FOCUS ON BENDING
Mate bending tools .
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 . 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 . It also offers an i-Bend servo press brake .
At EuroBLECH 2022 , it showcased its iBend hydraulic press brakes B100-3100 and D320-4100 with new design , its servo belt press brake E100-3100 and hybrid press brake H135-3100 .
Olma Srl ’ s Allbend is a flexible bending centre with an innovative 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 its eP-Series press brake : a rapid , non-hydraulic bending solution . Prima Power hP-Series is its hydraulic press brake model for the high-tonnage market . It combines energy-saving and sustainability in its ECO package and features an Adaptive Crowning and Reflex system . The hP can be connected in tandem or integrated into automated lines or robotic cells .
At EuroBLECH 2022 , Prima Power presented its eP Genius 1030 flexible , automated bending solution which integrates an eP-1030 servo-electric press brake with an automatic tool storage unit . Features include its 105-ton capacity ; 3,060mm bending length ; automatic CNC crowning ; five-axis back gauge and the IRIS Plus angle control system on CNCcontrolled motorised arms . The tool magazine houses 32 metres of tools on eight toolholders that move on three axes . A turret also allows the tools to be rotated , increasing the machine flexibility .
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 .
RoboBend in Denmark has introduced its mobile robot cell for sheet-metal bending .
“ It ’ s compatible with existing press brakes on the market and has easy-to-use software that ensures high capacity and high-quality bending , even for smaller batch orders ,” it told ISMR .
Rolleri SpA has produced a “ ROL200 ” clamp for press brake tool punches . The patented system enables pneumatic or manual vertical clamping for punches . Its QuickLock-System , compatible with Rolleri tools Type R2 and its ROL200 compatible with Rolleri tools Type R1 , have been developed and manufactured in its production facilities . Its Vario , the patented die of variable “ V ”, is a tool on the press-brake bench that varies the openings of the die through the CNC or through a manual system .
Rolla-V supplies a comprehensive range of press-brake tools , as well as the patented Rolla-V .
At EuroBLECH 2022 , Dutch sheet-metal bending specialist , SafanDarley , demonstrated the E-Brake Mini Cell and R-Brake in a separate area , dubbed the ‘ production environment of the future ’. With the R-Brake , the press brake and robot are integrated into one modular system . The automatic tool and gripper change are linked to the machine and , with
The SafanDarley R-Brake 130T was demonstrated at EuroBLECH 2022 .
the product , are programmed offline using SafanDarley RoboBend offline simulation software . The robot can be traversed horizontally along a gantry of six metres above the press brake , leaving the floor in front of the machine free for supply and unloading stations .
For the automatic production of small complex products , SafanDarley offers the E-Brake Mini Cell . The Mini Cell has a modular structure and can be configured according to customer requirements . SafanDarley also showcased the E-Brake C 200T with Tool Mate , an external automatic and intelligent tool changer , at the exhibition in Hanover last October . The latest model in the hybrid range , with advanced dual hybrid drive for lower energy consumption and increased productivity , the H-Brake Hybrid + 230T Ultra , was also on display .
SafanDarley also presented machines from its standard product range such as the H-Brake Hybrid 110-1600 and the E-Brake 130T Ultra equipped with an intelligent bending aid , the I-Mate . Its AutoPOL offline bending simulation software is a modern 3D system for programming press brakes off-line and unfolding 3D CAD files .
ATA is a proprietary Salvagnini solution which makes it possible to automatically adjust the length of the bending tools of the Salvagnini B3 press brake to the part being processed . It is available on many of the company ’ s press-brake models and can be configured to customer production needs .
Automatic set-up and tool change are the two most obvious features of the B3 . AU-TO press brake . By combining the features and benefits of electric and hydraulic solutions , B3 . AU-TO significantly extends the availability , autonomy and flexibility of the press brake . It is available in four models , with maximum bending length of three or four metres and maximum force of 170 or 220 tons . The option of using WILA tools for mixed re-tooling ; integrated adaptive technologies ; Direct Drive ,
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