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“ The machine also supports the trend towards greater sustainability in production. With the speed-controlled‘ On-Demand Servo- Drive’, the machine’ s motor only switches on during the bending process. This saves 30 % of energy compared to a hydraulic drive and further reduces costs,” said TRUMPF.
“ The TruBend 3000 is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized companies, especially contract manufacturers or product shops. Both individual parts and batches can be produced economically with it. It has all the digital interfaces needed to connect other TRUMPF solutions, such as an automated warehouse. This makes it ideal for use in the smart factory. With the TruBend 3000, users also gain access to the TRUMPF service world and digital services such as condition monitoring, remote control and the TRUMPF Service App,” it added.
TRUMPF’ s ACB Laser automatic angle measuring system on the TruBend 3000.
Automated laser welding
TRUMPF also launched the new generation of its TruLaser Weld 5000 automated laser welding machine at Blechexpo 2025. Compared to the previous series, the machine can be set up much more quickly and easily. Using the new TeachLine Touch mode, users can optimise their welding programs directly on the machine’ s screen. To do this, the operator uses a touch gesture to move the welding points to the desired position on the actual component. Previously, a separate teach panel was required for this.
“ The increased user-friendliness adds value, especially for small batch sizes, as users can get to the first component in their series much faster. The welding program is created by the user in advance, while the machine is welding parts, with TruTops Weld offline programming software,” outlined the manufacturer.
“ The TruLaser Weld 5000 is also particularly energy-efficient, as the integrated next-generation TruFiber laser consumes around 20 % less energy. At the same time, welding depths can be increased by 5 %. Benefits for the user include lower operating costs, a smaller carbon footprint and greater productivity. The new design of the protective cabin with higher doors also ensures that larger components can be transported into the machine more easily,” continued TRUMPF.
On the TruLaser Weld 5000, TRUMPF’ s BrightLine Scan function is designed to ensure high weld seam quality for aluminium as well as higher gap-bridging capability. The technology also enables higher weld seam strength, for example in lap seams. BrightLine Scanexpands the fields of application for optics, allowing users not only to weld components but also to clean and engrave them— without having to retool the machine.
The new machine can be seamlessly integrated into a smart factory using suitable interfaces for automated loading and unloading solutions or automated guided vehicles( AGVs). The TRUMPF“ Smart View” service allows live machine data to be clearly evaluated, enabling users to identify errors at an early stage and exploit optimisation potential. The machine can also be customised to meet specific requirements.
“ With the TruLaser Weld 5000, users can choose between a latest-generation TruFiber laser with 3kW, 6kW or 9kW of laser power. Almost all common materials can be processed with the machine, in particular structural steel, stainless steel, copper or aluminium. Companies can use the TruLaser Weld 5000 to produce small and medium batch sizes just as economically as large batches,” added TRUMPF.
The BrightLine Scan function on the TruLaser Weld 5000.
The indirectly interlinked system from TRUMPF consists of the TruBend Center 7030 panel bending machine, the TruMatic 5000 punching and laser machine, and an automated STOPA storage system.
Machine interlinking solution
At Blechexpo, for the first time, TRUMPF also presented a fully automated, interlinked system from the next generation of TruBend Center 7030 panel bending machines, TruMatic 5000 punching and laser machines, and the STOPA flex automated storage system.
“ Compared to conventional interlinked production lines, this solution is particularly flexible. This is made possible by the STOPA storage [ system ], which stores the parts between the individual production steps. In this way, we combine the flexibility of individual machines with the efficiency of production lines,” TRUMPF explained.
“ An important step towards further increasing efficiency in sheet metal production is the direct interlinking of cutting, punching and bending— with the smallest possible batch sizes, right down to one-piece flow. This saves space costs, internal logistics and unnecessary parts inventories. Thanks to the integrated, fully flexible software, new parts can be programmed in no time at all,” added Stephan Mayer, CEO of TRUMPF Machine Tools.
The networked system manufactures both individual parts and high-volume batches. Decoupling stabilises the overall system and enables better utilisation of each individual machine. The solution requires just one operator, reducing parts costs. The interlinked solution is networked via TRUMPF’ s OSEON software.
“ Our solution gives companies the opportunity to automate their production piece by piece and expand it into a smart factory. The solution is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized companies that want to expand their production capacity,” concluded TRUMPF. n
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