Schwarze-Robitec's new CNC 220 E TB MR represents a milestone in the production of fully electric, multi-stack tube and pipe bending machines, the company claims. It was developed by the tube and pipe bending machine specialist for one of its American automotive customers.
Able to bend tube up to eight inches in diameter, the multi-stack tube and pipe bending machine can bend a broad spectrum of tube and profile dimensions, can handle tube and pipe lengths of up to 13 feet in length, while a vertical height-adjustable pressure die moves to the required bending level, as required. This enables users to better gauge the requisite bending forces and consistently apply the optimal contact pressure to the tubes and pipes they plan to bend.
The machine also features the NxG control system, which contributes to the swift cycle times offered. By optimising time, toolpath and speed on all CNC axes, the system enables users to significantly enhance productivity. Depending on the tube or pipe system to be bent, production times can be slashed by up to 35%.
Like all tube and pipe bending machines produced by Schwarze-Robitec, the energy-efficient CNC 220 E TB MR boasts bend former retraction. The bend former and swivel arm can therefore be operated separately, enabling a highly diverse range of tube geometries to be more easily adjusted and positioned during the bending process.
Schwarze-Robitec has already prepared the tube and pipe bending machine for future developments in the context of Industry 4.0. For instance, Fabtech visitors will be able to test the mechanical engineering firm’s smart remote maintenance solution with numerous diagnosis functions at the trade fair.
