FACE TO FACE
Above and right : The intelligent BENDtronic control system for the EVO four-roll plate bending machine .
There are three particular features that I would like to highlight :
1 . BENDtronic . This is the machine ’ s control system . The software is graphically supported and enables bending in one or more passes . It can also be used for any type of product shape such as cylinders and tubes , ovals , tanks or other more complex geometries .
2 . Electric drives ( we have these on our large , medium and small machines now ). ago at EuroBLECH and have continuously invested more time in improving and refining this process .
With the first sheet loaded , operators get 100 % accurate results ( no scrap , no corrections etc .). Side support and top support are fully integrated into the autonomous bending program so that even thin material ( which would not stay in position ) is now supported . Operators just need to load the sheet , and the machine does everything else . It gives competitive advantage back to users , compared to manual bending .
3 . Energy-saving features with hydraulic drives .
In the end , it is all about total cost of ownership ( TCO ); investment plus running costs . We have managed to bring the cost of the machines down substantially . But , most importantly , we now have a control system that only switches on the hydraulic pumps when they are really needed , so customers can save a lot of energy . With the electric drive , the machine offers a huge amount of energy savings as well as no noise . There is also less maintenance . We have calculated that customers can save up to 40 % of their operational costs with this machine .
With the Bendtronic control , we brought an add-on to our EVO plate bending machine here on the stand . It is increasingly difficult in Europe and North America to find experienced bending machine operators . We introduced autonomous bending to the market two years
We managed to sell ten four-roll bending machines and deliver four into the wind energy sector over the last 12 months
ISMR : What are your thoughts on the EuroBLECH sheet metal exhibition in 2024 ?
SB : This exhibition has been particularly good for us . I am very pleased with the outcome . We held many high-quality discussions with potential customers . This included high-level discussions about very concrete topics in bending that these potential customers wish to solve . This means that they are closer to an investment with us . EuroBLECH has been a good show for us ; we sold a significant number of machines here .
ISMR : Are there any successes or achievement this year that you would like to highlight ?
SB : This will be a good year for us ( similar to last year ). We will have to make more effort towards the end of this year to keep our forward order book filled for next year , but I
VRM NEO
The VRM NEO maximises energy savings by way of a hybrid concept with a powerful electric direct drive and energy-saving hydraulics ( consisting of load sensing and flow sharing ).
“ Energy-saving operation means that maintenance costs are also significantly lower . The extended linear guides allow for extreme roll diameters and make the machine extremely flexible for bending cones , complex shapes with multiple radii and narrow cylinders . The flexibility of the four-roll concept , in combination with high rotation speeds of 8 m / minute , make the VRM NEO a very productive plate bending machine ,” confirmed HAEUSLER AG . “ The VRM NEO is available in 12 different sizes as standard , covering a wall thickness range of up to 180mm for round bending . With its compact linear guide , in combination with a flexible exchangeable roller , the VRM NEO can also bend small diameters ,” concluded the company .
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