CIDAN folding machine PRO
CIDAN PRO folding machine is our most versatile folding machine. With its great power and comprehensive equipment, complex details can be folded without a single tool change. All settings are managed through the control system, resulting in extremely short setup times. The integrated back gauge can be designed so that the machine is advantageously operated from the rear when folding larger details.
Key advantages
Fast and high precision
Program-controlled sheet thickness adjustment
The ProLINK control system for quickly and easily changing dimensions and angles
Capacity
With its substantial power and comprehensive equipment, complex details can be folded without a single tool change.
Working length
122″ – 161″
(3100 – 4100 mm)
Opening height
7.87″
(200 mm)
Steel thickness
9 ga – 11 ga
(4.0 – 3.0 mm)
Upper beam: Rotating combi beam
PRO 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 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.
Folding beam
The folding beam is driven by a 7.4 hp (5,5 kW) motor and is very rigid and stable.
The folding beam is designed to handle the force for all different materials and lengths.
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 max .157″ (4 mm).
In addition, bending up-side-down hems and small offset bends is a very simple and fast process.
Automatic crowning of folding tools
Crowning of folding beam is controlled by the software. The software supports different material tables in the same program, so the correct settings can be used for both long sides and short sides.
Folding beam tooling
Folding beam tools are available in several widths from .393″ up to 1.37″ (10 up to 35 mm). All folding tools are segmented from 1.37″ (35 mm) up to 7.87″ (200 mm) in length.
With a free space of 3.18″ (81 mm) to the tool seat, most flanges with different bend lines can be achieved.
Tool changing
The divided folding beam tools are clamped in position (no screws) and can easily be moved or changed by hand.
Pre bend tooling
With angled folding tools, internal flanges up to 90° can be achieved without destroying surrounding material.
Note: material thickness is limited .039″ (1.25 mm) (400N/mm²).
Lower beam
PRO is as standard equipped with Multifold, with divided lower beam tools.
Lower beam tooling
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 gives full flexibility forming parts.
The multifold lower tools have a free space of 1.96″ (50 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
PRO offers large recesses in the sides, 5.15″ (131 mm) high and 3.93″ (100 mm) wide, allowing greater flexibility.
Tooling
PRO can be equipped with straight rail and high divided box tooling in two different heights, 6″ (152 mm) or 10″ (254 mm).
With high divided tools you gain more free space and can fold boxes with high precision.
High divided tooling
PRO can be equipped with high divided box tooling in two different heights, 6″ (152 mm) or 10″ (254 mm).
With high divided tools you gain more free space and can fold boxes with high precision.
All high divided tools are segmented from 1.37″ (35 mm) up to 7.87″ (200 mm) in width. The set of tools includes fixed corner tools, left and right.
When a PRO 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, that can fold deeper profiles than standard tools.
Note! The 10″ (254 mm) high tools reduces the maximum capacity.
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.
Maximum capacity is limited to .039″ (1,5 mm) (400N/mm²)
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
We offer a number of straight rails with different radius and angles.
The tools are available in 3 different qualities, Standard, Hardened or Premium.
Folding beam tooling
Folding beam tools are available in several widths from .393″ (10 mm) up to 1.18″ (30 mm). All folding tools are segmented from 1.37″ (35 mm) up to 7.87″ (200 mm) in length.
With a free space of 3.18 (81 mm) to the tool seat, most flanges with different bend lines can be achieved.
Lower beam tooling
All lower tools are segmented from 1.37″ (35 mm) up to 7.87″ (20 mm) in width.
Divided lower beam tools in combination with a height adjustable backgauge gives full flexibility forming parts.
The multifold lower tools have a free space of 1.96″ (50 mm).
The divided lower beam tools are clamped in position (no screws) and can easily be moved or changed by hand.
Tooling quality and radius
Choose from three options regarding tool quality:
Standard
Hardened
Premium – Toolox steel
Backgauge
The SBG (Standard BackGauge) backgauge is a rigid construction and is driven with a servomotor, ballscrew and linear guides for highest precision and repeatability.
SBG back gauge
The SBG (Standard BackGauge) 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.
For large applications like panels, doors and cabinets, we recommend a J-shaped or U-shaped backgauge.
Even 3 and 4 m parts can easily be handled by one operator.
Spring steel fingers in the front row of the backgauge makes it possible to gauge to 3mm from the bending line.
Note:
No cut outs in the lower beam tools – No marks in folded parts
Height adjustable back gauge as standard
Height adjustable backgauge (0-50mm) gives you full flexibility forming parts.
- Embossings in parts can be compensated.
- Bending complicated profiles from the folding beam side.
Several rows of gauging stops
With several rows of 25mm high solid finger positions with ”stops” at every 500 mm, any position on the backgauge can be reached in 2 seconds, speeding up the process between bends.
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.
ProLink CNC control system
The PRO includes the ProLink control system and a 18.5” 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.
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.
Safety
The PRO is equipped with several safety functions as standard.
For increased safety we offer different safety options depending on how the machine will be operated.
Safety
Three emergency STOP buttons available at the front side.
Two foot pedal emergency switches.
Upper beam safety stop at .236″ (6 mm).
Laser scanner (option)
When operating the machine from the folding beam side, the floor laser scanner protects the operator from the folding beam movement.
When operating the machine from the backgauge side, the laser scanner protects the folding area.
Extended Floor laser scanner area when folding.
Floor area is set to 47″ (1.2 m) from the folding line.
Folding beam auto stop (option)
On the outer edge of the folding beam a rubber with built in optical sensor is mounted. In the event of a collision with an operator, the machine stops
immediately.
OPTION
Different shapes of backgauge SBG
OPTION
Side stop/ squaring arm
OPTION
Solid front fingers
OPTION
Tool cart
OPTION
High divided tool
OPTION
C-shaped divided tools
OPTION
Extra foot pedal
OPTION
Moveable foot pedal on rail
OPTION
ProLink 21,5″ widescreen
OPTION
3D import
OPTION
Auxiliary outputs
6 outputs for ProLink.
OPTION
Special tools
We can deliver special tools for details with greater raduis, larger working area around the tools, etc.
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Technical specifications
| Model | PRO 30 Multifold | PRO 40 Multifold |
|---|---|---|
| Working length | 122″ (3100 mm) | 161″ (4100 mm) |
| Steel1 | 9 gauge (4.0 mm) | 11 ga (3.0 mm) |
| Stainless steel2 | 12 ga (1.9 mm) | 14 ga (1.6 mm) |
| Aluminum3 | 0.236″ (6.0 mm) | 0.177″ (4.5 mm) |
| Opening height clamping beam | 7.8″ (200 mm) | 7.8″ (200 mm) |
| Weight | 17,886 lbs (8130 kg) | 23,100lbs (10500 kg) |
| Motor clamping beam | 5.4 hp (4.0 kW) | 5.4 hp (4.0 kW) |
| Motor folding beam | 7.4 hp (5.5 kW) | 7.4 hp (5.5 kW) |
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