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System retrofits robots to CNC press brakes
An
Automated Concepts product story
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk editorial team
Jan 9, 2006
Believed to be the first retrofittable system for automating press brakes, a system brings a robot into coordinated motion with any brand of down-acting CNC hydraulic press brake.
RIBS - Robotically Integrated Bending Solutions - from Automated Concepts is the first retrofittable system that brings a robot into coordinated motion with any brand of down-acting CNC hydraulic press brake.
With RIBS, users do not have to replace all their equipment in order to update and automate their processes.
RIBS also features offline programming of the entire process which reduces downtime.
The RIBS system uses standard CAD files of a users parts, offers process verification through a virtual 3D interface and provides full utilization of the press brake.
Manually operated press brakes are often underutilised and plagued with inconsistent tooling wear and bend inaccuracies.
With RIBS users will have an automated process that reduces the time between bends, minimises misuse of the tooling, organizes the set-ups and optimises the bending process.
The RIBS system features SimulEasy software which allows the user to program an entire bend sequence offline and then upload the program into both the press brake and robot.
With only a few minutes of setup, the RIBS robot will follow pieces through bends to avoid back-bending and maintain consistent bend angles.
The SimulEasy program also assists in the process of tooling selection, robot gripper design, re-grip coordination, cell layout, checks clearances and orders bend sequences enabling users to minimize cycle-times.
Worker safety is another advantage of automated press brake systems.
Manual operations tend to require heavy lifting and repetitive motion.
But when companies automate their press brakes with RIBS, they will benefit from reduced repetitive motion and lifting strain injuries and reduced costs in workman's compensation insurance.
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