Unison to premiere laser-controlled spring back correction for tube bending
At Tube 2012, in March, tube bending machine specialist Unison will be mounting its first European public demonstration of an all-electric machine equipped with its innovative laser-controlled spring-back correction system. The machine will also be equipped with a novel form of quick-release tooling and a barcode identification system which, says Unison, will enable machine operators to handle complete tool changeovers within two or three minutes, with full process verification.
Unison's laser-controlled spring-back correction bend angle system is available on any of the company's machines for tubes from 50 mm diameter upwards. It automatically compensates for the natural tendency of metal tubes to spring back slightly after being bent, enabling parts manufacturers to implement a right-first-time production process.
The laser correction system can also be used for edge and feature detection to enable more stable process control of pre-laser-cut parts.
