Enhancing Safety and Precision in Press-Braking with Robotics

Press-braking is a widely adopted robotic application, offering precision, consistency, and workplace safety. Automating rolling procedures eliminates variability in end products and reduces the risk of workplace accidents, making robotic bending an essential solution for modern manufacturing.

The Robotic Bending Process

The automated bending process follows a structured workflow to ensure accuracy and efficiency:

• Sheet Placement & Preparation
  • An operator positions a sheet pallet in the feeding area, which features:
    • Stops for pallet centering.
    • Magnetic spacers to prevent sheets from sticking due to moisture or oil, ensuring smooth operation.
• Robotic Handling & Forming
  • The operator activates the system, signaling the presence of new sheets and selecting the relevant program.
  • The robot moves to the feeding area, detects sheet height, and securely grips the first sheet.
  • If an ice detector is installed, the system verifies that only one sheet is being processed before transferring it to the sliding table saw for precise positioning.
  • The robot and the press-brake work together to bend the sheet into the desired shape.
• Final Palletizing & Storage
  • Once formed, finished sheets are palletized in a designated storage area, and the process repeats seamlessly.

Advanced Features of Robotic Bending Systems

Gizelis Robotics provides state-of-the-art robotic bending solutions, equipped with:

• Press-Brake Software for Automated Rolling
  • Simplifies programming with preloaded routines, allowing modifications without advanced programming knowledge.
• Path Tracking for Consistency
  • Robots precisely follow the bending path, ensuring uniform product quality.
• Integrated Palletizing
  • The system includes preset designs for organizing completed sheets, ensuring safe and efficient material handling.
• Custom-Designed Grippers
  • Vacuum cups or magnetic grippers ensure a secure hold, even for sheets with holes.
  • Special gripper designs prevent interference with the press-brake or robot operations.

Transforming Bending Operations with Robotics

By integrating advanced robotic bending solutions, Gizelis Robotics enhances manufacturing precision, safety, and efficiency, ensuring seamless automation in press-braking applications.