TPT November 2009

B ending , E nd F orming & S waging

AT the EMO Milano 2009 exhibition Pedrazzoli IBP, Italy, introduced its cooperation with Fanuc GE, a builder of CNC and robotised systems. In the bending field, Pedrazzoli IBP has developed a new generation of machines, including the Bend Master 45, available in clockwise/counter-clockwise versions. The machine features fully electric operation and bending capacity up to 45mm tube diameter. Fully electric machines with CNC control The adoption of the Fanuc GE package for real time movement control has been carried out alongside integration with the IMS (Intelligent Motion System), the Pedrazzoli software for machine management and 3D graphical programming. This is a historical feature of Pedrazzoli IBP machines, as Pedrazzoli was among the first to introduce a 3D user interface for tube work planning. In the new generation Bend Master machines, users can use the IMS graphical software developed in-house by Pedrazzoli IBP, but

also can immediately change to an ISO programming version according to specific needs. An energy monitoring function, managed by Fanuc GE drive controllers, allows the real-time calculation of the energy cost of each piece made by the machine. Pedrazzoli IBP SpA – Italy Fax: +39 0424 509049

Email: ibpexp@pedrazzoli.it Website: www.pedrazzoli.it

Haeusler AG is a manufacturer of metal forming machines and production lines for different application areas. For the tube and pipe industry Haeusler offers complete pipe mills and roll and tube bending machines. The company has launched the latest version of Control System, to take advantage of up-to-date forming technologies and the latest generation of computer processors and software. Featuring flexible software architecture and selectable operation modes, the new Control System ensures higher machine efficiency. With two operation modes as standard, manual and batch-to-batch, the system can also be advanced to CNC. With around 128 machine functions, the CNC allows accurate programming of forming Afullsteelcompactbendingheadprovides greater flexibility and easy tube transit during the working cycle, even under the head. The Bend Master 45’s fully electric machine structure and advanced control functions, guaranteed by the latest generation Fanuc GE CNC, require no manual adjustment of tooling, even after working change, allowing increased repeatability. The current trend for increasingly smaller production batches makes frequent machine set up changes necessary, so rapid tooling change and repeatability without manual adjustment is an important advantage.

 Pedrazzoli’s Bend Master 45

Latest technology for controlling bending processes processes by choosing between predefined program modules, increasing production speed and making quality repeatable.

bus system, based on Industrial Ethernet, which provides cycle times of around 30μs at 1,000 digital inputs and outputs, and results in lower maintenance effort, tighter tolerances and better forming quality. The dual processor architecture makes it possible to unite operating interface HMI and data management (one processor) with soft PLC and soft motion control (another processor) on one PC platform. The HMI is Windows-based, enabling an easy integration and interface to production data acquisition systems. For motion control and PLC-programming, a separate real- time system is used. Technical support for the operating system is guaranteed until year 2024. Designed for rough industrial environments, the Haeusler Control includes two shock resistant redundant discs (each with 8GB storage capacity), integrated UPS and remote maintenance. Further features include diagnostic displays (including online manuals), maintenance scheduler, operating hour counters and automatic axis optimisation. Haeusler AG – Switzerland Fax: +41 61 755 22 00

TheControl Systemhandles up to 23 axes (seven of them as standard configuration) to meet the most demanding requirements in case of additional equipment such as support units or infeed/outfeed equipment. The dynamic 3D graphical software visualises the forming process, reduces its complexity and minimises the learning curve of operators. High-speed motion control with cycle times below 50μs (compared to approximately 5-10ms for high end PLCs) ensures optimal control performance, increases wear resistance of parts and extends overall lifetime of the machine. Haeusler uses the fastest currently available

 Haeusler has released an updated version of its Control System

Email: info@haeusler.com Website: www.haeusler.com

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