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Here is some of the newest equipment and tooling used to bend sheet metal and plate steel.

Posted: June 3, 2015

The Haeusler ROLLmeister Plate Roll TETRA series from Sterling Fabrication Technology is ideal for medium and large batch production of shell and tube heat exchangers and pressure vessels with a small-to-midsize range of wall thicknesses, as well as economical single shell production.

The 4-roll design of the Haeusler ROLLmeister Plate Roll TETRA from Sterling Fabrication comes with a variable rotation speed of up to 26 fpm. The narrow machine geometry (the travel path of the side rolls related to the top roll) applies high bending forces to a wide range of shell or pipe diameters to be rolled.

The Haeusler ROLLmeister Plate Roll TETRA from Sterling Fabrication includes an operator control desk with a 19 in touch screen for easy visualization of all process parameters and comfortable programming. The ergonomics of the joy stick and the CNC control reduce the operator learning curve as well as potential fatigue that can occur during long, intensive hours of production. (first view)

The compact Xpert 40 portable high-speed press brake from Bystronic is “moveable on demand” to where you need it, when you need it. This is ideal when space is limited and capacities vary. (first view)

The super high speed back gauge and ram on the Xpert 40 press brake from Bystronic ensure the highest production efficiency of highly complex sheet metal shapes.

The V-Lock System from Wila consists, in part, as a new self-seating groove that has been added to the tang for absolute die alignment along both the X and Y axis of the press brake and positive clamping of individual die sections so that even the smallest sections cannot be inadvertently moved out of position as is common during sheet handling.

The TOUCH-i4 tablet from LVD Strippit provides a real-time overview of the entire fabrication workshop by generating and presenting live information needed to manage networked laser, punching and bending machines.

The PB3-18-10 plate bending machine from Schwarze-Robitec has a cone bending device and uses a hardened roller diameter of 460 mm with an integrated lever arm system to manage a contouring force of up to 255 tons and achieve a high level of torque that is ideal for bending particularly thick stainless steel plates.

The accurate and fast Warcom Dinamica press brake from Trilogy Machinery is ideal for job shops, metal service centers and sheet metal fabricators that demand high performance precision and productivity.

The customizable Warcom Futura from Trilogy Machinery is ideal for medium and heavy steel fabrication, with a standard hydraulic crowning system that guarantees accurate and repeatable bends on models ranging from 50 tons up to 1,500 tons. (first view)

The Warcom Logica electrical press brake from Trilogy Machinery uses a revolutionary direct drive system to achieve speeds higher than any other kinematic system available, making it ideal for high productivity and repeatability of small bends in series.

The Xpert 40 is the fastest press brake of its size on the market: typical press brake production is 622 bends per hour (BPH), typical high dynamic electric or hybrid press brake production is 916 BPH, Xpert 40 production is 1,028 BPH. With its flexible tool selection and a press capacity of up to 44 U.S. tons, this machine offers a wide range of applications from thin and thicker materials, and the ultra-high performance back gauge system, with up to a 6-axis, enables the cost-efficient production of highly complex sheet metal shapes. High operator efficiency is also achieved through ergonomic design and individually adaptable workspace. Noteworthy is the process-controlled drive unit which reduces power consumption by up to 30 percent!

Bystronic Inc., 200 Airport Road, Elgin, IL 60123, 847-214-0300, Fax: 847-214-0299, sales.us@bystronic.com, www.bystronicusa.com.

ABSOLUTE DIE ALIGNMENT
Wila USA (Hanover, MD), the U.S. subsidiary of Wila bv (Lochem, The Netherlands) introduces their new V-Lock® System that consists, in part, as a new self-seating groove that has been added to the tang of all Wila New Standard®, American, and American Vintage® Dies with V-openings of 2.362 in (60 mm) and smaller. This feature, combined with a new generation of clamping pins that will be provided with all Wila Crowning Systems and Bottom Tool Holders with hydraulic die clamping beginning in the second half of 2015, provides several new benefits, including absolute die alignment along both the X and Y axis of the press brake and positive clamping of individual die sections so that even the smallest sections cannot be inadvertently moved out of position as is common during sheet handling.

V-Lock also improves the performance of press brakes equipped with robotic tool loading and unloading by preventing the movement of individual die sections during bending operations and providing absolute alignment of all die sections along the X and Y axis. All Wila dies equipped with the V-Lock feature can be used in hydraulically and manually operated die holders with and without V-Lock clamping technology. Wila will be adding its new V-Lock System to its products at no additional cost to its customers.

Wila USA, 7380 Coca Cola Drive, Hanover, MD 21076, 443-459-5496, Fax: 443-459-5515, www.wilausa.com.

PRESS BRAKE TOOLING FOR NEARLY ANY METAL BENDING
Mate Precision Tooling (Anoka, MN) has launched a new line of press brake tooling punches and dies for press brakes configured with European Precision Style and Wila Trumpf Style tooling. This press brake tooling is manufactured with renowned exacting performance standards and backed by a legendary 100 percent satisfaction guarantee that has set the standard in CNC punch press tooling and laser consumables needs for more than 50 years. Now users can rely on the same level of sophisticated technical support, unsurpassed product quality and responsive customer service for press brake tooling. This press brake line includes an expansive array of punches, dies, standard specials, specials and accessories, available in segmented, full-length and half-length sizes to suit nearly any metal bending application. This precision ground tooling is manufactured from premium alloy tool steels, with the wear surfaces of the punches and dies induction hardened for extra durability.

Mate has created a legacy in providing an exceptional user experience with the powerful combination of outstanding products, in-field technical support and knowledgeable customer service. More than 30 sales engineers across North America draw on their extensive field experience to support their users. Since many worked as fabricators themselves, these engineers routinely help customers develop the most cost-effective, practical solutions for their metal fabricating needs on-site. Customers work with just one sales engineer for all products, which helps to improve efficiency for the fabricator. The sales engineers are backed by a team of in-house customer service representatives and applications specialists. Mate’s extensive breadth of press brake tooling is now available for shipment.

Mate Precision Tooling, 1295 Lund Boulevard, Anoka, MN 55303, 763-421-0230, Fax: 763-421-0285, matepressbrake.com.

MANAGE NETWORKED METAL BENDING OPERATIONS
As Industry 4.0 becomes increasingly relevant to the sheet metalworking industry, LVD Strippit (Gullegem, Belgium) has responded with a technology that gives shop managers critical production information in real time. TOUCH-i4 is an industrial strength Windows-based tablet that provides an overview of the entire fabrication workshop by generating and presenting live information needed to manage networked LVD laser, punching and bending machines.

The real-time TOUCH-i4 system collects information from LVD Strippit machines and a centralized CADMAN database to offer insight and flexibility to daily operations. This information can be viewed and managed wirelessly on the shop floor with TOUCH-i4, allowing the user to make informed decisions based on lead-time, cost, technology and individual machine workload. Detailed information includes KPI history with full visibility and diagnosis of workshop performance including OEE analysis, future workload with overview and plan future workload by overall capacity, by technology and by individual machine and sort and validate, TOUCH-i4 can be used to help sort and validate parts allowing users to streamline production orders ready for the next operation.

Strippit, Inc. 12975 Clarence Center Road, Akron, NY 14001, 716-542-4511, Fax: 716-542-5957, marketing@strippit.com, www.lvdgroup.com.

BENDING THICK STAINLESS PLATE
Kersten Europe GmbH (Steisslingen, Germany) produces cones and cylinders for offshore projects, architectural structures, machine constructions, fuel depots and more with their PB3-18-10 plate bending machine from Schwarze-Robitec GmbH (Cologne, Germany). The toll manufacturer specializes in plate and section bending by using the powerful PB3-18-10 plate bender, which has a high level of torque, a cone bending device and hardened rollers for bending stainless steel plates.