″ (35 mm) up to 7.8″ (200 mm) in width.
Divided lower beam tools in combination with a height adjustable backgauge (AGS) gives full flexibility forming parts.
The multifold lower tools have a free space of 1.49″ (38 mm).
The divided lower beam tools are clamped in position (no screws) and can easily be moved or changed by hand.
Free space on the sides
FORMA offers large recesses in the sides, 2.3″ (60 mm) high and 2.5″ (64 mm) wide, allowing greater flexibility.
Tooling
FORMA can be equipped with straight rail and high divided box tooling in three different heights, 4.9″ (125 mm), 5.9″ (150 mm) or 7.8″ (200 mm).
With high divided tools you gain more free space and can fold boxes with high precision.
High divided tooling
FORMA can be equipped with high divided box tooling in three different heights, 4.9″ (125 mm), 5.9″ (150 mm) or 7.9″ (200 mm).
All high divided tools are segmented from 1.3″ (35 mm) up to 7.8″ (200 mm) in width.
When a FORMA is equipped with two different tool heights, a security key switch is added.
Tools are available in different nose radius.
There are also divided C-shaped tools 4.9″ (125 mm or 5.9″ (150 mm) high, that can fold deeper profiles than standard tools.
Collapsable corner tools (Option)
Collapsable corner tools enables easy handling when folding four sided parts like doors, claddings and panels. The tools will automatically flip when the upper beam moves upwards out of the box.
Sold in pairs of right and left.
Tool locking (quick change)
All high divided box tools are equipped with quick change, which makes changing and re-positioning very easy.
A quarter of a turn to release a tool and a quarter of a turn to lock it again.
Straight rail (sharp tool)
The combi upper beam is equipped with a straight rail that can be used for full length parts or profiles.
Advantage: you can use the 45° upper beam shape
The straight rail is divided in segments of 31.4″ (800 mm) or 35.4″ (900 mm) allowing quick and easy changing and lowering replacement costs in the event of damage.
The tools are available in 3 different qualities, Standard, Hardened or Premium.
Folding beam tooling
Folding beam tools are available in several widths from 0.27″ to 1.1″ (7 mm up to 30 mm. All folding tools are segmented from 1.37″ (35 mm) up to 7.9″ (200 mm) in length.
With a free space of 2.6″ (67 mm) to the tool seat, the most flanges with different bend lines can be done.
Lower beam tooling
All lower tools 1.9″ (50 mm high) are segmented from 1.3″ (35 mm) up to 7.8″ (200 mm) in width.
Divided lower beam tools in combination with a height adjustable backgauge gives full flexibility forming parts.
Tooling quality and radius
Choose from three options regarding tool quality:
Standard
Hardened
Premium – Toolox steel
All upper- and lower beam tools can be provided with a sharp edge (S1) and also in different radius (f.g R1 or R2).
Backgauge
Our backgauges are rigid constructions and are driven with a servomotor, ballscrew and linear guides for highest precision and repeatability.
Chose between our options to get a tailor made backgauge built after your needs.
Backgauge standard execution
FLEXIBLE and solid backgauge table, equipped with dual servo motors, ball screws and linear guides
For the bending of short components, a set of fingers is positioned at the centre and on both sides of the apparatus to facilitate the process.
Steel ball transfers in all support pans help the operator to move the sheets.
Spring steel fingers in the front row of the backgauge makes it possible to gauge to 0.12″ (3 mm) from the bending line.
Note:
No cut outs in the lower beam tools – No marks in folded parts
Several rows of gauging stops
With several rows of 0.98″ (25mm) high solid finger positions with ”stops” at every 19.6″ (500 mm), any position on the backgauge can be reached in 2 seconds, speeding up the process between bends.
Backgauge extensions
The base unit has a depth of 61″ (1550 mm).
For larger panels we offer extensions to match the working length of the machine via modules.
The picture shows an extension in the middle – can be also on the left or the right side (J-shape left or right).
The modules make it possible to change a standard FLEXIBLE to an L-, J-, T- or U-shaped format.
Brush table (FLEXIBLE)
The FLEXIBLE backgauge can be equipped with brush table
Side stop/ squaring arm (option)
A squaring arm left and/ or right at the backgauge table gives the advantage of fast and rigid positioning of the sheet to match up with the tool setup.
It can also support narrow sheets that only engages one backgauge finger.
AGS backgauge
The AGS backgauge is a rigid construction and is driven with a servomotor, ballscrew and linear guides for highest precision and repeatability. The backgauge speed enables the productivity to increase and at the same time, decreases the costs of your forming operation.
The base unit is U-shaped with a depth of 61″ (1550 mm) at the sides and 41″ (1050 mm) in the middle. The deep cutout in the middle gives the advantage to reach closer to the bend line. It is also wide – for maximum workability of the machine.
An easy setting in the control and the table is completely flat and the sheet can be rotated easily.
Design your own backgauge according to your needs with different modules.
You can add side extensions left and/ or right according to the working length of the machine.
For large applications like panels, doors and cabinets, we recommend a J-shaped or U-shaped backgauge.
Even 118″ (3 m) and 157″ (4 m) parts can easily be handled by one operator.
Height adjustable
backgauge (option)
Height adjustable backgauge (0-1.9″ (50mm)) gives you full flexibility forming parts.
- Embossings in parts can be compensated.
- Bending complicated profiles from the folding beam side
With the support panels in standard position, the table can move down to 1.4″ (36mm).
With the support panels in the rear position, the table can move down to 1.9″ (50mm).
ProLink CNC control system
The FORMA includes the ProLink control system and a 18.5” (469.9 mm) 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.
Automatic sheet thickness adjustment
Automatic adjustment of sheet thickness 0-0.16″ (4 mm), manual 0.16″-0.79″ (4-20 mm).
Adjustable crowning of folding beam rail
Crowning of folding beam rail is done quick and easy.
OPTION
Different backgauge configurations
For large applications like panels, doors and cabinets, we recommend a J-shaped or U-shaped back gauge. With the expandable back gauge table, the operator can choose to work either at the folding or gauging side of the machine. Even 3 and 4 m parts can easily be handled by one operator. A standard AGS back gauge table can be expanded to a J-, L-or U-shaped back gauge table afterwards.
OPTION
ProLink 21,5″ widescreen
21.5“ (546 mm) widescreen instead of 18.5” (469 mm) to ProLink W.
OPTION
High divided tools
High divided tools 4.9″ (125 mm) , 5.9″ (150 mm) or 7.8″ (200 mm) high with quick lock system.
OPTION
C-shaped high divided tools
4.9″ (25 mm) or 5.9″ (150 mm) high divided C-shaped tools. With C-shaped tools you can fold deeper profiles than with standard tools or straight rail.
OPTION
Solid front fingers
Turnable, solid front fingers on back gauge.
OPTION
Squaring arm
Makes positioning of large and narrow parts easier. Available in two lengths, 59.0″ (1500 mm) and 118″ (3000 mm) for left and/or right hand side.
OPTION
Extra foot pedal
Extra foot pedal with key switch 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
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
Safety light
The safety light on the folding side increases the security when operating the machine from the back gauge side. The safety light prohibits any person to enter the working area where a collision with the folding beam is possible.
OPTION
3D import
AutoPOL – 3D import to ProLink. We work together with the software developer AutoPOL and we have now taken a stride forward and upgraded the possibilities for file import for even easier integration of the machine in your daily work.
OPTION
Tool cart
Safely store the divided tooling for your CIDAN folder. The tool cart is recommended to decrease the risk of damaging tools and misplacing tools during tool changing. It is possible to store divided rails on the cart and there is room for hand tools for the operators and machine instruction manual. The cart is equipped with lockable wheels and pull handles. Especially recommended if the machine is equipped with the Multifold tooling system.
OPTION
Offline-programming
With the offline-software option on ProLink W, programming can be completed in the office away from the machine.
OPTION
Automatic lubrication
Automatic lubrication in lieu of standard grease fittings. Automatic lubrication is suitable together with robot solution or around the clock operation.
OPTION
Auxiliary outputs
6 outputs for ProLink.
OPTION
Custom tooling
Custom tooling is available for applications requiring large radius work, more workspace clearance, etc.
OPTION
Support arm/front gauge
Package of two rails on folding beam, two arms with removeable spring tilting-stops.
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Technical specifications
| Model | FORMA 32 | FORMA 32 Multifold | FORMA 41 | FORMA 41 Multifold |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Working length | 126″ (3200 mm) | 126″ (3200 mm) | 161″ (4100 mm) | 161″ (4100 mm) |
| Steel1 | 11 ga (3.0 mm) | 11 ga (3.0 mm) | 12 ga (2.5 mm) | 12 ga (2.5 mm) |
| Stainless steel2 | 14 ga (1.9 mm) | 14 ga (1.9 mm) | 16 ga (1.6 mm) | 16 ga (1.6 mm) |
| Aluminum3 | 0.177″ (4,5 mm) | 0.177″ (4,5 mm) | 0.146″ (3.7 mm) | 0.146″ (3.7 mm) |
| Opening height clamping beam | 7.7″ (195 mm)4 | 7.7″ (195 mm)4 | 7.7″ (195 mm)4 | 7.7″ (195 mm)4 |
| Weight | 10,802 lbs (4900 kg) | 10,802 lbs (4900 kg) | 13,007 lbs (5900 kg) | 13,007 lbs (5900 kg) |
| Motor clamping beam | 2 x 1.5 hp (2 x 1.1 kW) | 2 x 1.5 hp (2 x 1.1 kW) | 2 x 1.5 hp (2 x 1.1 kW) | 2 x 1.5 hp (2 x 1.1 kW) |
| Motor folding beam | 2 x 2.0 hp (2 x 1.5 kW) | 2 x 2.0 hp (2 x 1.5 kW) | 2 x 2.0 hp (2 x 1.5 kW) | 2 x 2.0 hp (2 x 1.5 kW) |
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