TRUMPF will debut the Flex Cell, its fastest mobile bending cell ever. The new cell offers highly efficient bending in combination with the TruBend 7050 press brake. In just a few steps, operators can dock the mobile robot cell on the bending machine and operate it automatically. The machine can run autonomously for several hours. According to the manufacturer, the cell helps companies handle order surges and combat labour shortages. The combined footprint of the Flex Cell and the TruBend 7050 is less than 10 sq. m.
The cell has a double-sized material buffer that ensures it has enough material to feed the brake throughout a night shift. A vacuum combination gripper on the robot arm enables loading and unloading. Using the company’s TecZone bend software, a bending program can be created in a few seconds. The operator is then able to program the robot by means of an app and the teach panel. With automatic double-sheet detection, the cell can recognize if unprocessed material has stuck together during loading and then eject it. This reduces rejects and saves resources.