CEDARBURG, Wis., June 1, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ATACO Steel Products Corporation is a leader in metal components manufacturing, with corporate headquarters in Cedarburg, Wisconsin. As a progressive, customer-focused company, ATACO is continually investing in equipment upgrades to maximize product quality and keep prices competitive. Their latest investment, the TRUMPF TruBend 5130 press brake, not only delivers more accurate repeatability, it improves safety and turnaround times as well.
Increased Production Capabilities
TruBend machines have a global reputation for high productivity of quality finished parts. The 5130 model acquired by ATACO sports plenty of time-and-cost-saving features, including:
- Widest possible machine range accommodates any component geometry
- 6-axis backgauge systems ensure precise positioning
- Thickness Controlled Bending function compensates for variations in sheet thickness
- Automatic tool clamping & automatic bend guards reduce setup time
- ACB Laser automatic angle measuring system records in real-time for fast, precise bends
- Part Indicator simplifies insertion process & reduces rejects
- Higher axis and working speeds (upgraded from standard model)
- Touchpoint TruBend interface is as simple and intuitive as using a tablet
- TecZone Bend programming software automatically generates programs based on input data
- On-Demand Servo Drive improves efficiency by only running hydraulics during the bending process. Servo drive also supports hydraulics when pressing large depths.
Brian Petrowsky, Senior Manufacturing Engineer and Maintenance Manager at ATACO, keeps a close eye on the used equipment market. He sees plenty of press brakes made by other manufacturers turning up for sale all the time, but rarely TRUMPF machines. Investing in a top-of-its-class press brake aligns with ATACO's commitment to technological advancement and efficiency, and results in better part costs for their customers.
Improved Safety & Consistency
As Petrowsky puts it, "Safety is #1 around here." The TruBend 5130 has automatic laser light curtains at the ends of the brake that adjust automatically, giving a huge boost to operator safety.
Other key benefits include:
- Repeatability. Repeatability. Repeatability. Increased accuracy and consistency in production is everything. The TruBend 5130 measures the angle of the part while bending, eliminating the need to stop and re-measure to make sure it's within tolerance.
- Faster turnaround times. Quicker production facilitated by higher working speeds and automatic tool changes saves everyone time and money. A graphical, user-friendly interface reduces time spent setting up.
- More possibilities. Using the TRUMPF 5130 TruBend, ATACO can now perform different types of forming, such as roll forming for large radius parts. Short flanges, moldings and holes near the bending line can all be accomplished without deformation.
- Better bending, better fabrication. A better brake press produces metal parts with greater consistency, which makes all subsequent services more successful. More consistent parts mean more perfectly placed paths in robotic welding and other automated processes.
Pressing Forward with the Latest Fabrication Technology
The TRUMPF 5130 is only the latest example of ATACO Steel's commitment to utilizing cutting-edge equipment, keeping them at the forefront of metal fabrication. Earlier this year, they acquired a TRUMPF 5030 12kW laser cutting machine. In 2020, they added a 50-ton servo electric brake press to the fleet.
This level of investment not only benefits ATACO's clients, but their employees, too. As Petrowsky explains, "Associates on the production floor are getting more involved from the start. Learning how to program, setup, and operate the equipment. We tend to provide more training and development than other companies. So operators are really becoming technicians, capable of doing everything from programming to troubleshooting and maintenance."
Empowering employees to work more safely and expand their skillset is an investment that pays dividends in the form of quality products, a strong company culture, and long-term customer relationships – all part of ATACO's core values.
ATACO Steel delivers the highest quality formed metal parts to industries nationwide. Please visit - atacosteel.com to request a quote or learn more.
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