RAS Tutorial: Simple Handling

When bending panels on a folding machine the base side remains on the backgauge system. Through the swinging motion of the folding beam the shorter flanges are bent to the programmed angle. In contrast to a press brake, the work piece does not need to be followed upwards during the bending process. Smaller parts are ideal candidates to be handled from the folding beam side. Large scale bending components are ideal candidates to be handled from the back side of the machine. Simple handling makes folding technology an ideal solution, especially for large scale components.