FOCUS ON FOLDERS
Variobend V2.5 folding technology. stroke provides ample clearance for deep workpieces. Equipped with the POS 3000 3D graphical control, a suction plate gauge and a radius step-bending function, the PowerBend Industrial UD delivers powerful performance for demanding industrial folding applications. To reduce non-productive time, folding programs can also be created offline on a PC during work preparation,” explained the Schröder Group.
Sucorema is a Portuguese company
The Stefa double folder from Sucorema.
dedicated to the manufacture of machines and systems for the sheet metal industry, under its own brand Stefa. With more than two decades of experience in designing and producing its own machines, Sucorema specialises in long folding machines, rollformers and cut-to-length / slitting lines. Its Stefa VH long folder features rounded“ C” arms to ensure enough pressure for hemming.
The company’ s Alligator software was specifically developed for the folding industry. Users can draw profiles with a finger, adjust and verify the automatic bending sequence, view colour-coded sides, access graphical and numeric cut lists and use other advanced features.
Australian manufacturer, SWI Machinery, offers a range that includes Simplex & Duplex folders; Marxman slitters; integrated cutto-length lines; uncoilers; recoilers; multistation uncoilers; roll formers and complete customised process lines. SWI’ s latest Duplex folder model incorporates advances in control and mechanical design. The folder is used by roofing fabricators worldwide.
“ Our Duplex folders are built for speed and durability. When designing the Duplex, we listened to what our customers wanted from an up & down folder,” it explained.“ Our Simplex folder is fast, simple and flexible enough to be used even by the most inexperienced operators. Maximum fold angle is 150 degrees, with clamp angle of 45 degrees.”
The new automated SWI Duplex Side Loader simultaneously loads the workpieces while others are already being folded. This helps fabricators to perform more mass production and minimise time losses with swift transitions to the next piece in line.
The manufacturer’ s eBend app allows flashing and trim details to be sent. Files automatically generated by the eBend app can be emailed directly to SWI’ s range of Marxman slitters, Simplex and Duplex folders for direct production without any further data input in the manufacturing process.
Variobend-ASCO GmbH became one of the worldwide leading manufacturers of long-length bending machines( see also Forge entry in this article). It created the patented VARIOBEND bending system.
“ The new Variobend V 2.5 is 100 % electric. Thanks to the new bending geometry with 300 degrees of free space, profiles with an aspect ratio of 1:2 can also be produced without any problems. The closed frame profile ensures that the V2.5 no longer has to be anchored to the workshop floor. The machine can be adjusted perfectly to uneven floors using narrowly positioned, adjustable feet,” said the manufacturer.
“ The bending of narrow counter edges of 12mm is also standard on the new V 2.5. A maximum bending angle of 150 degrees and the typical Variobend inclined bending beams, for even more space, round off the innovative overall package and enable the production of even more demanding profiles for the facades of the future,” it continued.
“ The new generation of the Variobend cutting device is characterised by its automation. Cutting gap and overlap adjustment are set fully automatically in less than one second. Based on the bending thickness, the cutting device processes up to 2.50mm steel. In addition, the new positioning of the cutting rail allows even more space for flashings. With a free space of 300 degrees, the new geometry of the V2.5 ensures even more variety in profile production,” added Variobend.
A newly introduced DP( Dynamic Pressure Regulation) system allows the clamping pressure to be individually adjusted on each stand.
The VARIOBEND UP and DOWN Folder( type DB) is a long-length bending machine fitted with two folding beams. Innovations include the conical bending and slotting of profiles, the large opening height of the clamping beam, the segmented bending and clamping beams made of high-strength steel as well as the patented bending system with its inclined bending beams DB.
The turning device is also available for this model series. The models are available in lengths of 4-12 metres with a bending capacity of 1.5-2.0mm of steel sheet.
Other Variobend models include the EB long-length folder. The patented bending system with transverse rear-facing bending apron enables a diversity of profiles.
VARIOBEND Pro 4.0 software displays all process steps for an efficient planning process. VARIOBEND V-TOUCH software enables various profiles and folders to be set up in profile management. n
A Simplex folder with safety photoelectric light curtain technology to establish a virtual barrier around the work area and slow or halt the machine when operator involvement is needed.
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