Upgrade for CIDAN folding machine FX

nuLink CNC control system

The F-Serie can be equipped with the nuLink control system and a 18.5″ or 21,5″ touchscreen.

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 for folding machine on white background

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.

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.

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.

nulink draw editor screenshot

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.

always connected with nulink control system

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.

control system nulink for folding machine on white background

Offline-programming

With the offline-software option on ProLink W, programming can be completed in the office away from the machine.

screenshot of prolink offline for cidan pro folding machine

Rail for foot pedal

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.

moveable foot pedal on rail for cidan folding machine on white background

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.

possibilities with xspace in a folding machine

Extra foot pedal

Extra foot pedal available for rear operation.

foot pedal for cidan folding machine on white background

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.

backgauge fingers for manual conical folding

Solid front fingers

Turnable, solid front fingers in spring steel on back gauge.

solid front fingers in the backgauge for a cidan folding machine

Brushes in the backgauge table

Brushes on the back gauge are ideal when positioning sheets of sensitive material such as aluminum and stain less steel. (Option for FLEXIBLE).

brushes in the backgauge table for sensitive material

Ball transfers

Ball casters on the back gauge assist with the positioning of larger, heavier parts and reduce the risk of scratching the material.

steel ball tranfers in the backgauge for a cidan folding machine

Squaring arm

Makes positioning of large and narrow parts easier. Available in three lengths 1000 mm, 1500 mm and 3000 mm for left and/or right hand side.

squaring arm on the backgauge to a cidan folding machine on white background

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.

floor scanner mounted on the folding side of a folding machine

Tooling

Segmented radius rail

Segmented radius rails avialable in different radius.

Hardened tooling

Hardened tooling for 100% stainless application (HRC 45).

Different folding beam widths

We offer numerous folding beam widths of from 10 mm to 25 mm.