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How to grasp the size of bending for press brake?
How should you use press brake?
How to adjust the bending angle of press brake?
The main purpose of using a press brake is to grasp the size of the bending.
Avoid using a press brake to bend the edge or large-angle alignment.
Preliminary inspection is carried out before formal processing. Cyclic inspection is carried out during the use of press brake.
In order to avoid accumulative errors, the unfolded size must be measured every time when material is added.
Choose a good processing method and a good technical preparation method to simplify the processing of press brake.
The press brake selects the appropriate machine according to the accuracy requirements of the processed products.
Do not choose tools that have decentraction. Make sure that the tip of the upper die of press brake is on the same straight line before processing.
For products whose edges must be bent by a press brake, the front bending angle must be less than 90 degrees.
Determine the accuracy of the measuring instrument before processing.
Strictly abide by the safe operation regulations of press brake. The user must wear labor protection. Before starting, carefully check the motor, switch, circuit, grounding, and the control parts and buttons of the press brake.
Run press brake idling for 1 to 2 minutes and move on the slide 2 to 3 times at full stroke. If there is anything abnormal, stop immediately to troubleshoot the malfunction.
The sheet material must be compacted when bending to prevent hurting people during bending. The power supply must be cut off when adjusting the sheet metal die. When changing the opening of the lower mold, no material is allowed to come into contact with the lower mold. When press brake works, no one is allowed to stand behind the press brake.
It is forbidden to use press brake molds to fold over-thick iron plates or hardened steel plates.
To close the press brake, place a wooden block on the lower die under the cylinders on both sides and lower the upper slide plate onto the wooden block.
Before using the press brake to bend the material, you need to adjust its various angles, including the bending force, the distance of the back gauge, the upper limit of the slider, the speed of the slider, and the adjustment of the upper and lower mold gaps.
The adjustment of the angle of the press brake is mainly to calculate the value of the bending force and indicated pressure according to the calculation formula. Then, adjust the handwheel of the overflow valve to generate the force which is slightly larger than the force of the folded plate.
The adjustment of the backgauge distance of the press brake needs to position in the length direction when bending the sheet. The button on the front button box controls the motor adjustment, whose value can be from the revolution table on the button box. There is a handwheel for fine adjustment.
The adjustment of the upper limit of the slider of the press brake needs to be realized by adjusting the position of the striker. The rising slider can stay at the required center position, which can shorten the stroke distance of the slider. It reduces the working cycle time and increases productivity.
The adjustment of the gap between the upper and lower molds in the press brake is completed by the button on the button box. Operate in the direction indicated by the press brake label. The initial adjustment gap should be greater than the thickness of the plate.
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A laser cutting machine uses a laser to cut and engrave material. Since 1965, laser cutting machine has been utilized by numerous industries to cut materials, ranging from metal to wood. Choose an image you would like to cut or engrave and optimize it for laser cutting machine. A material is chosen to cut or engrave.
What are the failures of laser cutting machine?
What materials can be cut by laser cutting machine?
How to maintain laser cutting machine?
What are the failures of laser cutting machine?
Laser cutting machine has become an indispensable tool for metal sheet processing enterprises. However, when using laser cutting machine for processing, we encounter some problems, like the large gap of steel plate and the reduced accuracy of the processed components.
A lot of heat will be generated, which may deform the surface of the thin plate and the processed workpiece.
The focus of the laser cutting machine and the surface of the processed object change, causing the large cutting gap or inaccurate processing.
An error will occur due to the incorrect position of the worktable. If the laser cutting machine is not installed firmly and the parts are worn for a long time, the worktable surface will be uneven. This imbalance will also cause problems between the thin steel plate and the laser focus, resulting in excessive cutting gaps or reduced processing accuracy.
One of the biggest advantages of laser cutting machine is to cut a wide range of materials.
Laser cutting machine can cut all types of metals, ranging from mild steel to stainless and non-ferrous metals. More reflective metals like aluminum are more difficult to cut. The thickness of the metal can be up to 30mm. The maximum thickness depends on the laser cutting machine.
Different types of wood are suitable for cutting like plywood and MDF. However, be aware of oils or resin to avoid fire.
Paper and cardboard are also suitable for laser cutting machine, where the popular wedding invitations are made.
Plastics also leave a great finish when using laser cutting machine that the edges are melted in a polished way.
POM is a highly utilized plastic in the engineering sector, finding usage in gears, guiding and sliding elements, medical instruments, and food packaging. It can also be cut by laser cutting machine.
Cutting glass is a seemingly impossible task because of its fragile and reflective properties. However, laser cutting machine can engrave glass.
Replace the circulating water once a week. Make sure that the laser tube is filled with circulating water before the laser cutting machine works. It is recommended to use pure water and keep the water temperature below 35°C.
Long-term use of the fan will accumulate a lot of solid dust, making the fan generate a lot of noise and not conducive to exhaust and deodorization. Disassemble the air inlet and outlet pipes on the fan. Remove the dust inside. Turn the fan upside down and pull the inner blades until they are clean.
It is recommended to clean lens before laser cutting machine works every day. There are 3 mirrors and 1 focusing mirror on the machine. The lens are easily stained with dust or other contaminants, which can cause laser loss or damage to the lens. Just rotate to wipe from the center to the edge with the lens wiping paper.
After the motion system has been working for a period of time, the screws and couplings at the motion connection will loosen, which will affect the smoothness of the mechanical motion. Observe whether there are abnormal noises or phenomena in the transmission components.
It is recommended to check whether the optical path is normal before each work.
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An efficient press brake is fundamental to avoiding damages and detecting failures. Keeping press brake clean and tidy is simple but important. It should be done the daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly.
Why does press brake leak oil?
What should you do for oil of press brake?
What is the role of oil of press brake?
The sealing ring is not suitable for the conditions of using press brake. The O-shaped rubber seals often used in press brake must be selected according to the operating conditions and working conditions. Under oil lubrication conditions, the hardness of the oil-resistant rubber O-ring seal can be low hardness when the oil pressure is less than 2.9MPa. When the oil pressure is 2.9 to 4.9MPa, medium hardness should be selected. When the oil pressure is 4.9 to 7.8MPa, select high hardness.
There is no design seal or unreasonable seal structure. The screw hole on the body of the press brake is designed as a through hole with no sealing measure. The press brake cover is not designed with a gasket. The clearance between the shaft and the body hole is too large. The interference between the sealing ring and the shaft does not meet the requirements. The design of sealing groove is unreasonable.
Oil leakage can be caused by casting defects and parts damage. The castings of the press brake have defects such as blisters, pores, cracks, and loose tissues. When the oil pipes and pipe joints of the press brake are made of plastic or oil-resistant rubber, the materials will age to become hard and brittle after long-term use. The moving parts will lose the sealing performance due to friction and wear. If the gap between the shaft and the shaft hole increases, it will also cause oil leakage.
Before maintaining or cleaning, the upper mold should be aligned with the lower mold. Shut down until the work is completed. If you need to start press brake, select the manual mode to ensure safety.
Check the oil level of the oil tank every week, even after the hydraulic system is repaired. If the oil level is lower, add hydraulic oil. The oil should be changed after 2000 hours of operating new press brake. Afterwards, the oil should be changed after 4000 to 6000 hours of operating press brake. The oil tank should be cleaned every time before changing the oil. The oil temperature of the press brake should be between 35℃ and 60℃ that is not exceed 70℃. Otherwise, it will cause deterioration and damage of the oil quality and accessories.
The filter of press brake should be replaced or thoroughly cleaned every time if the oil is changed. If the press brake has filter abnormalities such as unclean oil, the filter should be replaced. The air filter on the fuel tank should be inspected and cleaned every 3 months and replace every year.
After using the new press brake for one month, check whether the bending of each oil pipe is deformed. After two months of use, all fittings should be tightened.
The oil of the press brake plays the role of transmission, wear resistance, system lubrication, anti-corrosion, rust prevention, and cooling in the hydraulic system. It belongs to the industrial hydraulic system. The hydraulic oil itself is constantly changing in use. However, it is difficult to completely solve the problem of hydraulic oil pollution.
Serious oil pollution will directly affect the performance of the press brake. It will cause frequent failures of the brake system and shorten the lifespan of press brake.
The main reason is the particles in the dust. As far as hydraulic components are concerned, these solid particles entering the components will increase the wear of the sliding parts. In addition, it may block the orifice, the orifice in the hydraulic component, or the spool stuck, causing the hydraulic system to malfunction.
The mixing of water and air reduces the lubrication of hydraulic oil, accelerating the oxidation of hydraulic oil and producing cavitation corrosion.
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The CNC press brake is composed of a bracket, a workbench and a clamping plate. The gravitational force is generated by energizing the coil to the pressure plate, completing the support for the thin plate between the pressure plate and the base. Because of the electromagnetic clamping method, CNC press brake can bend the plate according to the specific requirements.
What is the structure of CNC press brake?
What materials can be bent by CNC press brake?
What affects the deflection of CNC press brake?
CNC press brake adopts hydraulic transmission and mechanical block. The cylinder is fixed on CNC press brake, while the piston rod is fixedly moved by hydraulic pressure. The mechanical block is used that the adjustment value is controlled by the environmental protection system.
Workbench of CNC press brake is designed by a button box. The retained intercepting material rack moves forward, whose distance is controlled by the control system. The minimum valve is about 0.01mm, which is limited by switch positioning of the front and rear position.
CNC press brake consists of a mechanical synchronization mechanism, which is composed of torsion shaft, swing arm, and joint motion. CNC press brake has simple structure, stable and reliable performance, and high synchronization accuracy. The mechanical stop is controlled by the motor to control the value of the system.
Material stopper mechanism used in CNC press brake is driven by a motor. The two screw rods move synchronously through chain operation.
The most commonly used carbon tool steels in CNC press brake are T8A and T10A. They are good at processing at low price. However, the harden ability and red hardness are poor. The heat treatment deformation is large with low bearing capacity.
As another common materials used in CNC press brake, low-alloy tool steel is based on carbon tool steel with an appropriate amount of alloying elements. It reduces the tendency of quenching deformation and cracking, improving the harden ability of steel. It has better wear resistance.
High carbon and high chromium tool steel
High carbon and high chromium tool steels are another important material used in CNC press brake. They have good harden ability and high wear resistance. The heat treatment deformation is very small. CNC press brake die steel is second only to high-speed steel in carrying capacity. However, the segregation of carbides is serious, which has to upset and forge again to reduce the unevenness of carbides.
Two working cylinders of CNC press brake are pressurized at both ends of the slider. The resultant force of the deformation of the workpiece is in the middle, so the worktable of the sliding block of CNC press brake will be flexed and deformed together with the upper and lower molds.
The sheet material will receive uneven force at various points along the length of the die edge, which directly affects the accuracy and straightness of the bent workpiece. To make up for this shortcoming of CNC press brake, a deflection compensation device can be installed.
Preset a deformation amount opposite to the force deformation direction between the press brake slider and the upper die. The amount of deformation is the same as the relative amount of deformation during actual work. The relative deformation of the slider and the worktable is compensated so that the pressure distribution between the dies is more uniform. CNC press brake improves the quality of sheet metal bending.
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