Bystronic ByCell Bend Star M Delivers Lightning-Fast Bending and Autonomous Operation
Bystronic raised the bar in metal forming when it released the “Compact Bending Miracle,” the ByBendStar 120 Press Brake, and is now raising that bar further by combining it with the latest robot technology. The result, the Bystronic ByCell Bend Star M, delivers precise bending in a compact footprint (only 21.32 x 20.34 feet) with fast cycle times.
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In total, this automated metal forming cell checks off a number of boxes that manufacturers need from their bending automation.
Fast and Powerful
Every element of the Bystronic ByCell Bend Star M contributes to fast cycle times and huge productivity. The ByBend Star 120 Press Brake boasts bending speeds up to .98 in/s, and can form both small and medium-sized parts in a variety of thicknesses up to 6.72 feet. As Bystronic says, “This makes bending parts in a wide range of sheet thicknesses and materials in higher tensile strength classes child's play for users!”
The KUKA IONTEC robot provides powerful and durable material handling with a 154 lb. payload, allowing it to handle even larger parts swiftly and efficiently.
The RF-AC tooling and RFID technology guarantees the right tool and gripper selection for the project every time. The result is efficient, fully autonomous operation.
The vision system eliminates the need for referencing, saving valuable time on each part produced – around 10 to 15 seconds per part. These savings add up through every shift and every day.
In addition to fast operation, an essential part of the ByCell Bend Star’s consistent speed is the reduction of the risk of process errors. With optimal part detection, the system can automatically recognize if the right parts are in the cell, if the stacks have shifted (so the robot can adjust the material), and when the stack is empty. Furthermore, the system can automatically separate sheets with a brush or magnet (depending on the material). The double sheet detection notifies user when multiple sheets are picked up, limiting the chance of errors and issues while bending and intelligently maintaining peak bending speed.
Precise
The Bystronic ByBend Star 120 uses a state-of-the-art passive reactive crowning system that practically guarantees a perfect bend every time. The mechanical crowning system uses pivot points and beams to react to variations in the material. The result is precise bending throughout the length of the part every time. Even more remarkable is the ByBend Star 120 does this without hydraulic or electronic components.
The ByBend Star 120’s Laser Angle Measuring System (LAMS) enhances angle accuracy by utilizing spring back compensation and angle measurements to guarantee perfect bends. LAMS is incredibly effective on materials in higher tensile strength classes.
The ByCell Bend Star M’s software typically selects the right tooling for the project to ensure optimal bending results. If a special tool is required, the user can insert it manually to ensure all bends and angles fit the customer’s requirements.
Easy to Use
Bystronic’s bending software for the ByCell Bend Star M is so easy that almost anyone can use it, even if they have minimal experience with programming. When programming this automated bending cell, instead of moving the robot, the user moves the part and the robot follows the motion. In addition, the program gives the user a full 3D preview of what every change means and an accurate simulation of possible collisions.
Furthermore, the BySoft CAM Bend Robot software can automatically calculate the robot movement that is required for the next step. The user only has to do calculations for one part; after that, it is an easy copy and paste to complete the program and get fast, accurate bending.
Flexibility
For maximum efficiency, manufacturers need to change jobs quickly, even when the jobs are completely different. As expected, the ByCell Bend Star M meets and exceeds those expectations. This compact automated bending cell can switch orders with small batch sizes to large series rapidly and fully automatically to maintain peak productivity.
This cell can be customized to fit each facility’s unique needs. With many modular options, the cell can be configured according to specific requirements, with manufacturers able to select from small options such as brushes or magnets for sheet separation or larger options like automatic tool changers. The unique configuration options allow manufacturers to meet the needs of today; the modular components and software mean that manufacturers can expand and grow their capabilities as their needs change.
Conclusion
The Bystronic ByCell Bend Star M is the fast, completely autonomous solution that delivers fast bend cycles, accurate bending, flexibility and the ease-of-use that manufacturers need. While its standard features check off a number of boxes, this bending cell also comes with the configuration options that allow manufacturers to meet the needs of their customers today and in the future. Manufacturers can get more information about these configuration options and the machine specs specific to their business by contacting On Point Solutions.