Best for
Large, flexible or difficult-to-handle sheets
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Bending Follower Support
Follower support carries large or flexible sheets through a defined bend movement. Match load, geometry, tooling, synchronization, floor space and operator access.
Solves
Support through the bending movement
Confirm
Load, geometry, tooling, space and safety
Information Needed
Start With Sheet Size, Weight and Movement
Describe length, width, thickness, material, weight, flexibility, surface protection and bend sequence.
01 / SHEET
Supported workpiece
Send sheet dimensions, material, weight, flexibility and surface requirements.
02 / CYCLE
Follower movement
Describe angle, tooling opening, sheet path, ram cycle, operator position and synchronization.
03 / SITE
Site and load
Check capacity, mounting, floor space, guarding, access and test method.
Follower-support options
Follow the Sheet Through the Bend Cycle
The support method depends on sheet behavior, tooling and machine motion; confirm it with the working video and representative part.
Front Sheet Follower System
Match follower movement, capacity and controls to the sheet and bend cycle.
Sheet Follower Configuration
Check follower capacity, travel and machine interfaces for the sheet you need to support.
Practical Handling Assistance
Assess the support movement against the operator’s handling task and the required load.
Before You Order
Confirm the Support Movement
Compare the video with the real sheet path, operator tasks and synchronization before selecting hardware.
- Sheet dimensions, material, thickness and weight
- Bend angle, tooling opening and movement path
- Follower load, travel and synchronization
- Floor space, guarding, access and tests
Upgrade path
Plan Your Machine Upgrade
Identify the production problem, check compatibility, then agree installation and acceptance.
STEP 01
Document the current state
Record machine, controller, interfaces, photos, workflow and the production issue to solve.
STEP 02
Define the requirement
Connect workpieces, process, operator tasks, output and site conditions to the upgrade.
STEP 03
Confirm compatibility
Review mechanical, electrical, control, software, safety and service interfaces.
STEP 04
Agree the scope
Define installation, tests, acceptance, documentation, training and support responsibilities.
Before You Contact ADH
Follower-Support Questions
Compatibility depends on machine/table/ram motion, controller timing, part geometry and bend sequence.
Can this bending follower support be used on an existing machine?
Check load, geometry, tooling, ram cycle, travel, mounting, workspace and control interface.
What information should I send?
Send machine, tooling, sheet dimensions/weight, drawings, bend sequence, photos and floor space.
What determines compatibility?
Compare interface, travel/load, timing, tooling, part access and tests.
What should the quotation clarify?
Name follower hardware/control, installation, synchronization, tests and training terms.
Project enquiry
Discuss your project
Tell us what you want to make or improve. Technical details and drawings can follow.
- Material, thickness and part size
- Drawings and production volume
- Location and project timing
Contact ADH
Start a machine enquiry
Name, email and a short description are enough to begin.