Revolutionary solution in bending technology
In conventional tube bending machines, the advance feed unit positions the workpiece on a linear axis along the direction of the tube in the bending head. The linear guidance inevitably leads to reduced freedom in comparison to positioning the component using a 6-axis robot, as is the case in the TWISTER² system.
With the TWISTER², the robot undertakes both feeding and handling tasks, as well as the advance feed during the bending process. In day-to-day operation, the TWISTER² offers a greater degree of freedom when it comes to manufacturing parts and machine operation.
Machines
Machine comparison TWISTER²
- Unique, fully integrated system with a control platform for robot and bending head
- Twister² speaks EasyWay - the control platform for robot and machine
- Process reliability and productivity leap for a flexible production of three-dimensional geometries
- Intelligent combination of handling and bending tasks thanks to collaboration between robot and bending unit
- Modular design enables incorporation of external systems and subsequent processes
- Freely selectable bending sequence of geometry elements
Please select tube diameter [mm]
TWISTER² 12-RL
from 3
to 12.7 mm
| Tube diameter | 3 - 12.7 mm |
| Standard length from magazine | 2,000 mm (3,000 mm option) |
| CNC axes | |
| Machine axes completely integrated into robot axes | 4 |
| Bending head | 3 |
| Tube grippers | |
| Rotary gripper | Yes |
| Power Gripper | Yes |
| Operating principle | Pneumatic |
| Programming | |
| Control of robot as machine axes | yes |
| Length/angle | Yes |
| Coordinates | Yes |
| Job order lists | Yes |
| Simulation | Option |
| Machine control | WPS 3.2 EasyWay |
| Automation | |
| Loading from a magazine | Option |
| Position-oriented discharge | Yes |
| Linking of other processes | Yes |
TWISTER² 18-RL
from 3
to 18 mm
| Tube diameter | 3 - 18 mm |
| Standard length from magazine | 2,000 mm (3,000 mm option) |
| CNC axes | |
| Machine axes completely integrated into robot axes | 4 |
| Bending head | 3; +1 Servomotor-driven vertical clamping (option); + 1 servomotor-driven pressure die (option); +1 servomotor-driven tube support (option) |
| Tube grippers | |
| Rotary gripper | Yes |
| Power Gripper | Yes |
| Operating principle | Pneumatic |
| Programming | |
| Control of robot as machine axes | Yes |
| Length/angle | Yes |
| Coordinates | Yes |
| Job order lists | Yes |
| Simulation | Option |
| Machine control | WPS 3.2 EasyWay |
| Automation | |
| Loading from a magazine | Option |
| Position-oriented discharge | Yes |
| Linking of other processes | Yes |
TWISTER² 20-R
from 3
to 20 mm
| Tube diameter | 3 - 20 mm |
| Standard length from magazine | 2,000 mm (3,000 mm option) |
| CNC axes | |
| Machine axes completely integrated into robot axes | 4 |
| Bending head | 3; +1 Servomotor-driven tube support; + 1 servomotor-driven pressure die |
| Tube grippers | |
| Rotary gripper | --- |
| Power Gripper | Yes |
| Operating principle | Pneumatic |
| Programming | |
| Control of robot as machine axes | Yes |
| Length/angle | Yes |
| Coordinates | Yes |
| Job order lists | Yes |
| Simulation | Option |
| Machine control | WPS 3.2 EasyWay |
| Automation | |
| Loading from a magazine | Option |
| Position-oriented discharge | Yes |
| Linking of other processes | Yes |
TWISTER² 25-RL
from 1
to 25.4 mm
| Tube diameter | 1 - 25.4 mm |
| Standard length from magazine | 2,000 mm (4,000 mm option) |
| CNC axes | |
| Machine axes completely integrated into robot axes | 4 |
| Bending head | 5; +1 Positioning device |
| Tube gripper device | |
| Rotary gripper | --- |
| Power Gripper | Yes |
| Operating principle | Pneumatic |
| Programming | |
| Control of robot as machine axes | Yes |
| Length/angle | Yes |
| Coordinates | Yes |
| Job order lists | Yes |
| Simulation | Option |
| Machine control | WPS 3.2 EasyWay |
| Graphical display | Yes |
| Automation | |
| Loading from a magazine | Option |
| Position-oriented discharge | Yes |
| Linking of other processes | Yes |
TWISTER² 35-RL
from 1
to 35 mm
| Tube diameter | 1 - 35 mm |
| Standard length from magazine | 2,000 mm (4,000 mm option) |
| CNC axes | |
| Machine axes completely integrated into robot axes | 4 |
| Bending head | 5; +1 Positioning device |
| Tube gripper device | |
| Rotary gripper | Yes |
| Power Gripper | Yes |
| Operating principle | Pneumatic |
| Programming | |
| Control of robot as machine axes | Yes |
| Length/angle | Yes |
| Coordinates | Yes |
| Job order lists | Yes |
| Simulation | Yes |
| Machine control | WPS 3.2 EasyWay |
| Automation | |
| Loading from a magazine | Option |
| Position-oriented discharge | Yes |
| Linking of other processes | Yes |
TWISTER² 25-RL
TWISTER², an innovative machine concept with a fully integrated robot
What makes this machine concept so special is the complete integration of a robot. The tube bending machine and the robot share one and the same user interface in the form of the WAFIOS programming system WPS 3.2 Easy Way, enabling the interaction of bending and handling tasks. This concept allows the flexible and efficient production of three-dimensional geometries while ensuring high process reliability and exceptionally easy operation.
Revolutionary solution in bending technology- Conventional vs. robot
In conventional single-head tube bending machines, the advance feed unit positions the component on a linear axis along the direction of the tube in the bending head. The linear guidance inevitably leads to reduced freedom in comparison to positioning the component using a 6-axis robot, as is the case in the TWISTER² system.
With the TWISTER² the robot undertakes both guidance and handling tasks, as well as the advance feed during the bending process. The CNC-controlled rotary gripper of the robot is able to process tubes of different diameters without having to change tools. In combination with an according magazine, the tube diameter can be automatically detected.
The automotive supply industry is just one of the areas in which the TWISTER² system is set to make an impact. Application examples are fluid-conveying systems such as fuel or air conditioning lines as well as examples from the area of e-mobility, e.g. cooling and heating lines for the thermal management of modern batteries.
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