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 Madera, CA — A new calculator for evaluating bending machine tooling is now available for the Apple iPhone. Developed by tube bending machinery specialist Unison, the calculator enables users to quickly and easily determine the tooling needed for performing a particular bending task on any type or make of tube bender. Simply by entering the bend radius, tube diameter and wall thickness – in metric or imperial units – users can instantly gain a clear visual representation of the type of mandrel and wiper die they will need to employ to achieve a perfect bend. TRUMPF has announced that its TruBend Series 7000 precision press brake is now available in North America.
 In 1974 Andy Laitila was in his early 20’s living in his native Finland when he and his wife planned a two-year visit to Canada. This “two-year visit” soon became a life-changing adventure. Laitila fell in love with Canada and soon adopted the country for his new home, raised a family, and founded Laicor Fixtures, a manufacturer of retail checkout counters and cabinets based in Peterborough, ON. The same determination that brought Laitila to Canada also enabled him to succeed in the business world.  When Delta Elevator Co. Ltd., Kitchener, ON wanted to enhance its lean manufacturing operation, the company immediately realized that it would have to upgrade its bending capabilites. |
Products
 LVD Strippit now offers 35 to 50 ton configurations of its PPEC series of mid-range press brakes. PPEC press brakes combine a rugged, simple design and easy-to-use features to provide performance and value for forming applications.  The FAST BEND (FBe) from Prima Finn-Power, North America is a flexible, servo-electric bending machine that can bend five different parts with different thicknesses and alloys in just five minutes.  The enhanced version of Bystronic’s Xpert press brake incorporates a high speed ram positioning system for reduced bending cycle times.  The AFM EP Series mid-range press brakes from Bystronic feature Cybelec DNC 880S 2D control, standard hydraulic crowning and optional four-axis back-gauge system.  New European-style staged bending tooling from Wilson Tool offers an innovative way to drastically trim setup time from multi-stage bends on press brakes.
 Cincinnati has introduced an innovative system that speeds and simplifies taper gaging on press brakes for making angular bends. |
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