Automated press-brake system

Established versions of this automated bending system are suitable for parts weighing up to 40 kg and this new addition now extends this maximum to 100kg or parts exerting a bearing load of 150 kg. The new, higher capacity BendMaster is designed for minimum sheet thickness of 0.7 mm and for parts up to a maximum size of 3 by 1.5 m. The BendMaster system is a 4-axis manipulator arm that runs on the Z-axis track in parallel with the press brake and is programmed off-line using the same TruTops Bend software. For maximum flexibility the automated press brake can be also operated manually. This allows small batches and intricate work to be economically produced by the operator leaving medium to large volumes for automated manufacture by BendMaster. The TruTops Bend software fully integrates programming and control of the press brake, BendMaster, gripping technology and different stacking arrangements, and it makes re-teaching unnecessary. As the beam is synchronised with BendMaster, the TRUMPF ACB angle system can also be employed, to ensure maximum accuracy and repeatability.