FACE TO FACE
The EVO plate bending machine . Stefan Basler on the HAEUSLER stand at EuroBLECH .
Autonomous bending
EVO plate bending machines from HAEUSLER can now bend autonomously . This is made possible by the intelligent BENDtronic control system . The four-roll plate bending machines can bend very large diameters with side and top support . Deformation caused by the plate ’ s own weight is no longer an issue , because of the side and top support . This enables fully automated and autonomous production of large containers , silos and wind towers .
New and patented VSA ® technology allows the operator to bend either very heavy wall thicknesses or very small diameters by adjusting the bending geometry . By using two instead of only one pivot point for each side roll swing arm fixation , the machine can individually be adjusted either to create a wide bending geometry for heavy wall thicknesses or a tight geometry if small diameters are to be bent .
“ With our four-roll machines , it is now also possible to bend very large weft knives with lateral and upper supports . With the integration of a self-learning and self-correcting system , and the option of 24 / 7 operation , autonomous bending is a future-orientated investment . It helps companies to compete and succeed in an increasingly demanding market environment ,” said HAEUSLER .
“ Our EVO machines simplify the day-to-day work of companies and operators , save costs in upstream and downstream processes and unlock new applications thanks to extended design freedom ,” the manufacturer concluded . believe we will manage it . We landed a major order yesterday at the EuroBLECH exhibition .
The wind energy sector is a very important sector for us . We managed to sell ten four-roll bending machines and deliver four into the wind energy sector over the last 12 months ( to four customers ). This market is fiercely competitive , and reliable bending equipment is needed . I am delighted with this achievement . It is a very promising and growing sector for us .
ISMR : Please explain your strategic and technical focus / vision over the next few years ?
SB : Our technical strategy really centres around the total cost of ownership ( TCO ) translated into technology ( bending , for example ). We believe that , with high-quality machines , repeatability is key ( with the intelligent control system that we developed ). Energy savings mean lower costs . So , we will move more into intelligent control development and continue to design machines that reduce overall costs for our customers . Quality must be maintained and the machines must be easy to use .
In terms of strategic actions . I believe that partnerships are important to provide concrete solutions to problems . It is the key to success . We want to focus on the entire solution , and the entire workflow i . e . what comes before and after the bending process . The machine cannot stand alone .
For markets , we are present globally . I want
I am also seeing more and more complex forms being bent ( rather than just rolls ). Now , we can autonomously bend multiple radii in one workpiece
to win market share and additional business by offering good service , in good time , to customers . Service is a crucial area and we are investing heavily into this .
ISMR : What are your views on the current global business climate for sheet metal professionals ?
SB : I would say , at the moment , that markets are ‘ being careful ’ and decisions are bring taken slowly right now . It ’ s not easy at the moment , but we all know that things will get better . We have several high-quality leads and projects that will come to fruition , and I am confident that we will close at least one of these in the next few months .
Globalisation is less intense than it was , and manufacturers must get used to this now .
Machine production at HAEUSLER AG .
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