Automating the Bending Process
Learn how to incorporate different levels (programming, tool changing, part handling, etc.) of bending automation into your current fabrication process. This presentation includes case studies and a cost justification process to help determine what level of automation is right for your company. Advances in angle detection on press brakes will also be covered.
Scott Ottens - Amada America Inc.
Boosting the Bends Per Hour: Tips and Technologies for Reducing Press Brake Setup Time
Shrinking lot sizes and rising part variability are dramatically increasing the share of a press brake's production time dedicated to setup. This session will analyze what tasks create unproductive time on press brakes and how you can reduce the setup time to boost press brake productivity.
Vincent Iozzo – TRUMPF Inc.
Electric Press Brake Technology
Learn about the origin of the electric press brake, its construction and operation, common applications, and important features and benefits that can help justify incorporating one into a unique operation.
Alan Gildemeister - International Technologies, Inc.
Understanding Modern Press Brakes
This presentation will cover the recent evolution of ram drive systems, back gauge drive systems, and crowning drive systems. In addition, tips on reducing setup times to increase capacity, availability, and maintain pace with high-speed bending will be shared.
Paul LeTang - Bystronic Inc.
