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
User-friendly
Reliable machine with fast and logical nuLink control system
Efficient
Narrow folding beam and adjustable crowning as standard
Flexible
Solutions for conical bending (XTAP) and XSPACE folding beam as options
Capacity
Choose a CIDAN F folding machine and you choose work of joy and productivity in a perfect combination.
Working length
2600 – 4100 mm
Opening height clamping beam
150 mm
Steel thickness
1,75 – 1,25 mm
nuLink CNC control system
The F is equipped with the nuLink control system and a 18.5” touchscreen as standard.
The nuLink software is developed for CIDAN folders by CIDAN.
The Linux based control is easy and fast to learn and to operate.
Control system nuLink
The nuLink software is developed for CIDAN folders by CIDAN.
The control is easy and fast to learn, navigation guides the operator through the programming procedure.
With nuLink, the operator has a clear step-by-step view of the entire bending program. The screen shows how the sheet should be positioned, which dimensions must be followed, and which step comes next. The operator can also see which pedal to press to proceed through the program. This makes the work easier, reduces the risk of errors, and creates a smoother workflow from the first to the final bend.
Every bend line is shown with the selected tooling and its bending situation.
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.
Folding & simulation
nuLink automatically calculates cut size and creates a program where the finished part is shown with its actual folding sequence. Every program can be saved with a graphical icon with name and information. If the machine is equipped with such features the ProLink may also control adjustment of sheet thickness, crowning of folding beam rail, adjustment of folding center, and combi beam rotation.
Box Design and 3D Capabilities
nuLink includes a smart box generator that makes it easy to create boxes. With the various options in the generator, you can design many different types of boxes completely from scratch
Corner Design Options
In the control system, you can also work with a wide range of corner designs, which the operator can easily adjust directly in the program during the design process. This provides great flexibility and contributes to both higher quality and more efficient production.
Always connected
With nuLink, your machine is connected via a SIM-enabled connection, providing you with smooth and fast machine support.
This means you get:
• Real-time remote access to both the PLC and HMI
• Automatic backups, cloud-based recovery, and online software updates
• Full connectivity — with no need for physical cable connections
For you, this means improved uptime and more stable production in the long run.
Adjustable screen
The touch screen is either mounted on a rotatable axle, or on a pendant arm that can be rotated for optimal viewing. It is also possible to turn the screen to the gauging side of the machine when folding large details.
The two folding rails
CIDAN F have 3 folding surfaces of 7,10 and 15mm which gives you precision, finish and flexibility, even for very fine gauge measurements. With bayoneted bolting of folding rail enables fast change.
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 15 mm 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, 10 mm and 25 mm. Folding blade 12 mm is an option. Enjoy greater freedom with extra space around the folding beam, XSPACE gives you all the space you need.
The control is easy and fast to learn, navigation guides the operator through the programming procedure.
Example of profiles
XSPACE relief of folding beam to form high pitch drip edge, hat channels or gutters. Comes with both 10 mm and 25 mm folding blades. Able to use adjustable crown for heavier forming with XSPACE.
XTAP – conical bending
If you want to bend profiles with an overlap, then our CIDAN FLEXIBLE back gauge with XTAP is the right choice for you. Simply program your profile and add the overlap length on the nuLINK control and start the machine. The back gauge is positioned at an angle along the relevant bending lines, resulting in a profile with an overlap without trimming.
Tapered profiles
The system streamlines design with flexible profiles, detailed 3D visualization, real-time updates, and clear visual indicators- ensuring accuracy and efficiency from design to part preparation.
Adjustable crowning
Adjustable crowning for perfect folding results regardless of length and material thickness.
Spacious recess
49 mm high and 57 mm wide clearance at each end of folding beam allow greater flexibility and make complex folding much easier.
Opening height
The machine is generously designed with opening height of 150 mm enabling ease of inserting large blanks. 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 3 and 1050 mm (.12″–41.34″). 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.
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
Solid front fingers
Turnable, solid front fingers in spring steel on back gauge.
OPTION
Manual conical bending
CIDAN back gauge can also be equipped with two special fingers for conical bending. These adjustable fingers are placed at the edges of the back gauge and facilitate manual conical bending.
Motorized backgauge FLEXIBLE
This back gauge is just as the name indicates, flexible, and expandable up to 4200 mm working depth via modules. The base unit has a depth of 1550 mm.
FLEXIBLE backgauge
This back gauge is just as the name indicates, flexible, and expandable up to 4200 mm working depth via modules. The base unit has a depth of 1550 mm. The modules then make it possible to change a standard FLEXIBLE to an L-, J-, T- or U-shaped format from scratch or as needed. The modular system enables a variety of combinations of back gauge tables, so today a tailored back gauge is quite possible. The back gauge is equipped with dual servo motors, ball screws and linear guides for maximum precision. All positions will be exactly the same, time after time. FLEXIBLE back gauge are supplied as standard with 12, 14 or 16 gauging rails, depending on the length of the machine. The back gauge speed enables the productivity to increase and at the same time, decreases the costs of your forming operation. The front stop units are made of spring steel as standard. The stop units can be dropped down automatically in every program row, which prevents any collision with the stop units when the sheets needs to be rotated.
OPTION
XTAP – conical bending
If you want to bend profiles with an overlap, then our CIDAN FLEXIBLE back gauge with XTAP is the right choice for you. Simply program your profile and add the overlap length on the nuLINK control and start the machine. The back gauge is positioned at an angle along the relevant bending lines, resulting in a profile with an overlap without trimming.
OPTION
Manual conical bending
CIDAN back gauge can also be equipped with two special fingers for conical bending. These adjustable fingers are placed at the edges of the back gauge and facilitate manual conical bending.
STANDARD
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
Brushes in the table
Brushes on the back gauge are ideal when positioning sheets of sensitive material such as aluminum and stain less steel. (Option for FLEXIBLE).
OPTION
Squaring arm
Makes positioning of large and narrow parts easier. Available in two lengths, 1500 mm (59″) and 3000 mm (118″) for left and/or right hand side.
OPTION
Solid front fingers
Turnable, solid front fingers in spring steel on back gauge.
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
Roller shear (F41)
The shear is installed on the upper beam and is easy to mantle and dismantle. This is how it works: You program the control system how wide strip/strips you would like to shear off. Then you load the flat sheet on the back gauge that pushes it out to the right position and you clamp the sheet. You push the roller shear sideways shearing the strip off. After a few quick hits on the pedal the sheet is moved out to the next position, clamped and ready for roller shearing or folding.
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
Extra foot switch
Extra foot switch available for rear operation.
OPTION
Segmented upper beam tooling
Segmented upper beam tooling with 30 degree with R=1.5mm or 30 degree with R=2.0mm.
OPTION
Hardened tooling
Hardened tooling for 100% stainless application (HRC 45).
OPTION
Folding beam rail
Folding beam rail 25mm
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Technical specifications
| Model | F26 | F32 | F41 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working length | 2600 mm | 3200 mm | 4100 mm |
| Steel1 | 1,75 mm | 1,5 mm | 1,25 mm |
| Stainless steel2 | 1,1 mm | 0,9 mm | 0,8 mm |
| Aluminum3 | 2,6 mm | 2,2 mm | 2,0 mm |
| Opening height clamping beam | 152 mm | 152 mm | 152 mm |
| Weight | 2502 kg | 2898 kg | 4100 kg |
| Motor clamping beam | 0,75 kW | 0,75 kW | 1,5 kW |
| Motor folding beam | 1,1 kW | 1,1 kW | 2,2 kW |
Discover Our Smart Solutions in Action
Explore how CIDAN’s machines perform in production. Each video highlights key features designed to make your sheet metal processing faster, smarter, and more efficient. Get inspired, see the difference – and imagine what’s possible for your business.
F41 XSPACE, CIDAN folding machine, roller shear, more space around the tools and new control nuLINK!
CIDAN F32 Folder Features
References
We want to be your safe one-stop-partner and always deliver sustainable and efficient sheet metal processing solutions for your specific needs. Below you can read about some of the customers who have chosen our machines for their sheet metal processing. If you want a reference near you – do not hesitate to contact us, we have customers all over the world and there is probably someone close to you as well!
Customer Testimonial – Dynamic Metals Stuart Florida
CIDAN Academy
Welcome to the CIDAN Academy Center — your hub for quick, practical videos that help you get more from your metal folder.
Explore the videos below, share them with your team, and reach out if you’d like a live demo or tailored training.
As your one-stop partner in sheet metal processing, we are here to help you learn faster and form smarter.
nuLINK Control: Login & Home Menu Tutorial (CIDAN)
nuLINK by CIDAN: Next-Gen Control System for F/FX/FS Folding Machines
nuLINK control: Drawing Line By Line Tutorial
nuLINK Draw And Program A Part
nuLINK Box Generation and Notch Patterns
nuLINK Control: Drip Edge Start To Finish (CIDAN)
nuLINK Control: Clamp Pressure Simulation Tutorial (CIDAN)
nuLINK: Program & Bend a Tapered Box Gutter on CIDAN FX (XSPACE)
nuLINK: ONE-FLIP Open-Hem Coping on CIDAN FX (XSPACE) | Clamp Pressure Simulation & 45° Kicks
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