Smart automation with tubebending

Automation with tubebending machines

In the ever-advancing metal industry, automation is not just a trend but a necessity. Herber Engineering is at the forefront when it comes to advanced automation of tube bending machines. Read on and learn why tube bending machine automation helps you increase efficiency and production quality.

What does automation mean?

Automation refers to the use of technology and systems to perform tasks and processes with minimal or no human intervention. In tube bending, automation means that the machine can perform complex bending processes through pre-programmed instructions and sensors that monitor and control each step in real time.

Advantages of automation in tube bending:

Efficiency: By eliminating manual steps in the tube bending process, automation increases production efficiency and reduces cycle times.
Precision: Automation ensures high precision in each bending sequence, resulting in consistent and high quality products.
Reduced labor burden: Automated tube bending machines minimize the need for manual labor, which not only lowers labor costs but also frees up resources for other tasks.
Reduced waste management: By precisely following pre-programmed instructions, the automation minimizes waste and optimizes material use.

Automation with tube bending

Automating the tube bending process means using advanced technology to control and monitor the machine during the bending process. This provides benefits such as high precision, consistent quality and reduced need for manual intervention.

Why automate the tube bending?

Higher Production Speed: Automation enables faster cycle times and continuous production, resulting in an increased production rate.
Quality Assurance: With precision and consistency in every bend, automation ensures that every product meets high quality standards, minimizing errors and waste.
Efficient Resource Utilization: Automated tube bending machines use resources more efficiently by minimizing redundant movement and optimizing the use of materials.

Smart automation

Herber offers automation solutions for several different types of production. Together with our partners, we can offer automation solutions including tube bending. We offer the opportunity to develop proposals for exactly the production cell you need. We do everything from simpler automation solutions to complete production cells with, for example, feeding, cutting, bending and sorting.

In this movie, one of our many automation projects is showcased.

Future-proof production with an automated tube bending machine

Incorporating automation into your tube bending process is an investment in efficiency and quality, as well as a technological advance. With Herber Engineering’s leading automation solutions, the future of industrial pipe bending machines is here to shape a new era of manufacturing. Are you interested in an automation solution? Contact our experts for free advice and guidance.

Solutions for all needs

Herber Engineering manufactures advanced hydraulic and electric tube bending machines for the cold forming of pipes. We know that precision and flexibility are crucial and you should feel secure with your choice of supplier. For that reason, we manufacture each machine according to each customer’s individual needs and requirements.

Our strength is that we are responsive to the customer’s needs and deliver the optimal total solution. Staying at the forefront of the latest technology and meeting every detailed requirement and every specification is a matter of course for us.

”Since the start of our automation project with our pipe-kit cell, we have gotten really good solutions from Herber and T-Drill. We have now been running it for 10 months in serial production. We have a very high OEE and the set-up times are according to our expectations. All in all a very professional project with a good outcome.”

Frequently asked questions about tube bending machine automation

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How does automation affect product quality?

The automation ensures high precision and consistency in every bend, resulting in products of superior quality and reducing the risk of errors.

What advantages does automation provide in terms of production speed?

Automation enables faster cycle times and a continuous production flow, leading to a significant increase in production speed.

Is automation cost effective?

Despite initial investments, automation leads to long-term cost-effectiveness through reduced labor requirements, optimized material use and higher production efficiency.