Improvements to the MWS algorithm with extensions to the mesh

If a mesh is extended transversely to the production direction, i.e. new longitudinal bars are added, then until now the first cross bar in the wider part of the mesh was generally only extended to the point that it could be welded to the previously present longitudinal bars. As a result, it was not possible to cleanly grasp and transport the mesh during transport as the gripper could only grab the mesh on one side.

For this reason, in the title Grid - Bars on the 90° bars 3 tab in Configurations, General, attached reinforcement there is a new setting Extend bar over the whole width with a widened mesh added. Activation of the new setting means that this awkward transport of the mesh can be prevented. The welded bar is then guided over the whole width of the mesh.

The setting for Extend bar over the whole width with a widened mesh has the options no (default setting for compatibility reasons), in the production direction, against the production direction as well as in both directions. The last option in both directions is then expedient if the production direction of the mesh has not been established during drafting and the mesh is rotated in the factory during production if required.

Such extension of the cross bars across the entire width of the mesh takes place, depending on the setting, both at the end and/or the start of the mesh as well as extensions of the mesh internally.

If the cross bar cannot be extended, e.g. due to restricted zones, then it remains a loose bar and is highlighted with the message The bar is too short for transport of the mesh during production . Manual intervention is required at this point.