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Citation
(2003), "BendWizard" makes small-batch automated press brake operations viable", Industrial Robot, Vol. 30 No. 6. https://doi.org/10.1108/ir.2003.04930faf.002
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:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Copyright © 2003, MCB UP Limited
"BendWizard" makes small-batch automated press brake operations viable
"BendWizard" makes small-batch automated press brake operations viable
Keywords: ABB, Metals
ABB, the global power and automation technologies group, has introduced "BendWizard" computer software, which can quickly and efficiently program robots for use in tending press brakes (Plate 2).
Offering the programming convenience of a conventional computer "wizard", BendWizard is already selling worldwide to press brake manufacturers and users. Increasingly, robots are specified to pick-up, align and bend metal sheets into required shapes. However, programming a robot for a typical press brake application, such as manufacturing metal cabinets, for example, can be a complex and costly operation, and this limits automation to high volume production.
ABB has developed BendWizard to provide a rapid, simple off-line process giving metal fabricators the cost benefits of advanced automation for both small and large-batch runs, adding real value to their operations. By dramatically reducing robot downtime and making production runs for fewer than 50-off economically viable, BendWizard offers smaller workshops, a genuine incentive to invest in modern automation systems.
For more information, please contact: David Marshall, ABB, Auriga House, Precedent Drive, Rooksley, Milton Keynes, MK13 8PQ. Tel: +44 (0) 1908 350300; Fax: +44 (0) 1908 350301; E-mail: david.marshall@gb.abb.com
Plate 2 BendWizard computer software programmes robots
for use in tending press brakes