Press brakes with an
e for electronic 150-200T
The
e-volution
in sheet metal working
For many decades now, SAFAN has led the development and
led the first robotic press brake in Europe.
innovation in automated sheet-metal working. In 1980, SAFAN
In 2006, SAFAN introduced a pioneering new
introduced the first CNCK servo-hydraulic press brake, followed
concept: the intelligent press brake with inte-
by the patented servo-mechatronic press brake (SMK) in 1995,
grated robots, the SAFAN I-Brake.
the first hybrid guillotine shear in 1999 and the first fully electronic press brake in 2004, the SAFAN速 E-Brake. With capacities of up
SAFAN
to 200T and 4100 mm working length, the SAFAN E-Brake is the
solutions under the motto of 'the
advanced alternative to the conventional hydraulic press brake. With
working.' Official recognition could not be avoided. In 2006
SAFAN's Touch Screen controls, SAFAN is the first manufacturer
Safan won the Techni-Show Golden Innovation Award and
to have set a worldwide standard for the most efficient and simple
the Made in Holland Award with the SAFAN E-Brake 200T
Man-Machine Interface. In addition, SAFAN is one of the pioneers
4100.
in automated bending cells. In 1988, SAFAN had already instal-
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is
continually
driven
to
seek
new,
e-volution
more
efficient
in sheet-metal
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SAFAN E-Brake 150 and 200 Ton SAFAN’s servo-electronic technology has been proving itself all over the world since 1995. The SAFAN EBrake concept constitutes a further improvement
on
one
resulting
that
is
this
technology, in
ground-
breaking performances. Customers are therefore full of praise, especially about the much shorter cycle times, more advantageous use of energy and substantially lower costs for maintenance in comparison with traditional hydraulic press brakes. Based on this extensive practical experience, SAFAN has effectively adapted the technology and construction to the segment involving weights up to 200 tons and work lengths up to 4 metres. In addition, a strong point of the construction is the level foundation.
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Servo-electronic bending with an E for even bending Without crowning you obtain the most accurate and constant bending angle along the full working length of the machine. The unique, patented roller drive system in the upper beam ensures a uniform and even distribution of forces. A balanced combination of powerful electro-motors, fixed and movable rollers and specially developed belts facilitate capacities of up to 200T. The flexible belts, which are only 3 mm thick and 100 mm wide, are reinforced with steel wires and coated with hard polyurethane. This advanced technology has been extensively tested in the demanding elevator industry. So reliable is the technology that SAFAN are able to offer a 5 year warranty on the mechanical drive system, when combined with an annual service contract. The special construction of the SAFAN E-Brake also contributes to the even absorption of large forces.
Roller drive with 4 servo motors
The O-frame acts as a single unit and deformation is kept to an absolute minimum. It is more stable, stronger and produces less deformation than a conventional C-frame.
E-Brake
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Conventional
Even distribution of forces
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Up to 30% shorter cycle times The new SAFAN E-Brake is further optimised to take maximum advantage of the high acceleration and other favourable servo-motor characteristics. For this reason, our SAFAN E-Brake is very fast througÂhout the entire cycle.
SAFAN’s self-developed controls make use of a new
SAFAN E-Brake 150T 3100
generation of electronics and software. This results in
Conventional hydraulic press brake Cycle time 35 sec.
Cycle time 22 sec.
incredibly short reaction and stop times, through which bending speeds of up to 20 mm/sec can be achieved.
Up to 50% energy saving
Cycle times are also far shorter than with conventional
The SAFAN E-Brake only uses energy when the
press brakes, partly through the fast backgauge.
top beam is actually moving. This can deliver
In comparison tests, the SAFAN E-Brake is shown to
an energy saving of up to 50% compared with
be up to 30% faster than a conventional press brake.
conventional hydraulic press brakes.
Cycle times for this product (see image below):
22 seconds! 25 60
0
20
0
Bending test product
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Test product: 22 sec. cycle with SAFAN E-Brake!
SAFAN E-Brake 200T
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Heavy duty backgauge with a large range The SAFAN E-Brake 150-3100 and the E-Brake 200-4100 are both equipped with a heavy-duty CNC controlled backgauge system fitted with recirculating ball screws and precision linear ball-bearing guides. The basic model comes complete with CNC controlled X axis.
The standard version of the backgauge has two
Optional equipment includes backgauge systems
hinging backgauge fingers that can be manually moved
equipped with CNC controlled R, Z1, Z2 and
along the bending line (Z axis) as well as adjusted in
X axes, or full 3D movement with X1, X2, Z1, Z2,
height (R axis). The stop fingers are provided with
R1, and R2 axes.
interchangeable pins. In optimum use, they permit a maximum backgauge range of 1100 mm.
Heavy-duty backgauge
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3D backgauge
Standard backgauge stops
3D backgauge stops
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Moveable and adjustable support arms SAFAN has developed a range of support arms of modular construction for both light and heavy-duty sheet-metal work. This makes it possible to rapidly set up the correct solution for each application. An optimum combination of ergonomics and efficiency.
All support arms can be used in combination with the
• Support arms movable across the front side of
light guard.The support arms are as standard equip-
the machine and pneumatically adjustable in height
ped with brushes. You can choose from the following
(programmable on the control)
possibilities: Optionally all support arms can be equipped with adjus• Support arms fixed to the machine
table front stops
• Support arms movable across the front side of the machine • Support arms movable across the front side of the machine and height adjustable with a handwheel
Movable support arms
Movable support arms adjustable in height
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SAFAN E-Control, the new
e-standard
in ergonomics
Since the introduction in 1995, the SAFAN E-controls have been the international standard for ease of operation. The Safan touch screen concept is therefore the most functional and intuitive ManMachine interface in the sheet-metal working industry. Safan has once again shifted the standards with the SAFAN E-Control as the latest generation touch screen controls.
Complete Touch Screen convenience
controls, which in turn regulates the various axis via
Web-based communication and support
The SAFAN E-Control is fully touch screen, whereby
a so-called CAN-BUS (Control Area Network). The
The controls are set-up for web-based communication
the only buttons visible on the 17” screen are those
system can be programmed quickly and accurately
such as online diagnoses and loading software updates
that are needed during operation. The controls simply
thanks to a ‘self-teaching’ database with data on
via the web. Machines can also be coupled to each
run on a PC under Microsoft Windows®, the software
materials, tools and previous, already corrected
other in a group and tooling databases can be shared.
was developed based on Microsoft.net Framework.
bending. The SAFAN E-Control can be coupled to the
By monitoring and analysing your operating data
The unit is fitted with a 100 MB Ethernet UTP network
majority of off-line programming systems. The stand-
online, Safan will be in a position to optimise your pro-
connection as standard. The instructions are transmit-
ard SAFAN E-Control 1 controls work with numerical
duction process from a distance in the near future
ted to a central processor from the SAFAN E-Control
input and bending parameters display, however the user receives immediate graphic support in many areas.
SAFAN EC2 control
SAFAN EC1 running mode
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SAFAN EC3 control
Summary of SAFAN press brake controls EC1 - EC2 - EC3
Control type
Possibilities
Off-line connections to
EC1 Numerical product data entry - 2D programming of products by means of Touch Screen and bend simulation with - numerical bending parameter Safan Easy 2D representation - usage of the actual database
- SAFAN EC or Easy 2D software - Delem Profile on Windows - Delem V-Bend - Autopol - SomaBend (Radan)
EC2 As EC1, but with graphical - 2D programming of products 2D and 3D representation and bend simulation with of the bending sequence Safan Easy 2D
- SAFAN EC or Easy 2D software - Delem Profile on Windows - Delem V-Bend - Autopol - SomaBend (Radan)
EC3 As EC2, but with graphical (no Safan Easy 2D) 2D and 3D programming and representation of the bending sequence
- SAFAN EC software - Delem Profile on Windows - Delem V-Bend - Autopol - SomaBend (Radan)
SAFAN Easy 2D
SAFAN Easy 2D
Off-line programming with Autopol for Windows
SAFAN E-control with keyboard
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Bending with an E for efficient options Fast, simple and reliable angle measurement can be essential for your bending process. SAFAN has made
e-volution
advancements in this area too. Two SAFAN E-Bend systems, electronically
linked to the SAFAN Touch Screen controls, increase your efficiency through exact sheet thickness or angle measurement.
1 SAFAN E-Bend S
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SAFAN E-Bend S
SAFAN E-Bend M
The SAFAN E-Bend S sheet thickness measurement
This system consists of two pneumatic sensors on
system is mounted next to the backgauge finger. The
a rail, which can be programmed at every desirable
system measures the sheet thickness to an accuracy
position. Both sensors are in contact with the sheet
of Âą 0.01 mm. It can be precisely programmed when
during the bending cycle. Before the definitive angle
measurement should take place. Measurement takes
is bent, the spring-back of the sheet is measured.
just tenths of a second and the data in the control
Based on this, a correction is entered after which
system is immediately adjusted. The control system
the definitive angle is bent. The values measured can
database maintains all records of measurement and is
be used for other bends in which angle measurement
set out graphically.
is not possible due to the product’s geometry.
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1 SAFAN E-Bend M
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SAFAN bending aids With the Electrically or Hydraulically driven bending aids from SAFAN, you prevent angle deviation when bending thin sheets with large dimensions. The bending aid provides the operator with a simple and ergonomic means to remain within set angle tolerances.
It is often not easy for an operator to position large
bending aid. In most cases, it can be used by a single
sheets. Especially during the return movement of the
operator to position larger products. In brief, along
top beam, it is difficult work to keep everything in hand.
with accuracy, productivity is increased by the SAFAN
Instead of having a second operator provide assistance,
Bending Aid, the best partner for your operator.
Programming bending aid
it is frequently more efficient to install a SAFAN Machine type
1 SAFAN E-Mate plus bending aid
Max. sheet weight
• E-Mate plus bending aid
150 kg.
• Hydraulic bending aid
500 kg.
2 SAFAN hydraulic bending aid
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Electronic evolution with an E for ecological and economical The
SAFAN
E-Brake
contributes
perfectly
to
your
sustainable
business, while at the same time making your business operations much more economic. The absence of hydraulics means that the problems associated with environmentally harmful and risky oil are a thing of the past.
There is no need to adjust the settings of pressure
is automatically directed from the SAFAN TS con-
relief valves – with the risk of mistakes and drift – and
trols. In addition, the SAFAN E-Brake has an
there are no filters to be checked and replaced. The
additional
servo-electronic system is therefore far more relia-
The application of a spring return means
ble than the hydraulic one, because of the lack of oil,
that the top beam will always move
tanks, pumps, seals, valves and filters. And you will
upwards in the event of a failure.
in-built
safety
provision.
never have trouble with a cold start up. Integrated safety Work fast without risk: SAFAN makes that a reality with the safety system integrated within the controls. It works with a safety light screen that
Integrated safety light guard Side view
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Turn-key delivery of automated bending solutions In 1988, SAFAN had already installed the first robotic press brake in Europe. Safan is now an experienced specialist in the field of automated bending cells including the standard SAFAN R-Brake. The SAFAN integral solutions for your production process go much further than stand-alone solutions. The integral automation is not restricted to the bending cell alone, this also applies to other parts of the process such as punching and spot-welding, and the entire routing of sheet material around the bending cell. Flexible solutions and off-line software
cells. You have a choice between off-line or parametric
From advice & consultancy to manufacturing
and realises turnkey solutions for bending and cutting
You retain your flexibility with Safan in terms of new
programming. Naturally, you can contract out all pro-
Safan makes automation of sheet-metal working easier
systems with guaranteed cycle times. This fixes the
products or changes in your production process. You
gramming to Safan.
than you think. This starts with the convenience of a
costs per product. The return time of your invest-
are also flexible in relation to coupling with external
The Safan Robowave off-line programming is a guar-
single contact person for the entire project. Our con-
ment can be properly determined based on those set
systems and choosing your robot. The SAFAN E-Brake
antee for maximum efficiency of your bending cell All
sultants clearly present you with the entire range of
costs. With the help of a simulation model, you will
is perfectly suited to operate as a mid-point for every
movements can be programmed and simulated in
options, enabling you to make the best possible
get a reliable indication beforehand of your expected
automated bending cell. The SAFAN controls run under
advance.
choice for your production process. SAFAN develops
Return On Investment.
the
Windows速
platform, adding a whole range of
options for links, networks, software packages and resolving downtime of the unmanned production process over the Internet. Safan can supply complete, fully tested programs for both new and existing robotic
Off-line programming
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Tool adapters SAFAN E-Brake
SAFAN E-Brake energy consumption
is used only when the E-Brake has to actually
intervals - this will mean a further saving with
perform a movement. With a conventional
the SAFAN E-Brake up to 3000 kWh a year.
hydraulic press brake, the hydraulic pump
Adapter NSCL-basic
80.0
motor is running all the time. The graph Adapter NSCL-I +
below only covers the time while the press
Q = 650 mm Stroke = 300 mm
on account of sheet handling, conversion and
Q = 590 mm Stroke = 300 mm
On the SAFAN E-Brake, the main drive motor
Q = 690 mm Stroke = 300 mm
80.0
60
95.0
brake is actually in operation. During the OPERATOR SIDE
standby time - which can be as much as 90% 80.0
Adapter NSCL-II
Clamping table OB/S-3 60
95.0
Clamping table European
80.0 690
Kilo Watt
Adapter SAFAN
650 590
90
95.0 80.0 350
Adapter American
390
Clamping table OB/S-3-C
290
70
E-Brake Conventional
75.0
80.0 170.0 100.0
kN
STANDARD Segmented European Adapter
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OPTION
OPTION Clamping table DD005 incl. ty
C in mm (Q = 650 or 690 mm.)
100
22
12.800 4350
3100 2885 2885
200-4100
2000
300 590
20
75
22
16.800 5350
4100 2885 2885
75
A in mm
Pressure force in kN
Q size in mm*
600
* Q - size: optional 650 of 690 mm
600
C in mm (Q = 590 mm.)
20
B in mm
300 590 100
Weight in kg
Motor Power in kW
1500
Maximum stroke in mm
150-3100
150-200T
Return speed in mm/sec
Bending speed max. in mm/sec
Closing speed in mm/sec
Technical specifications SAFAN E-Brake 150 - 200T
(Subject to modifications)
B
B A
400
400
Q
Q
930
930
1700-1850
1700-1850
C
C
3520
3520
600
2120
2120
A
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E-Brake 35 - 200T E-Brake B 20 - 100T
E-Brake 300T Dual Drive
H-Brake
R-Brake
Safan B.V., Kwinkweerd 11, NL-7241 CW Lochem, P.O. Box 96, NL-7240 AB Lochem Tel.: +31 (0)573 222 222, Fax: +31 (0)573 252 057, E-mail: info@safan.nl, Website: www.safan.nl
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E-Brake Ergonomic