EoW May 2008

wire bending & forming

New Bihler punch-bending machine The compact RM 40K from Bihler will open up new and promising prospects to all manufacturers who already use an RM 35, RM 40 or RM 40E. This is due to the RM 40K’s compatibility with the tools of these existing machines and an increased performance due to optimised work processes. The machine’s open and accessible layout for radial and linear manufacture offers increased scope for various manufacturing processes (18 drive positions) and allows all Bihler key technologies such as welding, tapping, bolting and assembly to be integrated easily into the manufacturing concept. It therefore makes it possible to manufacture a great variety of parts on this machine.

CNC wire bending machines from Pave Pave Automation manufactures CNC bending machines for bending wire from 2mm to 25mm diameter. The company's range includes machines for manufacturing auto- motive car seat wires, making point of sale components and for general 3D wire bending. Pave estimates that over 1,000 machines have been manufactured over their 30 years in business. Pave Automation is a family owned business, and brothers Silvio Perna and Antonio Perna are dedicated to the development of new machines. The company launched its latest addition, the Panther X3 twin head CNC bender, at the wire 2008 exhibition in Düsseldorf.

RM 40K punch-bending machine ▲ ▲

The larger centre aperture (diameter 125mm, width 200mm and height 84mm) in the work-plate for more flexible central mandrel movements also affords additional integration possibilities from the rear of the machine. The 90 kN two-point eccentric press is characterised by a larger space for die sets. Dies up to 320mm in length and 170mm wide are easily accommodated here. To achieve faster tool-exchange and thus increase the machine’s availability, all slide units (maximum nominal force 60 kN) are equipped with an innovative rapid tool-clamping system. After the new tool is inserted it must only be fixed using the clamping pin. The old tool mounting-system is also retained so that the RM 35, RM 40 and RM 40E tools can be fitted without any difficulty to the new machine’s slides. In addition, the innovative cam system consisting of a cam carrier and driving disk ensure that the cams are rapidly exchanged. The cutting-edge, user-friendly VariControl VC1-E, which is fully integrated into the machine housing, enables highest process security. Operation is via a colour 15" TFT touch screen in the right sliding door of the operator protection enclosure. This new Bihler control generation uses a Human Machine Interface with intelligent operator guidance, comfortable error support and deletion as well as an integrated possibility for remote maintenance. The punch-holder interlock is quickly and easily released by a pin.

Silvio Perna of Pave Automation ▲ ▲

Pave Automation's aim is to develop and supply CNC bending machines that, together with the latest in software technology, will increase the user's productivity by working faster, and more economically. Pave Automation Ltd – UK Fax : +44 1733 563500 Email : pave@enterprise.net Website : www.pave-wire.com

As an extra bonus, the VC1-E can also be upgraded for multi-axis applications.

Otto Bihler Maschinenfabrik GmbH & Co KG – Germany Fax : +49 8368 18258 Email : vinzenz.hoermann@bihler.de Website : www.bihler.de

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EuroWire – May 2008