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unloading of the finished bent parts , which it deposits or stacks unsorted as required . The newly implemented pallet-changing station optimises the material flow by providing a central point for feeding in new blanks and removing the processed parts .
“ For those who want to form complex precision sheet metal parts such as cassettes , panels and boxes profitability ( even in small batches ), the XLTbend is a perfect fit . It is a very flexible UpDown folding machine . Bendex software for automatic programming of the bending sequence , front and rear operating options , ViN laser loading assistance , as well as the hybrid gauging system , are features of the XLT series ,” confirmed RAS .
“ Our MEGAbend metal folding system proves the precision of up-down bending on thick and thin materials . Large-size parts , difficult and labour-intensive for press brakes , are ideal for the MEGAbend . The Bendex graphics software programs the bending sequences automatically . The stop system with fingers and suction bars allows automatic sequential bends . The ViN laser shows the operator the blank loading position . The tools offer plenty of free space for unique bending geometries . The system provides up-down folding of up to 6mm mild steel ; a single person can even bend large and heavy components in an easy operation ( part rests on the gauging system ),” added the manufacturer .
It offers a wide range of almost thirty folding systems , including the Multibend- Center ( and ECO version ) as well as the MiniBendCenter ( automatic folding centre for small parts ), two UpDownCenter models and XXL / XL Centers for folding longer parts . Other models include the GIGAbend ; XLTbend ; FLEXIbend / FLEXI2bend ; TURBO2plus and TURBObend ( for wall and roof profile bending ).
For flexible and automatic profile bends profiles ( such as door frames , elevator parts or cable ducts in batch size one ), it offers the ProfileCenter . The FlexGripper handling system moves , rotates and flips the blank automatically during the bending process . Schechtl ( Edling , Germany ) began as a blacksmith shop , run by Josef Schechtl , in 1910 . 22 years later , it produced its first folding machine . Today , it manufactures
Schechtl ’ s MAF motorised folder .
The MAK 4 Evolution UD with robot module in the control system .
shears and folders for sheet metal , working with various distributors throughout the world .
It offers seven motorised swivel bending machines and 11 manual swivel bending machines , in a wide variety of designs and control types , for folding sheet metal . It also manufactures segment and shingle bending systems along with shears and profilers .
The Schröder Group has teamed up with automation specialist , STARMATIK , to present a system at EuroBLECH 2024 this October that can be integrated into fully automated industrial production processes . A MAK 4 Evolution UD has been equipped with a Fanuc robot for this purpose . It loads the machine with up to 6mm thick sheets ( 3000 x 1500mm in size ) and places the finished bent product on a palletising station .
Using the pneumatic stop in the Advanced Handling System and the up-and-down folding beam , the folding machine itself runs through the production process without any intervention from the robot . The entire automation solution is controlled via Schröder software . No knowledge of robotics is required , confirmed the manufacturer . The robot module in the Schröder POS 3000 control system will be available in future for all machines in the Evolution class , as well as the PowerBend folder series .
The Schröder Group , which is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year , has also redesigned its PowerBend Industrial UD folding machine . The machine ( the bidirectional folding version at EuroBLECH processes thick steel sheets of up to 5mm thick to a length of 4000mm ) has been equipped with improved servo motors throughout .
Another Schröder highlight at EuroBLECH will be the PowerBend Professional UD folding machine for up to 3mm thick sheet
Image : Schechtl .
Conical bending .
metal , designed to provide flexibility for plumbing companies ( for example ). It is equipped with an up-and-down folding beam , rotating clamping beam for two tool stations , radius step bending function and suction plate stop . This equipment enables semi-automated production and quick set-up for individual pieces
At the Dach + Holz exhibition earlier this year , it showcased its motorised folding machines and shears in addition to classic manual sheet metal folders .
“ Just like the other MAKU motorised folding machine on display , the PowerBend Multi is also capable of conical bending . Thanks to the electronically controlled twoaxis back gauge , it can be used to produce conical and form-fit , plug-in profiles with a precision in the tenth of a millimetre range ,” explained the manufacturer .
Another innovation of this folding machine for processing thin sheet metal of up to 2.5mm sheet thickness is the clamping function . In combination with the option of the rotating clamping beam , it is possible to reset the clamping beam , clamp the sheet and make room for the folding beam to fold hems .
“ Our demonstration of radius bending met with great interest . The PowerBend Multi
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