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FABTECH 2015—It’s a Wrap
Panel Bending Redefined
Trumpf’s new TruBend Center 5030 panel-bending machine, presented as the perfect complement to its TruBend press-brake product line, displayed its ability to produce pos- itive and negative bends, folds and circular bends with a vari- ety of radii, all while minimizing setup times and tooling costs. With a bending length of 10 ft., the TruBend Center 5030 is a thin-sheet processing specialist. Operators insert the workpiece material against the backgauge and the two-axis part manipulator performs all additional material handling required for bending steps along that edge; the bending tool moves to form each bend. The machine operator then turns the sheet and the process begins again.
A unique design feature is the machine’s additional vertical axis for the part manipulator. Since the part manipulator can fix parts at a range of positions, this axis optimizes flexibili- ty and provides for easy removal of parts with downward edges.
With standard tools, the TruBend Center allows can form aluminum and mild-steel sheets to 0.120 in. thick and stain- less-steel sheets to 0.090 in. Possibilities include short side lengths, deep boxes and small profiles, as well as parts with formed sections, recesses and diverse radii. The machine can also productively process galvanized and painted sheet- metal. To form parts with challenging geometries, such as very small profiles, formed sections near the bending line, flanges or staggered bends, additional blankholders and bending tools are available. The machine’s optical angle assistant ensures accuracy and proves particularly helpful when setting up new parts. www.us.trumpf.com
40-Ton Electric Press Brake Ideal for Small Parts, Tall Tools
Cincinnati Inc. introduced its all-electric GoForm 40-ton press brake, ideal for small parts to 0.25 in. thick and weigh- ing less than 50 lb. The brake features a 10-in. stroke, and with its 17-in. open height, can handle tall tools and adapters. A heavy-duty stress-relieved frame makes the machine ready for multi-shift operation, according to company officials, and is designed for full tonnage with minimal deflection. The drive system uses satellite roller-screw actuators that reduce heat and wear for heavy use and long life. A six-axis backgauge handles basic and complex part shapes.
“The machine has a small footprint, can be easily moved
with a forklift or overhead crane, and operates without being anchored to the floor,” says product manager Todd Kirchoff, “so it can adapt to changing plant layouts and workflows.”
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Nidec Minster Showcases Robot-Tended Servo Press
Nidec Minster introduced showgoers to its new P2H-FX Series servo-mechanical presses. The FX-100, a 100-ton model, was displayed at the show along with an integrated Kuka part-handling robot to demonstrate blank-feeding and part-removal capabilities. Designed for high-volume demanding applications, the P2H-FX series combines a tra- ditional mechanically driven press with the flexibility of a servo drive. It features a one-piece cast-iron frame with low deflection characteristics, and is powered by a high-torque low-speed Siemens drive motor in a planetary gearbox arrangement. The setup offers a fully programmable slide- motion profile and a top speed of 250 strokes/min.
Nidec Minster also used the FABTECH stage to intro- duce its recent acquisition of Arisa S.A., of Logrono, Spain. “The addition of Arisa to the Nidec Minster Press Group instantly expands our product offering and opens up many new opportunities for continued growth,” says CEO David Winch. Winch says Arisa will maintain local production and management in Spain, adding that “Arisa’s products are a good fit for us since there is little overlap with Nidec Minster’s products.” www.minster.com
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