Bystronic at the cutting edge of sheetmetal processing 16 February 2012 Acknowledging the exacting requirements of the sheetmetal bending and processing industry, First Cut elected to partner with a superior manufacturer of capital equipment for this market. As a reputed Southern African supplier of cutting consumables and capital equipment, First Cut has aligned itself with Swiss company Bystronic’s high-quality solutions for the economical processing of sheet metal and other sheet materials. “Our customers profit from Bystronic’s application-oriented systems and services for laser and waterjet cutting as well as bending,” says Andrew Poole, Managing Director of First Cut. According to First Cut’s Technical Sales Representative for Bystronic, Garth Haigh, Bystronic focuses on the cutting-bending process chain and the automation of the complete materials and data flow. “They employ a number of trendsetting key technologies such as Flying Optics, (RPP) Regulated Pulse Piercing, Cut Control, the specialised Direct Helical Motor System (DHM), CNC control and Bysoft application software to provide a greater return on investment for customers.” Bystronic offers both 3-point bending (up to 12 mm mild steel) technology and air bending (up to 50 mm mild steel). The ByJet Smart waterjet cutting system is not only powerful in its operation but also offers cost- effectiveness in a compact design. “Ease of use and safety are standard elements of the ByJet Smart thanks to the high-performance ByVision controller and the integrated control panel with touch screen technology. This, together with the machine’s reputed longevity and robustness make it the ideal option for our customers,” says Haigh. From a technical perspective, a high-performance cutting head covers the entire cutting range with multi-head operation. “The machine also has quick and precise height sensing with low sensing pressure, integrated collision monitoring, and automatic nozzle calibration,” says Haigh. Another extremely compact machine, the Bystronic Xcel 50 pressbrake, was designed with affordability and user friendliness in mind. “The Xcel 50’s numeric control guarantees quick programming of simple bending tasks. Another plus for smaller businesses is the machine’s 3 540 mm by 2 100 mm footprint, which allows it to be positioned in a small area without the need for a foundation,” says Haigh. The ByVention is the world’s smallest laser cutting machine for standard-sized sheet metals and guarantees extreme levels of efficiency. “The ByVention can in fact process approximately 80% of the parts spectrum at an investment which translates into a comparative reduced cost to customer of almost 50%. If you add to this the fact that the machine has an integrated sheet feeder that ensures continuous processing, the return on investment for customers is apparent,” Haigh adds. Poole explains that all Bystronic machines are sold as part of a total package, which includes advice on optimal solutions, designing an entire production package to fit customer needs, delivery, commissioning, basic product training for employees, aftermarket service and a maintenance package. “With an extensive range of in their stable, there is a Bystronic machine for virtually any bending or cutting requirement in industry.” |
