Understanding Press Brake Deflection and Crowning Methods
A proper understanding of press brake deflection and compensation methods (crowning) is critical for anyone required to specify or operate a press brake. Unfortunately crowning devices are among the most frequently misunderstood features used on today’s press brakes. This presentation describes how and why press brakes deflect and when to anticipate the need for the machine, or operator, to compensate for deflection to achieve good results. Various types of crowning devices and their proper use will be discussed.
Todd A. Kirchoff - Cincinnati Incorporated
Automated Press Brake Forming
Increased transparency and production through machine monitoring and automation is the hallmark of the new industry 4.0. Among these innovations, through the careful combination of machine tool and automation technology, decreased part costs have been achieved by sheet metal fabricators. Automated press brake forming has transformed the bending world and provided many unique benefits. Join in for a discussion on automated bending and how it can make a positive impact for your shop.
Andrew Jeffery - TRUMPF Inc
Is Press Brake Automation Right for You?
This session will concentrate on the key points of automating your Press Brake operations. Especially with this exceptional situation of uncertainty of a global pandemic, reliable production resources are becoming more and more important. We will take a look in depth of the benefits of automating bending processes, but also what requirements needs to be met to justify and implement automated solutions.
Marcel Fiedler - Bystronic Inc.