Type FK tube bending machines
NC-controlled semi-automatic tube bending machines
Semi-automatic tube bending machines are used in single-part and series production, in workshops, and in manufacturing. On Type FK semi-automatic mandrel bending machines, the bending cycle is automatic and program-controlled. Tube feed and tube rotation are performed manually.
All semi-automatic mandrel bending machines in the FK series can be equipped with a length and angle stop system for tube intake and tube rotation. Options include a jaw chuck, hydraulic collet chuck, and digital position display and monitoring.
For operation, program creation, and program management, you can choose between the control terminal with a panel PC and 15″ touch display or the Power_Panel T50.
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Good to know:
The hydraulic bending drive enables an extremely compact design. Compared to electrically driven machines, the free-standing and exposed bending head can be designed much more compactly. Bending parts can swing in a wide range under and partly behind the bending tool without colliding with the bending head or machine frame. A significantly higher degree of bending freedom is achieved.
Features:
- Semi-automatic bending sequence
- Manual tube feed and tube rotation
- High positioning accuracy through rapid/creep speed stop
- Hydraulic bending arm and clamping functions
- Hydraulic mandrel retraction (early programmable)
Options:
- Traveling support for mandrel rod
- Carriage with jaw chuck
- Carriage with hydraulic quick-action chuck
- Digital positioning system for tube intake and tube rotation
- Follower slide
- Automatic mandrel lubrication
Operating terminal with Power-Panel or panel PC
Semi-automatic tube bending machines can be equipped with a 10.1″ touch panel or alternatively a 15″ panel PC.
With a panel PC and 3D tube software, bending contours can be created directly on the machine.
CNC-controlled fully automatic tube bending machines
CNC-controlled tube bending machines in the FK series bend tubes with the highest productivity, dynamics, and precision.
The powerful CNC control with a 15″ touch screen is integrated into a mobile control console. Bending programs can be created, edited, and managed directly on the machine. Hardware and software are state-of-the-art and leave nothing to be desired.
Fully automatic CNC-controlled tube bending machines are the first choice when maximum precision and productivity are required.
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FK60-CNC-B1000
Fully automatic tube bending machine for tubes from 5–61 mm with an extra strong feed unit for push bending and free-form bending.
Good to know:
Tube feed and tube rotation are servo-electrically controlled. The bending drive is hydraulically controlled. Auxiliary functions such as clamping functions or mandrel retraction are hydraulically controlled.
The hybrid concept combines the advantages of electric and hydraulic drive technology.
High precision and dynamics of tube feed and tube rotation combined with a compact, powerful, and precise bending drive.
Compared to fully electric machines, you benefit from lower acquisition and maintenance costs.
Features:
- Maximum productivity in single-part and series production
- Short setup times
- Servo-electrically controlled tube feed and tube rotation
- Servo-hydraulically controlled bending arm
- Hydraulically controlled clamping functions
Options:
- Follower slide
- Automatic mandrel lubrication
- Mandrel rod quick-change system
CNCS control terminal
All CNC-controlled tube bending machines from Thoman feature a mobile operating terminal with a 15″ industrial PC (WIN11).
With the 3D tube software, you can create and manage bending programs directly on the machine or on an external PC in production planning.