Five sensors at critical points

The sensors are fitted to the most heavily loaded assemblies of the Multibend-Center: the upper beam gearbox, the folding beam gearbox, the upper beam drive, the main manipulator gearbox and the hydraulic unit. Smart Predict analyzes data such as temperature, friction and shock loads. The update interval can be set to 15, 30 or 60 minutes, depending on the process.

Condition-based maintenance

Unplanned downtime is costly in any production environment, and even more so in automated production: if one machine fails, the entire process grinds to a halt. With Smart Predict, maintenance is based on the actual condition of the machine rather than on fixed intervals. Rising temperatures, increasing friction or unusual shock loads show up in the measured values before they cause a failure. Spare parts can be ordered early and service work can be scheduled outside production hours. The target is 99 percent machine availability.

Clear interface, expandable platform

The user interface shows the condition of each measuring point at a glance, with limit values highlighted in the chart. Several machines can be monitored in parallel in a single view. If required, the system can be connected to existing ERP, MES and quality systems. The algorithms are continuously analyzed and become more accurate as more data is collected.

The Multibend-Center at a glance

The Multibend-Center is the automatic folding system from RAS. It changes tools without operator intervention, and Bendex Office generates the bending programs directly from the CAD data. It is available with bending lengths of around 2 to 3 meters for sheet thicknesses of up to 2 mm. Depending on the level of automation, it is loaded manually, by gantry loader, by robot or with the MiniFeeder.

About RAS:

RAS Reinhardt Maschinenbau GmbH is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of innovative sheet metal working machinery. Based in Sindelfingen, Germany, the company has stood for quality and technical precision “Made in Germany” for more than 85 years. Its extensive portfolio includes folding machines, swing beam shears and forming machines, as well as automated and customized manufacturing solutions for a wide range of industries worldwide. With a strong focus on quality, reliability and technological innovation, RAS delivers solutions that meet the most demanding requirements.