Press Brake Automation

Are you getting the most out of your metal bending equipment?

If your parts are not being handled robotically, you may be missing out on an opportunity to boost the performance and overall productivity of your work station.

By utilizing the latest in robotic technology, VMRA designs press brake robot work cells that provide the best returns on short run and high-volume production.

Our customized robotic systems are ready to accommodate a wide array of equipment from a variety of industry leading vendors. Interfacing directly to this equipment can be integrated in order to maintain the best in safety and continuous motion.

Electric Press Brakes
Hydraulic Press Brakes
Shears
Custom Punch Tables
Custom Gantry Feeders
Racking/Pack Out

Performance

Efficiency

VMRA robotic press brake systems provide the precision and efficiency to maximize production yield. Thorough our holistic engineering approach, we are able to provide important operational gains that help our customers compete in a global marketplace.

Increased Throughput
Minimized Part Cost
Equipment Utilization Growth
Lowered Start Up Time
Reduced Maintenance
Bottleneck Removal

Quality

Material usage and consistency are crucial to keep parts in tolerance. Robotic control offers unmatched speed and repeatability that enables quality operation during every cycle.

Scrap Reduction
Part Uniformity
Skilled Worker Retention
Variable Part Accommodation
Production Scheduling

Versatility

System enhancements and peripherals can be fully integrated to our systems to construct the ideal machine. Options can be linked back to interfacing equipment to provide complete control for operator and maintenance staff.

Dual Robot Handling
Gripper Options
External Axis
Tool Changer
Squaring Tables
Multiple Outfeeds
Part Marking
Vision Inspection

Workplace Safety

Manually operating a press brake and other ancillary processes can be physically straining and elevate the risk exposure of plant personnel.

VMRA designs each cell to meet the standards of the Robotics Industries Association to keep workers from fatigue and injury.

Additional Process Integration

Shearing

Punching

Material Transfer

Flip & Lift

Featured Case Study

Press Tending Cells Help Company Become Largest Commercial Roofing-Edge Component Manufacturer In US

Metal-Era of Waukesha, Wisconsin is the largest commercial roofing-edge component manufacturer in the United States, with an extensive line of fascia, coping, and gutter and downspout products for flat and low slope roofed commercial buildings.

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