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BUYER’S GUIDE YOUR GUIDE TO THE LATEST PRESS BRAKE TECHNOLOGY

LAMIERA SPECIAL EDITION

INCLUDING OUR LAMIERA PREVIEW SECTION FEATURE EDITORIAL

THE RISE OF ITALIAN PRESS BRAKE MANUFACTURING

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05 MAY 2017

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The rise of Italian press brake manufacturing.

A willingness to adopt new technologies early, combined with intelligence and creativity means that Italian press brakes will be set to impress potential buyers at Lamiera 2017.

Prima Power eP Series – Fast, accurate, efficient servoelectric bending solution.

The eP Series features the advantages of high acceleration, deceleration and fast response times of the servo-electric drive system.

Press Brake Showcase 18 Adira 20 ALIKO 22 Axial 24 Cincinnati 30 Coastone 31 Deratech

FX Bend – Extraordinary press brake technology.

Euromac’s press strength is in extension during the bending step, thus avoiding any deformation. The final result is maximum precision and maximum tonnage in the entire bending length.

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LVD Demonstrates Technology to Optimize Fabrication Process at Lamiera 2017.

At Lamiera, LVD demonstrates how its Industry 4.0-ready products address today’s small batch, increased part complexity and short lead-time culture by providing networked information that helps fabricators make informed decisions.

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34 HACO 38 LVD Prima Power

42 Salvagnini 46 STR 48 TRUMPF 52 Ursviken 54 VILCA 56 Warcom

Technology 6 RapidBend 8

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AutoSense, BendShield

SmartLink, FlexSpeed

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OEM Platinum Partners

OEM Standard Partners

None of the above listed manufacturers pay to have their information included in this publication. The Press Brake Buyer’s Guide is produced for the global press brake market for the purpose of highlighting those manufacturers that offer machines with high level technology.

So you’re in the market for a new press brake.

With so many makes and models available how do you choose the right machine and how can you be sure you’re getting the very latest technology with the highest possible levels of productivity and performance?

Advanced technologies accessible today deliver safe, high speed and efficient machine control, greater functionality and usability, highly advanced optical protection and exceptional performance. In addition to these technologies, the latest advancements in embedded optical imaging aid productivity through more accurate and consistent part production, managing faster bend speeds, real-time angle measurement, high speed angle control and instant part sampling.

Unfortunately some press brake manufacturers make the mistake of treating productivity aids, user functionality, operator protection and safety as an afterthought. Simply adding on or offering an array of third party devices and components may provide basic functions but without the latest technology embedded as a complete solution these add ons can dramatically reduce machine productivity, performance, functionality and usability. In the end this costs you money.

What if you could own a machine that provides you with the very latest in functionality, safety and operator protection while at the same time enhancing productivity and performance to levels never before possible?

In this guide we showcase the industry’s leading press brake manufacturers who have embedded the very latest technologies into their machine designs to provide users efficient and streamlined operation, enhanced functionality and outstanding levels of productivity and performance.

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Technology Press brakes designed with these embedded technologies deliver a better overall user experience thanks to efficient and streamlined operation, enhanced functionality and outstanding levels of machine productivity and performance.

To learn more about these technologies and to view press brake performance for yourself, visit pressbrakebuyersguide.com

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RapidBend Turbo charge your press brake.

Press brake optical protection doesn’t have to slow you down. Machines with embedded RapidBend technology utilise high speed progressive muting that enables the tools to close safely at high speed until the punch is only millimetres above the material. This reduces the slow speed travel distance on every bend to boost machine performance and significantly enhance your productivity.

RapidBend enables the press brake to close safely at high speed until the punch is just 6mm above the material.

RapidBend Plus Not fast enough? RapidBend Plus reduces the speed change point even further from 6mm down to just 2mm to significantly enhance machine productivity, especially in high level production environments.

RapidBend Ultimate Why go slow when you can always go fast? RapidBend Ultimate eliminates slow speed altogether by enabling the tools to close at high speed right down to the pinch point for the ultimate in high speed performance.

Press Brakes with RapidBend technology consistently outperform any other machines on the market. Only press brakes with embedded RapidBend technology can guarantee this high level of performance so look for RapidBend, RapidBend Plus or RapidBend Ultimate when purchasing your next machine.

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“RapidBend reduces the slow speed travel distance on every bend, boosting machine performance and significantly enhancing productivity.�

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SmartLink Work smarter not harder.

SmartLink seamlessly integrates machine safety, optical protection and optical imaging functions with the CNC system to enhance the operation, functionality, performance and efficiency of the press brake.

Press brakes with SmartLink offer a wide array of functions and not only operate without restriction or interference from the optical protection system but with enhanced efficiency and productivity.

Functionality & productivity.

SmartLink enables optical protection modes to be selected and customised in the CNC bend program.

A different mode or combination of modes can be selected for each bend step allowing the operator to streamline set-up to suit the profile of the work piece. SmartLink automatically switches modes on each step of the bend program with automatic blanking of individual sensors to eliminate unnecessary stops and pedal presses for reduced cycle time and the fastest possible part production.

Press brakes with SmartLink technology produce parts more efficiently and faster than ever before.

FlexSpeed Who said safer is slower?

FlexSpeed safety control with high speed processing technology provides the platform for more efficient machine operation and superior performance.

Traditional press brake designs employ a combination of hardware and software safety processing.

This inefficient process slows down overall response and reaction times and when coupled with optical protection systems leads to a reduction in machine performance by forcing the machine to operate at reduced closing speed in order to improve stopping performance and increasing slow speed travel prior to bending.

Machines with FlexSpeed technology operate with maximum efficiency and productivity with no restriction on operating speed or performance.

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AutoSense AutoSense automatic monitoring technology tracks machine operation and performance in real time. AutoSense automatically monitors control commands, motion, direction, speed and stopping performance to maintain a high level of machine and operator protection. Press brakes with AutoSense guarantee compliance with international safety standards that mandate automatic monitoring of machine overrun and safe speed.

AutoSense Plus AutoSense Plus provides additional monitoring to detect and diagnose specific machine electrical and hydraulic faults with visual alerts displayed on the CNC. Machine problems are quickly and easily identified to help get your machine back into production with minimal downtime.

AutoSense Ultimate AutoSense Ultimate adds advanced Dynamic Valve Monitoring technology to automatically monitor hydraulic valves, associated control commands and machine actions independent of traditional valve sensors.

Press Brakes with embedded AutoSense technology give you peace of mind so you can focus on getting the job done.

BendShield Protecting your productivity, not just your operators.

BendShield technology provides advanced optical protection by enveloping the punch tip with a protective field that has no gaps while maintaining high speed operation. With an object detection resolution of 2mm, BendShield detects even the smallest obstruction from any angle. Press brakes with BendShield technology are not only the safest but also the most productive with guaranteed high speed performance.

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LAMIERA Preview Discover all our partners and press brakes offering the latest embedded technologies at LAMIERA 2017.

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Pavilion 13, Stand A14

FX bend 1023

Innovation, reliability and productivity. If you had to define FX bend through three words, it would be certainly these. Innovation, because the force of the press is in extension during bending with the result of having greater strength and more precision in machining. Reliability thanks to an extremely robust monoblock structure in Meehanite, more robust than any bending machine with an assembled structure. High-level productivity with backgauges at 4 and 6-axis, fully automatic and with independent movements. The reduced weight of the indexes allows to reach a speed of up to 1,100 mm p/sec., all this combined with high decelerations (200 mm. p/sec.) ensures maximum productivity. The design and attention to detail are combined with high quality standards, with the aim to provide you with a machine that is streamlined, productive and exciting.

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ToolCell

LVD products optimize the fabrication process. At Lamiera 2017, LVD will showcase its latest fiber laser cutting machine, Phoenix FL 3015 6kW, and automated tool changing press brake, ToolCell equipped with Easy-Form® Laser adaptive bending technology for precision bending. Both machines feature LVD’s most advanced TOUCH controllers and are connected to LVD’s CADMAN® software to make real-time data exchange possible. The power of CADMAN will be demonstrated through the complete suite of CADMAN software products. A virtual Smart Factory will also be on display – showcasing LVD’s Industry 4.0 philosophy in action.

Pavilion 15, Stand D40/E33 TruBend Series 5000

From 17 to 20 May 2017 we will be present at LAMIERA. Come and visit us at fieramilano Rho. We are waiting for you at Pavilion 15, stand D40 E33, 9.30am to 6:00pm.

Entry is free with pre-registration online at www.lamiera.net.

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Pavilion 13, Stand D15 eP 2040 - Highlights Servo-electric drive system: sustainability and manufacturing efficiency and productivity, greater versatility, outstanding accuracy, lower power consumption, less maintenance.

Pulley-belt system actuated by Prima Electro servo-drives distributes the bending force over the whole bending length. 5-year warranty for the mechanical drive system in combination with annual maintenance agreement.

eP 2040

Rigid and stable O-frame ensuring: tool alignment even under stress deformation; excellent ram position accuracy and repeatability with bed-referenced linear encoders measuring upper and lower beam relative position; flexibility - there is no throat limitations for long parts (typical of C-frame structure); and gauging over the whole bending length.

Prima Electro Open Control: MSWindows based, two processors, operator –friendly 17� touch screen user interface, 2D graphical on-line programming and 3D visualization for Auto-Pol off-line programs. Easy-to-use and effective AutoPOL off-line programming.

Block Laser safety equipment by Lazer Safe, most advanced solution in terms of productivity and protection level.

Pavilion 15, Stand D36 Next to a press brake of small size, of 60 tons and two meters in length, integrated in the FlexCell configuration, Salvagnini will launch a world premiere of a B3.ATA press brake at Lamiera 2017, featuring automatic set up devices for both upper and lower tools and numerous automations making for an adaptive and completely autonomous system, with regards to maximum process efficiency and in line with Salvagnini’s Industry 4.0 concept.

B3.ATA

B3.ATA is a 4.0 press brake, which can be entirely connected with the production environment in which it is inserted, and at the same time monitored remotely, for example from a smartphone.

Next to 4.0, B3.ATA is: KinEtic, with hybrid drive and particularly low consumption; kitable, suited for kit manufacturing thanks to it flexible set up system ATA for the upper and, as a world premier also for the lower tools; ready, as any kind of material of any thickness can be processed without operator intervention for regulation, thanks to the proprietary MAC2.0 technology making the machine adaptive.

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Pavilion 13, Stand C43/C45

VERDE 3200-150T

STR is present at pavilion 13 stand C45. The technical and commercial staff will be pleased to show you the innumerable advantages that distinguish electric bending. STR offers the fastest press brakes on the market with an approach speed of 320 mm/s, mute-point “zero” thanks to Lazer Safe IRIS, IRIS Plus real-time angle control and correction. STR, quality guaranteed for 10 years!

VERDE 2050-40T

Pavilion 13, Stand A46/B33 Vicla is attending LAMIERA 2017 with important news!

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Showing the .Superior press brake with the innovative Hybrid Plus system; a hydraulic system built for high efficiency. A special back gauge and IRIS Plus angle control, allows you to achieve the correct angle the first time. Furthermore we’re going to be showing the .First press brake, with a max real length of 1,250 mm, and power of 40 t. It is Vicla’s smallest, with an increased opening, it is versatile, fast and highly-productive.

The staff at Vicla are waiting for you!

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Pavilion 13, Stand D21 Warcom is a manufacturing company that embraces technology and leverages a long history and extensive sales network to continue to grow their brand. Warcom is a leading Italian manufacturer of press brakes, shears, plasma cutting machines and fiber laser cutting machines. The current ownership is very focused on establishing a new presence in international markets by way of their dedication and attention to customer needs and satisfaction.

EVOLUTA

The NEW press brake model EVOLUTA radically revolutionizes the bending process, presenting itself as the best choice for those who desire the newest and most advanced technology. The technical features of EVOLUTA will ensure maximum flexibility to meet every bending requirement.

Thanks to the FCS (Full Compensation System) with dual automatic compensation in “real time”, you’ll get perfect bending results. This system compensates the possible sheet metal deflection (deformation or arc curvature), which is caused by the composition of the material.

Pavilion 13, Stand C46 New press brake with 1150 kN nominal power and 10-axis system g.a.d.e, always and constantly committed to technological research, will present a new ultra-fast and precise press brake at its stand in “Lamiera”. This new machine is conceived to complete the already appreciated and reliable series of press brakes PS-C, PSC GREEN DRIVE and PSC-H. Distinguishing features of the new hybrid servo-press, called SPC-H, is the very high operation speed that, coupled with the extreme precision, makes it one of the highest performing machine ever. The SPC-H 3115, on show at the exhibition, has a nominal power of 1150 kN and is conceived to satisfy the most demanding customers in terms of precision, productivity and reliability.

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Press Brake Showcase Here we showcase the industry’s leading press brake manufacturers and machine models that offer users efficient and streamlined operation, enhanced functionality and outstanding levels of productivity and performance.

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ADIRA Metal Forming Solutions is a Portuguese company with 60 years of experience in developing and producing highly complex machine tools, such as shears, laser machines and press brakes to cut and bend sheet metal. ADIRA is one of the world leaders within the sector, operating in approximately 60 markets worldwide, known for its know-how and capability to produce highly complex and customized solutions according to each client’s specific needs. ADIRA is committed to continuous innovation and improvement of its products, which stand out for their high quality made in Portugal.

ADIRA PH

ADIRA PA

ADIRA PF

The PH is a heavy duty press brake available up to 8 metres and 2000 tons.

ADIRA has a long experience with heavy duty machines and is able to supply you with both conventional and tailor-made solutions for large bends.

The PA semi-hybrid press brake is equipped with a Hexa-C frame, which ensures bending accuracy.

The PF is excellent for intricate fast bends. The Hexa-C frame ensures the precision on the upper beam guiding, while big wide openings allow you to achieve intricate bends. Moreover, the hybrid hydraulic circuit gives you fast, though ecological bends.

It is an energy saver, with energy consumption comparable to machines with a hybrid hydraulic circuit.

Please check ADIRA’s portfolio of shears, laser cutting machines and hydraulic, electric or hybrid press brakes at www.adira.pt. Here, it is also possible to access the E-Configurator to get customized information and find the right machine for you. Check ADIRA’s Facebook page for the latest news and events.

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ADIRA BB (Bluebender)

ADIRA GB (Greenbender)

Press Brake GUIMADIRA PM

With a Hexa-C frame that ensures accurate guiding of the upper beam, this fully electric machine with Blue-drive system is able to give you fast bends and, simultaneously, simplicity of service with savings on your energy bill.

The Greenbender is the topof-the-rage of ADIRA press brakes. With an H-frame for extra stiffness, a hybrid circuit with Green-dynamics system to cut your electricity bills, and a capacity to self-adjust most of the bending parameters, the GB provides complex precision bends.

The PM GUIMADIRA is an economic, accurate, and simple solution for any start-up business with a limited budget! It is a low automation machine with a Hexa-C frame that ensures a perfect guiding on the upper beam, even when under stress.

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ALIKO – Finnish sheet-metal machinery know-how since 1978.

Our customers benefit from ALIKO’s advanced, comprehensive solutions for machining heavy materials. With a wide range of press brake accessories readily available, ALIKO can design a machine solution to meet the customer’s exact needs.

When you require a reliable, durable and accurate machine that is also energyefficient and requires only a minimum amount of maintenance an ALIKO press brake is the great solution.

Buy a new press brake or get the new life for a second-hand machine with ALIKO retrofit solutions.

ALIKO Standard I

ALIKO Standard II

ALIKO Giant

The smallest member of the ALIKO press brake family with 4-6 meter bending length and 320-500 tons bending force guarantees the highest quality with a very competitive price level.

Quality solutions for larger volumes with 4-7 meter bending length and 600-800 tons of bending force complemented by a heavy-duty construction and great reliability, plus a wide range of optional equipment and accessories.

New generation of ALIKO Giant press brakes provides you the best result for any challenge.

The sky is the limit with the ALIKO Giant: 6-15 meter bending length and 1,000-10,000 tons bending force.

For more information about ALIKO press brakes and retrofit solutions visit www.aliko.fi

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Founded in 1994, it is a company dedicated to the manufacture of press brakes and shears for sheet metal work. At their custom built facilities, in the town of Abrera (Barcelona) have all the technological and human resources needed to carry out the process from the design to manufacturing.

Specialists in the manufacture of high-tech machines, Axial offers significantly higher performance levels of reliability, quality and workability.

Axial, with his long experience and his constant labor of research, development and applies in its machines, the latest technological advances, it getting a product of the first line, with the maximum performances.

SYNCRO Series

HSYNCRO Series

Customized Press Brake

SYNCRO is a hydraulic machine of high productivity and more versatile, that allow the manufacturing a big variety of parts with high precision and repeatability.

HSYNCRO is a hybrid system, with full featured: Touch Screen, Energy Saver, multi axis configuration and 3D integral software, to do easy the bending of the most complex product.

SYNCRO Series with more features and specials requirements, according the special product that you need bending. Can include specials features as bending support, measure angle device, Tandem system or a machine with big tonnage and length.

For more information visit www.axialmaquinaria.com or call us to (+34) 93 770 50 80

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Automatic Tool Adjustment ATA based on the part to be produced

Productivity

Flexible choice of batch, single part and kit production

Precision

Fully adaptive mechanical crowning system (S-CROWNING)

Industry 4.0

Integrated communication between company departments and the machine

KIT PRODUCTION

The B3ATA press brakes are designed for manufacturing without restrictions, flexibly, from the idea through to the finished product, thanks to unique technologies that define Bending 4.0.

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We are one of a handful of U.S.-based, build-to-order machine tool manufacturers, and have shipped more than 50,000 machines in over a 100 years of operation. From our modern 500,000-square-foot plant and technical center on a 600+ acre site near Cincinnati, Ohio, we engineer and build our machines to the standard of ruggedness required in the North American market – with premium engineering features that stand up to years of rigorous use in demanding environments. Our current product line includes CO2 and fiber lasers, Automation, Press Brakes, Shears, Powdered Metal Presses, BAAM (Big Area Additive Manufacturing), and software productivity solutions.

Goform

Baseform

Proform+

The Goform 40 ton Electric Press Brake is the perfect solution for small parts, up to ¼” thick and less than 50 pounds. This machine can be easily moved with a fork truck or overhead crane and put into production without being anchored to the floor.

Baseform Series Press Brakes provide exceptional value with ± 0.0004” ram repeatability, 24” range backgage, Cincinnati PC-based operator control with touchscreen interface, 3D part views and optional Cincinnati Bend Simulation offline software.

Proform+ Series Press Brakes excel in production environments requiring accuracy, versatility and reliability. Proform features include rugged interlocked frame and clevis cylinders, high resolution encoders and Cincinnati PCbased operator control with touchscreen interface.

To learn more about CI lasers, press brakes, shears, powdered metal presses, BAAM, automation, other products and services, visit our website at: www.e-ci.com

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Autoform+

Maxform

Large Press Brakes

The Autoform+ Series provides advanced features and custom machine options from 60-350 tons up to 18’ length. Advanced technologies include precision bed referenced linear encoders, strain gage monitoring of machine tonnage, Dynamic Thickness Compensation & Adaptive Forming.

Maxform Series Press Brakes, available from 90 to 350 tons are the industry benchmark for productivity. Maxform’s provide +/- .0002� ram repeatability, exceptional ram speeds, Dynamic Thickness Compensation, Adaptive Forming and much more.

Cincinnati Large Press Brakes are available from 400 to 2,000 tons.

These machines can be provided with optional bed widths, throat depth, open height and tooling to fit a variety of applications.

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The rise of Italian press brake manufacturing A willingness to adopt new technologies early, combined with intelligence and creativity means that Italian press brakes will be set to impress potential buyers at Lamiera 2017. It has not all been smooth sailing for Italian manufacturing in recent years due to the influx of low cost imported press brakes to the European market in the early 2000s and the Global Financial Crisis in 2008, Italian press brake manufacturers have faced their greatest challenge. The adage that only the strong survive is evident by the emergence of premium Italian manufacturers over the past decade as new leaders in the global sheet metal industry.

Italy saw a significant increase in manufacturing and manufacturing exports post World War II. The advent of the domestic steel industry opened the way for new manufacturing growth in sectors that included the manufacture and export of machine tools, automobiles and domestic appliances. Today, Italy is the second largest manufacturer in Europe and ranked as the 8th largest exporter in the world.

However, the strength of Italian manufacturing has been challenged in recent times from the influx of lower cost imported machine tools, the Global Financial Crisis and subsequent years of nominal growth.

The Italian manufacturing industry in general also faces pressure from high production costs compared to manufacturers in some developing countries with which domestic manufacturers have had to compete.

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From 2003 the press brake industry, Europe especially, saw a proliferation of relatively inexpensive press brakes that were imported from countries with significantly lower production costs. The aggressive expansion of imported machines during this time placed greater pressure on local press brake manufacturers, especially those positioned as mid-level market players. Imported machines initially represented tremendous perceived value to the end user market as the level of machines, features and standard inclusions, were comparable, if not better, than many of the equivalent Italian offerings.

For some Italian manufacturers, this coupled with higher production costs applied significant market pressure. Several of the mid-level manufacturers were already starting to experience a gradual decline in press brake sales and production in the years preceding the Global Financial Crisis. Unfortunately, many of these manufacturers did not react quickly enough, if at all, to adapt to this growing market pressure and the onset of the Global Financial Crisis and sudden decline in global manufacturing from late 2008 delivered the final and decisive blow.

The period of greatest success for these inexpensive imports began in 2003 until the latter months of 2008.

Despite the success of these imports and unlike many of the mid-level manufacturers, the market leading Italian manufacturers at the time were not experiencing loss of volume because the market was in a boom time while experiencing rapid growth.

However, all that changed quickly when the Global Financial Crisis struck. Suddenly every press brake manufacturer found themselves in a position of having to fight for survival in extremely difficult market conditions just to achieve 30% to 50% of the sales they had realised prior to the economic downturn.

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The result of this was a major shakeup of Italian press brake manufacturers due to the combined pressure of lower cost imports and the dramatic collapse in sales that saw several of the market leaders fail economically.

Of those that survived, many companies had changed ownership or underwent a significant internal restructure, however some of these manufacturers failed to adapt, innovate or differentiate their product offerings, leaving them vulnerable and still unable to effectively combat the more economical imports in a highly competitive market environment. By this time, the market landscape saw a shift from the traditional market leaders to those manufacturers beginning to emerge from the Global Financial Crisis.

Those manufacturers that did eventually emerge, had managed to trade their way through a difficult economic period while at the same time having the vision to realise a long-term strategy to success through innovation and development that would lead to products and technology that would set them apart from the current competition. Investment in research and development is difficult to sustain through periods of financial pressure but that is the single common factor that the new emerging leaders all shared.

The market landscape has seen a shift from the traditional market leaders to those manufacturers beginning to emerge from the Global Financial Crisis.

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The rise of Italian press brake manufacturing

Premium Italian manufacturers have risen to a new level, leaving behind the generic mid-level market offerings and are now in a dominant position to combat the competitive pressure from imported machines.

A shift in thinking was required where designing and building good machines with solid design and features was no longer good enough. With a strong focus on developing and incorporating innovative technology, functionality and useability into machine design, these manufacturers strived to deliver speed, efficiency and performance to their customers. A key to this design evolution was the move away from traditional machine design based on bundled generic third party components and software to the adoption of custom embedded technology and bespoke hardware and software solutions that were unique to each manufacturer.

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The results of this can be seen today where Italian designed and manufactured press brakes not only standout through their unique aesthetic appeal, but also deliver so much more in terms of innovative user functionality and superior levels of efficiency, productivity and outright performance compared to many of the imported machine offerings with which Italian manufacturers contested the market so fiercely years before.

This story does not end with superior machine design and performance.

Manufacturers also recognised the importance and value in retaining and continuing to focus on build quality and customer support. During the economic down-turn where manufacturers faced their most trying period in recent industry history, it could have been far simpler and cost effective to allow build design and quality to lapse in a desperate attempt to cut costs and claw back a minor short term economic advantage.

However, history shows us that Italian manufacturers are far too proud to let design and quality take a back seat, no matter what the cost. In the long term, this methodology has paved the way for these manufacturers to rise from the economic ashes and emerge as not only stronger market players, but many have secured their place amongst the industry’s leading global brand names.

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Italian press brake manufacturers now stand out in the global market place with a significantly stronger market presence and with a deserved perception of premium design, build quality and performance. This could not have been more evident than at last year’s EuroBLECH fair in Hannover. Italy’s most premium manufacturers were well represented across multiple halls, accounting for approximately 30 percent of the total number of industry leading European press brake manufacturers that exhibited at the fair.

Lamiera 2017, held for the first time in Milan, is the perfect stage to showcase and congratulate all the premium Italian press brake manufacturers that have shown the perseverance, vision and determination to defy the odds over the past decade and continue to build on the great Italian manufacturing story for generations to come.

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Premium Italian manufacturers have risen to a new level, leaving behind the generic mid-level market offerings from the previous decade and are now in a dominant position to combat the competitive pressure from economical imported machines. While a price premium is still likely for an Italian press brake compared to many of the somewhat loosely comparative and more economical imports, buyers are more educated today with greater awareness to evaluate a relatively minor price premium being worthy of superior design, technology, productivity, reliability, performance and support features on offer. This new market position has also enabled premium Italian manufacturers to continue successful expansion into global markets and strengthen their competitive position alongside their European counterparts.

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Coastone has built servo electric press brakes based on ball screw technology since 2004. Our machines feature from 1 up to 6 ball screws, which allows a fast and accurate bending. Together with multi-CNC-axis crowning system, it makes our machines unique.

Cone C9

Cone C15

Cone G40

Cone C9 is a servo electric press brake for the bending of small and simple parts below 1m. One servo driven ball screw and the compact frame ensure good ergonomics, low maintenance and both fast and precise results.

Cone C15 is a servo electric press to bend small and middle size parts. High frame version allows box bending heights over 400mm. Two servo driven ball screws ensure low maintenance and both fast and precise bending results.

Cone G40 is a servo electric press brake for bending long parts with a high accuracy. Six servo driven ball screws with our unique crowning system provide a fast and precise bending while keeping maintenance and running costs low.

Find more information on our website www.coastone.fi.

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DERATECH GROUP - Shanghai Deratech CNC Machine Tool Co., Ltd was established in 2013 and is the collaborating company of DERATECH GROUP in China. DERATECH GROUP is an integrated professional company that has been committed to research and development, production and sales of sheet metal equipment for over 30 years. Branches of DERATECH GROUP have so far been established in China, Germany, Netherlands, Australia, Thailand and Malaysia, while DERATECH GROUP products and services can be found throughout the world.

HYBRID CNC

ULTIMA CNC

Powered by AC servo motor and variable speed pump, our HYBRID model provides speed and precision with energy savings of up to 60%.

With 11 CNC controller axis, ULTIMA provides more functions to meet customer requirements.

For more information on DERATECH press brakes please visit www.deratech.cn

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Euromac is a well known worldwide supplier of machines for sheet metal working, such as CNC punching, bending and notching machines. Euromac machinery are built utilizing the most recent technologies in order to meet the most demanding market requirements for flexibility. Euromac is a proud to be Italian company, with global presence in the sheet metal industry.

Euromac, established in 1986, designs, develops, produces and sells conventional and CNC fabricating machine tools. The vast experience of our design engineers combined with the knowledge of our customers renders Euromac both innovative and dynamic.

FX bend 1023

FX bend 1547

The FX bend 1023 stands out for innovation and high accuracy.

The design and attention to detail are combined with high quality standards, with the aim to provide you with a machine that is streamlined, productive and exciting.

A machine designed to overcome your goals. Thus it was born the FX Bend 1547. A solution for your performance needs that combines the features of the FX Bend range with greater power and an increase of the bending length.

Euromac meets your ambitions. www.euromac.com

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Ever since the foundation in 1965, it is HACO’s mission to become a trendsetter for modern applications. Now, HACO is a worldwide group offering a full range of high-quality solutions.

From professional woodworking, sheet metal working and aluminum milling machines to controls and surfacing installations.

HACO offers high quality products and support with the best price/quality ratio.

HACO is a specialist in sheet metal fabrication and routinely produces press brakes for a diverse group of industries. Our current assortment includes press brakes with capacities from 40 to 2,000 tons and working lengths from 1.6 to 10 m.

PRESSMASTER

EUROMASTER S

Top level press brake with high specs and standard execution and possibility for all sophisticated options.

Medium level press brake with basic execution and possibility for all classic options.

For more information visit www.HACO.com

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Innovation, reliability and productivity.

If you had to define FX bend through three words would be certainly these.

The Euromac range of electric press-brakes will promptly reply to your production requirements distinguishing itself for high precision and for elevated performances.

Euromac also produces: Sheet Metal Working Center, Automated Electric Press Brake, Bending Machines, Notching Machines.

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eP Series - Fast, accurate, efficient servo-electric bending solution Servo electric bending technology by Prima Power Prima Power has been a true pioneer in applying servo electronics in sheet metal working since 1998. Prima Power has applied a servo-electric drive system on the new eP-Series press. It is a fast, accurate, nonhydraulic bending solution. The innovative machine concept combines productivity, accuracy, flexibility and reliability with high respect to ecological aspects – we call this concept “Green Means®”.

The concept offers you both sustainability and manufacturing efficiency and productivity. It means greater versatility, lower power consumption, less maintenance and no oil to purchase or to get rid of.

In addition, easy programming and outstanding accuracy eliminate waste production. You simply make better sheet metal components at lower cost.

The eP-Press features the advantages of high acceleration, deceleration and fast response times of the servoelectric drive system. Compared to conventional press brakes considerable productivity increase can be reached; reduction of cycle times by up to 30 % and more is the reality.

Working speed is programmable to ensure bending is made without loss of product quality or operator safety.

Lazer Safe’s IRIS System provides safe high speed closing down to just 2 mm. Compared with other guarding systems or even unguarded machines, the block laser system can save up to 2 or more seconds per cycle. Fast positioning speeds ensure the back gauge will be ready when the part is presented for each operation.

Different machines can have different maximum speed (fast approaching speed) but this does not have direct influence in bending time cycle. Time cycle of eP is always the best even if compared to a machine that on the catalogue seems to be fast; the excellent dynamic and total absence of dead phases makes the difference.

Here a direct comparison among different press brake.

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The eP series ranges from the eP0520 with 2040 mm and 55 ton, to the eP-1336 at 3655 mm with 135 ton and the eP2040 that, with its 200T and 4080 mm, is the biggest in the eP family. More than 50% of all eP produced are in size 105T x 3000 mm” – states Fabio Farina, Product Manager for Press Brakes at Prima Power. “The model on show at this important exhibition has been revamped, and presents the new Prima Power design, more modern and ergonomic, and the latest safety device by Lazer Safe.

All the eP-series press brakes use servo electric technology; have O-frame construction, an open tooling concept, Prima Power touch screen numerical control and, starting from now, the new Lazer Safe IRIS for operator and tool safety. The eP1030 is the most versatile of the range since it features a perfect combination of tonnage and working capability (105 ton x 3060 mm).

The belt driven mechanism is inherently more reliable and has less critical parts than a hydraulic press brake and, when combined with high resolution encoders, allows accurate bending along the whole length of the machine with an even force distribution. Furthermore, servo electric technology allows production to start as soon as the machine is switched on without a warm-up phase, enhancing the productive hours available, uses less energy, requires less maintenance and reduces the number of scrap parts, reducing the cost of ownership and hence the cost per part.

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Thanks to their O-frame construction, the machines are extremely rigid even under full load, avoiding distortion, which can cause problems in other frame constructions. The design also allows the bending of parts up to the full width of the machine and to a larger C-depth. The eP-series of machines is built with accuracy in mind and has a rigid back gauge construction which operates over the whole bending length. There is also an option for incycle material thickness measurement.

This automatically adjusts the bending to take account of actual differences from the nominal thickness and hence produce highly accurate and consistent parts. For large parts, where two operators are usually required, Prima Power offers the AQ bending follower, which makes it possible to manipulate these large parts with one person without loss of accuracy.

The Lazer Safe IRIS system allows the operator to safely work close to the tools without interrupting high approaching speeds, protects tools from crashing and includes a Box mode to bend complex shapes without a compromise on speed. This results in significantly shorter cycle times.

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Sustainability, efficiency and productivity means greater versatility, lower power consumption and less maintenance.

Open tooling ensures that the machine will support the vast majority of tool configurations and it is designed for ease of operation and setting. This flexibility reduces idle time and enables companies to make full use of any existing investment in tooling.

Overall, Prima Power’s range of servo electric press brakes offer users reliability, accuracy and high productivity at low cost. With the eP Series, Prima Power has made the bending of larger parts easy, fast and economical.

Programming is easy with 2D graphical programming on the touch screen control or offline, thanks to the possibility to visualize on Prima Power Open control 3D files, making any working operation very simple and efficient.

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LVD is a leading manufacturer of sheet metalworking machines and software, including laser cutting systems, punching machines, press brakes, guillotine shears, and automation systems that integrate with its software suite. LVD has five production facilities worldwide and sales/service offices in more than 45 countries.

A market leader in CNC bending / forming technology, LVD offers one of the most extensive press brake lines - from economical manual and CNC press brakes, multi-axis machines featuring LVD’s unique adaptive forming system and touchscreen control, to turnkey custom designs. All are engineered to simplify programming, eliminate trial bending, and provide accurate, repeatable results.

PPEB Series

Easy-Form Series

ToolCell

High flexibility, optimal bending results

The ultimate bending machine

Innovative bending automation

PPEB press brakes ensure high precision and flexibility. Equipped with state-of-the-art hydraulics and electronics, full-featured TOUCH-B control, in multi-axis configurations, they efficiently handle simple to complex bending.

Easy-Form press brakes provide unmatched performance. Featuring LVD’s patented Easy-Form® angle correction and monitoring system that ensures first part, good part.

LVD’s powerful TOUCH-B control optimizes part production.

ToolCell uses revolutionary technology that minimizes setups, is fast and highly reliable.

An integrated automated tool changing system stores a library of tooling that is automatically changed as the job requires.

For more information about LVD press brakes, visit www.lvdgroup.com or contact LVD at Tel. +32 56 43 05 11, E-mail: . Find your local LVD representative at lvdgroup.com.

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PPEB-H Series Heavy-duty XXL bending When it comes to heavy-duty bending, LVD leads the industry in configure-to-order bending solutions with stand-alone machines up to 3000 tons/14 meters, tandem, tridem and quadem machine configurations.

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Prima Power is a leading specialist in machines and systems for sheet metal working. Our offering in this field is one of the widest and covers all applications: laser processing, punching, shearing, bending, automation. Our manufacturing facilities are in Italy, Finland, USA and China, from which we deliver machines and systems all over the world. Our sales and service network is active in over 80 countries, with direct presence or through a network of specialized dealers.

With our product lines TheBEND, TheCOMBI, TheLASER, ThePRESS, ThePUNCH, TheSHEAR, TheSYSTEM and TheSOFTWARE, we cover all stages of the sheet metal working process.

eP Series

PX Series

P Series

Fast, accurate, efficient servo-electric bending solution.

The basic solution in the P-Series press brakes. High degree of standardization leads to limited number of machine types and very affordable prices.

The P version press brake offers a wide range of models from 20 to 320 tons and a wide range of different options.

Please visit our website www.primapower.com for more information.

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PH

PS guarantees superior performance to meet the most demanding targets in productivity and flexibility.

PH has been designed for heavy duty applications and to provide customer specific solutions.

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Innovation, Excellence and Customer Care. These three fundamental values characterize Salvagnini’s success of over fifty years in the field of flexible automation and industrial machinery for sheet metal processing. The world leader in panel bending technology, with headquarters in northern Italy, comprises four design/production facilities and twenty-three companies dedicated to sales and customer support.

Salvagnini’s original and forward-thinking spirit, its innovating culture and its pioneering technology are reflected in high-quality, innovative solutions such as punching/shearing machines, panel benders, press brakes, fiber laser systems, integrated FMS/FMC and automatic storage systems. Manifold automation devices and proprietary software complement the highly flexible, Industry 4.0 compliant Salvagnini solutions.

B3.ATA Thanks to proprietary Kinetic technology, the B3 press brake delivers high degrees of productivity, accuracy and safety yet keeps consumption low. With the ATA device tool length is changed and adjusted automatically, enabling both batch one and parametric parts production.

For more information visit www.salvagninigroup.com

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FX Bend: Extraordinary Press Brake Technology The FX Bend technology is definitely innovative.

The press strength is in extension during the bending step, thus avoiding any deformation. The final result is a max. precision and a max. tonnage in the entire bending length. The FX Bend machine is made of two structures in monoblock Meehanite cast iron (min. breaking strength of 650 MPa) which are connected by two pairs of high-precision guides.

This structure allows a high reliability in working operations, compared to a pressure-bending machine with an electro-welded structure.

Features and Performance The backguages at 4 and 6 axes are completely automatic and with independent movements.

The reduced weight of the indexes, allows to reach a speed of up to 1,100 mm per sec. which, together with high decelerations (200 mm per second), ensure a max. productivity.

The uniqueness and quality standards are at the highest level in every detail of the machine; the Toughbook Panasonic for the operation management is resistant to a shock strength of 90 cm. (Panasonic test), the same high resistant is tested with water and dust (IP65).

It’s a fully rugged 13.3” tablet with 9 hours of endurance, featuring Intel® Core ™ i5-3340M vPro ™ (2.7GHz) processor, 500GB hard drive (up to 320GB), Windows® 7 Professional, with connections USB and WiFi.

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The backlit LED HD LCD display ensures maximum visibility both inside and outside, while the touch-sensitive touch screen allows easy input of data with your fingers, gloves, or pen. The original Euromac Software has a simple and intuitive interface. The application includes all the necessary functions: graphical programming, a library of tools and a simulation software.

FX Bend Press Brakes have an ergonomic design with foot niches.

This ensures max. operator comfort while working with small parts.

The range of FX Bend Press Brakes covers all processing needs, for the production of pieces of various complexities and sizes.

The machines are available in models 1023 and 1547.

The Company Euromac is a well-established and world-renowned brand of sheet metal working machines, like CNC punching machines, horizontal bending presses and notching machines. For over thirty years we have been designing, developing and producing in Italy, the extensive knowledge and know how of our engineers joined to the experience of our customers makes Euromac an innovative and dynamic company.

The Technology The technology is extremely advanced and results in reliable and easy-to-use machines. The primary feature is the continuous research into new practical aspects to improve production performance and to provide our customers with less processing time with greater economic profit margin.

The Customer is our Partner Customer service does not end with the installation and set up of the machine, but it is the beginning of a long, trust-based relationship aiming to achieve greater productivity. Our final confirmation is your satisfaction.

The training program and the aftersale service together with the ongoing business presence on the market enable to fully understand the new production equipment to make the most of the customers’ potential.

“Euromac machines are designed to meet the needs of the most demanding customers”, explains Mr. Ferran Villanueva, company’s sales manager and continues: “we are present globally in the world and we really find the same machine used for many different requirements and needs.”

“Euromac combines the know-how with a great deal of creativity and this allows us to propose the correct solution to the several needs of the world markets, thanks also to the attentive and present support of our sales network, which is daily in touch with the business realities of their area.”

Euromac “mission” of “Meets your ambition” fully reflects the company’s goal: Productivity and high quality standards to improve the work and performances of our customers.

This is the value that has always recognized us in the world.

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STR have produced high performance 100% Italian made Electric Press Brakes since 2008. The Verde is famous for its simple and very reliable design, the patented Direct Drive system is exclusive to the Verde electrical press brake.

Only the best components from the best brands on the market, are installed on our machines. STR press brakes are precise, reliable, fast and highly productive. We do everything possible to ensure the best long term satisfaction from our customers.

VERDE VERDE press brake. Electrical machine. Sizes from 850 mm to 4200 mm, from 15 to 150 t Patent pending system direct drive between Y axis motors and screws. Available with Iris and Iris Plus systems.

Contact STR by email info@str-italy.com or via phone 0039 035 1991 2991 – Fax 0039 035 1991 2992

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IN BENDING PRODUCTIVITY WITH TOOLCELL PLUS

Small batch sizes, many tool changes, tight deadlines? With ToolCell Plus,

LASER

LVD’s automatic tool changing press brake, you save valuable time and are assured of consistent bending results with the integrated Easy-Form® Laser adaptive bending system.

PUNCH BEND

ToolCell Plus accommodates higher tool heights to give you more flexibility to bend a wider range of parts, from simple to complex.

To make ToolCell Plus even more productive, you can incorporate a robot for

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part handling.

Discover the advantages of ToolCell Plus. Visit our website.

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TRUMPF is undoubtedly one of the world’s leading companies for machine tools, lasers and electronics for industrial applications.

TRUMPF provides manufacturing solutions that are used in the manufacture of the most diverse products, from vehicles, building technology and mobile devices to state-of-the-art power and data storage.

TruBend machines incorporate a wealth of experience in press brake technology coupled with pioneering innovations. Enabling you to fabricate parts in any format, from the simplest to the most complex, precisely and cost-effective.

TruBend machines are above all renowned for their flexibility, finished part quality, and a high cost-benefit ratio. Moreover, TRUMPF can meet all of your additional requirements - for tools, automation and software - from a single source.

TruBend Series 3000

TruBend Series 5000

TruBend Series 7000

The right machine for anyone who values TRUMPF quality, simple operation and an attractive price.

Consistently high productivity from programming and set-up to bending. The TruBend Series 5000 allows the widest variety of parts with maximum precision.

Highly dynamic, innovative bending of small and medium parts under optimum operating conditions.

For more information visit www.trumpf.com

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LVD Demonstrates Technology to Optimize Fabrication Process at Lamiera 2017 LVD products optimize the fabrication process. At Lamiera 2017, LVD will showcase its latest fiber laser cutting machine, Phoenix FL 3015 6kW, and automated tool changing press brake, ToolCell equipped with Easy-Form® Laser adaptive bending technology for precision bending. Both machines feature LVD’s most advanced TOUCH controllers and are connected to LVD’s CADMAN® software to make real-time data exchange possible. The power of CADMAN will be demonstrated through the complete suite of CADMAN software products. A virtual Smart Factory will also be on display – showcasing LVD’s Industry 4.0 philosophy in action.

Industry 4.0-Ready LVD machinery, controls and software are Industry-4.0 ready. They make data collection possible and leverage the value of that data across the entire manufacturing operation to make the Smart Factory a reality. As the trend toward digitalization and smart manufacturing advances, LVD continues to drive the factory of the future with its integration philosophy and CADMAN® software. At Lamiera, LVD demonstrates how its Industry 4.0-ready products address today’s small batch, increased part complexity and short lead-time culture by providing networked information that helps fabricators make informed decisions.

CADMAN looks at the big picture and helps streamline the complete fabrication process – from production control, communication, planning and management to punching, bending and laser cutting – through integrated, database-driven software that gives real-time insights from the shop floor and instant control of production processes.

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Advanced Cutting & Bending At hall 15, stand E18/F13, LVD demonstrates highly efficient and flexible solutions for the new generation of sheet metalworking.

New Phoenix FL 3015 fiber laser cutting system featuring 6kW laser source will prove its versatility.

The Phoenix combines cost efficiency and dynamic laser cutting in a highly flexible all-rounder. It expertly cuts a wide range of material types and thicknesses quickly and economically.

Phoenix FL achieves superior cut quality through an advanced cutting head design that allows automated adjustment of focus position and focus diameter. To achieve the highest possible speed in every material thickness, focus position and diameter are automatically controlled and adjusted by the CNC controller. Phoenix also keeps uptime high with an integrated automatic shuttle table system.

LVD continues to drive the factory of the future with its integration philosophy and CADMAN® software.

ToolCell automated tool changing press maximizes bending productivity.

It features an integrated storage of tooling, housed within the machine.

Tools are precisely and automatically placed, eliminating manual tooling adjustments. While the operator is preparing parts for the next job, the machine automatically unloads the previous tool setup and loads the next. ToolCell is equipped with LVD’s patented Easy-Form® Laser (EFL) in-process angle monitoring and correction technology. The EFL system guarantees the desired angle from the first bending operation. The bending process is not interrupted, and no production time is lost.

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Ursviken Technology AB represents a long history with a reputation in the market for excellent know how and long lasting machines that retain their accuracy over time. Ursviken supply the Power and Productivity to heavy plate metal working as well as efficiency, accuracy, flexibility and high quality in lighter materials. All machines are designed to meet even the most demanding customer needs including the Return-On-Investment, life-time cost, service, after-sales, software, tooling and application support. Ursviken design and manufacture in house the solution you ask for.

OptiFlex Series 100-320 ton

Optima Series 400-5000 ton

Custom Built Presses Automated Systems

Empowering CNC Press Brake Technology to achieve maximized productivity. Module built presses allow more configuration combinations without compromising with quality or performance. Over all bending length in between sides increases usable bed length.

The Giant Press Brake that empowers the productivity for the most demanding metal bending operations. VDT CNC Variable Die Tool the quickest possible bottom tool change. Designed for bending advanced high-strength steel. FlexiCrown enable deflection compensation locally along the bed.

Tandem applications. Pole or tube manufacturing. Front and Back Gauges manipulating sheet in unmanned production. In- and Out-feed system handles the heaviest work pieces. Logistic solutions for material handling increases productivity.

Please visit our website www.ursviken.com for more information and case studies under the Video tab.

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Only the best. Speed and precision are the focus when working with sheet metal. To achieve the best result in the shortest time possible, the key is a machine that optimizes the manufacturing process. VICLA® can offer a wide range of flexible solutions, all engineered with the aim to optimize the production.

Not just a company, VICLA® is built and operated as a real Italian atelier for sheet metal processing machinery. We are not just a simple manufacturer of sheet metal machinery, but rather we develop a real partnership with our customers to supply them with tailor-made products and support.

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.FIRST

The .SUPERIOR press brake, engineered with great care for details, is a high quality machine.

We studied the framework flections so we could design a product that reacts in the most appropriate and responsive way to the mechanical solicitations, which guarantees a stable structure.

VICLA® .FIRST was designed and built to meet the small and medium-sized machining parts with extreme attention to speed, ergonomics and ease of use.

For more information visit www.vicla.eu/press-brakes/superior

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Warcom is a manufacturing company that embraces technology and leverages a long history and extensive sales network to continue to grow their brand. Warcom is a leading Italian manufacturer of press brakes, shears, plasma cutting machines and fiber laser cutting machines. The current ownership is very focused on establishing a new presence in international markets by way of their dedication and attention to customer needs and satisfaction.

EVOLUTA

DINAMICA

FUTURA

EVOLUTA radically revolutionizes the bending process, presenting itself as the best choice for those who desire the newest and most advanced technology.

DINAMICA is characterized by an elegant design with attention to every detail. This synchronized press brake is the top of Warcom’s product range, featuring the highest levels of performance, precision and productivity.

The FUTURA series has a range of models from 50 tons up to 1500 tons and is completely customizable, including specialty tandem and quad configurations.

The technical features of EVOLUTA will ensure maximum flexibility to meet every bending requirement.

FUTURA is designed for the most demanding of users who desire the greatest range of machine capacity and performance.

To get detailed information about our machines visit our website: www.warcom.it

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LOGICA LOGICA is characterized by an elegant design with attention to every detail. This electric press brake is the top of Warcom’s product range, featuring the highest levels of performance, precision, productivity and energy efficiency.

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Jiangsu Yawei Machine Tool Co., Ltd specialises in the production of high quality sheet metal machine tools such as CNC laser cutting machines, CNC turret punches, CNC press brakes and CNC shearing machines. After almost 60 years of development, Yawei has become the leading manufacturer for the sheet metal forming industry in China.

PBC

PBE

PBC servo-pump CNC press brakes uses servo motor connecting the oil pump.

Real-time control over motor speed reduces idle work to achieve energy savings with high efficiency and stability.

PBE electric CNC press brake.

Ram driven through two servo motors and heavy load ball screws with high acceleration, efficiency and energy saving.

For more information please visit www.yawei.cc

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Disclaimer While every reasonable effort is made to ensure that the information presented in this guide is accurate and current at the time of publication, Lazer Safe does not make any guarantee or warranty of accuracy of the information provided. Lazer Safe reserves the right to make changes at any time and without notice. Lazer Safe does not assume any liability for the accuracy of information presented or for any subsequent loss or damage suffered where you rely on or use the information contained within this guide.

Information, descriptions and images of press brakes presented in this guide are provided by the press brake manufacturer. Lazer Safe does not assume any liability for the accuracy of this information. You should consult the press brake manufacturer to confirm the accuracy and validity of this information prior to making any purchasing decision.

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