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03 April 2010

LVD introduces T-axis sheet supports to press brakes

  • press brake sheet support T-axis
LVD has introduced T-axis CNC programmable sheet supports for its PPEB and Easy-Form series of hydraulic press brakes.

The use of T-axis programmable CNC sheet supports allows one-person operation and enhanced angle repeatability, part quality and ease of material handling, improving overall press brake productivity.

Unlike traditional pneumatic type sheet supports that typically do not support the part during the entire bending process, LVD's T-axis system features synchronous brushless motors to follow and support the sheet before, during and after bending.

The sheet supports are fully synchronised with the bending speed of the press brake, providing smooth operation and supporting an accurate, consistent bending process.

T-Axis trajectories are calculated automatically by the press brake control, depending upon the size of the V-die.

Two types of T-axis sheet support system are available: a unit for machines from 80 to 220 tons, able to support up to a 100 kg sheet, and a heavy duty system suitable for press brakes 320 tons and higher, able to support up to 200 kg.

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Andrew Allcock


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