


During pipe production, the rollers constantly have to follow new setpoints.

Round bending machines with three or four rollers are ideal candidates for automation with Beckhoff components. Moreover, machine manufacturers have access to the whole Beckhoff I/O range for integrating additional functions such as safety technology, acquisition of energy data, condition monitoring or optional peripheries. The software is designed with open interfaces so that users can easily implement individual adaptations and extensions and add their own algorithms. The automatic calculation of the bending order avoids collisions during the folding process. In addition, it is possible to use algorithms for the calculation of the insertion depth as well as for the positioning of the back gauges. For folding, for example, ready-made technology function blocks are available for the press beam and the back gauges. The various function blocks can be used completely or individually.

The open, PC-based control technology as well as specific technology function blocks from the TwinCAT Hydraulic Library offer an optimal platform for automating a wide range of folding and bending processes efficiently and in a time-saving manner.
