Slides

The bending slide as a component of punching-bending machines

Bending slides are a component of machines for the production of punched and bent parts. High-quality punching-bending machines depend on absolutely reliable components with long service lives. The bending slide must be durable, reliable and powerful. It should also be able to be flexibly positioned. Depending on the production task and bending machine, multiple bending slides and different types of bending slides are used. The various types can be broken down into narrow bending slides, wide bending slides, double bending slides and underneath bending slides. Sensors are used in many punching-bending machines to ensure flawless function of the bending slides. Bending slides equipped with quick-clamping systems make it easier to change the tool. The conversion time can thus be reduced considerably by such a system, since you simply need to loosen the clamping pin to release the punching tool holder. The required tool can be quickly inserted following the release and can be easily refastened again with the clamping.

Important aspects of bending slides: the compatibility with tools and the position on the working wall

Along with the rated deformation force and maximum stroke, the compatibility with different tools is an important factor for bending slides. The more different tools a bending slide can accommodate, the wider is the range of products which the punching-bending machine can manufacture. The Schmale punching-bending machines make it possible to attach the bending slide to the working wall in any position desired. This means that the bending slide can be mounted from the front to work from behind, on the table, or on brackets. The slide can additionally be positioned at various angles on the working wall. This has the advantage of preventing jamming, scraping and sliding during the production process. Keys prevent the bending slide from slipping on the wall. Keys can be screwed between bending slides and tools as required. This also ensures that the required slide position will be found again. The safety requirements and mounting specifications of the respective punching-bending machine must always be observed for the installation and before commissioning of a newly mounted slide.