More and more fabricators are facing a situation, where big volumes are replaced by the need to produce small batches on a just-in time basis. In traditional bending with press brakes, set-up times, technical limits in producing sophisticated components and the requirement for skilled personnel may prove problematic in such manufacturing tasks.Basing on extensive experience applying servo electric technology in automatic panel-bending solutions, Finn-Power introduces this concept as a new automation solution which focuses on set-up rather than material handling.

The new FastBend replaces the press brake with the automatic bending technology which allows more bends for each side in an automatic sequence without any manual intervention, Fastbend capabilities include positive/negative inversion, smashing and radius bend and several other typical profiles; only the loading, rotation and unloading are manual. The result is bending quality, fast production and elimination of human mistakes. With options ATC (automatic tool change) and barcode reader the machine makes set up automatically and activates a new part program. The clear and logical screen instructions facilitate and speed up operation further as well as support fast self learning.

Basing on extensive experience applying servo electric technology in automatic panel-bending solutions, Finn-Power introduces this concept on a new automation level.

FastBend requires no foundation and is very fast and easy to install. Average energy consumption is similar to a press brake and with its compact layout the machine offers a reduced impact on the manufacturing environment.

The inherent benefits of servo electric technology include very low energy and maintenance costs, and a reduced impact on manufacturing environment (minimum noise and vibrations). The machine is not influenced by thermal conditions, and component quality is excellent.Maximum bending length is either 2,150 mm or 2,550 mm, and the FBe5 can bend steel material up to 3.5 mm in thickness.