Robotic Bending | WADG-FMC

Robotic Bending Cell

A configurable cell coordinates a CNC press brake, robot, grippers, referencing, reorientation and stacking around the part family and production sequence.

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Host-machine reference

WADG host-machine specifications

The table gives the force, working length and motion limits of each WADG press used as a cell host. For the robotic cell, size the robot for the combined part and gripper weight at its furthest reach. Check the bend sequence for regripping, turnover and tool clearance before setting the cycle-time target.

Model	Bending Force	Working Length	Approach Speed	Working Speed	Return Speed	X Stroke	X Speed	R Stroke	R Speed	Column Distance	Throat Depth	Ram Stroke	Open Height	Main Motor	Weight	Overall Dimensions
Unit	kN	mm	mm/s	mm/s	mm/s	mm	mm/s	mm	mm/s	mm	mm	mm	mm	kW	t	L×W×H mm
WADG-10T/500	100	500	180	0.15-30	180	200	400	80	200	510	200	150	420	6	0.8	6409801250
WADG-20T/800	200	800	250	0.15-30	250	400	500	150	200	780	250	150	420	15	3.1	120015602450
WADG-30T/1250	300	1250	250	0.15-30	250	400	500	150	200	900	250	150	420	20	4.1	146016602470
WADG-40T/1300	400	1300	250	0.15-30	250	400	500	150	200	920	255	150	420	2X15	4.5	170020502280
WADG-40T/1600	400	1600	250	0.15-30	250	400	500	150	200	1120	255	150	420	2X15	4.9	170020502280
WADG-50T/1600	500	1600	250	0.15-30	250	400	500	150	200	1250	255	200	470	2×20	4.9	220020502280
WADG-60T/2000	600	2000	250	0.15-30	250	500	500	150	200	1600	300	200	470	2X20	6	270021502380
WADG-80T/2500	800	2500	200	0.15-30	200	500	500	150	200	2000	460	200	470	2X25	8.9	300022502380
WADG-100T/3200	1000	3200	200	0.15-30	200	500	500	150	200	2700	460	200	470	2X25	10.7	400024502580
WADG-160T/3200	1600	3200	200	0.15-30	200	500	500	150	200	2700	460	250	520	3X25	11.8	400024502780

Automation inputs

Plan the cell around your part family

Robot reach and payload are only starting points; grip, reorientation, stations, safety and acceptance must be designed as one workflow.

Part and bend plan

Provide drawings, material, thickness, blank size, bend sequence, tolerances and the part families intended for automatic production.

Grip and presentation

Define part weight, flexibility, surface, pickup zones, stack condition, centring, flips and every required regrip.

Cell output

Record batch mix, changeover, target operating window, finished-part stack pattern and the recovery method for interruptions.

Interfaces and safety

Confirm host press brake, robot, grippers, stations, data handshakes, guarded perimeter and the full-cycle acceptance test.

Machine in operation

See robotic press brake bending in operation

Watch the 165T/3200 bending-cell demonstration, then review pickup, bend sequence, regripping and unloading for your own part family.

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Product systems

Inside the robotic bending workflow

Follow the part from blank pickup to finished-part transfer. Robot reach, gripping, part references and the press-brake sequence must fit the same part family.

Blank pickup and separation

Robot collecting a sheet-metal blank from the loading area

Blank pickup

Collect the intended workpiece

The robot collects a blank from the defined loading position using a gripper suited to the application.

Review payload, reach, pickup zones and surface protection.

Robot lifting a sheet-metal blank from the pickup area

Blank separation

Check the transfer from the stack

Separation checks depend on sheet geometry, material and stack condition.

Confirm the loading equipment and any double-sheet detection for the application.

Part referencing and vision

Robot presenting a blank at the cell referencing station

Part referencing

Establish the bend datum

A centring station can establish the part reference before bending.

Review the defined position from which the robot presents the workpiece.

Industrial machine-vision camera for part location

Optional vision

Locate the part optically

A configured vision system can establish the reference from the part features.

Test camera, lighting, features and correction range on the actual part family.

Coordinated robot bending

Robot following a sheet-metal part during bending

Present and follow the part

The press brake positions its backgauge while the robot presents and reorients the workpiece through the bend sequence. Gripper clearance and robot motion are programmed around the geometry.

Review access at every bend, potential collisions and any follower behavior. The host-machine specification describes the press brake; it is not a complete-cell rating.

Regripping and finished-part transfer

Flip frame used to reorient a part in a robotic bending cell

Regripping

Present the next face to the tools

Flip frames, regripping stations or gripper changes allow different faces to reach the bending tools.

Select the required modules from the part family and bend sequence.

Robot transferring a formed sheet-metal part to the output area

Finished-part transfer

Define the output handoff

The output arrangement determines how completed parts are placed or stacked.

Include finished-part access and the required handling handoffs in the cell layout.

Cell control and recovery

Cell control

Coordinate equipment handshakes

The robot, press brake and handling stations need agreed handshakes for loading, bending and transfer.

Specify the equipment interfaces and operating states for the complete cell.

Industrial robot and press brake inside a bending-cell installation

Recovery

Resolve an interrupted job

Recovery states define how an operator resolves a stopped or incomplete sequence.

Review guarding, safety stops and intervention points, including their effect on returning to production.

Complete-cell trial

Robot gripper holding a sheet-metal part at the press-brake tools

Test the actual part mix

A representative job set exercises pickup, referencing, bending, regripping and output. Include changeovers and recovery so the review covers the complete production cycle.

Agree drawings, material, inspection points and interface tests. Assess the cell result separately from the published host-machine data.

Cell configuration

What belongs in the complete bending cell

The WADG parameter data describes the host press brake, not the total cell.

Core workflow

The cell can combine a press brake, six-axis robot and selected loading, centring, flipping, unloading and guarding modules.

Project equipment

Payload, reach, track, grippers, detection, stations, quick change, MES/ERP, AGV and safety devices follow the part and layout.

Cell acceptance

Footprint, operating window, recovery, interfaces, cycle study and full-cell acceptance require a dedicated project document.

Explore control, tooling and support options

Explore machine options below. Confirm compatibility and included equipment in your quotation.

Control and programming

Compare controls, offline programming and machine connectivity.

CNC control system Press-brake software Connected production

Positioning and bend control

Explore backgauge, crowning and angle-measurement options for your parts.

Backgauge modification Crowning system Angle measurement Stop fingers

Tooling and part handling

Plan tool changes, part support and operator controls around the bend sequence.

Tooling clamping Follower support Wireless foot pedal

Safeguarding and drive options

Check safeguarding and drive options for compatibility with your machine and process.

Optical safety Hybrid servo drive

Before start-up

Installation and commissioning

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

Review installation support

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.

Request service or parts

Self-service

Operation and maintenance videos

Find video guidance for operating and maintaining your ADH machine. Check relevance to your model and configuration.

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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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Explore applications in your industry

See equipment options for the parts your industry produces.

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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