FABTECH 2021

F29: Automating Press Brake & Bending Systems - PAID SESSION (Room S405a)

15 Sep 21
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Automation/Robotics

What to Consider Before Purchasing Your First Automated Bending System
Automation continues to affect our daily lives. While the benefits of automation are well publicized, as a metal fabricator, how do you determine if automation will improve your bending operations? It’s important to carefully evaluate your needs and expectations before deciding to acquire your first automated press brake. This session will serve as a guide to the questions you should consider during your early stages of evaluation.
Todd A. Kirchoff - Cincinnati Inc.

Is Press Brake Automation Right for You?
This session will educate about chances and challenges for companies in the sheet metal industry to automate their Press Brakes in the sheet metal fabrication. With difficulties of finding skilled labor nowadays, automation can be a great addition to metal fabrication and gives the opportunity to offer more advanced jobs and minimize physical labor. This session will provide a dive into parts justification, safety, scheduling and process control for Press Brake automation and to help define if automation is the right thing for your company.
Marcel Fiedler - Bystronic Inc.

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