Superior Bending with Unparalleled Productivity

High axis speeds and acceleration rates, combined with innovative operating aids lead to unparalleled productivity with the TruBend Series 5000 press brake from TRUMPF Inc. (Farmington, CT). This highly productive, universal machine comes equipped with an On-Demand Servo Drive with four-cylinder drive technology that is highly dynamic, extremely quiet in operation, and delivers significantly more productivity compared to a conventional drive. It is also eco-friendly, as it consumes energy only during the bending process. Since precise angles are the most crucial part of bending quality, an assortment of smart features are offered for maximum precision. The TruBend Series 5000 features two innovative angle measuring systems. Automatically Controlled Bending (ACB) takes measurements through sensors integrated into the upper tool, while the new ACB Laser system measures the bending angle through a contactless optical process, and is therefore compatible with any tooling.

These measuring systems complement one another perfectly. When bending short sides, reflective surfaces, or when multi-point measurement is required, the established ACB Laser system is the obvious solution. It is especially useful when processing acute and open angles, as well as thick sheet metal. This system projects a laser line onto the sheet and measures the angle with a camera for maximum precision. The entire bending process is facilitated by the intuitive Touchpoint TruBend control interface that features exceptionally realistic 3D visualization and a multi-touch screen that responds to the operator’s touch even when work gloves are worn. Collision monitoring is also available with the new 3D visualization system. The MobileControl Pro can be positioned conveniently along the press beam so that the operator can complete the bending process without having to revisit the control. A 3.2 in color display enables them to input all the directions they might need for the bending process while standing directly at the machine, including instructions to switch to the next/previous bending step or to correct the angle and axis positions.

The press brake operator influences the overall quality and productivity of the process and the TruBend Series 5000 was developed with this in mind. Support consoles capable of handling loads up to 440 lb are available with a choice of plastic, brush or roller supports. For particularly heavy and large parts, a bending aid is also available to provide assistance when bending angles up to 30 deg. When faced with differing tool heights or Z bends, an additional CNC axis automatically sets the bending support to the correct height. The entire working area is well-lit by LED lighting at the front and in the interior of the machine. The machine’s tool indicator also features LED lights that reduce setup times by precisely displaying where the bending tools are needed. During bending, this optical positioning aid continues to assist the operator by indicating where the next bending operation is required. To position the workpiece securely, the machine is equipped with an optimized 2-axis, 4-axis, 5-axis or 6-axis backgauge.

Equipped with a ToolMaster for automatic tool changes in seconds, this press brake takes advantage of 60 spaces for upper and 48 spaces for lower tools. The ToolMaster accepts standard tooling and takes care of the setup process virtually eliminating search and transit times for operators. While the ToolMaster takes care of tool changes of standard or special tooling, operators can focus on other work. Another advantage is that the closed tooling storage protects the tooling from corrosion.

TRUMPF Inc., Farmington Industrial Park, 111 Hyde Road, Farmington, CT 06032, 860-255-6104, www.us.trumpf.com.