PRODUCT REVIEWS
Autonomous sheet bending from Haeusler AG
Haeusler AG has introduced its autonomous bending process aimed at maximising productivity , reducing costs and significantly enhancing competitiveness . Autonomous sheet bending offers the same flexibility as manual bending . Through precise control and continuous monitoring and adjustment , complex shapes can be developed with extended design freedom .
“ Metalworking companies are faced with the necessity to increase productivity while simultaneously reducing costs . They encounter various challenges : continuous quality optimisation is crucial to remain competitive , and production times as well as downtimes must be minimised to enhance efficiency . Additionally , the shortage of skilled workers hampers growth and can lead to quality degradation , while high scrap levels unnecessarily increase costs and harm the environment . These factors demand innovative solutions that improve both efficiency and sustainability ,” the metalworking specialist explained .
“ Our new autonomous bending process can bend to less than 1 % accuracy without correction by the operator , enabling the metal to be bent perfectly from the very first
Autonomous bending on the EVA roll bending machine . workpiece . This means that there are no rejects and further processing is facilitated with consistent quality ,” it continued .
At the heart of the EVO roll bending machine series from Haeusler is the BENDtronic ® control system , which enables the autonomous bending process . This intelligent control technology is designed to compensate for material fluctuations , increase independence in supplier selection and allow rapid adjustments to new product requirements . The integration of a self-learning and self-correcting system , as well as the option of 24 / 7 operation , is now available in the EVO bending machine . Automation of the bending process also relieves operators and simplifies programming and operation .
Autonomous bending also enhances the adaptability of production processes , allows companies to respond more quickly to market changes and simultaneously reduces operating costs . These technological advances result in a combination of efficiency and quality that , said Haeusler , “ will transform steel production in the long term .”
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MYSPOT multi-articulated table spot welder
Modern welding technologies at manufacturing sites today have dramatically evolved , significantly improving productivity . For the past half-century , Japanese welding specialist Koyo Giken has been developing technologies that , it told ISMR , “ enable anyone to weld metals safely , quickly and with high quality .”
Founded in 1976 , and with almost 3000 units sold in Japan and 25 countries to date , Koyo Giken has designed its MYSPOT table spot welder to allow a single person to weld “ safely and quickly .”
“ Traditional welding preparations require many people and considerable time . Our table spot welder , MYSPOT , revolutionizes this process by allowing a single person to perform welding operations safely and quickly . Simply place the material on the table , select the material type and plate thickness , and you can start welding immediately ,” explained the manufacturer .
Designed for high levels of productivity and a high-quality finish with no burn marks or distortion , according to the manufacturer , MYSPOT also enables welders to set current and welding time as well as configure the
MYSPOT table spot welder . settings .
“ Even inexperienced welders can become welders of the future ,” outlined Koyo Giken . “ There is no need to hold the workpiece during welding , it can simply be placed on
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the table-type electrode . Pressurisation is also automatic , greatly reducing the physical burden on the operator . The amount of work that can be done per unit time can therefore be dramatically increased .
“ The table-type electrode produces flatter cosmetic surface indentations and reduces distortion of the workpiece , contributing to less need for post-processing after welding . By applying ‘ High-Speed Spot Welding Technology ’, the cosmetic surface indentation is reduced by one third ( compared to our conventional products ) and burn and heat distortion are also reduced , which greatly reduces finishing work ,” it concluded . n
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