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Robotic Press Brakes Help Sheet Metal Workshops
RoboCone Robotic Press Brakes: An Overview
The CoastOne RoboCone press brake offers a powerful combination of compact design, servo-electric precision, and robotic automation, making it an ideal solution for small to mid-sized metal fabrication shops.
This all-in-one system integrates an industrial robot with a CoastOne press brake to fully automate the bending process. The robot is programmed to:
Load raw sheet metal into the press brake,
Accurately position it for each bend,
And unload the finished part after bending is complete.
By automating these steps, the RoboCone significantly enhances production efficiency while maintaining tight tolerances and consistent quality.
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CoastOne RoboCone, has revolutionized metal fabrication, particularly for small to mid-sized shops that previously couldn’t justify or support the cost or complexity of traditional robotic cells.
Here are a few ways the RoboCone automated press brakes are making an impact:
1. Efficiency Gains
• Consistent cycle times: Automated press brakes maintain steady speeds without fatigue, unlike manual operations.
• Quick setup: RoboCone’s user-friendly interface and smart programming allow fast changeovers, ideal for short-run jobs common in smaller shops.
• Lights-out operation: Some tasks can run unattended, extending productive hours without added labour costs.
2. Improved Precision and Repeatability
• CNC integration ensures precise back gauge positioning and bend angles.
• Automated part handling reduces human error, which is especially important for complex or tight-tolerance parts.
• Vision systems and sensors (option) can verify part position and alignment mid-process.
3. Enhanced Safety
• Reduced human-machine interaction minimizes the risk of injury from moving parts or handling large/heavy workpieces.
• Integrated safety features like light curtains and interlocked doors are standard.
4. Space and Cost Efficiency
• Unlike large robotic press brake cells, machines like the RoboCone offer compact footprints and lower automation overhead, making them viable even in tight shop environments.
5. Accessibility and Workforce Adaptation
• Shops facing skilled labour shortages can use automation to fill the gap while upskilling existing workers to oversee and maintain automated systems.
• Operators don’t need to be highly experienced machinists to run these systems effectively.
