Right-first-time Tube Bending Technology to be shown at MACH 2012

Published : January 26, 2012

Author : Unison Ltd

Unison will also be highlighting its new quick-release tooling and barcode identification system, which enables machine operators to handle complete tool changeovers within 2 to 5 minutes, with full verification of the process. This innovative tooling system is set to become a de facto standard for manufacturers seeking to accelerate small batch size production of tubular metal parts.

A video showing the major time-saving benefits of the spring-back correction and quick-release tooling systems can be viewed on Unison’s YouTube channel at: http://www.youtube.com/user/Unisonltd.

laser-controlled spring-back correction bend angle system is unique. It automatically compensates for the natural tendency of metal tubes to ‘spring back’ slightly after being bent, enabling parts manufacturers to implement a ‘right-first-time’ production process. By eliminating the scrap wastage associated with conventional hydraulically-powered bending machines, the system helps manufacturers address the spiralling cost of raw materials, and is especially beneficial for companies working with exotic alloys. The correction system can also be used for edge and feature detection to facilitate more stable process control of pre-laser-cut parts.

Unison is a world leader in all-electric tube bending and is widely regarded as one of the industry’s innovators. The company’s extensive Breeze range of tube bending machines accommodates all types of tubing materials, from mild steel to exotic alloys. Recent extensions to the range include a rotating head machine that can perform right- and left-hand bending in one continuous cycle, and a machine that features a fully integrated cutter to facilitate automated single-step manufacturing of volume parts.

Unison’s all-electric tube bending machines combine the highest operational efficiency with flexible, high-accuracy digital motion control, and have become the machine of choice for many companies in sectors as diverse as marine, aerospace and automotive through to furniture. Unison’s stand at MACH 2012 will enable visitors to see how the company’s machine design innovations can benefit their business through reduced operating costs and key technical advantages.

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