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FOCUS ON BENDING

Its PressMaster model features high positioning speeds , energy-saving functions , advanced safety optics and user-friendly bending simulation software on the Multi- Touch controller . Other models include the SynchroMaster press brake , FastBEND-2D MT Premium , hydraulic conventional PPM range , high-capacity HDSY range and automated bending options .
Its hydraulic conventional PPM press brake line ranges from 400 to 3,200kN with bending lengths of 1.6 up to 4.3m . A mechanical depthstop is integrated in both hydraulic cylinders . It also builds custom-designed press brakes starting at 400T up to 1,200T as well as tandem and even tridem press brakes to bend very long sheet e . g . light pole forming . Robot bending cells are also offered .
French manufacturer , Jean Perrot , offers a range of premium / mid-range press brake models ( Maneo / eManeo Premium LCS , APHS and APHS-C ) as well as Maneo XXL and tandem / tridem press brakes . Automated bending solutions are also offered .
“ Our Maneo press brakes can be connected in a Tandem ( two press brakes connected ) or Tridem ( three press brakes connected ) configuration . Our Tridem press brake ( up to 32 metres x 2000 tons ) can bend long and thick sheet metal parts ,” it explained .
Bend angle accuracy is maintained along the entire bending length using a combination of the hydraulic dynamic crowning system and the laser control system for measuring and correcting bend angles . Bending cell accessories include the Toolbox modular system for tool storage , loading and unloading ( single or double entry ).
LVD ’ s Ulti-Form robotic bending cell , for short and long production runs , offers a fast “ art to part ” process . It features a 135-ton automated tool-changing press brake with built-in tooling warehouse integrated with an industrial robot . The cell handles parts from 50 x 100mm up to 1200 x 800mm weighing up to 25kg . It is equipped with LVD ’ s Easy-Form ® Laser adaptive bending system .
“ CADMAN-B software automatically calculates the bend program and imports all bending data into the robot software , CADMAN- SIM – no robot teaching is required . SIM automatically calculates gripper positions , generating the fastest collisionfree path for the robot and relays the information back to B , enabling the operator to work with a single program ,” explained the Belgian bending specialist .
LVD ’ s auto-adapting gripper accommodates several part geometries , automatically adjusting to the workpiece size . Its smart design saves investment in different grippers and gripper changeover time .
The manufacturer also offers the ToolCell- XT automated tool-changing press brake , with extended tool storage capacity , and Dyna-Cell automated electric press brake cell for highspeed bending of small to medium-sized parts .
“ Our Easy-Form 80 / 25 press brake is equipped with the Easy-Form ® Laser in-process angle monitoring and correction system . Synchro-Form is our next leap in adaptive bending technology and a new solution for large-profile bending ,” it explained .
The company also produces the Dyna-Press electric press brake , Easy-Form ® series press brake and PPED Series hydraulic press brakes , featuring a multi-axis back gauge , CNC V-axis crowning system and a 15 ” version of LVD ’ s TOUCH-B graphical icon-driven CNC controller . LVD ’ s new Resource Centre is an online portal offering fabricators 24 / 7 access to information on new sheet metalworking equipment , industry trends , ideas and strategies to advance their business .
Mate Precision Technologies ’ CleanBend™ forming technology for press brakes , using rotating supports , mimics a folding operation with minimal to no marking of the sheet metal . Its Ultraform PBT™ press brake forming adapter combines Mate ’ s Ultraform ® thick turret forming system with its new universal press brake forming holder . Users can produce electrical knockouts , louvers , lance and forms , embosses and stencils on a press brake .
Mate ’ s press brake tooling also includes a full array of European Precision and WILA TRUMPF-style punches , dies , standard specials , “ Bevel Tang Style ” press brake tooling , specials and accessories , all available in segmented , full-length and half-length sizes .
Mate Precision Technologies now offers modified standard and custom press brake tools that supplement its extensive range
LVD ’ s Ulti-Form robotic bending system .
of standard hardened and precision-ground press brake tools ( PBT ). Standard , modified and custom tool styles in North America are available in American Precision Style , European Precision Style and WILA TRUMPF Style .
Murata Machinery ( Muratec ) was established in 1935 . In 1989 , Muratec merged with Wiedemann . Press brakes include its BH dual drive and BB screw press brake with Videre operator support system ,
Turkish manufacturer , MVD Makina Saniya AS , has manufactured press brakes , shears , punch machines and laser machines since 1950 . The company has showcased new features and options on its iBend pressbrakes . Its iBend C series of press brakes can configure up to a maximum of 12 axes , has large throat depth and stroke , a heightadjustable control panel and automatic heightadjusted front support system .
Olma Srl ’ s Allbend is a flexible bending centre with a sheet metal bending method inspired by programming simplicity , ease of operation , reduced energy consumption and low environmental impact .
Parma Stamp Srl has manufactured special and standard tools for sheet metal bending since 1974 . Tools for press brakes are designed according to customer specifications .
Prima Power has applied a servo-electric drive system on the eP-Series press brake : a fast , non-hydraulic bending solution . Prima Power hP-Series is its hydraulic pressbrake model for the high-tonnage market . It combines energy savings and sustainability in its ECO package . It features an Adaptive Crowning and Reflex system . The hP can be connected in tandem or integrated into automated lines or robotic cells .
The robotic bending solution offered by Prima Power allows a high level of integration and automation for programming ( offline CAM ), connection to ERP production management and planning , as well as feedback and reports in line with Industry 4.0 .
PROfirst CAD / CAM software includes the 3D-Unfolder module for sheet metal parts processes components with improved tool-based adjustment of the bending factor . It is much faster as the assembly-analyser recognises identical parts . A new web calculation module enables customers to determine the prices for their DXF / DWG / STEP sheet metal parts online .
PROfirst ’ s 3D-Unfolder module for sheet metal parts .
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