PRODUCT REVIEWS
The new P2-2225 model will be unveiled at LAMIERA in Milan .
Automation and sustainability
In this era of digital transformation and the current volatile market scenario , the sheet metalworking industry is focusing more and more on key issues such as automation and sustainable production .
“ This is a perfect backdrop to our exhibits at the forthcoming LAMIERA trade show in Milan ( 10-13 May 2023 ), where we will be presenting a new P2 panel bender , an L3 laser and a B3 press brake , in addition to a wide portfolio of services and software solutions ,” Tommaso Bonuzzi , Sales Director , Salvagnini , told ISMR .
P2 panel bender
Salvagnini ’ s new 2225 model of its P2 panel bender will be unveiled for the very first time worldwide at LAMIERA in Milan .
“ This new size confirms the characteristics of productivity ; flexibility ; precision ; high technological content ; reduced energy consumption and compact layout that have always made the P2 particularly attractive , and also offers a maximum bending height of 254mm . P2 , with its universal bending tools and automatic bending and handling cycles , combines productivity and flexibility ,
L3 fibre laser with ADC gripping devices . completing an average of 17 bends per minute ,” explained Tommaso Bonuzzi .
No re-tooling is required because the upper and lower blades , counterblade and blankholder are universal tools that can process a range of thicknesses and machinable materials . The automatic blankholder adapts the tool length according to the size of the part being produced incycle , without machine downtimes or manual re-tooling . A wide range of options extends its application horizons : the DPM device available on the panel bender on display in Milan , for example , enables the handling of narrow parts or material-free frames with a minimum width of 135mm .
Salvagnini ’ s B3 press brake .
“ P2 is an ideal solution for batch-one and kit production . Its advanced sensor technology measures the actual thickness and effective size of the blank , detecting
any deformations caused by variations in temperature . MAC3.0 allows the P2 to adapt to the material being machined by measuring the tensile strength in real-time and automatically compensating for any variations in the range ± 25 % of the reference value . MAC3.0 greatly reduces the risk of obtaining faulty parts and eliminates reworking and material waste , increasing the financial sustainability ,” added Bonuzzi .
A multi-purpose laser
Salvagnini will also be presenting its L3 fibre laser at LAMIERA , designed for reduced energy consumption and transversal use ( regardless of application , material and thickness ) as it is equipped with a single laser head which allows workable thicknesses and materials to be cut .
“ Equipped with a 10kW power source , L3 is an agile laser with numerous proprietary functions that allow the operator to solve any problems in their day-to-day work . L3 is fed by ADC , compact automation for sheet metal loading and unloading . Its strengths are its compact footprint , rapid cycle times and fast installation . This configuration embraces financial sustainability : the L3 is equipped with the ACUT option , which allows users to cut thicknesses of up to 20mm with appropriately treated compressed air , while ADC ’ s gripping devices are equipped with new AVC ( adaptive vacuum control ) technology . This new technology continuously monitors the vacuum degree present in the gripping suction cups , and vacuum generation is activated only when required ( resulting in a reduction in compressed air consumption of around 90 %),” concluded Bonuzzi . n
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