Robotized bending, even of complex pieces

Robotized bending is in LVD's blood. In 2018, the Belgian sheet metal specialist launched its first robotic bending cell with Dyna-Cell. Revolutionary even then thanks to its unique automatic programming of the bending program, gripper positions and collision-free robotic path. A hit, too, with dozens of installations as a result. During the Machineering fair in Brussels, you will get to see the latest version of Dyna-Cell. This one will convince more than ever, due to the big leaps already made in the software to program and produce even the most complex parts in the shortest time. 

When the Dyna-Cell was launched in 2018, LVD made it clear that it had listened carefully to the complaints of metalworkers. Because, of course, robotic bending is the answer to the shortage of technical personnel. But decreasing batch sizes and the complexity of programming made the threshold too high for many companies. The Dyna-Cell solved these challenges immediately. 

The cell is distinguished by its unique automatic programming of the bending program, gripper positions and collision-free robot path. It was no longer necessary to teach the robot to the machine. In ten minutes, the bending and robot program were created. Another ten minutes later, the first piece came off the bending bench perfectly.

Further optimize gripper and robot

Since then, dozens of Dyna-Cells have been marketed worldwide. Through experience and collaboration with customers, LVD has continued to optimize the cell in terms of complexity, bending solutions and software algorithms. A first major modification was the optional addition of the Easy-Form Laser® angle measurement system, which ensures angular precision. It allows the 

machine to automatically compensate for variations in materials, such as sheet thickness, cold reinforcement and rolling direction. Also, the universal robotic gripper that adapts to the geometry of the

workpiece and gripper changes were further developed. It received additional, separately operated suction cups and a new clamping system to grip even the smallest pieces and get close to the machine. Finally, Dyna-Cell is now equipped with a heavier robot that can smoothly handle the larger gripper and pieces.

Software enhanced

Today Dyna-Cell folds pieces with dimensions from 40 x 80 mm to 400 x 600 mm and a weight of 4 kg. But its most important novelties cannot be seen from the outside. Because the software, which advanced by seven-mile boots, is now even better suited to delivering automatic solutions for more complex pieces. 

Thus, synchronization between robot and machine movement was optimized. The robot can move faster and better follow the bending bench. You may not see the difference with the naked eye, but with improved communication between the two systems, cycle times are again much shorter. In addition, the software takes into account weight, dimensions and any deflection of the piece better, so the piece is fed into the machine at the right speed and at exactly the right height.

Experience it live

At Machineering you can see the new Dyna-Cell live at work and time yourself how even the most complex parts take ten minutes to program and ten minutes to program the first part. LVD will also present all modules of its CADMAN® suite. More and more sheet metal fabricators are choosing to digitize their shop and produce smartly. The CADMAN software allows different manufacturing steps to be seamlessly connected, improving process flow and increasing productivity.    

LVD BENELUX Booth Number 177