Press Brake BU Y ER ’ S GU ID E

INTRODUCING

OUR PLATINUM PARTNERS

EDITORIAL

URSVIKEN ADAPTS TO TOUGHER FORCES

ISSUE

01MARCH 2016

YOUR GUIDE TO THE LATEST PRESS BRAKE TECHNOLOGY

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With so many makes and models available how do you

choose the right machine and how can you be sure

you’re getting the very latest technology with the

highest possible levels of productivity and performance?

Advanced technologies accessible today deliver safe, high speed and ef�cient machine control,

greater functionality and usability, highly advanced optical protection and exceptional performance. In

addition to these technologies, the latest advancements in embedded optical imaging aid productivity

through more accurate and consistent part production, managing faster bend speeds, real-time angle

measurement, high speed angle control and instant part sampling.

Unfortunately some press brake manufacturers make the mistake of treating productivity aids, user

functionality, operator protection and safety as an afterthought. Simply adding on or offering an array

of third party devices and components may provide basic functions but without the latest technology

embedded as a complete solution these add ons can dramatically reduce machine productivity,

performance, functionality and usability. In the end this costs you money.

What if you could own a machine that provides you with the very latest in functionality, safety and

operator protection while at the same time enhancing productivity and performance to levels never

before possible?

In this guide we showcase the industry’s leading press brake manufacturers who have embedded

the very latest technologies into their machine designs to provide users ef�cient and streamlined

operation, enhanced functionality and outstanding levels of productivity and performance.

So you’re in the market

for a new press brake.

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Ursviken Technology AB was established in Sweden 1885 in the land of special AHSS Advanced

High Strength Steel such as Domex, Hardox, Weldox and Armox.

Ursviken knows what it takes!

Ursviken is �rst in the line to meet the

higher demands that new material

requires. Knowing that heavier plates

comes in one off or small batches

so the set up time for the machine is

essential as well as the possibility to

over the full length make corrections

to the bend angle locally. An even arc

as de ection compensation is not

suf�cient enough! Anyone that has

bent AHSS material in thicker quality

and longer bends knows that the

material might behave differently in

different areas as well as tooling can

be slightly worn. Bump bending in

particular is critical to BDC (Bottom

Dead Center) adjustments due to a

repeatable error in the same area.

With CNC Variable Die Tool (VDT)

the setup time is eliminated compared

to the “old school” heavy die blocks.

The style with the U shaped Ve

opening allows for “over bending” /

compensation for the plate spring back

and in the same time give space for

big punch radii noses that is required

for AHSS material, often with a ratio

of 5 times the plate thickness. The die

edge radii rollers are ideal for bending

AHSS material and are affordable

consumables in hardened quality.

The Ursviken VDT was invented in

1992 and has proven over and over

that it withstands the high bend

forces also for deeper bends in AHSS

material. Long lifetime is crucial for big,

heavy and expensive tooling.

With FlexiCrown Ursviken gives the

user possibility to do local shimming

by CNC. FlexiCrowning also works

outside the side frames. Every 600

mm CC an adjustment to the even arc

can be made. “This is what we need!”

a customer forming heavy pipes in

titanium said in 1992. The 2500 ton

press 12,2 m was delivered both with

VDT and FlexiCrown. The press is

still in operation today mainly forming

mobile telescopic crane arm booms.

FlexiCrown has raised the bar for

productivity for companies forming long

heavy plate especially for pipes, poles

and crane arms in AHSS material.

The Ursviken sale philosophy is

to listen to the customers’ needs

and supply a solution. It’s not just a

question of length and tonnage; there

are so many other considerations to

be made. Lifetime expectancy in this

type of machines is at least 25 years

so when investing your money in new

Press Brakes you need to think ahead.

“The decision we make today we have

to live with for quite some time”. The

press beam forms the part. How often

does your beam stroke?

Chase your productivity on the idle

time, the set up time, the time for

making angle checks and making

corrections to your program, shimming,

the time for reworking your part.

Scrap in heavy AHSS is not an option!

The Ursviken design and application

team are welcoming you with

your production and productivity

challenges. Together we form your

unique solution for a cost ef�cient

production to the highest quality in

the most dif�cult materials in a safe

way using the LazerSafe safety and

operator protection systems for press

brakes.

For more information about the

unique Ursviken options please visit

our website at www.ursviken.com

Newer tougher material forces the industry to re-evaluate

whether the existing machinery and tooling is sufficient

enough to meet today’s demands when it comes to quality

and productivity in Press Brakes.

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The Ursviken design and application

team are welcoming you with

your production and productivity

challenges.

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Ursviken Technology AB represents a long history with a

reputation in the market for excellent know how and long lasting

machines that retain their accuracy over time. Ursviken supply

the Power and Productivity to heavy plate metal working as

well as efficiency, accuracy, flexibility and high quality in lighter

materials. All machines are designed to meet even the most

demanding customer needs including the Return-On-Investment,

life-time cost, service, after-sales, software, tooling and

application support. Ursviken design and manufacture in house

the solution you ask for.

Empowering CNC Press

Brake Technology to achieve

maximized productivity. Module

built presses allow more

con�guration combinations

without compromising with quality

or performance. Over all bending

length in between sides increases

usable bed length.

OptiFlex Series 100-320 ton

The Giant Press Brake that

empowers the productivity for the

most demanding metal bending

operations. VDT CNC Variable

Die Tool the quickest possible

bottom tool change. Designed for

bending advanced high-strength

steel. FlexiCrown enable de ection

compensation locally along the bed.

Optima Series 400-5000 ton

Tandem applications. Pole or tube

manufacturing. Front and Back

Gauges manipulating sheet in

unmanned production. In- and

Out-feed system handles the

heaviest work pieces. Logistic

solutions for material handling

increases productivity.

Custom Built Presses Automated Systems

- RapidBend - FlexSpeed - SmartLink - AutoSense - BendShield - Plus - Ultimate

Please visit our website www.ursviken.com for more

information and case studies under the Video tab.

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