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Compact metal bending operations
Sheet processing manufacturers often struggle with the same problem ; limited space for their production . The ByBend Star 120 , the latest member of Bystronic ’ s family of press brakes , offers a solution as it has a minimal space requirement . The Swiss sheet-metal specialist offers users bending technology for high-level requirements on process speed , flexibility and accuracy .
“ Bending small-to-medium-sized parts in a variety of sheet thicknesses and materials in higher-tensile strength classes are a breeze for users . The ByBend Star 120 is the compact but rapid bending machine for [ the most demanding requirements ] because it bends everything from small to mediumsized parts in a variety of sheet thicknesses , up to a length of 6.73 ft .,” outlined Bystronic .
“ The ByBend Star 120 ’ s dimensions are modest . With a length of just over 8.53 ft , a width of approximately 6.23 ft and a height of 9.35 ft , it can fit in any production hall . In contrast , the bending power is an impressive 132,28 tn . sh .,” continued Bystronic .
The ByBend Star 120 works rapidly and , due to very short cycle times , is designed to minimise the costs of bending ( particularly for small and medium-sized parts ). Operators can spare themselves elaborate bending angle measurements by using the machine ’ s “ LAMS ” ( Laser Angle Measuring System ) functionality .
The “ FastBend Plus ” function offers personal protection with high productivity and reduced set-up time . Users can get started with bending right away . As a result , bending small-to-medium-sized parts in a variety of sheet thicknesses and materials in higher tensile strength classes is easy , according to Bystronic .
“ The new ByBend Star 120 is fast , flexible and sustainably efficient . Thanks to energyefficient servo hydraulics , up to 30 per cent
The ByBend Star 120 .
can be saved in energy with 20 per cent more speed in return . The entire bending process is controlled with just a few swipes of the finger on a 21.5-inch touch screen . The user interface , BySoft Cell Control Bend , relieves operators of much of the work . Taking into account material thickness and bending angle , BySoft Cell Control Bend determines the ideal bending process and suggests suitable tools ,” concluded Bystronic .
Bystronic ’ s headquarters are at Niederönz
( Switzerland ). Additional development and production locations are at Sulgen ( Switzerland ); Gotha ( Germany ); Cazzago San Martino and San Giuliano Milanese ( Italy ); Tianjin , Shanghai and Shenzhen ( China ); and Hoffman Estates ( USA ). It is represented by its own sales and service subsidiaries in more than 30 countries and by agents in numerous other countries . n
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The user interface , BySoft Cell Control Bend , relieves operators of much of the work . Bending on the ByBend Star .
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