FOCUS ON FOLDERS
A Jorns JDB-150 double folder.
A Jorns metal folding demonstration.
bending machines are currently in operation, creating new halls and roofs for tinsmiths, hall constructors and cladding constructors around the world,” it confirmed.
Folders include the semi-automatic Jorns JB and the fully automatic Jorns JDB double bending machine. The company also offers a range of automation and software solutions.
The semi-automatic Jorns JB bending machine can be configured in lengths of 3.2-12.2 metres with a bending capacity for sheet metal of up to 3mm. The fully automatic Jorns JDB double bending machine can be configured in lengths of 3.2-12.2 metres with a bending capacity for sheetmetal of up to 3mm. The double bending folder produces bending profiles without turning them around or over, with an array of possible profile variations. Several parallel, tapered or overlapped profiles can be bent simultaneously, for greater speed and flexibility.
After celebrating 150 years of trading in 2022, UK-based Morgan Rushworth offers a range of manual, hydraulic and CNC folders. Its HBP hydraulic box and pan folder uses an adjustable manual angle-setting device.
Clamping and bending is controlled by a joystick or foot pedal or combination of the two, allowing easy positioning of the material for folding. It also offers a manual BPC Box and Pan. Powered and hydraulic section benders also feature in its portfolio.
Its EXR range of CNC folders are manufactured with a rotating upper beam with one straight rail and one set of high divided tools that can both be utilised in the same folding program without any manual tool change. The back gauge is integral to the rear support table, which is suitable for the folding of large sheets as the weight of the material is supported, resulting in a traditionally two-operator job being able to be performed with just one. Three models are available( bending up to 2.5mm mild steel).
The ESR range of CNC folders are designed to produce fast, accurate and consistent folded parts. Available from 1.5m to 4.2m bending lengths, all models are supplied with a 1m powered back gauge, with optional longer back gauges( including U- and L-shaped configurations). All ESR models are supplied with a straight rail with optional high divided tools for box and panel-type operations( bending up to 5mm mild steel).
“ Our EXL range of CNC folding machines are manufactured with a rotating upper beam with one straight rail and one set of high divided tools that can both be utilised in the same folding program without any manual tool change. This versatile design enables accuracy, high consistency and high productivity as there is only one initial tool setup. This is ideal for many folding operations including rectangular panel work with return edges to the four sides( bending up to 4mm mild steel,” explained the company.
PROfirst has been creating software for sheet metal processing since 1987. Its 3D STEP-UNFOLD( STEP and IGES unfolder) software imports 3D files and unfolds to
The RAS XLTbend 2 with LUNA.
DXF. It enables manufacturers to design sheet metal parts. Its PROfirst CAD software can free up cutting contours in customer drawings, find open contours and close them automatically or smooth contours with its“ KEEP” function.
“ PROfirst has been creating software for sheet metal processing since 1987. Our focus is the creation of fast, practical software solutions for work preparation or sales departments,” it explained.
The RAS Multibend-Center.
RAS Reinhardt Maschinenbau GmbH( RAS) manufactures semi-automated and fully automated folding machines for companies looking to maximise automation. Founded in 1930, it builds metal bending, cutting and forming equipment, as well as a range of software( such as Bendex fabrication software). RAS Systems LLC was founded in 1992 near Atlanta, Georgia( USA).
Headquartered in Sindelfingen, the company’ s extensive portfolio includes folding machines, swing beam shears, forming machines as well as automated
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