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Press brake’s control system guides users step-by-step through bending process

Bystronic offers the Xact Smart press brake. The company’s Bysoft 7 software integrates the press brake seamlessly into the user’s production environment, the company states.

The machine incorporates the ByVision Bending control system. The interface uses a 22-in. HD touchscreen to display 3-D part animations and software-driven menu selections that guide operators through the step-by-step bending process and bend sequence selection automatically.

The database includes parameters for all the common types of sheet metal and bending tools. The user interface factors in the material thickness and bending angle to determine the best bending process and suggest suitable tools. Hydraulic crowning helps ensure a high degree of air bending accuracy, the company reports.