CNC TUBE BENDERS WITH PROPORTIONAL SERVO BENDING

6B CONTROLLED AXIS WITH MAX. OD168mm CAPACITY

6B series Pipe Benders with models that extend up OD168 mm capacity, the SOCO CNC Tube Benders (Pipe Bending Machines) 5 axis line brings the optimal tube bending solutions for the automotive, trucking, buses, healthcare, boiler, ship building and other industries.

5 Servo Electric / Proportional Servo Controlled Axis:

  • Feeding
  • Rotation
  • Tube Bending
  • Horizontal Movement
  • Pressure Die Assist
Features
  • 5 individually programmable axes pipe benders
  • Programmable 2 speeds + early mandrel extraction
  • SOCO proprietary control software with IPC & Touch Screen
  • Individually controllable pressure die assists for each bending stack
  • Built-in wiper die, pressure die and clamping die seats
  • High accuracy and repeatability ( +/- 0.1mm & +/- 0.1° for all axes )
  • Ability for 1D bending (*)
  • High performance and high speed
  • Single and multi-stacks models
  • Automatic mandrel lubrication system
  • Centralized greasing and lubrication system for all sliding areas
  • SOCO bending simulation and collision detection software (Optional )

(*) Depending on tube OD and elongation ratio

Software

5B Series CNC Tube Bender - SoftwareSOCO Tube Bending range is available with an Industrial PC ( IPC ) + Touch Screen ( TS version ).

Here are some of the features included:

Software Features:

  • Tube Bending + Cutting Interface
  • Automatic springback compensation
  • Recapturing function for short lengths
  • Data entry for both XYZ and YBC coordinates
  • XYZ to YBC coordinates conversion
  • YBC to XYZ coordinates conversion
  • Arm Return programming mode ( Overmode )
  • Arc Radius calculator for large radius bending
  • Carriage Booster settings’ page for 1D Bending
  • Ability to use Positive and Gripper Mode Feeding in the same part
  • File management for parts and tooling
  • Data storage of files ( 2 million files, 50 bends per file ) (*)
  • 3D display and rotation of parts
  • Mirroring and image reversal of parts
  • Elongation ratio + Cycle Time display for each bend
  • Windows 2000 / XP platform
  • Self diagnostics + Error messages display
  • Connection and Auto compensation to CMM systems (**)
  • Simultaneous opening of files ( 4 files at one time )
  • Programmable mandrel extraction and mandrel lubrication
  • Individually programmable axes
  • Multiple built-in action and bending sequences
  • Built-in internet connection for Remote troubleshooting

Options

  • SOCO Tube Bending Interference and Collision Simulator ( *** )
  • Report system for Production Management
  • Reading AUTOCAD files ( with Auto LISP )
  • Remote monitoring system of bending production

(*) May be extended upon request
(**) On most CMM,non-contact probe measuring systems
(***) On selected CNC tube bender models

SOCO 6B CNC SERIES MODELS

SB-76X6B-1S / 2S / 3S
SOCO 6B CNC 5 Controlled Axis Tube Bender
SB-90X6B-1S / 2S / 3S
SOCO 6B CNC 5 Controlled Axis Tube Bender
SB-110X6B-1S / 2S
SOCO 6B CNC 5 Controlled Axis Tube Bender

SB-127X6B-1S / 2S

SB-127X6B-1S – 2SWM
SB-130x6B-1S / 2S
SOCO 6B CNC 5 Controlled Axis Tube Bender
Model Number SB-76X6B-1S/2S SB-90X6B-1S/2S SB-110X6B-1S/2S SB-130X6B-1S/2S
Model Weight (lbs.) 1S – 15550
2S – 15652
1S – 16535
2S – 17636
1S – 21164
2S – 22490
1S – 21164
2S – 22490
Model Dimensions (ft.) 18 x 7 x 6 18 x 7 x 6 24 x 6 x 5 24.6 x 7 x 6
Mild Steel (clr 1.5D) Ø76.2 x 2.5t Ø88.9 x 2.1t Ø110 x 2.8t Ø127 x 4.0t
Ø63.5 x 4.2 t Ø76.2 x 3.5t Ø100 x 4.0t Ø120 x 4.5t
Max Stainless Steel Ø76.2 x 2.0t Ø76.2 x 2.4t Ø110 x 1.7 / 100 x 2.8t Ø120 x 3.0t
Bending Die Radius
Difference (R1 – R2)
80mm 80mm 100mm 100mm
Max Tube Length with Mandrel 4130 mm 4130 mm 5000 mm 5500 mm
Max Bending Angle 190° 190° 190° 190°
Max Bending Radius 250mm 250mm 300mm 350mm
Bending Accuracy +/-0.1 mm +/-0.1 mm +/-0.1 mm +/-0.1 mm
Rotation Accuracy +/-0.1° +/-0.1° +/-0.1° +/-0.1°
Feeding Accuracy +/-0.1 mm +/-0.1 mm +/-0.1 mm +/-0.1 mm

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