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What are the advantages and disadvantages of press brake?
What are the functions of press brake?
What are the uses of press brake?
The operation of press brake is so convenient that the working process is easy to master.
Press brakes are extremely intelligent that incorporates a panel allowing various bending data to be entered, stored and displayed in sequence. The display allows the user to troubleshoot error messages and safety risks.
Machine tool as one of the core components of the press brake is so solid that it is not easily deformed. That’s because the press brake has undergone a rigorous process to improve the quality.
When the press brake is working, the oil cylinders at both ends of the press brake are placed on the slider, which directly drives the sliding work.
Press brake is cheap, which is highly cost effective, adapted to meet different needs.
There are still drawbacks to the use of press brake. It is common that many manufacturers encounter defects phenomenon because the small radius bending process determines the thinning of the outer wall of the arc. It is recommended to use press brake with boosting devices to offset some resistance of the bending and improve the stress distribution.
Press brake is a kind of bending equipment that can also do jack. Press brakes are mainly used in the application of electric power construction, public railway construction, bridges, ships and other aspects.
Press brake is a machine that is used for bending sheet and plate material. The most common metal used is the sheet metal. Providers in this segment must have a great team of professionals so that they can offer you a broad assortment of press brake.
Press brake and shearing machines are common sheet metal cutting equipment.
Press brake is widely used in industrial sectors such as electrical appliances, electronics, containers, metal structures, instruments, household hardware, building materials, etc.
In the decoration industry, press brakes are widely used, together with shearing machines, to complete the production of stainless-steel plates, doors and windows, and the decoration of some special places.
In the electrical and power industry, the shearing machine cuts the plate into different sizes and then process again by the press brake. Computer cases, electrical cabinets, refrigerators and air-conditioning shells are all made in this way.
In the kitchen and catering industry, stainless-steel kitchen utensils of various varieties and specifications are then processed in secondary processing, such as welding, bending.
In the wind power industry, press brakes are used to bend wind power poles, road light poles, communication tower poles, traffic light poles, traffic signal poles, and monitoring poles.
In the automobile and ship industry, large-scale press brakes are generally adopted to complete the work of the plate.
In the aerospace industry, high precision is required by high-precision press brakes, which is accurate and efficient.
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Press brake is a machine tool for bending sheet and plate material. Press brake is described by using two parameters, working length and force. Press brake must be operated by a skillful person who has specialized knowledge and skills, rather than an ordinary person.
How many types of press brakes are there?
What are the types of bending in press brake?
How to choose press brake?
The structural features and working principle of the mechanical press brake are the same as those of the mechanical press. The crank connecting rod mechanism is adopted to convert the rotating motion of the motor into the reciprocating motion of the slider. The mechanical press brake has a huge structure with high cost, which is often used for bending small and medium-sized parts. The advantage of the mechanical press brake is that the sliding block is parallel to the worktable, which has high precision and can withstand eccentric loads.
The hydraulic press brake is directly driven by hydraulic pressure. The hydraulic system can apply full pressure to the metal plate. If hydraulic press brake is overload, it can protect automatically. When bending sheet metal parts, the oil in the hydraulic cushion can be squeezed out under pressure. The upper die does a little retraction movement relative to the slider.
Pneumatic press brake uses compressed air as the power source. It is generally used for bending small plates. After the pneumatic press brake adopts CNC, it can save adjustment time.
There are three types of bending in press brakes that are commonly used. Each requires different strategies in press brake operation.
Coining means the process of pressing coins to get the images, numbers, and lettering on a coin. The workpiece is put under the tonnage of the press brake. It requires each bend to be exactly the same. The coining method requires the largest amount of tonnage in a press brake, usually 3 to 5 times that of the other bending methods.
Bottom bending doesn’t require as much tonnage as the coining method but does require more tonnage than the air-bending method. The metal is pushed down into the V-die to make a bend. There is a slight spring back. Bottom Bending is common on mechanical press brakes.
Air Bending is the most common form of press brake forming. It requires far less tonnage. A simple die can realize multiple angles with less tooling. It is much cheaper. There is less contact with the material being formed.
Determine the specifications and models of the press brake according to processing dimensions. In addition, you also consider the needs after the expansion of production.
After you have determined the specifications and models, you can contact the press brake manufacturer. The models produced by each manufacturer are very different. It is important to choose a proper press brake. Choose some manufacturers to compare with each other to know more about the quality, stability and after-sales service of the press brake.
The accuracy of the press brake needs to be the focus of selection. The accuracy standards of different machines have differences due to different press brakes. Some processing fields attach great importance to the processing effect of the plate.
Pay attention to the selection of molds. The loss of molds in the process of bending the plate is more serious.
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The CNC press brake mainly performs straight-line bending of the plate. Through the use of simple molds and process equipment, the metal sheet can be pressed into a certain geometric shape. CNC press brake is actually a multi-purpose fabricating machine. CNC press brake is suitable for several types of metal forming operations.
What are the failures of CNC press brake?
How to solve the large bending angle error of the CNC press brake?
How to maintain CNC press brake?
Sometimes, there is the large or small bending angles during CNC press brake operates. It may be that the plate is uneven or the plate thickness has changed. It is also possible that the shaft in the CNC press brake is caused by deviation.
The oil pump of CNC press brake is too noisy or heats fast. Even, the oil pump is damaged. The oil pump suction line leaks or the oil tank liquid level is too low, causing to suck. The oil temperature is too low and the oil viscosity is too high, resulting in high oil absorption resistance. The oil filter at the suction port is clogged. Coupling installation is too tight to make the motor shaft and the oil pump shaft nonconcentric.
The CNC press brake system is pressure-free or cannot be built up. The oil pump rotates incorrectly. Whether the pressure gauge is damaged. Whether the pressure control valve has an electrical signal or the valve is blocked. The pressure cartridge valve is blocked or stuck that cannot seal the oil.
With the continuous development of CNC press brake manufacturing technology, CNC press brake has the advantages of high positioning accuracy, convenience, zero-activity disturbance compensation, and good consistency of processed products.
Check whether the compensation deflection of the compensation cylinder is large so that the zero position cannot be completely restored.
Check whether the quick clamp and grating ruler is loose.
Check whether there is any change in the bottom dead center of each bending.
Check whether the bow-shaped plate is installed in a standard way and whether the screw hole is deadlocked.
The large bending angle error of CNC press brake can also be caused by changes in the sheet, such as thickness, material, and stress。
There is inaccurate positioning of CNC press brake that whether the zero offset value of the proportional valve is appropriate or not. It may be impossible to return because the positioning cannot reach the bottom dead center.
After each shift, clean the work area of CNC press brake by removing all debris with a dry cloth. Clean the tools, bench, supports, slide guides and other accessories. Clean the backstops and guides of the backgauge. Do not use compressed air for cleaning.
The lubrication parts are sufficiently greased.
The motor and oil pump of CNC press brake operate normally without noise and overheating.
The safety protection device is safe and reliable.
Check whether the pressure of the hydraulic system is within the rated range.
The indicator is sensitive and reliable.
When repairing after the end of production, the slider needs to be lowered to the lowest point.
Check whether the fixed part of the mold is loose before work.
When working, the CNC press brake must not exceed the maximum pressure that is 160KN.
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