CNC sheet metal bending cell’s mechanical gripper allows the bending of parts up to a DIN A4 format size and a weight of no more than 2.0kg can be automatically bent.

With the new mechanical gripper an additional module for the BendMaster automation component, now even bending parts up to a DIN A4 format size and a weight of no more than 2.0kg can be automatically bent.

The connection takes place via the pneumatic gripper coupling.

An additional sliding axis significantly reduces regripping time - by 15s for each eliminated regripping action.

The new gripper technology augments the vacuum technology in the BendMaster.

This combination makes the vending machines of the TruBend Series 5000 into universal bending cells for small and large workpieces.

Conveyor belt connection and pallet conveyor complete the logistics relating to the bending cell.

Poorly stackable components such as boxes or complex bending parts are discharged from the bending cell via the conveyor belt.

The bending process is not interrupted by the disposal of the finished parts occurring parallel to the uptime.

The pallet conveyor allows the Euro pallets to be moved in and out without interrupting the bending process.

Large series can be smoothly processed without downtime by loading new blanks parallel to the uptime and unloading finished parts.

A single control unit serves both conveyor belt and pallet conveyor.

At EuroBLECH, Trumpf demonstrated both innovations in combination with the tried-and-true TruBend 5130 and the BendMaster.

The TruBend 5130 offers a maximum press tonnage of 1,300kN on a fold length of 3230mm.

Trumpf is the only manufacturer offering the 6-axis backguage in automated operation.

The bending cells use the ACB angular position measuring system in combination with high axis speeds to achieve maximum process reliability and angle precision.

With a track up to 14 m long and the use of customized conveyor technology components, Trumpf offers maximum flexibility and productivity in the bending cell.

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