Automatic Tool Change

PB-A Panel Bender

Automatic upper-tool change for mixed-part panel production, with servo-electric forming and optional automated handling.

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Technical specifications

PB-A Models and Specifications

Compare four PB-A models by maximum bend size, flange height, minimum inner dimensions and material thickness. The PB-A3200 accepts a maximum bend size of 3,200 × 1,200 mm. Check the starred limits against your material, tooling and bend sequence.

Model	Max Thickness · 304 SS	Max Thickness · Cold-Rolled Steel	Max Thickness · Aluminium	Fastest Bend Time*	Max Bend Width	Bend Height	Rated Voltage	Total Power	Noise*	Min Material Thickness*	Min Four-Side Inner Size*	Min Two-Side Inner Size*	Max Bend Size*	Diagonal	Weight	Axes	Length	Width	Height
Unit	mm	mm	mm	s/bend	mm	mm	V	kW	dB	mm	mm	mm	mm	mm	t	count	mm	mm	mm
PB-A1630	1.5	2	3	0.2	1630	200	380	≈44	≈50	≈0.35	370×180	180	1630×1200	2340	12	26	4780	3110	2900
PB-A2190	1.5	2	3	0.2	2190	200	380	≈89	≈50	≈0.35	370×180	180	2190×1200	2854	20	26	5700	3710	3200
PB-A2610	1.5	2	3	0.2	2610	200	380	≈118	≈50	≈0.35	370×180	180	2610×1200	3240	24	26	6100	4140	3350
PB-A3200	1.5	2	3	0.2	3200	200	380	≈165	≈50	≈0.35	390×200	200	3200×1200	3794	28	28	6950	4760	3500

At a glance

Flexible tooling for changing panel work

PB-A brings tool selection, servo motion and optional handling into one panel-bending workflow.

Automatic upper-tool change

The active program assembles and positions segmented upper tools for the required working length.

Servo-electric forming

Coordinated axes control panel feeding, positioning, rotation and bending.

Programming and simulation

Drawing import and simulation help prepare repeated panel work. Check tooling and interference on the intended part family.

Optional automated handling

Robot or gantry handling can be specified for pickup, rotation and transfer, with the required safeguarding and interfaces.

Machine in operation

See PB-A panel bending in operation

Watch the PB-A3200 demonstration with gantry loading and unloading, then review the tool changes, blank handling and finished-panel flow for your application.

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Product systems

Inside the PB-A automatic-tool system

PB-A adds program-selected segmented tooling to a servo-electric panel-bending platform. Evaluate tool changes, panel motion and any external handling as one production sequence.

Program-selected tool changes

Automatic segmented upper-tool system on a PB-A panel bender

Prepare the tools for the next panel

The active program assembles and positions segmented upper tools for the required working length. This reduces manual tool selection between compatible jobs.

Review segment inventory, tool combinations and flange clearance for the panel mix. Changeover time depends on the required arrangement and configuration.

Feeding and forming axes

PB-A panel bender structural and feeding platform

Feeding axes

Position and rotate the panel

Servo-electric axes coordinate feeding, positioning and rotation to present the panel for forming.

Choose the model around the panel envelope and test the required clearances.

Schematic views of the panel-bender mechanism and motion axes

Forming axes

Coordinate bending and tool selection

The forming sequence coordinates bending motion with program-selected tooling.

PB-A model data lists 26 or 28 axes depending on the machine. Review the functions of the selected package.

Drawing input and sequence review

Control system used on a PB-A automatic tool-change panel bender

Drawing input

Prepare the panel program

Drawing import connects panel geometry to program preparation within the supplied control package.

Confirm supported input and software functions for the intended panel family.

Operator preparing a panel at an automatic-tool panel bender

Sequence review

Check the tools and bend order

Sequencing and simulation support review of tool combinations, interference and compensation.

Demonstrate representative panels and confirm the process functions included in the delivered software.

Optional loading and cell interfaces

Panel-bending cell with gantry handling and perimeter guarding

Optional loading

Transfer panels into and out of the machine

Robot or gantry handling can be configured for panel pickup, rotation and finished-part transfer.

Specify gripping, support and transfer needs for the intended parts.

Panel bender integrated with two robotic handling stations

Cell interfaces

Define equipment responsibilities

MES/ERP, AGV and guarding interfaces connect the machine to the surrounding cell when configured.

Agree the required handshakes and responsibility for each equipment connection.

Tool and motion-system maintenance

Technician inspecting panel-bender segmented tooling

Tool maintenance

Keep segments ready for the next setup

Inspect the tool segments and allow access to address damaged tooling and process debris.

Agree spare segments and the tool-maintenance documentation for the delivered model.

Technician accessing the panel-bender motion and tooling mechanisms

Motion-system maintenance

Maintain axis references

Sensor checks and axis references support repeat panel production.

Use the model-specific maintenance schedule and agree calibration and service access at handover.

Panel-family and changeover trial

Sheet-metal blank positioned beneath a panel-bender handling arm

Assess the complete production sequence

A representative panel family tests tool changes, bend order, transfer clearances and the finished-part result. Include changeovers and external handling where supplied.

Agree drawings, material, inspection points and interface tests. Evaluate the complete cycle rather than an isolated tool-change movement.

Configuration

Standard Functions and Project Options

Automatic tool change is the defining PB-A function; auxiliary tooling, handling and data integration are configuration-dependent.

Published model data

Use the listed data for PB-A1630, A2190, A2610 and A3200; width, power, mass, axes and dimensions remain model-specific.

Project options

Specify auxiliary tools, robot or gantry handling, AGV and data interfaces as needed. Confirm the complete safeguarding arrangement for the cell.

Acceptance

Confirm panel geometry, tool combinations, interference, material limits, handling, changeover and sample acceptance.

Before start-up

Installation and commissioning

Prepare utilities, lifting and the installation area, then coordinate start-up and handover.

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Before production

Operator and programming training

Build the operator, programming and maintenance skills required for your delivered machine.

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In operation

Maintenance and troubleshooting

Get support with the machine model, serial number and a clear description of the issue.

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Planned spares

The right spare parts

Identify your machine and component so our team can check compatibility and availability.

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Self-service

Operation and maintenance videos

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Contract scope

Service and warranty scope

Your quotation or contract defines included services, warranty, exclusions and responsibilities.

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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

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