LVD has introduced Easy-Cell 80/25, the latest in its line of robotic bending cells for automated bending. Easy-Cell offers high flexibility to produce a wide range of parts with the precision of a built-in adaptive bending system, which the company says ensures bend angle accuracy from the first part. The robotic bending cell incorporates LVD’s software for fast, simple offline programming of both press brake and robot. According to the company, users benefit from the productivity of automated bending with high process reliability and low component costs.

Easy-Cell 80/25 combines an Easy-Form 80 T press brake with a Kuka industrial robot to handle parts from 100 x 100 mm up to 1600 x 1200 mm, weighing up to 25 kg. The press brake features a 2500 mm bend length, five-axis back-gauge, and 2500 mm crowning table, providing the versatility to accommodate a broad scope of bending applications.

Notably, the cell features multiple robot grippers that offer easy changing to suit the job in hand. The robot uses a proprietary swivel function to optimise workpiece regripping. This swivel movement reduces the time it takes for re-gripping, improving overall cycle time.

Easy-Cell features LVD’s Easy-Form Laser for bend accuracy. Automation with built-in quality assurance provides a high degree of consistency in production, especially critical for automated operations.

Easy-Form Laser uses adaptive, in-process control over the bend angle. The system compensates for material variations such as sheet thickness, strain hardening and grain direction. Scanners continuously measure the bend angle and transmit information in real time to the CNC control for immediate adjustment of the punch position to achieve the correct angle. The bending process is continuous and no production time is lost.

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