FINN-POWER EB - Automated Bending Cell adds to the productivity of your sheet metal working process
In many cases the press brake, the standard technical solution for the bending of sheet metal components, is not only the typical but also the most conventional manufacturing method.
Yet, there are many manufacturing situations where an automated bending cell offers benefits far superior in terms of
- total manufacturing cost
- component quality
- automation level
FINN-POWER’s new EB bending cell is your optimal solution for bending
- large components
- from thin sheets
- in long series
- automatically
With the FINN-POWER EB, the machine operation cycle is fully automatic and includes the following stages:
loading, rotation during the bending sequence, bending, and unloading.
Operation
The machine is operated by a CNC and a PLC (Programmable Logic Controller). The CNC and the PLC exchange information and synchronism through a digital profibus. The machine’s main functions, as well as all the axes involved in the bending, are controlled by the CNC. An on-board PC and a color display are included in the standard configuration of the machine to create an ergonomic machine interface.
Bending generally starts from the outside edge of the sheet and continues towards the inside of the sheet, working one side after another in sequence. The sheet is loaded automatically onto the working table by a robot where a manipulator pushes it against the positioning pins. The manipulator holds the work piece firmly during all the manipulation phases.
The bending tool holds the required portion of sheet in position during the bending action. Two blades manipulate the portion protruding from between the counterblade and the upper tool, upwards or downwards according to the nature of the bend (positive or negative) and the required angle, which is CNC programmable. The ready-bent component is automatically exited and the next flat work piece loaded.
There are many manufacturing situations where FINN-POWER EB provides superior cost efficiency in bending. Analyze your manufacturing tasks together with FINN-POWER - the latest technology offers the best in productivity.
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