YOUR GUIDE TO THE LATEST PRESS BRAKE TECHNOLOGY
PRESS BRAKE CATALOGUE DISCOVER MODELS FROM OVER 20 MANUFACTURERS
THE FUTURE OF AUTONOMOUS PRESS BRAKE GUARDING
WIRELESS FREEDOM FOR PRESS BRAKE OPERATORS
SALVAGNINI
THE IDEAL PRESS BRAKE FOR EVERY NEED
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THE FUTURE OF AUTOMATION STARTS HERE
LVD BRINGS THE SMART FACTORY TO LIFE
Getting your bend angle right the first time is a challenge, we know! Constantly making machine adjustments, testing, trial-and-error bending; all costs a lot of time and material. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Our adaptive bending technologies ensure uninterrupted process flows. They continuously check and correct the angle of the sheet as it is being bent. The result? A correct angle each and every time, whether you are processing small batches, complex parts or XXL profiles.
Shape your flows with LVD.
18 Salvagnini B.3AU-TO - The ideal press brake for every need. Designed combining features and benefits of electric and hydraulic solutions, aside from the batch sizes, the shapes to be bent and the experience of the operators, B3.AU-TO significantly extends the availability, autonomy, and flexibility of the press brake.
22 The Future of Autonomous Press Brake Guarding. Advanced technologies have narrowed the gap between safety and productivity, leading to significant improvements not only in production speed and efficiency, but also in the way that machine operators interact with the press brake and its associated guarding and safety systems.
26 LVD - Bringing the smart factory to life at EuroBLECH. LVD puts the focus on smart manufacturing showcasing interconnected sheet metal fabrication processes at EuroBLECH, with the theme of “Shaping Flows.” On display will be a Smart Factory cell as well as the latest laser cutting, bending, combination equipment, software, and automation, demonstrating flexible solutions to enable a smarter production environment.
28 Wireless Freedom for Press Brake Operators. Machine operators can now experience greater freedom and benefit from improved ergonomics and safety when operating press brakes, thanks to the latest advancements in wireless foot pedal technology.
32 Prima Power at EuroBLECH – Your journey towards the future of automation starts here.
Prima Power invites visitors at EuroBLECH to make a journey towards the future of manufacturing, starting from its 1,400 sqm stand, where its latest automated, integrated, and digitalized sheet metal fabrication solutions are showcased.
36 The new VICLA ATC fully automated tool changer makes its debut
VICLA Automatic Tool Changer provides the ability to produce multiple bending stations that require various tooling types with only one setup.
38 TRUMPF makes laser processing more sustainable
At this year’s EuroBLECH trade show, TRUMPF is showcasing the new Eco Cooler, a sustainable cooling solution for laser-cutting machines.
40 Gasparini - Shaping your ideas.
With it’s offerings, expertise and experience, Gasparini is the ideal partner for your projects.
None of the above listed manufacturers pay to have their information included in this publication. The Press Brake Buyer’s guide is published to showcase leading press brake manufacturers that offer machines with the embedded technologies that are presented in this publication and on the Press Brake Buyer’s Guide website. Only manufacturers with machine models that offer the embedded technologies including BendVision, RapidBend, SmartLink, AutoSense, BendShield and FlexSpeed are represented. The Press Brake Buyer’s Guide is produced and published by Lazer Safe Pty Ltd.
Press Brake Buyer’s Guide presents you with information on the latest advanced technologies that are incorporated into machine designs by leading press brake manufacturers. The range of technologies includes BendVision, RapidBend, SmartLink, FlexSpeed, AutoSense and BendShield.
Learn how these technologies can benefit your bottom line through maximised productivity and performance, streamlined operation plus enhanced functionality and safety. All of which are important factors to consider when purchasing your next new machine.
In each issue we also bring you information on the latest machine models from our press brake manufacturing partners, exhibition previews, our press brake catalogue section and industry news from around the world.
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While ensuring user safety is critical for both press brake manufacturers and operators, it is equally important to maintain machine performance. In general, traditional safety and optical protection methods can restrict machine performance and interfere with part production that can result in significantly reduced productivity.
Press Brakes with embedded RapidBend technology utilise high speed progressive muting that enables the tools to close safely at high speed until the punch is only millimetres above the material. This reduces the slow speed travel distance on every cycle for both flat profile parts and box profile parts with side flanges.
RapidBend technology is available in two performance levels - RapidBend and RapidBend Ultimate - to boost machine performance and significantly enhance your productivity.
The entry level RapidBend option enables the press brake to close safely at high speed until the punch is just 4mm above the material. During approach to the pinch point, the machine travels at maximum closing speed with dynamic sensing enabled for various part profiles for uninterrupted closing and shorter deceleration to forming speed minimising the slow speed travel distance to the final 4mm above the pinch point.
RapidBend Ultimate technology changes the game by enabling press brakes to operate without restriction to achieve maximum safety and performance. Through a high-speed dynamic muting process and in conjunction with BendShield technology, the tools can close safely at maximum speed, then transition to bending speed right at the material pinch point. This effectively reduces the minimum speed change point to 0mm, eliminating unnecessary slow speed travel to minimise the machine cycle time. RapidBend Ultimate works with a wide range of part profiles including box bending with side flanges. With time savings of as much as 3 seconds per cycle, RapidBend Ultimate boosts machine performance to significantly enhance your productivity.
Press Brakes equipped with RapidBend technology provide users with higher levels of safety and performance that consistently outperform any other machines on the market. Only press brakes with embedded RapidBend technology can guarantee higher levels of performance, so consider RapidBend or RapidBend Ultimate when purchasing your next machine.
RapidBend technology is available on selected models from these manufacturers:
What is BendVision?
BendVision is an advanced high-speed image processing technology that provides real-time analysis of the bending process. The technology is incorporated into the existing hardware of the press brake optical guarding system so no extra components are required, resulting in an efficient and cost effective solution.
What does BendVision do?
BendVision processes images of the press brake tools and material during the bending process and transfers a range of information to the CNC via SmartLink, including raw and processed images, material bend velocity and live angle data. Press brakes equipped with BendVision can make use of this real-time data to provide users with a wide range of customised functions.
BendVision technology provides a range of angle measurement data that includes the inside and outside angles of the material, average angle, material warp angle from machine deflection, material spring back angles for various material types, thickness and grain direction, plus end of relaxation angle once the bend has been completed.
The ability for the CNC to receive BendVision angle data opens up a wide range of possibilities for real-time angle control. Instead of just confirming angles are within tolerance, the CNC can use the live angle plus a measured spring back angle to control the bending depth for flexible active and dynamic angle control solutions.
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The features and functions that are available with BendVision equipped press brakes will differ and are unique to each press brake make and model. Contact our Partners for more information and to learn how BendVision technology can improve your production efficiency, speed and accuracy.
BendVision technology is available on selected models from these manufacturers:
Protecting your productivity, not just your operators.
BendShield is a dynamic sensing technology that provides an advanced level of optical tool protection for press brake operators by enveloping the punch tip with a protective field that has no gaps while maintaining high speed operation. With an object detection resolution of 2mm, BendShield detects even the smallest obstruction from any angle. Press brakes with BendShield technology are not only the safest but also the most productive with guaranteed levels of safety and high-speed performance.
BendShield automatically scans the upper tool to determine the tool profile then dynamically adjusts the protective zone relative to the tool tip.
BendShield also works with a variety of upper tool profiles from V shaped punches to radius and flattening tools. The optical technology adapts to the tool profile to provide an optimal level of protection for machine operators.
BendShield adapts to accommodate various part profiles from flat parts to box shaped parts with single and double sides flanges as well as back-gauge fingers for short bend cycles. Multiple segments within the protective zone are automatically and dynamically blanked on each bending cycle to maintain high-speed machine operation with optimal protection and minimal interruptions.
BendShield not only protects machine operators, but protects against high-speed tool collisions. If operators accidentally install or program an incorrect tool, BendShield protects your tooling investment by avoiding high-speed collisions that could lead to tool damage.
BendShield technology is available on selected models from these manufacturers:
SmartLink technology provides a seamless integration between key machine elements including the machine drive system, safety control, optical protection, optical imaging and the CNC system. This enables an intelligent flow of information that significantly enhances the operation, functionality, performance and efficiency of the press brake.
Press brakes with SmartLink technology offer users a wide array of functions that can include;
SmartLink manages synchronised control of the machine drive system, safety control, operator controls and the CNC system for more efficient and streamlined operation. Overall machine system status can be displayed on the CNC in realtime for an improved user experience.
SmartLink enables optical protection modes to be selected and customised in the CNC bend program. A different mode or combination of modes can be selected for each bend, allowing for streamlined bend programs that match the profile of the work piece.
SmartLink automatically switches modes on each step of the bend program with intelligent blanking of individual sensors to eliminate unnecessary stops and pedal presses for reduced cycle time and the fastest possible part production.
SmartLink enables fully automated adjustment of the integrated protection system in conjunction with BendShield technology. The protection system can be automatically raised and lowered according to the tools selected in the bend program without the need for any operator intervention. Advanced optical verification of the installed tools confirms that the machine is correctly configured, ensuring safe and error free operation.
When paired with BendVision technology, SmartLink manages the flow of image data to the CNC to enable advanced bending functions such as angle measurement, real-time angle control, active tool recognition and much more. Press brakes with SmartLink technology produce parts with greater flexibility, speed and efficiency.
SmartLink technology is available on selected models from these manufacturers:
Automatic monitoring technology that tracks machine operation and performance in real-time.
AutoSense automatic monitoring technology tracks machine operation and performance in real time. AutoSense automatically monitors control commands, motion, direction, speed and stopping performance to maintain a high level of machine and operator protection. Press brakes with AutoSense technology guarantee compliance with international safety standards that mandate automatic monitoring of machine overrun and safe speed.
AutoSense Plus provides additional monitoring to detect and diagnose specific machine electrical and hydraulic faults with visual alerts displayed on the CNC. Machine problems are quickly and easily identified to help get your machine back into production with minimal downtime.
AutoSense Ultimate adds advanced Dynamic Valve Monitoring technology to automatically monitor hydraulic valves, associated control commands and machine actions independent of traditional valve sensors.
Press Brakes with embedded AutoSense technology give you peace of mind so you can focus on getting the job done.
AutoSense technology is available on selected models from these manufacturers:
FlexSpeed safety control with high speed processing technology provides the platform for more efficient machine operation and superior performance.
Traditional press brake designs employ a combination of hardware and software safety processing. This inefficient process slows down overall response and reaction times and when coupled with optical protection systems leads to a reduction in machine performance by forcing the machine to operate at reduced closing speed in order to improve stopping performance and increasing slow speed travel prior to bending.
Machines with FlexSpeed technology operate with maximum efficiency and productivity with no restriction on operating speed or performance.
FlexSpeed technology is available on selected models from these manufacturers:
The new generation of eB Ultra 100% Electric Press Brake adds important new advantages to the eB Ultra technology, which has already proven itself all over the world. The machines in the 25T–130T range are built according to a modular concept that is a new step forward in the efficiency of machine construction.
All ADIRA products and solutions are designed to meet all our customers’ needs, from the simplest request, to integration with complex production processes (software and hardware).
We will be showcasing a full electric press brake with 35 tons of bending force, 1.5 metre bending length and equipped with a Hexa-C frame, that ensures precision in guiding the movable ram. This fully electric machine, powered by the Blue-Drive system, is capable of faster bending and, at the same time, allows energy savings thanks to its economical operation. This press brake will be integrated in a robotized bending cell, working seamlessly with a robot, allowing for fully automatic bending without (or with the minimum possible) interference of manual operator inputs. This system allows for 24/7 operation with increased productivity and a reduction of scrap material.
ACCURL® has applied a servo-electric drive system on three eB Ultra-Series Press Brake:
A fast, accurate, non-hydraulic bending solution, this technology combines productivity, accuracy, flexibility, and reliability with high respect to ecological aspects.and equipped with an advanced IRIS PLUS system.
ACCURL® has latest innovation - Hybrid Servo technology with ePrAX:
ACCURL® EuroMaster Hybrid 80-400T is an exemplary model of sustainable thinking in the Smart Industry. Low operational costs and high energy efficiency characterise the new, unique hybrid concept. A superior combination of hydraulics and electronics, and equipped with an advanced IRIS system & Wireless pedal technology.
Electric, servo driven CoastOne Press Brakes are built to run for decades in the most demanding environments. Excellent build quality, superior productivity, industry leading operator interface, and unrivalled support. Specifically designed for high accuracy bending of sheet metal components with ultra-low power consumption, CoastOne Press Brakes represent a new generation of environmentally friendly press brake. As standard, CoastOne machines include intuitive and user-friendly Cone TC programming that even inexperienced operators can run expertly on their first day. The C-Series press brakes offer an ideal solution for bending smaller parts. They operate with one or two ball screws and provide accurate results easily and reliably.
At EuroBLECH 2022, CoastOne is launching a new product, the electric, high-speed Press Brake Cone C9HS. With a high closing and return speed of 250mm/sec, it is great addition to the CoastOne C-series lineup. The ultimate accuracy, 30 tons of pressing force, and high-speed operation of the Cone C9HS makes it the ideal solution to produce small and mid-size high-volume production parts.
G.A.D.E. introduces a HYBRID press brake model SPC-H 3180.
This machine has a working length of 3060 mm, a maximum working pressure of 1800 kN, a cylinder stroke of 350mm, a distance between the upper and lower beam of 585mm and an up/down working speed of 300mm/s.
The machine has 7 controlled axes (Y1-Y2-X1-X5-R-Z1-Z2). The SPC-H 3180 is equipped with a S675 W CNC control with 21-inch MULTI TOUCH screen with double screen and 3D touch screen image management, as well as a hydraulic clamping system for WILA tools.
The machine is equipped with a front laser protection system (LAZER SAFE IRIS model), motorised SmartLink brackets, an active crowning system, an LED strip on the upper beam and a wireless control panel.
The equipment is completed by the NEW GADE TOOLBOX. With this effective, safe and fast system you can change tools, increase productivity and protect tools and operators from damage and accidents.
LVD puts the focus on smart manufacturing showcasing interconnected sheet metal fabrication processes at EuroBLECH, Hall 12 – Stand F104 with the theme of “Shaping Flows.” On display will be a Smart Factory cell as well as the latest laser cutting, bending, combination equipment, software and automation, demonstrating flexible solutions to enable a smarter production environment.
control system on CNC controlled motorized arms. The tool magazine houses 32 metres of tools on 8 tool holders that move on 3 axes. A turret also allows the tools to be rotated, increasing the machine flexibility. The latest generation user interface allows intuitive programming, both on the machine and off-line, as well as automatic management of the machine set-up.
Prima Power has been a true pioneer in applying servo electric technology in sheet metal working since 1998. It has applied a servo-electric drive system on the eP-Series press brake family. This technology combines productivity, accuracy, flexibility, and reliability with high respect to ecological aspects.
Prima Power eP Genius - Efficient servo-electric bending solution with a fast and automatic tools change storage
eP Genius 1030 is the flexible automated bending solution by Prima Power which consists in the integration of the servo-electric eP-1030 press brake with one automatic tool change storage. In this machine, the high dynamics, precision, and reliability of Prima Power’s servo-electric technology combine with the advantages of the automatic tool change.
This concept offers a more versatile, faster and reliable bending solution, which eliminates the manual set-up of the machine, and allows the operator to commit his time and skills to the preparation of bending batches. The eP Genius is the ideal solution for minimum batches where it is possible to estimate the machine set-up, and short cycle times help customers gain higher market competitiveness.
During the tool change, a safety laser scanner detects the working area and protects the operator without need for human intervention when it’s time to reset the machine functionalities.
Some important features of the eP-1030 are the 105 ton capacity, 3,060mm bending length, automatic CNC crowning, 5-axis backgauge and the IRIS Plus angle
RICO is today a worldwide OEM reference on manufacture market of machines for sheet metal processing particulary on Press Breaks, Shears and Robotic solutions. With over 45 years of experience and production focused on technology, quality and differentiation, it has a high-level performance/quality product range.
With an export average around 80% and dealers in 25 countries, main market in medium-high segment is Germany, for the last eleven consecutive years.
High-tech bets are based on the fundamental needs of customers and market, therefore there is an constant focus on the development of technology that allows for reducing production times and increasing levels. Currently target is focused on software integration, quality control system and robotics.
Our product range comprises:
Is a high performance and high precision press brake. Through differentiating systems developed by RICO over the years, the PRCN is a machine that reaches a remarkable level of repeatability. It is a machine suitable for productions with a high degree of demand.
This model was developed to obtain the best possible result with the latest technology and integrated a unique mechanical concept - with a welded monoblock structure that offers a remarkable level of precision and repeatability.
Differentiating systems: Swaybend, H-Box Frame, triple guide.
The PRCB is a versatile high-precision press brake with a range of capacities from 30 to 1500 Ton. It is a fully configurable model tailored to the customer’s needs. It uses a construction with the cylinders installed in the side frame. This model is a combination of performance, technology and versatility, using conventional frame construction. These press brakes are highly adjustable to the reality of each customer to improve performance and productivity.
Competitive advantages: High precision and repeatability, fast bending cycles, customizable and excellent dimensional characteristics.
PRCE is a fully electric press brake. It uses two high quality servo motors and two special ball screws that allow high speeds and precision, with low noise. It is the ideal machine for high productions with a high level of demand.
Competitive advantages: Shorter cycle time, lower electrical consumption, low maintenance and low noise level.
The HGR shear is a machine of excellence that uses a unique mechanical system. The only system in the world that reduces vibration while cutting to virtually zero. It is a machine suitable for arduous work and high cadence.
Vertical cutting is the most effective and accurate system compared to alternative systems in guillotine cutting. With this system, it is possible to vary the cutting angle depending on the type of material and the thickness of the sheet.
Competitive Advantage: Vertical cutting, variable cutting angle, low vibration, precision and durability
Schiavi Macchine will display a Hybrid press brake HFBx 170 ton, 3 metre, 8 axis, with a large opening of 800mm and a stroke of 500mm. HFBx is the ideal machine for bending complex profiles.The second press brake is our small Hybrid BSTs 50 ton, 1.2 metre, 6 axis, ideal for small components and to bend quickly. This press brake consumes 0,6-0,7KW/H of energy. The Atlas CNC control is a product of Schiavi Macchine and will be displayed on both press brakes.
Whether bending, punching, combined punching-laser processes, 2D and 3D cutting applications or laser welding: At EuroBLECH, we will show you industry-ready total solutions for your sheet metal process chain, complete with automation and software. Discover exhibits and topics for sheet metal and tube processing, from small to large.
Do you want to automatically bend a wide range of parts with consistently high quality - flexibly and productively at the same time? Then the TruBend Cell 5000 is made for you. With this productive universal bending cell, even small lot sizes can be produced economically. According to the motto “Simple programming, fast automated bending”, it delivers quality from the very first part and relieves your operating personnel.
Like no other, this bending machine demonstrates the perfect interaction between man and machine: The formula of high performance plus ergonomics and ease of operation results in first-class overall productivity. At the same time, the compact system requires comparatively little floor space and operates with sustainable energy efficiency.
The productive machine with new innovations: we lift 2D laser cutting production to a new level.
LOGICA is a state-of-the-art electric press brake. Its revolutionary direct transmission between the engine and the upper beam, without mediator, makes the entire system extremely reliable, precise and silent, with a bending speed with no equals.
It features ram positioning accuracy of +/- 0,0025 mm (+/0,0001“) - twice as accurate as a traditional hydraulic press brakes - accomplished by using precision linear encoders on machine structure, which eliminates interference from deflection of the frame.
LOGICA is equipped with the TALENTO controller featuring a 21” touch screen CNC. It is the ideal machine for the bending of small metal sheets, with high performances and repeatability.
How can you cut hot-formed components faster, more robustly and more economically in the future? When it comes to speed and dynamics, no one can beat the high-end system for 3D laser cutting: BrightLine Speed increases cutting speed by 50 percent – and ensures stable processes even under unfavourable cutting conditions. In addition, you save gas thanks to smaller nozzles and reduce energy consumption.
Laser tube cutting maximum productivity, even for tubes in XXL: With its robust solid-state laser, this machine cuts and bends tubes and profiles in a wide range of material types and wall thicknesses - and does so efficiently from lot size 1. Thanks to the new loading automation, you save manpower and avoid errors caused by manual loading.
Automatic set-up and tool change are the two most obvious strengths of B3.AU-TO, the Salvagnini press brake. Designed combining features and benefits of electric and hydraulic solutions, aside from the batch sizes, the shapes to be bent and the experience of the operators, B3.AU-TO significantly extends the availability, autonomy, and flexibility of the press brake.
Even in the case of advanced, precise, and fast technologies, manual press brakes are limited by factors such as re-tooling and set-up times as well as downtimes for sheet metal feeding, programming and part handling and checking. The Salvagnini B3.AU-TO is the definitive solution for all companies having to exceed these limits to cope with a dynamic market, which demands increasingly smaller batches, kit productions or batch-ones with very short lead times. The AU-TO automatic
tool change and the ATA automatic tool adjuster, which adjusts the length of the stations, significantly reduce the press brake re-tooling phase, increasing autonomy and productivity, while also reducing the lead time. The press brake can be programmed on the machine, using the FACE humanmachine interface, but Salvagnini recommends programming in the office: the STREAMFORMER software automatically creates the bending sequences, set-ups and bending
stations, integrating perfectly with the AU-TO and ATA devices, enhancing the performances. Programming in the office also increases productivity, as while the programmer deals with the programs in the office, the operator continues to bend. The main objective is to minimize waiting times, making the press brake as efficient as possible. B3.AU-TO is available in four models, with maximum bending length 3 or 4 meters and maximum force 170 or 220 tons.
The Salvagnini-patented upper and lower automatic tool change unit is the real distinctive feature of the B3.AUTO. AU-TO tools the press brake, guaranteeing complete autonomy and efficiency in applying the best strategies on the basis of the production flow. AUTO reduces set-up times and increases the availability of the B3: the operations are rapid and in cycle, even in masked time, helping to further increase the efficiency of the press brake. The tool store is covered and located in the rear part of the B3. It can contain up to 24 meters of tools up to 1000 mm in length without segmentation,
and this makes the press brake the solution with the smallest footprint on the market. AU-TO does not exclude the ATA functions, the automatic tool adjuster used to change and automatically adjust the upper and lower bending tool length, saving time and increasing production efficiency. AU-TO and ATA are exclusive, patented devices, while in terms of tools, full flexibility is assured, because the press brake allows mixed re-tooling: after the automatic tool change and set-up, the B3.AU-TO integrates the standard WILA tools or special tools on the bend line, including hemming tools. These tools are installed and then removed manually by the operator before the subsequent automatic tool change.
Increasing efficiency during tool change and set-up does not mean losing sight of precision. For all the B3 press brakes, Salvagnini offers MAC2.0 – a set of integrated adaptive technologies that make the system intelligent and cancel out waste and corrections. S-Crowning is a mechanical crowning system that ensures consistent bending angles along the entire bending length: as the parameters – material, thickness, length and therefore the required bending force – change, the effective curvature of the lower table is measured and compensated in real time, without any operator
intervention. AMS, the laser angle measurement system, detects and corrects variations in the bending angle due to sheet metal spring back. Regardless of the length of the press brake and of the part being machined, the angle is always measured in a single point: this approach helps reduce the cycle time without compromising on precision, which is guaranteed by the interaction between AMS and S-Crowning.
While, with AU-TO and ATA, the Salvagnini press brake is extremely rapid during set-up, safely predicting the re-tooling times, its higher productivity compared to conventional solutions also depends on the maximum ram speed. >>
Maximum automationmaximum efficiency.
The B3 is a hybrid press brake combining the features and benefits of electric and hydraulic solutions available on the market: it achieves the typical tonnages of hydraulic presses, with the speed of electric presses. The technical solution that controls the ram movements is the Direct Drive: two independent direct-drive brushless motors, activated only when needed, allow the ram to reach fast approach and fast return with speeds up to 250 mm/sec depending on the chosen B3 model. Another Salvagnini proprietary system is KERS, which recovers energy waste and reuses it in subsequent steps, accelerating and reaching higher speeds with the same consumption. And to ensure complete safety, the B3 automation devices boast another major feature: radar devices, which guarantee extremely high safety standards. Without physical barriers to protect the bending zone during automatic set-up, these ultra-high frequency radars detect any movement in the safety area: for example, they are able to detect human breathing - even when trying to stand still, an operator will always be detected. On the other hand, an object - a stool, a metal sheet on the front sliding shelves, a pedal set - can be left in the safety area without any problem.
Offline software is still not very common in the press brake market. If for 2D technologies, such as laser, the ratio between machines and software is practically 1 to 1, in the
world of traditional press brakes, it is more realistic to consider a much higher ratio. On one hand, because the press brake is a manual machine, able to work even without the offline programming software. On the other hand, because an expert operator is generally able to make the required parts. However, Salvagnini has seen a clear reversal in this trend: more and more customers are purchasing the CAM software STREAMFORMER to face the increasing difficulty in finding expert operators. When STREAMFORMER is available in the office, it makes it possible to perform activities in parallel, because while one technician is creating the programs, the operator can continue to bend - which reduces to zero the impact of the programming time on the production efficiency of the press brake. In addition to automatically creating a bending sequence, STREAMFORMER also automatically
defines the bending stations and tool set-ups, perfectly integrating with the AU-TO and ATA devices and enhancing their advantages. When STREAMFORMER is not available, programming can be carried out directly on board the machine, using the FACE human-machine interface, which not only enables conventional numerical programming but also graphical programming with PRESSTUDIO.
STREAMFORMER is part of STREAM, the Salvagnini programming suite, and allows the press brake to be included in an integrated production process. In addition to 5 different CAM software packages, each associated to a specific technology, STREAM also includes VALUES and PARTS. VALUES provides an accurate estimate of production costs, while PARTS is used to manage the whole database of the company’s products, defining the production flows for each part, centralizing all the information and providing the programmer with a single point for controlling and performing the programming
activities. For parts that can’t be completely produced on the panel bender, PARTS allows STREAMBEND and STREAMFORMER, the panel bending and bending CAMs, to dialog natively, in order to obtain a mixed program. The panel bender always has priority: STREAMBEND automatically elaborates the panel bending program; immediately afterwards, STREAMFORMER automatically elaborates the program to complete the remaining bends on the press brake. In the workshop, the panel bender and press brake are connected by a software interface that allows the B3 to automatically load the program once the bending cycle has been completed on the panel bender. The press brake autonomously prepares the tools, and the operator only has to run the preloaded program: this interface therefore improves the efficiency and productivity of the process and drastically reduces the risk of error.
At EuroBLECH, precisely to underline this software interface and the level of cooperation between the two technologies, the B3 will receive some parts to complete from the S1+P4 line. Like all Salvagnini technologies, B3.AU-TO is therefore the ideal
solution for the Industry 4.0 paradigm, and can be easily integrated into the company ecosystem.
The availability of advanced devices like AU-TO and ATA is not in itself an absolute guarantee of efficiency; a disorganized production sequence and a large number of re-toolings can in any case reduce the productivity of the press brake. To also solve these critical issues, Salvagnini has equipped its offline software with a further level of intelligence, acting on the production process to manage it in the best way and perform some of the workshop activities that are normally performed by the most skilled professionals, who are increasingly hard to find. STREAMFORMER and PARTS allow to automatically program the parts in a job list, reducing the number of re-toolings between different programs. Analysing the shape of each part and identifying the best bending sequence to produce them, before identifying a new and different re-tooling the software always tries to use one that has already been used for other parts in the job list. This approach helps to reduce the total
number of re-toolings, in any case giving the programmer the faculty to easily intervene on the position of the references, bending sequence and re-tooling. The B3 version of OPS, the modular software for managing Salvagnini production, has a feature that automatically optimizes the production sequence to minimize overall re-tooling times. Integrating the press brake with OPS allows to exploit an algorithm to identify the most efficient sequence. Exploiting OPS means improving the productivity of the press brake: a unique and outstanding proposal on the market, which looks at the bending process as a whole in order to recover marginality. These two software automations are another great new feature that will be presented as a world preview at EuroBLECH, completing the path to significantly extend the availability, autonomy, and flexibility of the press brake that Salvagnini began with the introduction of ATA devices.
B3.AU-TO is the ideal press brake for companies with a high daily item turnover rate that demands an extremely high number of re-toolings. The AU-TO and ATA devices reduce the cycle time, making it easier to predict, plan and monitor. The possibility to use WILA tools for mixed re-tooling, the integrated adaptive technologies, Direct Drive, KERS and the new possibilities offered by the software further extend the performance of this cutting-edge press brake. The direct consequence of integrating a B3.AU-TO into your production cycle is greater process efficiency and greater reactivity, which turns into greater daily productivity and therefore higher profitability.
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As the sheet metal industry transitions to industry 4.0, the demand for greater, and more sophisticated levels of machine and process automation continues to grow. Press brake guarding technology has seen significant advancements in safety and functionality in recent years, and as systems and machines become increasingly complex, the need for automated guarding is now more important than ever.
Imagine a press brake with a fully autonomous guarding solution where there is absolutely no interaction required by the operator to adjust, setup or configure anything. In addition, what if the guarding functions could be automatically optimised according to the profile of the part to be formed, so that bends could be made with maximum efficiency. This level of automation is soon to be realised as press brake manufacturers adopt the next generation of advanced safety and guarding technologies
When you think of press brake guarding and safety, there has been a general assumption that to achieve a high-level of operator safety, there is a trade-off between safety and productivity where compromises must be made in terms of machine performance and production output.
Guarding systems generally require adjustment, setup and checking prior to operating the machine, plus to some extent, there will be a level of interference between the machine operator, the work piece, and the guarding device. This creates situations where the protective area becomes obstructed which results in interrupted cycles, additional foot pedal presses and excessive slow speed operation. All these factors combined, increase the time to setup the machine for production and the time to manufacture each part.
Although, in the past, this sacrifice of productivity in the name of safety was often the case, advancements have been made in machine safety and guarding technologies, especially over the past decade. These newer and more
advanced technologies have narrowed the gap between safety and productivity, leading to significant improvements not only in production speed and efficiency, but also in the way that machine operators interact with the press brake and its associated guarding and safety systems.
Even with today’s state of the art safety and guarding systems, press brakes remain hazardous machines, and the risk of an accident leading to operator injury, while drastically reduced, can still occur. There is a reliance on qualified press brake operators being trained in all general aspects of machine safety as well as being trained in the safety and guarding systems. This includes manual adjustment, setup and checks that need to be performed before the machine is operated. Even with many of the newer guarding technologies that feature a level of motorised adjustment, some level of setup or checking needs to be performed, and this responsibility lies with the machine operator.
With any manual adjustments to the optical guarding, the operator is required to reset the position of the device relative to the newly installed tooling. The process is usually performed by using some form of alignment tool or fixing a magnetic card or template to the punch. This acts as a guide for the operator to manually adjust and align the optical system with the installed tooling. Since this is a manual process, the responsibility is on the operator to make the correct adjustment, or if the adjustment is made incorrectly, there needs to be some additional checks or tests in place to identify it is incorrect. Failure to correctly adjust or identify an incorrect setup, could expose the operator to additional risk of injury.
Aside from the setup of the optical system, potential safety issues can arise if the tooling or material parameters configured in the CNC bend program do not match the physical setup. If left unchecked, this could lead to a highspeed tool collision, or high-speed tool contact with the material, both of which expose the machine operator to possible danger and significant risk of injury, not to mention the potential for costly damage to the machine and tooling.
An automated solution would eliminate the need for any manual adjustments performed by the operator by automatically moving the mechanical and optical components into the correct position, then automatically making any necessary adjustments based on the tooling that had been installed. In addition, secondary processes would automatically check and confirm the positioning and setup, thereby ensuring that the machine is safe to operate.
The ideal solution is where the operator turns on the machine, installs the tooling and starts bending parts – all without have to setup, adjust, or check any of the safety and guarding systems, and with very little or no interference when forming parts. It would be as if the safety and guarding is not even there, and the machine operator can get on with the job without any disruptions.
Modern laser-based guarding technology has evolved over the past two decades to address these issues, with advanced functionality that is designed to minimise or eliminate interference without reducing the level of safety and protection for the operator. >>
While these advancements have seen significant improvements in efficiency and productivity, there is still a reliance on the machine operator having detailed understanding of the guarding technology, plus the knowledge and experience to manually configure the guarding system setup, operating modes, and functions to suit the part profile and bending sequence.
Streamlined configuration in the bend program can eliminate or drastically minimise interference with the sensing zone, which results in fewer pedal presses, no unnecessary stops in the bend cycle and significantly more time in high-speed, resulting in faster and more efficient manufacturing.
To achieve this requires a combination of high-level guarding technology coupled with optimal setup of the optical system, plus configuration of guarding modes and parameters in the CNC bend program. Without these actions, many of the benefits offered through the technology are not utilised, and therefore the potential productivity advantages are not fully realised. Unfortunately, most press brake operators never receive the level of training and knowledge required to optimise guarding to achieve optimal productivity. This is where a fully automated solution provides a significant benefit.
When purchasing a new press brake, consideration should be given not only to the safety and guarding systems on offer, but how, and to what level these systems are integrated by the manufacturer. Safety and guarding integrated at the factory are generally considered a better option compared to a retrofitted system after taking delivery of the machine. However, there is a distinct difference between a custom embedded solution versus an integrated system and how this plays a part in the automated functions.
An integrated system is where the press brake manufacturer sources several third-party components, often from different manufacturers or suppliers, and integrates them to work together to provide the necessary safety and guarding functions that satisfy the applicable safety standards and notifying body for the market in which the machine is sold. There is absolutely nothing wrong with this approach, however, it does present limitations that restrict the flexibility and customisation required for the manufacturer to achieve full automation.
On the other hand, an embedded solution is very different in that the safety and guarding elements in both hardware and software are customised as part of the inherent design of the machine. This approach allows significantly greater flexibility, especially when the machine manufacturer is using a proprietary CNC platform.
Press brakes designed with SmartLink, Autosense and BendShield technologies already offer a high-level of automation in the guarding processes that include automatic monitoring of machine performance, automatic mechanical and optical adjustment based on the tooling installed in the machine and defined in the bend program, the automatic setting and management of the muting process with respect to the programmed tooling and material, and finally, the ability to dynamically adjust the guarding configuration in the bend program.
The final step to full automation is optimisation of the guarding configuration in the bend program, and this is achieved in one of two ways. The first method is an automated learning process between the optical system and the CNC software, where the optical system detects the part profile during each bending cycle of the first part. Information is passed to the CNC, where the modes and parameters are automatically configured and saved. This results in the guarding configuration being automatically optimised, as opposed to the machine operator or programmer having to determine the most efficient setup and manually perform the process.
The second method of automation is where the CNC 3D programming software automatically processes the bending sequence of the part with reference to the protective zones to determine points of interference with the machine or workpiece (e.g., side flanges, back-gauge fingers, etc.), then automatically defines the guarding parameters and operating modes in the bend program.
Each method results in a fully automated solution that further assists the press brake operator by automatically streamlining the guarding configuration in the bend program to achieve maximum productivity and efficiency outcomes.
In addition to the significant performance and productivity advantages, automated guarding provides some additional benefits. Depending on the type of safety and guarding system and the operator’s knowledge and experience, it could take anywhere from one minute to several minutes to adjust and setup the device, then test and check that the device and machine are safe to operate before production can commence. If the operator encounters an issue because of a setup or configuration error, then more time is wasted trying to resolve the issue. Automation eliminates these manual steps, saving valuable time and avoids the possibility of additional time lost due to incorrect setup.
When it comes to machine safety, the training of operators and supervisors is of upmost importance. Periodic retraining of existing staff and training of new staff requires an investment in time and resources, especially in workplaces with high staff turnover rates. Safety training covers many aspects of machine operation, including the basics of machine operation, hazards associated with various moving parts, proper tool installation, handling and setup, correct material handling, and an understanding of the safety and guarding system, setup, checking, and operation.
While automation is not intended to eliminate the need for operators to be trained, it does ensure that the press brake is always safe to operate, even if the operator is unfamiliar with the machine, and thereby takes much of the responsibility away from the operator. Manual processes are eliminated, so the machine is always safe to operate.
The technology to achieve full automation has now been developed and press brakes designed with fully autonomous guarding will soon be widely available.
On display will be a Smart Factory cell as well as the latest laser cutting, bending, combination equipment, software and automation, demonstrating flexible solutions to enable a smarter production environment.
The Cost-effective Smart Cell brings to life a Smart Factory driven by cost-efficient machinery comprised of the LVD YSD LaserONE laser cutting machine, a basic, no-frills fiber laser, LVD Dyna-Cell robotic bending cell for small- to medium-sized parts, and CADMAN software.
Dyna-Cell is bending automation at a fraction of the cost of traditional robotic bending systems. Designed to keep cost per part low, DynaCell is priced less than the cost of two stand-alone press brakes. It is easily programmed, fully offline, in 20 minutes or less with 10 minutes of program preparation, 10 minutes of tool set-up and first part production. Addressing the market need for an ultra-practical fiber laser cutting machine, LaserONE is designed,
manufactured, sold and serviced by LVD. LaserONE cuts a variety of materials and thicknesses, has low operating and maintenance costs, and provides a quick return on investment.
The Cost-effective Smart Cell showcases the essentials of smart sheet metalworking – connecting the technology of a fiber laser with an easy-to-justify bending cell and a few basic software modules to increase output and shorten cycle time without a heavy financial investment.
Versatile and Robotized
“Shaping Flows” using flexible cutting, bending and punching processes will be demonstrated.
The high-power 20 kW Phoenix FL3015 processes a range of materials in thicknesses up to 40 mm. The 20-kW machine cuts up to 2.5 times faster than a 10-kW fiber laser. It pierces and cuts thick materials at rates faster than most plasma cutting systems.
The Ulti-Form robotic bending system handles small batch and long production runs with equal efficiency, delivering high productivity
and consistent bending accuracy. Ulti-Form offers a fast “art to part” process. CADMAN-B software automatically calculates the optimal bend program and imports bending data to the robot software CADMANSIM – no robot teaching is required. SIM automatically calculates gripper positions, generating the fastest collision-free path for the robot, and relays the information back to B, enabling the operator to work with a single program.
The Strippit Punch-Laser combines the punching and forming advantages of the Strippit V Series punch press with the speed and versatility of fiber laser cutting to complete multiple processes on a single machine, answering the need for flexible manufacturing.
The new Dyna-Press 60/20 electric drive press brake offers 60 tons of pressing force and 2 meters of bending length for the most capacity of any Dyna-Press machine.
LVD continues to drive a smarter factory with its integration philosophy and a complete suite of CADMAN® software products all designed to shape process flow: CADMANJOB (Manufacturing Execution System), CADMAN-SDI (Smart Drawing Importer), CADMAN-B (bending), CADMAN-P (punching) and CADMAN-L (laser cutting).
For more information visit www.lvdgroup.com
LVD puts the focus on smart manufacturing showcasing interconnected sheet metal fabrication processes at EuroBLECH, Hall 12 – Stand F104 with the theme of “Shaping Flows.”
Machine operators can now experience greater freedom and benefit from improved ergonomics and safety when operating press brakes, thanks to the latest advancements in wireless foot pedal technology. While hardwired pedals are the current standard method for a safe and reliable connection to the machine, foot pedal cables running across the floor tend to get in the way of machine operators, create potential tripping hazards and can make it difficult to move the pedal to a comfortable working position.
Wireless technology for remote operator controls, while not a new concept, has presented challenges for press brake manufacturers in terms of the development and implementation of reliable communications hardware, the safe processing of wireless commands, responsiveness and high energy consumption that requires high-capacity batteries and frequent recharging.
A new wireless safety communications technology has been developed by Lazer Safe, that now enables press brake manufacturers to easily incorporate wireless functionality into their existing foot pedals. The new wireless safety communications technology employs a unique SIL3 communications process that provides remote input and output connections between a remote wireless module and the press brake. The wireless system comprises a compact wireless remote module that houses the dualchannel communications hardware and antennas, an e-paper display, solar charging cell, customisable hardware inputs and a lithium-ion battery pack. The wireless module is incorporated into the foot pedal pendant together with an array of ultrasonic sensors.
Wireless foot pedals offer several advantages over their wired counterparts in terms of improved ergonomics, reduced operator fatigue, eliminating down-time caused by damaged cables and removing tripping hazards for a safer work environment.
The wireless remote module is incorporated into the design of the foot pedal pendant and contains physical inputs for the foot pedal contacts plus auxiliary controls. The wireless pedal is paired with a module on the press brake that is interfaced with a machine safety controller that processes the incoming foot pedal signals.
The addition of remote wireless inputs in the foot pedal now gives press brake manufacturers the flexibility to incorporate additional functions to wireless foot pedal stations. While most wired pedals will include the same base functions such as the down and up pedal switches, manufacturers have also incorporated additional wireless controls including buttons for upper and lower tool clamping, an illuminated emergency stop button, machine reset, machine start / stop, and more.
At EuroBLECH, Lazer Safe will present interactive wireless demonstrations with foot pedals designed by press brake manufacturers including LVD, Vimercati, Gasparini and ACCURL.
In addition to the energy efficient design, the indoor solar cell that is incorporated into the wireless module uses ambient light as an auxiliary power source to extend the time between recharges by up to 20%.
A single charge can power the wireless foot pedal up to one month of normal usage. The operators are alerted when the battery level is low and down to a few days of charge remaining, giving them sufficient opportunity to recharge the battery. When the foot pedal does need to be recharged, a USB charging port on the foot pedal pendant makes it relatively simple to plug the pedal into a charging port on the machine or through a standard USB charger.
Also incorporated into the wireless module is a 25mm x 65mm E-Paper display. This active display presents a range of useful information for the machine operator including the connection status, battery level, and the status of optional auxiliary functions. Again, in keeping with the low-power design, the E-Paper display consumes very little energy, putting almost no additional load on the power supply.
Users can take advantage of sharing foot pedals across multiple machines, with the ability to pair them to the required machines for certain jobs. This means that fewer foot pedals would need to be purchased as they can be easily shared among multiple machines in a production facility. The paring process is simple and takes only a matter of seconds by pressing and holding the pairing buttons on the machine module and the foot pedal until the two are connected. Of course, there are a few situations that could arise that may be cause for concern with wireless technology. Questions such as “What if the foot pedal is removed and operated from a remote location?”, or “Wouldn’t it be dangerous if the pedal was taken into the back of the machine where the machine could be operated?”. While both are valid concerns, additional safety technologies have been developed to provide both range and line-of-sight monitoring that ensure the distance and location of the foot pedal is always within pre-defined safety limits before the machine can be operated. >>
Line-of-sight monitoring also prevents the machine from being operated if the pedal breaks line of sight with the ultrasonic sensors on the machine. For example, the press brake cannot be operated if the pedal was moved to the rear of the machine or hidden behind a wall or screen.
The need for good ergonomic design is becoming increasingly important for press brake operators. Spending several hours each day standing in front of a press brake and manually handling material puts a great deal of physical strain on an operator. This can lead to physical and mental fatigue which can be dangerous as a loss of concentration could lead to an operator making a mistake that could cause them an injury. Press brake manufacturers are constantly looking for ways to improve machine design and operating techniques to alleviate the strain on workers. While reductions in operator fatigue and improvements in accident minimisation is beneficial to a worker’s wellbeing, better ergonomic design will also have the added benefit of improved productivity.
Range monitoring enables the press brake manufacturer to set a maximum operating distance for the pedals used on each machine. The range can be configured and set by the manufacturer, adding an extra level of safety by ensuring the machine can only be operated when the foot pedal is within a predetermined range. This eliminates the possibility of the machine being operated from a remote and potentially unsafe distance or location, that may otherwise put anyone within proximity of the machine at risk. Say if an operator was changing tools, or a worker was performing machine maintenance, they may be at risk of injury if another person attempted to cycle the machine from a remote location without their knowledge.
The addition of line-of-sight monitoring technology also enhances the level of safety. Ultrasonic sensors are integrated into the wireless foot pedal pendant as well as into the lower frame of the press brake. A set of sensors are installed on each end of the machine, with the option of a centrally mounted ultrasonic module that maintains lineof-sight in case of obstacles such as sheet followers and material loading tables.
Wireless technology now gives operators greater freedom to position the foot pedal anywhere across the front of the machine without the frustration of being tethered to a cable. This also helps with having the ability to easily set the pedal at a comfortable angle and especially beneficial when working with multiple tooling setups along the machine. With a wireless option, the operator can more easily move the pedal along the machine as they progress though each tooling station. Eliminating the foot pedal cable also frees up floor space so trolleys or carts used to transport and store material or completed parts can be positioned and moved around the press brake without restriction. Potential tripping hazards from cables lying across the floor are also eliminated, making for a safer and more efficient working environment.
Anyone that has ever experienced the inconvenience of a damaged foot pedal cable will know all too well the potential for significant machine downtime and lengthy production delays. Cable damage can be caused by heavy metal sheets being accidentally dropped or falling from the machine at the completion of a bend, striking and severing the pedal cable. While this may only damage the cable itself, in some cases this could potentially damage electronic components in the machine cabinet as well. In either case, any sort of cable damage causes major disruption to production until repairs are carried out and, in some cases, it could take several days before the machine is up and running again.
Improved ergonomic design, flexible functionality and improved productivity are just a few of the benefits that will be realised through wireless press brake foot pedal controls.
Prima
Power
The presence of Prima Power at the EuroBLECH exhibition fits perfectly with the motto for the 26th edition of the international fair, “Your gateway to a smarter future”. Prima Power also invites all visitors to make a journey towards the future of manufacturing, starting from its 1,400 sqm stand (#146 in hall 12), where its latest automated, integrated and digitalized sheet metal fabrication solutions are showcased.
Automation and Digitalization are on the rise in all industries and in companies of any size. A growing number of sheet metal manufacturers are embracing these trends to increase productivity, reduce lead times, enhance part accuracy and quality, cut waste, and improve ergonomics and safety for employees. The upsides of automated and smart production are key to tackling the main challenges in manufacturing industry - skilled labour shortages, highquality standards, material costs, product delivery, efficiency and sustainability. Of course, solutions must be chosen according to the specific needs of each company and should be flexible enough to keep pace with the growth of the business and ever-changing market demands.
The highly automated manufacturing line exhibited at EuroBLECH is the PSBB, compact Flexible Manufacturing System, which integrates punching, shearing, buffering and bending processes in a single solution. This comes with the new, efficient Shear Brilliance® accompanied by the latest version of the EBe panel bender. Leveraging decades of experience in FMS technology, the PSBB line automatically processes blank sheets into ready-bent, highquality components. It offers high productivity, accuracy and efficiency utilizing servo-electric technology for punching, shearing and bending, with automatic flexible material flow and sophisticated software. The PSBB line is optimal for the production of square parts and panels and can therefore be used in sectors such as HVAC, door, and elevator panel manufacturing.
The new Shear Brilliance, combined punching and shearing system that is part of the line is based on the latest composite materials, servo-electric technology and linear drives to achieve truly impressive performance that translates into the highest level of productivity on the market for flexible manufacturing. The advantages of modern servoelectric technology are low energy consumption and low maintenance requirements, in addition to excellent accuracy and versatility. Modularity enables fast, high-precision manufacturing of components that also require forming, bending, tapping and marking in a single, flexible cell and a fully automatic process. By its very nature, the integrated punching-shearing concept can bring savings from 10% to 20% in raw material consumption. Even greater savings can be achieved using the optional cut-to-length line.
Included in the PSBB line exhibited at the show is the EBe2720, a fully automatic, servo-electric panel bender that maximizes system throughput. Thanks to its integration in the FM system, the machine boosts productivity by reducing the whole fabrication process into a single stage, taking advantage of a unique, compact layout. The EBe is equipped with a PCD picking and centering device and a multifunctional table for the positioning and the centering of parts, which allows flow from other machines in line; furthermore, the BTD bend and turning device automatically flips the sheet blanks in masked time, before the bending process.
For flexible automatic laser cutting, Prima Power is showing the Laser Genius+ with a Combo Tower Laser storage system and PSR 2D picking and stacking robot. The high dynamics (trajectory speed of 180 m/min, acceleration of 2.8 g) and precision of this machine allow short cycle times and high cutting quality. With three size formats available - 1530, 2040 and 2060, and a wide range of laser power options, the demands of every application can be satisfied. The Laser Genius+ is a “plug & play” machine with quick installation times and a symmetrical and reversible layout that increases ergonomics and ease of integration into any factory. The machine features two, 24-inch, full HD monitors and a 4K video camera as standard, integrated software modules that simplify processes, new sensors and artificial intelligence algorithms for advanced monitoring and process control. The Laser Genius+ can also be connected to a wide range of Prima Power automation systems.
At EuroBLECH, the machine is configured with the PSR 2D smart and flexible picking and stacking robot, which provides high stacking accuracy and minimal spacing between stacks, allowing optimal usage of the stacking area, automatically. Thanks to the modular structure of the system and Prima Power’s wide product portfolio, the PSR 2D can be connected directly to the Night Train FMS storage solution and to an automatic panel bender, creating an automated production line from raw sheet metal to cut and bent finished products. The Combo Tower Laser, a compact and flexible storage system also installed with the machine makes different materials available whenever needed and can additionally serve as intermediate storage for ready cut components and skeletons.
Your journey towards the future of automation starts here.Laser Genius+ with Combo Tower Laser and PSR.
The Laser Genius+ is a “plug & play” machine with quick installation times.
At EuroBLECH, Prima Power will also present the eP Genius 1030, flexible automated bending solution, which integrates an eP-1030 servo-electric press brake with an automatic tool storage unit. In this machine, the high dynamics, precision, and reliability of Prima Power’s servo-electric technology combine with the advantages of an automatic tool change system. The result is a productive and flexible bending solution, particularly suitable for smaller batches where it is possible to automate the machine set-up and shorten cycle times to help the customer achieve higher levels of market competitiveness. Some important features of the eP-1030 are the 105 ton capacity, 3,060mm bending length, automatic CNC crowning, 5-axis backgauge and the IRIS Plus angle control system on CNC controlled motorized arms. The tool magazine houses 32 metres of tools on 8 tool holders that move on 3 axes. A turret also allows the tools to be rotated, increasing the machine flexibility. The latest generation user interface allows intuitive programming, both on the machine and off-line, as well as automatic management of the machine set-up.
Factories are becoming increasingly data-driven, to optimize processes, improve time-to-market, control the full value chain, and improve the customer experience.
At EuroBLECH, Prima Power will show its full range of solutions for smart manufacturing, allowing production management at any level, with advanced monitoring, diagnostics and enhanced machine programming. In addition to the well known Prima Power software solutions, several new products will be launched at EuroBLECH, for increased programming efficiency and user-friendliness, simplified machine monitoring and improved control of manufacturing costs.
For more information www.primapower.com info@primapower.com
VICLA has been working on systems to help fabricators reduce setup time and minimize production time through stage bending. VICLA Automatic Tool Changer provides the ability to produce multiple bending stations that require various tooling types with only one setup.
The demand for smaller, more complex and heterogeneous batches requires finding solutions to shorten production times and lower costs. The smaller the batch, the more the setup times impact on the productivity of the machine and on the production cost.
VICLA ATC system - Single or Twin – is designed to automate and speed-up the setups for efficiently producing small batch sizes. The system combines one or two hybrid press brakes with an automatic tool changer, allowing for multiple tooling setups, reducing setup times by 4 or 5 times compared to the ordinary manual operation.
The main element of the system is a compact shuttle that serves as robotic tool changer that places the tool sets, up to 1-3/4” V opening, in the clamping systems of the upper and lower beams. This shuttle retrieves and replaces tools in the tool magazine, which can store up to 197 ft. of dies and punches. The tooling can be used in manual or robotic setups. The upper tools can also be rotated 180 degrees.
One of the many advantages of the VICLA automatic tool changer is the offline programming capability. The CAD / CAM system processes the three-dimensional file, creates the best bending sequence and sends the program to the machine, which is automatically equipped, and calls-up the bending sequence directly on the numerical control screen.
All tooling and processing data are automatically saved at the end of the job and exported to the management system for data analysis.
VICLA is an Italian manufacturer specialized in the design and engineering of high performance and customizable bending press brakes, shears and robotic cells.
Each machine is tailored to the needs of the individual customer and designed based on its specific production needs. As a result, there is no VICLA machine equal to the other and each of its products excel in terms of production performance and productivity.
Thanks to detailed attention, continuous research of high quality, and cutting edge technologies, VICLA has what it takes to provide its customers with the most innovative, robust and reliable technology on the market. This is the company mission since 2008 which has brought VICLA to steadily grow as a machine manufacturer and increase its market shares in Italy, Europe and North America.
For more information: VICLA Headquarters (Italy) +39 031-622-065 www.vicla.eu
At this year’s EuroBLECH trade show, TRUMPF is showcasing the new Eco Cooler, a sustainable cooling solution for laser-cutting machines. Conventional cooling systems use fluorinated gases – also known as F-gases – as a coolant. This has several disadvantages: the cooling process consumes a lot of energy, and disposal of these F-gases places a burden on the environment. By contrast, the Eco Cooler from TRUMPF uses pure water as a coolant. As a result, it uses up to 80 percent less energy for refrigeration
and dispenses entirely with harmful substances. To date, the solution is unique in the sheet-metal industry. “Sustainability increasingly offers a key competitive advantage – especially given the rise in energy costs,” says Stephan Mayer, chief executive officer for machine tools at TRUMPF. “To ensure their operations remain viable, sheet-metal processors should be shifting to climate- and eco-friendly technologies. The Eco Cooler will help our customers save energy and reduce the use of harmful substances in production. We see an opportunity here to improve the environmental footprint of the industry as a whole and to drive down costs at the same time.” The Eco Cooler was developed by TRUMPF in partnership with Efficient Energy. Following the EuroBLECH trade show, this new solution will be available for TRUMPF laser-cutting machines from the 1000 to 5000 series.
In an industry first, TRUMPF and Efficient Energy have succeeded in developing a water-based cooling solution as a series-production system
for use in sheet-metal processing. The Eco Cooler exploits the excellent cooling properties of water and works as follows: water flows to heat-generating components such as laser diodes, optics, drives and control cabinets. Having cooled these components, the water flows back to the Eco Cooler, where it is chilled by a heat exchanger in an innovative process involving evaporation, compression and condensation. “The Eco Cooler works in the same way as a heat pump,” explains Andreas Hultsch, project leader at TRUMPF. “It enables users to control the temperature of components that generate heat during laser processing and also regulate volume-flow rates.”
With the Eco Cooler, companies not only reduce their carbon footprint but also save money. On average, carbon emissions fall by 15 metric tons a year – equal to savings of around 10,000 euros. Dispensing with F-gases eliminates refrigerant costs and cuts a further 12 metric tons of carbon. The solution is ideal for all sheetmetal processors wishing to make
The new Eco Cooler from TRUMPF and Efficient Energy cools laser-cutting machines with pure water.
Up to 80% reduction in energy consumption plus lower cooling costs
their operations more sustainable and also cheaper – all the way from industry newcomers to smart-factory operators. In many countries around the world, state funding is available for companies looking to make this transition. Depending on machinecapacity utilization and the level of government support, the Eco Cooler can pay for itself within three years.
With this solution, TRUMPF is helping companies from the sheet-metal industry to cut their consumption of F-gases, as covered in the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol. This agreement from 2016 mandates a gradual reduction in the use of environmentally harmful refrigerants over the period to 2048. Participating governments have
pledged to progressively cut the volume of F-gases marketed by refrigerant manufacturers. “Our Eco Cooler offers a great alternative for sheet-metal processors. It functions exclusively with water – the safest, most natural, most environmentally friendly coolant of all,” says TRUMPF product manager Fabian Staib. The reduction in the supply of F-gases has led to an increase in the price of refrigerants. Companies are therefore under pressure to find environmentally friendly alternatives to cool their machinery.
For more information about TRUMPF go to www.trumpf.com
A unique solution in sheet-metal processing.
Checking the temperature of the TruLaser 5000 laser-cutting machine from TRUMPF. Thanks to the new Eco Cooler, this is cooled exclusively with water.
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For nearly 50 years Gasparini represents the Italian excellence in bending and shearing, with more than 8.000 press brakes and shears installed worldwide, and about 10.000 m2 production site.
“Our work starts from the analysis of the customer’s needs to identify the perfect solution for his needs.” Andrea Guderzo explains.
Each project benefits from Gasparini’s know-how for solutions that are always different and original. Attention to performance, quality and service are the pillars on which the company bases its strategy. Gasparini’s approach, starting from this assumption, has always been oriented to propose perfectly integrated and highly efficient solutions for each reality.
Its first and foremost Research Lab are its customer’s production workshops, design offices and meeting rooms. That’s why its products are always born in response to specific and real problems, be it technical or organizational in nature. It’s no accident that they invest 10% of their turnover in innovation: “That’s the only way we can help companies to become more competitive”.
Gasparini in recent years has changed and embarked on a path of very profound change, focused mainly on the production of high value-added machines that require novelty and strong product customization. It has decided to take care of these customers because it believes that the market is looking for new ways to work. It has chosen to listen to all those customers having clear ideas on their growing opportunity, so as to support them in reaching their targets.
Basically, it has changed its point of view: “listen and not force”.
“For us, custom means finding the ideal solution to make bending and cutting sheet metal a quick, precise and reliable process, reducing consumption and costs.” the CEO continues. In this way Gasparini aims to design what the customer really needs, ensuring durability over time and contributing to the eco-sustainability of its products. Today, in fact, all this is a must for an attentive and responsible society: Gasparini has always respected ecological principles and was among the first to employ special waterbased paints and steam washing machines for cleaning and degreasing instead of common chemical products. It has always been complying with the laws for environment protection, developing a production system with respect for ecology.
Thanks to its constant engineering research, Gasparini is qualified as a Research Laboratory by the MIUR that offer state-of-the-art in shearing and bending. It is precisely because of these studies that it has detected the trend of shrinking lot sizes: from a few large orders, there has been a shift to a large number of small orders, often very different from each other, down to the so-called “lot 1”. Even those with their own products are not sheltered from this trend, given the increasing demand for customization. To maintain sufficient margins in these working conditions, it is essential to minimize waste and inefficiencies in terms of both material and time.
We don’t offer plain machines. We study solutions to provide the best answer to everyone”. With these words, the CEO Andrea Guderzo reveals the Company focus.
With its offerings, expertise and experience, Gasparini is the ideal partner for your projects.
The quality of the Company is granted by the permanent research and development activity for product’s innovation and operator’s safety. Skilled operators and employees allow for maximum customization and an efficient assistance. It takes its team’s cultural assets very seriously. Most of its staff has a technical education and experience, at all company levels. It invests a significant amount of time and resources to bring to market more efficient and precise metalforming technologies, to offer its customers the best solutions available.
Gasparini goes further by always experimenting with new solutions. A case in point is its latest patents: Gasparini realtime adaptive crowning, GPS4 spring-back correction and angle measurement system, Gasparini pneumatic clamping and AirSlide tool adapters for quick setup, and Reflex digital frame deformation compensation system.
“We want to be regarded as the most authoritative actor in the sheet metal working sector. We aim to become more and more the point of reference on theory and practice of bending and cutting.”, says Andrea Guderzo. That’s why its mission and vision are the quintessence of what it is, of something unique and unimitable.
All of them at Gasparini are devoted to the satisfaction of its customer, and always take its partners’ and its end user’s advice to heart. The Company has the experience but it also has the dinamicity of a startup business, because its main goal is to improve performances and exceed expectations.
In addition, Gasparini’s press brakes have been certified by the Pordenone Technology Pole as complying with Industry 4.0 recommendations. There are several key principles that guide the Company in this regard. The first is interconnection; in fact, open and robust communication standards allow Gasparini’s press brakes and guillotine shears to connect to other machines and information systems. Then there is remote control, whereby CNCs can be interfaced with ERPs and databases, as well as perform advanced functions through a simple and intuitive user interface. TeleLink
Gasparini developed a wide range of clamping systems and tool adapters for almost all available standards
enables remote control of press brake operations and remote maintenance. In addition, everything is always under control thanks to a series of sensors to measure material characteristics and working parameters, which will be made available to data collection and reporting tools.
All information and data is then collected in dedicated software that allows it to be translated into useful information such as quality control, predictive analysis, and cycle times.
CNC-controlled automated press brake backgauge with Z1-Z2 axes.
Gasparini offers three main product platforms: press brakes, guillotine shears, and automated lines. All products are positioned at the high end of their specific market, providing a significant technological content, a robust design, together with an user-friendly configuration and a wide range of options and accessories, to customize the machine according to your needs.
With this purpose, it has introduced in its organization the “Tech Center Division”, formed by a team of specialists, fully dedicated to analyzing the specific customer needs and to providing the best solution.
One of the products that symbolizes the tailored approach is the SuperCustom set-up, a press brake with light and stroke customized to the extreme, specifically for customers who make deep boxwork such as tanks and casings. Another example is a shear made for a large global steel mill: to meet restrictions on occupied space, the electrical panel was moved from the side to the area under the
bench. Also for another customer, a shear was made with a wealth of accessories such as side discharge of cut pieces. But the most significant example remains the automated bending lines, such as the one for making radiant panels.
Returning to the X-Press SuperCustom press brake, it is a product that is the result of listening to and working with companies. “We wanted to create a tool that could make deep profile bending an easier, more precise and faster process” Andrea Guderzo continues.
Gasparini press brakes can be connected in tandem to 2, 3, 4 or more machines. The paired machines can be of different length and tonnage.
When you choose Gasparini, you choose to shape your ideas.
When deciding to purchase a new press brake, there are many factors to consider. One important factor is selecting the type of machine drive system that will suit your production requirements, purchasing budget and running costs.
In our catalogue section we outline the three types of drive systems – hydraulic, hybrid and electric – as well as the benefits of each system and typical applications. Each section within the catalogue presents a list of press brake models and specifications from our manufacturing partners.
We recommend that you consult the press brake manufacturer or your machinery dealer for more information prior to making any purchasing decision.
Standard hydraulic designs have been the primary type of drive system for press brakes for decades. While there have been more advanced hybrid and electric systems developed over the years, hydraulic press brakes still account for the majority of machines manufactured today due to their reliability, versatility and flexibility. From small, light tonnage models right through to large machines with very high pressing force.
• All-round versatility. Machines are available in a wide range of lengths and tonnages.
• Hydraulic systems can achieve a much higher pressing force compared with hybrid and electric machines.
• A greater range of material thicknesses can be processed, from light gauge material to heavy plate metal.
• Manufacturers offer greater flexibility and customisation including larger tool openings and throat depths.
• Long-term durability, reliability and ease of servicing.
• Incredibly versatile and suitable for almost any bending application.
• Suitable for low tonnage applications right through to high tonnage applications in excess of 4,000 tons.
• Suitable for a wider range of bending lengths up to around 14 metres.
Hybrid press brakes combine both hydraulic and electric elements, achieving a more energy efficient drive system with improved performance.
Hybrid press brakes use a bi-directional servo electric drive system to pump oil to the hydraulic cylinders. Compared with a traditional hydraulic system where the pump is running continuously, even when the machine is idle, a hybrid system is only working when motion is required. This means that hybrid systems consume very little energy when idle and are more energy efficient when working.
Hybrid systems use a smaller hydraulic oil tank, leading to a more efficient design and lower maintenance costs when an oil change is required.
When it comes to noise output, hybrid systems are quieter than hydraulic machines due to the lower sound levels of the servo electric drives compared with traditional hydraulic pump motors and that they are only running while the machine is being operated.
• Lower energy consumption since the pump is only running when the machine is moving and when bending force is required.
• Improved control and bending accuracy.
• Faster acceleration and deceleration which results in shorter cycle times.
• Lower noise levels.
• Use less oil than hydraulic machines.
• Economical to maintain.
• Suitable for a wide range of bending applications that require pressing force up to around 500 tons.
• Suit a range of bending lengths up to around 7 metres.
• Ideal for high-volume production where speed, accuracy and efficiency are required.
Electric press brakes eliminate the need for hydraulic pumps, valves and complex piping, for an extremely quiet, fast and efficient bending solution. Electric machines can feature a variety of drive methods including belt or gear direct drive systems and belt / pulley systems for even distribution of pressing force on longer machines.
Smaller models are ergonomically designed with integrated foot pedals and folding support tables that allow workers to comfortably operate the machine from a seated position as well as offering a range of additional features that help to reduce operator fatigue.
• Extremely quiet.
• Low energy consumption.
• Ergonomically designed for optimal comfort and reduced operator fatigue.
• Smaller models can be portable, offering greater flexibility for machine placement in the workshop.
• Consistent operation and accuracy over time since there is no degradation of hydraulic components.
• Require minimal maintenance compared with hydraulic and hybrid machines since there are no hydraulic components to service or oil changes required.
• Electric machines are ideal for repetitive bending of small parts where fast cycle speed and accuracy is required.
• Suitable for low tonnage bending applications of up to around 200 tons.
• Suitable for bending lengths up to around 4 metres.
Any information, descriptions, specifications and images of press brakes presented in this catalogue are provided by the press brake manufacturers. You should consult the press brake manufacturers directly to confirm the accuracy and validity of this information prior to making any purchasing decision.
www.accurl.com
The PA semi-hybrid press brake is equipped with Hexa-C frame, which ensures. It is an energy saver, with energy consumption comparable to machines with a hybrid hydraulic circuit.
www.adira.pt
The PH is a heavy duty press brake available up to 9 metres and 2000 tons. ADIRA has a long experience with heavy duty machines and is able to supply you with both conventional and tailor-made solutions for large bends.
www.adira.pt
The smallest member of the press brake family with 3 metres to 4.2 metres bending length and 220 to 400 tons of bending force. F means ”floor standing solution” – these machines do not require any pit, are always delivered assembled and installation takes only one day.
www.aliko.fi
Quality solutions for larger volumes with 4-10 metre bending length and 630-800 tons of bending force complemented by a heavy-duty construction and great reliability, plus a wide range of optional equipment and accessories.
www.aliko.fi
Giant press brakes for very high compressive force provide you with the best result for any challenge with bending force of 1000 tons or above. Personalised selection of parameters, a wide range of press brake accessories and bending tools according to the customer needs. Fast response, high quality and unique solutions.
www.aliko.fi
SYNCRO is a hydraulic machine of high productivity and more versatile, that allow the manufacturing a big variety of parts with high precision and repeatability.
www.axialmaquinaria.com
Any information, descriptions, specifications and images of press brakes presented in this catalogue are provided by the press brake manufacturers. You should consult the press brake manufacturers directly to confirm the accuracy and validity of this information prior to making any purchasing decision.
Baseform Series Press Brakes provide exceptional value with ± 0.0004” ram repeatability, 24” range backgage, Cincinnati PC-based operator control with touchscreen interface, 3D part views and optional Cincinnati Bend Simulation offline software.
www.e-ci.com
The Autoform+ Series provides advanced features and custom machine options from 60-350 tons up to 18’ length. Advanced technologies include precision bed referenced linear encoders, strain gage monitoring of machine tonnage, Dynamic Thickness Compensation & Adaptive Forming.
www.e-ci.com
Proform+ Series Press Brakes excel in production environments requiring accuracy, versatility and reliability. Proform features include rugged interlocked frame and clevis cylinders, high resolution encoders and Cincinnati PC-based operator control with touchscreen interface.
www.e-ci.com
Maxform Series Press Brakes, available from 90 to 350 tons are the industry benchmark for productivity. Maxform’s provide +/- .0002” ram repeatability, exceptional ram speeds, Dynamic Thickness Compensation, Adaptive Forming and much more.
www.e-ci.com
Any information, descriptions, specifications and images of press brakes presented in this catalogue are provided by the press brake manufacturers. You should consult the press brake manufacturers directly to confirm the accuracy and validity of this information prior to making any purchasing decision.
Ultra-fast and productive hydraulic press brake up to 1.5m.
www.gizelis.gr
Superior press brakes with top-class equipment and components offering the ultimate flexibility in bending process.
www.gizelis.gr
Versatile press brake with New Standard (= NS) tool clamping. Market oriented execution. Extensive choice of options. Innovative 2D Multi Touch graphical control. Excellent price-performance ratio.
www.haco.com
Versatile press brake with European Standard (= ES) tool clamping. Market oriented execution. Extensive choice of options. Innovative 2D Multi Touch graphical control. Excellent priceperformance ratio.
www.haco.com
Any information, descriptions, specifications and images of press brakes presented in this catalogue are provided by the press brake manufacturers. You should consult the press brake manufacturers directly to confirm the accuracy and validity of this information prior to making any purchasing decision.
ToolCell uses revolutionary technology that minimizes setups, is fast and highly reliable. An integrated automated tool changing system stores a library of tooling that is automatically changed as the job requires.
www.lvdgroup.com
Easy-Form press brakes provide unmatched performance. Featuring LVD’s patented Easy-Form® angle correction and monitoring system that ensures first part, good part. LVD’s powerful TOUCH-B control optimizes part production.
www.lvdgroup.com
PPEB press brakes ensure high precision and flexibility. Equipped with state-of-the-art hydraulics and electronics, full-featured TOUCH-B control, in multi-axis configurations, they efficiently handle simple to complex bending.
www.lvdgroup.com
PPED Series press brakes are practical and easy to use – perfect for general-purpose bending. A cost-effective design combined with LVD precision and reliability delivers true application flexibility. An intuitive touch screen control combined with LVD’s easy to use software makes programming and setup quick and simple for every level of user. Offered in a range of models, in manual and CNC configurations, there’s a PPED machine to fit most applications.
www.lvdgroup.com
The TruBend Series 3000 brings together the best TRUMPF quality with simple operation and an attractive price-performance ratio. This means you can manufacture economically even in low utilization, and profit from precise results as well as the highest safety standards. Through the perfect interaction of all components, the TruBend Series 3000 machines are the fastest bending machines in their class.
www.trumpf.com
Any information, descriptions, specifications and images of press brakes presented in this catalogue are provided by the press brake manufacturers. You should consult the press brake manufacturers directly to confirm the accuracy and validity of this information prior to making any purchasing decision.
The OptiFlex press brake range can provide you with “tailor made” solutions to your forming requirements. The OptiFlex represents our first press brake designed utilizing sophisticated computer modelling throughout the engineering and manufacturing process. OptiFlex –the optimisation of individual modules resulting in a no-compromise solution for superior accuracy and flexibility in bending.
www.ursviken.com
The Giant Press Brake that empowers the productivity for the most demanding metal bending operations. VDT CNC Variable Die Tool the quickest possible bottom tool change. Designed for bending advanced high-strength steel. FlexiCrown enable deflection compensation locally along the bed.
www.ursviken.com
EVOLUTA radically revolutionizes the bending process, presenting itself as the best choice for those who desire the newest and most advanced technology.
The technical features of EVOLUTA will ensure maximum flexibility to meet every bending requirement.
www.warcom.it
DINAMICA is characterized by an elegant design with attention to every detail. This synchronized press brake is the top of Warcom’s product range, featuring the highest levels of performance, precision and productivity.
www.warcom.it
The FUTURA series has a range of models from 50 tons up to 1500 tons and is completely customizable, including specialty tandem and quad configurations.
FUTURA is designed for the most demanding of users who desire the greatest range of machine capacity and performance.
www.warcom.it
HYDRAULIC
www.yawei.cc
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SIZE RANGE: FROM 2 TO 6 METERS
MAC2.0 TECHNOLOGY GUARANTEES
BENDING REPEATABILITY AND PRECISION
The scalable automation including ATA (the automatic
BENDING FORCE: FROM 60 TO 400 TONS
IDEAL FOR INDUSTRY 4.0 CELLS AND AUTOMATION, THANKS TO THE OPS SOFTWARE
and AU-TO (the
allows to configure the machine according to the real manufacturing needs, whether it is batch one or kit
The
was designed by combining the features and benefits of electric and hydraulic
in-depth knowledge of automation, software, mechanics and electronics
Any information, descriptions, specifications and images of press brakes presented in this catalogue are provided by the press brake manufacturers. You should consult the press brake manufacturers directly to confirm the accuracy and validity of this information prior to making any purchasing decision.
www.accurl.com
The Hexa-C frame ensures the highest bending precision even on multistage bends. The new generation of Greendynamics technology (based on Hoerbiger hybrid ePrAX®control) provides fast, though ecological bends. Its large open height and stroke offer the perfect solution for intricate bends.
www.adira.pt
HSYNCRO is a hybrid system, with full featured: Touch Screen, Energy Saver, multi axis configuration and 3D integral software, to do easy the bending of the most complex product. www.axialmaquinaria.com
Top Level Press Brake with New Standard (= NS) tool clamping.
Specifications for increased bending freedom and high productivity.
Innovative 3D Multi Touch graphical control.
www.haco.com
NUMBER OF MODELS IN THE SERIES COUNTRY OF ORIGIN
BENDING LENGTH (mm)
PRESSING FORCE (T)
DISTANCE BETWEEN SIDE FRAMES (mm)
MAXIMUM OPENING (mm)
MAXIMUM STROKE (mm)
Muratec’s
Drive Press
is mounted with a Dual Drive System which separately controls high-speed up and down movement of the ram by AC servo motor and ball screw drive and hydraulics.
www.muratec.net
The eP-Press features the advantages of high acceleration, deceleration and fast response times of the servoelectric drive system. Compared to conventional press brakes considerable productivity increase can be reached; reduction of cycle times by up to 30% and more is the reality.
www.primapower.com
Any information, descriptions, specifications and images of press brakes presented in this catalogue are provided by the press brake manufacturers. You should consult the press brake manufacturers directly to confirm the accuracy and validity of this information prior to making any purchasing decision.
The B3 was designed by combining the features and benefits of electric and hydraulic press brakes with Salvagnini’s in-depth knowledge of automation, software, mechanics and electronics. Thanks to 4 unique, patented automation devices (ATA, ATA.L, MVM and AU-TO) the B3 can adapt itself in setting up and managing the tools on the basis of what it needs to produce.
www.salvagninigroup.com
www.salvagninigroup.com
The TruBend Series 5000 TRUMPF’s most successful bending machine worldwide. This means from programming, to setup, to bending, production productivity will be unmatched. Innovative features such as the lower tool displacement and the 6-axis backgauge provide you with complete production freedom.
www.trumpf.com
NUMBER OF MODELS IN THE SERIES COUNTRY OF ORIGIN BENDING LENGTH (mm)
PRESSING FORCE (T)
DISTANCE BETWEEN SIDE FRAMES (mm)
MAXIMUM OPENING (mm) MAXIMUM STROKE (mm)
The .SUPERIOR press brake, engineered with great care for details, is a high quality machine. We studied the framework flections so we could design a product that reacts in the most appropriate and responsive way to the mechanical solicitations, which guarantees a stable structure.
www.vicla.eu
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PBC servo-pump CNC press brakes uses servo motor connecting the oil pump. Real-time control over motor speed reduces idle work to achieve energy savings with high efficiency and stability.
www.yawei.cc
The
productivity.
correct tools are positioned at the correct time at the exactly right location after having been programmed in the CNC. Top and bottom tooling are automatically changed.
www.adira.pt
is the perfect solution for small parts, up to ¼” thick and less than 50 pounds. This machine can be easily moved with a fork truck or overhead crane and put into production without being anchored to the floor.
www.e-ci.com
Any information, descriptions, specifications and images of press brakes presented in this catalogue are provided by the press brake manufacturers. You should consult the press brake manufacturers directly to confirm the accuracy and validity of this information prior to making any purchasing decision.
www.euromac.com
www.gizelis.gr
Any information, descriptions, specifications and images of press brakes presented in this catalogue are provided by the press brake manufacturers. You should consult the press brake manufacturers directly to confirm the accuracy and validity of this information prior to making any purchasing decision.
The Dyna-Press electric ram offers a smooth transition from approach to working speed and minimizes power consumption through the use of an optimal power to inertia motor ratio. The coupling between the ram and the servomotors is made using two heavy-duty ball screws to distribute force and tonnage evenly across the working length. As a result, the press brake provides fast, energy-efficient operation across a range of bending jobs.
www.lvdgroup.com
Muratec
is driven by AC servo motor and ball screw mechanism. It has reached high productivity with a fast ram and back gauge plus extremely consistent repeat accuracy.
www.muratec.net
The eP-Press features the advantages of high acceleration, deceleration and fast response times of the servoelectric drive system. Compared to conventional press brakes considerable productivity increase can be reached; reduction of cycle times by up to 30% and more is the reality.
www.primapower.com
www.str-italy.com
The Servo-Electric press brake is driven by a high inertia type servo motor and heavy duty ball-screw for positioning the Y-axis. The absence of hydraulic components makes this Servo-Electric press brake environmentally friendly, without the risk of oil pollution or oil leakage problems, as well as a more energyefficient design compared with a hydraulic press brake.
www.toongwoei.com
NUMBER OF MODELS IN THE SERIES COUNTRY OF ORIGIN
BENDING LENGTH (mm)
PRESSING FORCE (T)
DISTANCE BETWEEN SIDE FRAMES (mm)
MAXIMUM OPENING (mm)
MAXIMUM STROKE (mm)
The TruBend Series 7000 is a prime example of man and machine working in perfect harmony. The ergonomic high-speed machine bends small and medium-sized parts under the best working conditions, saving space for every production system.
www.trumpf.com
LOGICA is characterized by an elegant design with attention to every detail. This electric press brake is the top of Warcom’s product range, featuring the highest levels of performance, precision, productivity and energy efficiency.
www.warcom.it
Any information, descriptions, specifications and images of press brakes presented in this catalogue are provided by the press brake manufacturers. You should consult the press brake manufacturers directly to confirm the accuracy and validity of this information prior to making any purchasing decision.
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