An automated press brake solution with an Estun 7-axis robot for high-efficiency precision sheet metal bending.
This robotic CNC press brake cell was supplied to a large sheet metal fabrication factory in Peru, South America. The system was equipped with an Estun 7-axis robot with left-right traversing movement, an 80 kg sheet handling capacity, a 1200 mm working radius, pneumatic sensing devices on the press brake backgauge fingers, and a DA53TX CNC control system. When the robot is not used for bending, it can be moved to another working area for material handling or other auxiliary tasks.
Country
Peru
City
Lima
Installation Year
2023
Customer Industry
Large Sheet Metal Fabrication Factory
Customer Type
Metal Fabrication Workshop
Machine Type
CNC Press Brake
Machine Model
CNC Press Brake with Estun 7-Axis Robot
Controller
DA53TX CNC Control System
Axis Configuration
Press Brake CNC 6+1 Axis + Estun 7-Axis Robot with Left-Right Traversing Movement
Machine Configuration
Main Servo Motor
Rexroth
Fagor
electric mechanical
Estun 7-axis robotic bending system, left-right traversing movement, 80 kg sheet handling capacity, 1200 mm robot working radius, DA53TX CNC control system, pneumatic sensing devices on the press brake backgauge fingers, automated sheet positioning, higher production efficiency than manual bending, and flexible robot usage for material handling when not used for bending.
Customer Requirement
The customer is a large sheet metal fabrication factory in Peru. They needed an automated bending solution for precision sheet metal parts, with higher productivity, more stable bending consistency, and less dependence on manual operation.
For their production, the customer required a robotic press brake system that could handle relatively heavy sheets, improve repeat positioning accuracy, reduce labor intensity, and support continuous bending work. Flexibility was also important, because the customer wanted the robot to be useful not only for bending, but also for material handling or other workshop tasks when it was not working with the press brake.
Recommended Solution
We recommended a robotic CNC press brake cell equipped with an Estun 7-axis robot and left-right traversing movement. The robot can handle sheets up to 80 kg and has a working radius of 1200 mm, making it suitable for automated bending of medium and large sheet metal parts.
The press brake was matched with a DA53TX CNC control system for accurate bending control. The backgauge fingers were equipped with pneumatic sensing devices to support safer and more reliable sheet positioning during robotic bending. The left-right moving design allows the robot to move away from the press brake area when it is not used for bending, so it can assist with material handling or other production tasks in the workshop.
Why This Machine
This robotic press brake solution is suitable for precision sheet metal factories that need stable bending quality and higher production capacity. Compared with manual bending, the robotic system can reduce operator workload, improve production consistency, and support longer working hours with more repeatable performance.
The Estun 7-axis robot provides flexible movement for sheet gripping, positioning, bending assistance, and unloading. The 80 kg load capacity allows it to handle heavier panels, while the 1200 mm working radius gives the robot enough operating range around the bending area. The left-right traversing structure also improves workshop flexibility, because the robot can be moved aside when manual bending, maintenance, loading, or other handling work is required.
The pneumatic sensing devices on the backgauge fingers help improve positioning reliability during automated bending. This is especially important for robotic bending, where sheet position feedback and repeatable contact points directly affect bending accuracy and process stability.
Project Result
The robotic CNC press brake cell gave the customer a more automated and efficient bending solution for precision sheet metal production. The system helped reduce manual handling, improve bending consistency, and increase overall production efficiency compared with traditional manual operation.
With the Estun 7-axis robot, left-right traversing movement, pneumatic sensing backgauge fingers, and DA53TX CNC control system, the customer received a flexible robotic bending cell suitable for both automated bending and auxiliary material handling in a large fabrication workshop.
Customer Feedback
The customer valued the flexibility of the Estun 7-axis robot, especially its left-right moving design and ability to be used for other handling tasks when not working with the press brake. They also appreciated the higher bending efficiency, reduced manual labor, and stable positioning performance provided by the pneumatic sensing backgauge fingers.
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