At a glance
We establish fit for your specific setup before recurring work begins. Keep that context current when the machine, control, tooling or required outputs change.
01
Identify the machine and control together
The machine brand is a starting point for discussion, not a compatibility decision. The actual machine model, control and relevant configuration need to be understood together.
If your workplace has several press brakes, make clear which machine is intended for the work. A program prepared for one agreed setup should not be assumed suitable for another.
02
Bring the relevant tooling and production context
Programming depends on the tooling and production information relevant to the part. We agree what setup information is needed rather than asking you to recreate everything you already have.
Existing tool information, drawings and job notes can inform that discussion. Missing or conflicting details are clarified before relying on them. The completeness of a file upload is not evidence that a setup is ready for programming.
- Identify the intended production machine.
- Use existing tooling and setup information where available.
- Make source revisions and production requirements unambiguous.
- Flag unknowns so they can be resolved explicitly.
03
Agree outputs and validation before recurring work
Postprocessor fit and required output types are assessed for the specific setup. NC files, setup-sheet PDFs and DXF unfolds are not an automatic bundle for every part: the deliverables depend on what is supported and agreed.
A Portal status or downloadable file does not establish manufacturing readiness by itself. Machine setup, first-piece checks and shop-floor validation remain with your team. The initial machine/setup validation needs to be agreed as part of technical fit.
04
Keep the agreed context current
Once established, the programming context can be reused for recurring work. It should be revisited when a relevant detail changes rather than assuming the old context still applies.
- Work moves to a different press brake or control configuration.
- Relevant tooling or setup information changes.
- Source geometry, revision or production requirements change.
- Different output formats are requested.
This guide explains the collaboration workflow. Agreed scope and setup-specific technical review determine the work for each client.