PRODUCT REVIEWS
OCTOBER 2022
E-volution in bending
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At EuroBLECH 2022 ( 25-28 October 2022 , Hanover , Germany ), Dutch sheetmetal bending specialist , SafanDarley will demonstrate the E-Brake Mini Cell and R-Brake in a separate area , dubbed the ‘ production environment of the future ’.
“ In this production environment , the E-Brake Mini Cell and the R-Brake will be supplied with material using Kumatech ’ s new Pallet Jack . This AGV ( automated ground vehicle ) will also remove pallets loaded with completed products . The bending process on the R-Brake and the Mini Cell is 100 % automated ,” it explained .
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 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 . This saves a lot of space .
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 fully configured according to customer requirements .
“ At EuroBLECH , we are exhibiting a very sophisticated Mini Cell , equipped with a discharge belt for the scratch-free disposal of products outside the cell . The Mini Cell also has a pallet management system for the automatic supply and removal of pallets ,” added SafanDarley .
The manufacturer is also showing the E-Brake C 200T with Tool Mate , an external automatic and intelligent tool changer .
“ This combination offers significant time savings for users producing small batches . The Tool Mate is very intuitive and does not require extensive training . The SafanDarley E-Control manages the tool change , ensuring that the tools are placed exactly in the right position . The intelligent software makes the necessary changes and tools from the previous tool set-up can be reused . This means considerably shorter changeover times ,” it told ISMR .
The latest model in the hybrid range , the H-Brake Hybrid + 230T Ultra , will also be on display .
“ At its core is an advanced dual hybrid drive with high return speed , increased productivity and low energy consumption . This reduces costs , with one of the main advantages of this system being a dramatic reduction in energy consumption ,” explained the Dutch sheetmetal bending specialist .
SafanDarley will also be showing 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 .
Visit SafanDarley at EuroBLECH in Hanover on stand H14 in Hall 14 to view its intelligent lights-out factory solutions . n
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Top : The E-Brake C 200T with Tool Mate . Above : The 130-ton R-Brake . Right : The 35-ton E-Brake Mini Cell .
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