The role of bending machines in intelligent manufacturing

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In the wave of intelligent manufacturing, bending machine technology is playing an increasingly important role. With the advancement of Industry 4.0, the manufacturing industry is gradually achieving automation, networking, and intelligence. As a key equipment for metal processing, the improvement of the intelligence level of bending machines directly affects the efficiency and quality of the entire manufacturing process. For example, by integrating advanced sensors and control systems, modern bending machines can achieve high-precision bending processing with errors controlled at the micrometer level, significantly improving the processing accuracy and consistency of products. According to data from the International Federation of Robotics (IFR), global sales of industrial robots reached 373000 units in 2020, a significant portion of which were used in the metal processing industry, reflecting the growing demand for high-precision bending machines in intelligent manufacturing.

Intelligent manufacturing not only requires bending machines to have high precision and efficiency, but also requires them to be seamlessly integrated with the entire production system. Through the application of Internet of Things (IoT) technology, bending machines can achieve real-time data exchange with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, thereby optimizing production planning and inventory management. For example, Siemens’ MindSphere platform in Germany helps companies achieve predictive maintenance, reduce downtime, and improve production efficiency by collecting and analyzing data from equipment such as bending machines. This intelligent production model, as management guru Peter Drucker once said, “Future enterprises will no longer just produce products, but provide solutions.” The role of bending machines in intelligent manufacturing is to provide precise and efficient metal processing solutions.

In addition, with the increasingly strict environmental regulations and the growing demand for green manufacturing in the market, the role of bending machines in intelligent manufacturing is gradually developing towards environmental protection and energy conservation. By adopting energy-saving and emission reducing technologies such as servo motor drive systems and advanced cooling and lubrication systems, bending machines can not only reduce energy consumption but also minimize waste and emissions. For example, some advanced bending machines adopt closed hydraulic systems, which improve energy efficiency by more than 20% compared to traditional open systems. This environmentally friendly design not only conforms to the global trend of sustainable development, but also wins market competitiveness for enterprises. In the future of intelligent manufacturing, bending machines will not only be tools for metal processing, but also an important force in promoting the green transformation of the manufacturing industry.