Advances in CNC Tube Bending Go Lean and Green

While small leaps have been made, programming and machine setup continue to be bottlenecks in tube bending operations. However, all-electric technology and intuitive programming have been integrated into the lean manufacturing process, reducing waste, eliminating hydraulic oil, and significantly reducing operating costs. Multiple bend operations can be consolidated into a single machine, reducing setup time to minutes and doubling productivity. Presented at: FABTECH® 2012, Nov. 12-14, 2012, Las Vegas, NV.