Control of the flexible automation of metal forming

Pressbrake bending and multibending are two metal-forming processes that can produce a wide variety of parts with fixed tooling. An overview of the technology for producing such parts emphasizing the control issues is presented. Closed-loop control of these processes is essential to maintaining accu...

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Main Author: Stelson, K.A.
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
Subjects:
Aerospace industry
Automatic control
Automation
Dies
Geometry
Material properties
Milling
Process control
Production
Shape
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Summary:Pressbrake bending and multibending are two metal-forming processes that can produce a wide variety of parts with fixed tooling. An overview of the technology for producing such parts emphasizing the control issues is presented. Closed-loop control of these processes is essential to maintaining accuracy and to minimizing the setup time for a new part. Moreover, the control algorithms used must incorporate physically sound models of the process. Some recent research aimed at better controls for pressbrake bending and multibending is outlined.< >
ISSN:2158-9860
2158-9879
DOI:10.1109/ISIC.1990.128587