CNC Bending on Metal Fabrication Process

The sheet metal work industry usually has a combination of bending systems. Press brakes are the most common. In addition, several industries are also investing in other forming systems such as bending and folding panels. All of these systems assist the operation of forming various parts without the need for special tools

Sheet metal formation in high volume production has also evolved. Such factories no longer need to rely on product-specific tools. Currently, it is possible to use modular lines that can meet various forming needs or combine panel bending with various automatic forming variants from corner forming, press brakes, and roll bending.

CNC Bending

Automatic bending lines for sheet metal today use bending in a general sense. That's because there are various types of bending that are known as panel bending, also known as CNC bending. CNC Bending remains one of the most common processes on automatic lines, mainly because the process is very flexible.

LThe sheet is moved into position by means of a manipulator or by a special conveyor. Conveyors tend to work best if the previous sheet has cut a hole which will make it difficult for the manipulator to move it. This process increases the bending speed. A typical flange, be it positive or negative, can be formed in half a second. The motion of bending blades varies widely, allowing for a variety of shapes, from simple to very complex.

This also allows the CNC program to change the outer bend radius by changing the exact position of the bending blade. The closer the blade is to the clamping tool, the tighter the outer radius drops to about twice the thickness of the material. This variable control also provides flexibility in the order of corners. In some applications, if the last bend on a side is negative or folds down, the bending blade can get out of the way and the conveyor mechanism picks up the cut and brings it downstream.

Thus, Duta Laserindo Metal can do the bending process and other metal fabrications according to your wishes with a faster, more accurate process ready for all possibilities. We offer cost-effective services with increased automation, which can help save your uptime and labor costs, enhance your company's image and strength, and provide you with other great benefits.