The FastBEND Robotic Bending Cell is designed for small to medium parts and medium- to high-volume production. The automated bending cell is reported to increase production capacity, reduce labor costs, improve safety, and maximize workflow efficiency. (Photo: Business Wire)
The automated bending technology, made possible by a partnership between MC Machinery Systems and Acieta, is also said to help maximize workflow efficiency.
CHICAGO—MC Machinery Systems recently entered into an exclusive partnership with Acieta to offer the FastBEND Robotic Bending Cell. Unveiled at FABTECH in Orlando, Florida, last October, the robotic cell features Acieta FastBEND robotic technology and MC Machinery’s Diamond BB Series of electric press brakes, the companies said in a joint release.
According to MC Machinery, helping fabricators eliminate production bottlenecks in downstream operations is the focus of its FastBEND cell.
“The overwhelming majority of fabricators struggle with bottlenecks in material handling and bending due to the proliferation of high-volume fiber lasers,” said MC Machinery Fabrication Division Vice President of Sales Shane Herendeen, in the release. “Partnering with Acieta allows us to offer our customers the most advanced technology to eliminate costly gridlock in press brake operations.”
The new FastBEND Robotic Bending Cell is designed for small to medium parts and medium- to high-volume production. The automated bending cell is reported to increase production capacity, reduce labor costs, improve safety, and maximize workflow efficiency.
“We are excited to collaborate with MC Machinery to develop an innovative solution that addresses key challenges faced by today’s fabricators,” said Greg Morehouse, vice president of sales at Acieta, in the release. “This collaboration leveraged our collective strengths to deliver a product that will set a new standard for robotic bending in the industry.”
A subsidiary of the Mitsubishi Corporation, MC Machinery Systems supplies and services fabrication equipment, including Mitsubishi lasers, Mitsubishi and ADIRA press brakes, and advanced material handling systems.
Acieta is an industrial robotics specialist that has reportedly integrated more than 10,000 systems throughout North America. The company operates in multiple locations across the United States and Mexico.