The available evidence identifies an Amada ITS2 control, but it does not provide the machine model, controller revision, tooling data, material data, manuals, or simulator name. Those omissions prevent a reliable key-by-key programming procedure. Do not continue calculating the Y position or bend angle by sight: establish the exact machine configuration and use a validated bend program before producing parts.
Information Required Before Programming
Record the controller identification exactly as displayed, the press-brake model, software revision, installed tooling, material, thickness, bend geometry, and measurement units. These inputs determine whether an operating manual or simulator applies to the actual installation; an ITS2 label alone is insufficient to establish compatibility.
| Required item | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Machine model and controller revision | Identifies the applicable operating and programming documentation. |
| Punch and die | Defines the tooling configuration used for the bend program. |
| Material and thickness | Provides essential inputs for calculating and correcting the bend. |
| Part dimensions and bend sequence | Defines the target geometry and exposes possible sequence conflicts. |
| Measurement units | Prevents entering dimensions in the wrong unit system. |
Selecting Documentation and Simulation Software
Obtain the operating and programming manuals that match both the machine model and its ITS2 revision through Amada's official documentation or support channel. When evaluating bend-simulation software, require explicit confirmation that it supports the same machine, controller, tooling library, and program-transfer format. The evidence does not identify a verified ITS2-compatible simulator, so no specific package can be recommended.
Controlled Bend-Program Workflow
- Confirm the machine identity, controller revision, units, tooling, material, thickness, and finished-part dimensions.
- Create or load the bend program using the documented ITS2 procedure; do not infer undocumented screen fields or commands.
- Verify the tooling selection, bend sequence, target angle, and Y-axis command against the approved setup information.
- Run the program under the site's controlled setup and prove-out procedure, then measure the result before releasing production.
- Apply corrections through the documented control function, record the validated values, and repeat the measurement until the part meets its drawing requirements.
If the displayed angle and Y-axis values cannot be tied to documented inputs, stop the setup and resolve the missing manual, tooling, or material information. A simulator can check only the configuration represented in its machine and tooling data; it cannot validate an unidentified installation.
Verification and Fault Isolation
If the bend remains incorrect, compare the programmed dimensions, units, tooling, material, thickness, and bend sequence with the physical setup. Separate a data-entry error from a compatibility problem: incorrect results on the machine indicate that the setup or program requires review, while a simulator that cannot represent the installed machine or tooling is not adequate evidence that the physical bend will be correct.
FAQ
Where can I find an Amada ITS2 programming manual?
Request the manual through an official Amada documentation or support channel using the complete press-brake model and ITS2 software revision. The controller name by itself does not identify the correct manual.
Is there a bend simulator for the Amada ITS2?
The supplied evidence does not identify a verified simulator. Confirm support for the exact machine, controller revision, tooling library, and program-transfer format before relying on any software.
Why should I not calculate the ITS2 Y position by eye?
The required Y-axis command depends on the documented setup inputs, including tooling, material, thickness, and target geometry. Enter a validated program, prove it out under the site's procedure, measure the bend, and apply corrections through the documented control function.