PRODUCT REVIEWS New ByBend Smart
The new ByBend Smart from Bystronic increases the flexibility and , in particular , the speed of bending .
“ The new press brake offers numerous additional functions and is now more versatile for an even wider range of applications . It is 30 % faster than conventional bending , and now even 50 % faster with the new ‘ Efficiency Booster ’ option . This makes it suitable for all those sheet metal processing companies for whom time is a crucial factor in the day-to-day competition for orders ,” said Bystronic .
One of the ByBend Smart ’ s flexibilityenhancing features is the insert and stroke length expansion . This upgrade is available with the purchase of a new machine and extends the insert height for bending tools from 480- to 580mm . The additional 100mm boosts the ByBend Smart ’ s flexibility by as much as 30- per cent because higher tools can be used , enabling users to produce parts with lower bending edges . ( i . e . when bending boxes and drawers ).
“ Another new optional feature is the five-axis back-gauge . Users who choose the five-axis system can now also employ the ByBend Smart to bend complex 3D parts . Similar to the expansion of the insert height and stroke length , the various back gauge systems represent an option to increase the bending versatility . The basic version of the ByBend Smart comes with a two-axis back gauge system ,” confirmed Bystronic .
In addition to a wide spectrum of applications , fast bending sequences and short manufacturing cycles frequently play an important role for users . Here , increasing process speeds and shortening set-up times are key . The new ‘ Efficiency Booster ’ is an optional feature that is designed to ensure rapid return of the upper beam , increasing the bending process by up to 20 %.
The machine ’ s main drive is only active when the machine is actually in operation . This is the logic driving the ‘ Energy Saver ’ which reduces the power consumption of the
74 | sheetmetalplus . com | ISMR May 2022 machine while also boosting productivity and minimizing noise / waste heat .
On request , higher-performance mechanics are available that enable the ByBend Smart ’ s upper beam to move at higher speeds during the rapid movement and bending phases . The “ Fast Bend M Safety System ” option consists of a laser safety system that allows the upper beam to move almost all the way to the part that is being processed at the rapid movement speed . The high-precision laser sensor allows the ByBend Smart ’ s control to reduce the upper beam ’ s speed from up to 200mm per second ( rapid movement speed ) to 16mm per second ( bending speed ) just before reaching the metal sheet . The laser safety system functions as an intelligent brake assistant that permits the machine to move at a higher speed for longer . This offers users a speed advantage of up to 30 per cent , said Bystronic .
Dynamic sheet support is designed for machines with a press force of between 100 and 300 metric tons . The lifting capacity is 100kg per set ( at a distance of approx . 800mm from the bending line ). The dynamic sheet follower is operated simultaneously with the upper beam . It increases material handling flexibility , in particular for small batch sizes with changing material types and thicknesses . Optionally , there are rollers available for heavy parts . The table can be converted from plastic rails to rollers or brushes in seconds .
The optional functions are available in three special packages , which are tailored to the needs of the individual users .
The ByVision Bending user interface is included in the ByBend Smart ’ s basic version . Operators launch all bending processes with a few swipes of the finger on a 22-inch touchscreen . ByVision Bending has an extensive database that includes the parameters for all the common types of sheet metal and bending tools . Depending upon material thickness and bending angle , the user interface determines the ideal bending process and suggests the suitable tools .
“ Dynamic crowning ensures highprecision air bending results . The ByBend Smart ’ s crowning recognizes the position and length of the sheet metal part . This results in precise and consistent angles with
WATCH every bend ,” concluded Bystronic . n
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