The PPED series of hydraulic press brakes feature a multi-axis back gauge, CNC V-axis crowning system, and a 15-inch version of LVD’s Touch-B graphical icon-driven CNC controller. Combined, these machine features provide users with high levels of flexibility and enhanced capability for a variety of bending applications.
A cost-efficient design married with LVD precision and reliability delivers true application flexibility. Practical and easy to use, PPED series press brakes are ideal for a wide range of bending jobs. Their rigid construction and servo-controlled hydraulic system ensure consistent bending results no matter the application. The PPED range comprises three models (PPED-4, PPED 5 and PPED-7) with either two (X, R) or four (X, R, Z1, Z2) standard back gauge axes. A multi-axis back gauge makes the PPED versatile and reduces machine set-up time across simple to complex bending work.
The back gauge combined with LVD’s Touch-B control makes higher productivity possible. With the same core functionality of the fully-featured Touch-B control, the user-friendly touchscreen CNC control minimises operator input and makes part programming easy and intuitive.
With minimal input, the operator can create designs in 2D and simulate in 3D on the touchscreen. Dimensions are simply keyed into the controller or the part program is recalled from storage. As a new feature for PPED machines, users can also work with standard and custom parametric programs to offer rapid programming. Touch-B works with the centralised database and is compatible with Cadman-Job and Cadman-B.
PPED-5 and PPED-7 models with bending lengths from 3m and up are equipped as standard with a crowning system. Sheet thickness, bend length, die opening and material data are entered into the Touch-B control to determine the amount of crowning required to compensate for bed and ram deflection. LVD’s proprietary design creates a perfect ’crown’ using accurately machined contact wedges that are moved against each other under servo control.
The PPED is a versatile and capable machine, able to address a broad range of bending requirements. It is available in different models from 50 to 320 metric tons, and bend lengths from 2,000 to 4,000mm.
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