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News Release from: Trumpf | Subject: TrumaBend Series press brakes
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 21 August 2006
Angle sensors improve press brake
working
The key to efficient bending lies not only in advanced press brake technology and intelligent tooling systems but, above all, in angle sensor technology - for raising efficiency.
With 25 years' experience of supplying fabrication services to blue chip OEMs in the automotive and yellow goods industries, Leicester-based B and P Fabrications recently made the decision to replace its existing array of press brakes with a selection of TrumaBend models from Trumpf The move has helped the company increase its performance and achieve commonality with a host of other Trumpf machines already on site, making it one of the most advanced fabrication facilities in the UK's Midlands
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 21 Jun 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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While B and P's early years were spent processing thick materials for the pressure vessel sector, approximately 15 years ago the company saw an opportunity to diversify into thin sheet.
Today the company can still process material up to 12mm thick, but 80% of its work involves material of less than 3mm.
It is a strategy that has helped the B and P increase turnover to around GBP 7 million, generated with the help of some 95 employees.
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"The move towards thin sheet introduced the company to Trumpf," explains joint owner, Pat Byrne.
"At the time we looked at all the alternatives but from its reputation it was clear that Trumpf was the market leader." For flat sheet processing, B and P today has a strong portfolio of Trumpf machines, including two Trumatic 5000 punch presses, a TC6000L laser/punch combination machine, as well as two dedicated flatbed laser profiling machines - an L2530 and an L3030.
However, until recently the company used press brakes manufactured by a Trumpf competitor.
Byrne explained the reasons why B and P has now switched to TrumaBend models.
"The particular press brakes we had were taken over by another company and, frankly, we didn't like the way the products were supported or the way that future designs were heading," he said.
"For this reason we took the opportunity to look at one or two others.
However, the strong relationship we had with Trumpf made TrumaBend the favourite.
We now have two TrumaBend press brakes and we've been so impressed that we ordered a further two machines." From simple parts through to intricate precision formed components, the hydraulic CNC press brakes from Trumpf give shape to everything.
The TrumaBend Series is synonymous with flexible and productive bending.
The key to efficient bending lies not only in sophisticated machine technology and intelligent tooling systems but, above all, in the sensor technology.
The angle sensor ACB (Automatically Controlled Bending) is a technique developed and patented by Trumpf.
B and P Fabrications now has equipment valued at well over GBP 2 million at its 5600ft2 headquarters in Leicester, helping it process in excess of 500 tonnes of mild steel every month as well as several tonnes of non-ferrous material.
The TrumaBend press brakes at B and P are employed producing thin sheet components, such as covers, in batch sizes that range from five up to several hundred a week.
Around 95% of parts are manufactured from mild steel, although the company also processes materials such as stainless steel, aluminium, copper and brass.
As well as fabrication services, B and P provides machining, welding, assembly and painting services.
It all adds up to a complete service that the company says is vital to survive and prosper in a tough marketplace.
"Competition is fierce," said Byrne, "And China is the biggest threat.
Offering multi-service operations gives us an advantage but we must be competitive".
"If our prices are too high, our customers will go elsewhere, it is as simple as that.
This is why we have invested so heavily in equipment such as the Trumpf machines, which have provided this company with the impetus to compete on a global footing. Request a free brochure from Trumpf ...
We would have little chance of survival without Trumpf technology.".
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