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Bending machinery has evolved over many years and bending is a process which every sheet metal shop has had some expensive lessons from. Bending is an art which in the past was only mastered after many years of experience, trial and error. Today, bending equipment has reached a technological level that drastically reduces the reliance on experienced operators and machine setters. The CNC control has made the bending process a lot easier for all, thus reducing the operator skill required.

As a result of demand for consistent, accurate bending, Amada has launched a bending machine called the “SRB”, this machine is a lower cost entry level unit that still offers similar accuracy, reliability, repeatability, and ease of use as that of the high-end machines.

This 3 metre servo hydraulic bending machine is equipped standard with a 4-axis and a touch screen control, which controls the bending beam in the downward direction during operation. The beam cylinders – left and right – can be controlled independently via the CNC control which now allows for “off centre” bending to be done too. In keeping with Amada’s interchangeability and versatility concept, this machine still utilises the standard type of tooling that Amada has always supplied through the years (Standard Amada Press Brake Tooling).

The user friendly AMNC3i control – on a pendant arm for comfortable operation positioning is designed for easy operation. It offers customisable settings for operators and clear intuitive operation. The machine can either be programmed via the touch screen input or by utilising the networkability which means all programming, tool fitting and prototype simulation can happen in the programming software before the operator actually receives the job. Once the programme is transferred to the control via the LAN, the operator is then prompted via the control – to position the tools as required for the specific bending job.

The same happens with the bending sequence. The 3D display clearly shows the operator how to position, where to position and when to rotate the part for the next bend operation. This interaction now allows for an in-experienced person to operate the machine with ease as all the planning was done in the programming office before the programme is generated.

The unique natural crowning system of the SRB is a proven system that counters beam deflection under pressure. This ensures consistent bends over the entire bed length. The 350mm open height also allows for the bending of longer flanges than what was possible on the predecessor – the RG press brake series.

The 2-axis back gauge has a high speed traverse of up to 30m / minute with a positioning accuracy of +-0,-1mm. The back-gauge has a traverse distance of up to 600mm in length and a Z-axis movement range of 30mm to 180mm. The standard feature of a 3 position foot pedal, safety light-curtain and rear guard all ensure operator safety from all aspects of operation.

This 3 meter – 100 ton bender with its user-centred design is available with additional options such as the Infra-red Digi-Pro (Digital Protractor), Infra-red Digi-Nogi (Digital Vernier), VPSS4i Bend software and a full variety of tooling to suit your bending needs.

Designed with global manufacturing needs in mind, the SRB-1003 combines innovation with cost-efficiency. Its robust feature set makes it ideal for both experienced users and first-time customers seeking reliable, high-performance bending solutions.

For further details contact Amada Johannesburg on TEL: 011 453 5459 or visit www.amada.co.jp