Preface

The sheet metal processing industry is closely tied to our daily lives. Almost all manufacturing sectors involve sheet metal fabrication, including machine enclosures, stainless steel kitchen and bathroom equipment, office furniture, and more. FINGER CNC offers diverse and effective solutions specifically for the V-grooving process.

Equipment Overview

Structure:

1. Pressing Section:
   Includes both fixed and movable pressing foot.

2. Positioning Axis:
   Controls tool head positioning.

3. Feeding Axis:
   Controls the width of the V-groove.

4. Grooving Axis:
   Responsible for cutting the V-groove.

Function Overview – Overlapping Function

The grooving axis works in conjunction with the downward-cutting axis to avoid positioning cutting actions.
By enabling early down-cutting and lifting actions, this function shortens the machining time and improves efficiency.

From a top view, the groove pattern resembles a “swing” motion.

Function Overview – Graphic Display

Method 1:
Generate graphics from table data. The system parses table values and displays the unfolded shape on a canvas to help operators clearly understand processing details.

Method 2:
Draw the unfolded part directly on the canvas. The system automatically converts the shape into table data.

Both methods offer users a comprehensive programming and operating experience.

Function Overview – Offline Editing

Provides an offline editing platform—no need to program next to the machine. Easily create programs from the office.

Supports one-step QR code scanning for fast data import.

Includes traditional table-based and drawing-based programming. Additionally offers 3D visualization for clearer final product representation.

Process Algorithms – Inner Radius, Outer Radius, Standard Modes

Designed to align with grooving machine processes and bending requirements, the system includes comprehensive process algorithms to handle various scenarios.

Solution Architecture

• 15-inch Touchscreen All-in-One HMI

• High-End Servo Drives

• EtherCAT Bus Protocol

• EtherCAT 6-Axis Expansion Card (supports pulse signal output)