Chard/Birmingham, 21th April 2004  

Bystronic's pressbrake Edwards Pearson PR IPC (developed and manufactured by Bystronics' subsidiary Beyeler Blechbearbeitungsmaschinen GmbH) incorporates an integrated process control (IPC) measurement system. The IPC series use pressure reference bending technology with dynamic crowning to fulfill the high demands for the production of sheet metal parts and for the most varied of applications; both for light gauge sheet metal and heavy gauge plates.

Used in conjunction with the pressbrake pressure reference features, the IPC software measures the material thickness and spring-back during the bend cycle, and adjusts to provide 'perfect' angles every time. As the IPC software requires no other measuring sources - i.e. 'bolt on' devices - accidental damage and unit failure are eliminated.

Working in conjunction with Radan pressbrake software, preparation times from CAD drawing to pressbrake bend programme are reduced dramatically. The easy programming method, along with hydraulic tool clamping, fast tool changes and using tool magazines, can see an eight-bend component fully programmed from CAD drawing to finished component in less than four minutes.

Bystronic Media Relations
Jean-Pierre Neuhaus
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