In the field of sheet metal processing, machine tools are an indispensable infrastructure in the production process, especially in the forming of metal products. Although the automation level of metal cutting machine tools is already quite high, traditional press brake equipment still dominates the sheet metal field. These equipment have low automation level, low production efficiency, and high skill requirements for operators. Data shows that there are more than 500,000 machine tools in the global sheet metal industry, the market size has exceeded 100 billion, and the annual demand is more than 100,000 units, of which the annual demand for intelligent flexible press brake centers has exceeded 20,000 units.

So, how does the intelligent flexible press brake center replace the traditional press brake machine? What are its advantages?

1. Speed advantage

The press brake process of the intelligent flexible press brake center is fully automated, and the fastest operation time per knife can reach 0.2 seconds. Compared with traditional CNC press brake machines, its speed has increased by more than 3 times, especially when processing polygons and complex workpieces, the speed advantage is more obvious. Traditional CNC press brake machines require skilled workers to hold the workpiece and gradually position and bend it. Each folding edge needs to be repositioned, resulting in low efficiency.

2. Reduction of labor costs

The intelligent flexible press brake center has low technical requirements for operators. Ordinary workers can take up their posts after simple training, without the need to hire experienced skilled workers. Its automated press brake process not only saves a lot of manpower, but also reduces the labor intensity of workers. On traditional CNC press brake machines, processing large-size workpieces often requires the collaboration of multiple people. The intelligent flexible press brake center only requires workers to place the workpiece on the workbench, and the rest of the steps are automatically completed by the equipment, greatly improving production efficiency.

3. Improved safety

Since the press brake process of the intelligent flexible press brake center is fully automated, operators do not need to hold the workpiece, which greatly reduces the safety hazards caused by misoperation.

4. Ease of use

The intelligent flexible press brake center is equipped with a graphical programming interface. Workers only need to enter the press brake data of the workpiece, and the system can automatically generate press brake instructions without the need to master complex code programming. Ordinary workers can get started in just 2 hours. In contrast, traditional CNC press brake machines require workers to have complex programming skills and need to memorize the order of each folding edge, which is difficult to operate and prone to errors.

5. Product consistency

The intelligent flexible press brake center has a high-precision automatic positioning system with a positioning accuracy of up to 0.001mm, which ensures the consistency of the molded products and is very suitable for mass production. However, the positioning accuracy of traditional CNC press brake machines is low, and multiple positioning may cause dimensional errors and affect product quality.

6. Comprehensive automation interface

The intelligent flexible press brake center has reserved a wealth of interfaces, which can easily connect upstream and downstream production lines. By connecting the robotic arm, automatic integrated loading and unloading operations can be achieved. After matching with the self-driving robotic arm, the intelligent flexible press brake center has higher collaborative efficiency. When the workpiece is replaced, only the program of the press brake center needs to be adjusted to automatically generate the robotic arm program, which has higher flexibility.

7. Flexibility of molds

The intelligent flexible press brake center uses a universal press brake mold. Through multi-axis concurrent linkage and full servo control, it can realize press brake operations of various complex shapes. Traditional CNC press brake machines require customized special molds for each press brake shape, which are expensive and cumbersome to replace.

In summary, the intelligent flexible press brake center is gradually replacing traditional press brake equipment with its excellent speed, low labor cost, high safety, ease of use, consistency and comprehensive automation capabilities, and has become the new favorite in the field of sheet metal processing. If you are looking for ways to improve production efficiency and reduce costs, the intelligent flexible press brake center is undoubtedly the best choice to consider.