LVD has expanded its line of ToolCell automated tool-changing press brakes with the ToolCell 220/30 Plus and ToolCell 220/40 Plus. The new Plus models can handle bend lengths of 3 and 4 m, and deliver 220 tons of bending force. Both feature an open height of 570 mm (with a stroke of 300 mm) to accommodate tools capable of producing high flanges. If required, this can be enhanced to an opening of 670 mm and a stroke of 400 mm.

LVD’s ToolCell hydraulic press brake features an integrated tool changer and tool-storage system. The machine automatically selects and places the tooling required for the job. While the operator is preparing parts for the next job, the machine unloads the previous tooling and loads the next set-up, all without manual intervention.
The accuracy of bending operations is said to be assured with LVD’s patented Easy-Form Laser adaptive-bending system, which is standard on all ToolCell models. Easy-Form Laser provides in-process angle monitoring via laser scanners located on the front and back of the press brake table. The system transmits information in real time to the CNC, which adjusts parameters accordingly to generate the correct angle. No production time is lost as the bending process is not interrupted. Using Easy-Form Laser, the machine is able to adapt to material variations such as sheet thickness, strain hardening and grain direction, automatically compensating for any changes.
ToolCell press brakes are Industry 4.0-ready thanks to LVD’s latest generation Touch-B control, which is linked to a central CADMAN database where all production-relevant data is stored.
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