The tool technique is perfectly
matched to the product.
transfluid Reduces Set-Up Times
Greater flexibility thanks to secure tool systems and setting-up
procedures for all aspects of tube processing
The demand for greater process flexibility
in tube manufacturing keeps growing. That
includes minimizing idle time, such as the set-
up time, from the very start to the first finished
component that meets the specifications.
During the set-up time the chances of
the operator making a mistake should be
minimized or even completely eliminated.
Therefore, the processes need to be secured and
there shouldn’t be any possibility of a tool mix-
up.
The Japanese principle of “Poka Yoke” teaches us
that it is possible to prevent errors by incorporating
multiple elements with technical features, such as
immediate detection and prevention of errors. This
is particularly important in the case of complex
machines and production units that have to meet
exacting demands.
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Systems to get into the right position and
geometry
To achieve an even safer and more effective tube
production, the solution-finders at machine
manufacturers transfluid have further developed and
improved their whole product range. With the t bend
bending machines it is no longer necessary to make
any manual adjustments on electrically powered
units. Bending tools can be mounted securely on the
bending machine to reduce set-up time. In addition
to that, all tool components can be assigned a code
in a corresponding system. This coding ensures that
the right tools are used for the product and that
they are positioned correctly; it also ensures that the
parameters for the required geometry are applied.
Checking that the right equipment is being used
can be done either with a manual scanner or
automatically. Special crease smoothers can now