LVD introduces D-Cell, its robotic bending cell that combines a 55-ton hydraulic press brake with a Kuka industrial robot and LVD’s programming software. The D-Cell makes its North American debut at FABTECH 2023 in Chicago (the company is at booth A4501).
At the heart of the system is LVD’s PPED press brake. Its rigid construction, welded one-piece frame, and servo-controlled hydraulic system are designed to ensure consistent bending results. It delivers 55 tons of pressing force, has a 78.7” (2,000 mm) working length, four-axis backgauge, and handles part sizes from 1.4” x 3.9” (35 x 100 mm) up to 15.8” x 23.6” (400 x 600 mm) with a part weight of up to 8.8 lbs. (4 kg).
The new system features the same automatic programming software as LVD’s Dyna-Cell and Ulti-Form robotic bending systems. Using CADMAN software, D-Cell accelerates “art to part” production in 20 minutes or less. It generates the bending and robot program automatically in 10 minutes and then takes 10 minutes for setup and first part production. No robot teaching is needed, making D-Cell easy to program no matter the user’s experience level. The system uses one interface and one controller for both press brake and robot.
LVD designed a universal gripper that handles different part sizes, bends up to three flanges without regripping, and easily moves between tool stations. Its universal application saves investment in custom grippers, reduces changeover time, and keeps production continuous.
D-Cell is a compact unit, with a footprint of 16 ft. x 17 ft. (5,000 mm x 5,200 mm) of floor space. The cell provides four input pallets with inclined plane for different part formats, a center station, and output pallets or boxes. The system can operate in manual mode with backgauge fingers configured for both robotic and manual bending.
More information: https://www.lvdgroup.com/en-us/press-brakes/robotized-press-brakes/dyna-cell