CNC Tube bending machine for the production of two- andthree-dimensionally bent parts of tube or solid material

RBV 60

ControlReliable WAFIOS WPS 3.2 EasyWay control programIntuitive control concept for the creation of a bending programin short and concise stepsInteractive graphical 3D programming of tubesFive different user levels with authorizationsNumerous functions for monitoring the condition of the ma-chine iQtube for graphically simulating the bending sequence, withintegrated collision monitoring and theoretical output (option)

Tube positioning with boost pressurefunction of advance feed unit

New quick die change equipment forcombined rotary-draw and free-form bending

New Features RBV 60

Highest precision at maximum rigidity of machine bodyand bending headHigher process safety by optimized positioning and clam-ping drivesShorter down times due to innovative quick die changeequipment High work speed thanks to bending head with optimizeddrive for more dynamical acceleration processesHigher energy efficiency due to new, optimized drivetrains

Design FeaturesExtremely robust body and bending head design, verified byfinite element methodFree positioning of hood increases degrees of freedom forextreme bending geometriesRight and left bending for rotary-draw and free-form bendingin one clampingFully electric drive conceptMandrel bending device is freely programmable over the entirefeed length (patented) Tube positioning with boost pressure function (booster) ofadvance feed unitNew, more rigid follow bar design with a second linear guideUp to 3 tool levels for each bending directionHigher holding torques due to the use of a gear drive for thelinear movements of clamping axesBasic equipment includes 8 CNC axes (upgradeable to up to16)

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RBV 60

Flexibility, Reliability and Efficiency – WAFIOS RBV 60 CNC Tube Bending Machine

Perfect Union of Design and Functionality

An ingenious machine concept with integrated automation. Al-ready the standard version of the WAFIOS RBV 60 unites diffe-rent bending procedures with high flexibility in one uniquemachine concept - also in small-batch production.

The new ergonomic design of the machine body, in combinationwith the dynamic positioning unit of the bending head meets themost stringent demands with regard to …

…Accessibility, thanks to the new and patented quick diechange equipment and the advance feed and mandrel carriagethat were adapted to the machine design…Maintenance, service and user friendliness …Greater range of parts thanks to extremely high degrees offreedom.

The further development of the bending head for improving therigidity of the housing and the follow bar guide enables…Increased repeat accuracy…Higher process safety…More dynamical acceleration processes

QualityFor more than 100 years the name WAFIOS has stood for thehighest in terms of quality expectations, safety standards andtechnical innovation in German manufacturing systems engineering.

ReliabilityStrict quality controls, state-of-the-art production systems andmany years of experience guarantee that your investment is insafe hands. Our global service network ensures high availabilityof WAFIOS machinery.

EfficiencyHigh production output and a long service life will save moneyand shorten the amortization time of your investment.

Follow bar with additional guide rail

Mandrel bending unit freely programmableover entire tube feed length (patent)

Modern and easy-to-use programming andcontrol software WAFIOS WPS 3.2 EasyWay

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WAFIOS AGSilberburgstraße 572764 Reutlingen, GermanyTel. +49 71 21 14 60Fax +49 71 21 49 12 09www.wafios.comsales@wafios.de

Precision Machinery for Wire and Tube

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Technical Data RBV 60 RBV 60 S

Bending capacityBending torqueClamping forceBoost pressure: advance feed unitBoost pressure: follow bar

8 kNm60 kN25 kN/50 kN10 kN

8 kNm140 kN25 kN/50 kN10 kN

Bending geometry parametersMax. tube diameterFeed lengthMax. bending radius, rotary-draw bendingMax. bending radius, free-form bendingMax. bending angleMax. freely programmable traversing path of boost pressure unitMax. freely programmable traversing path of mandrel unit

60 mm3,000 / 4,500 mm180 mminfinite195°3,000 / 4,500 mm3,000 / 4,500 mm

60 mm3,000 / 4,500 mm180 mminfinite195°3,000 / 4,500 mm3,000 / 4,500 mm

Bending procedures (rotary-draw and free-form bending)Bending directionsBending levels per bending directionTool installation height per bending direction

Left and right bendingup to 3160 mm

Left and right bendingup to 3160 mm

Max. speedsAdvance feedRotation Bending

1,700 mm/s450°/s180°/s

1,700 mm/s450°/s180°/s

Axes accuracyAdvance feedRotationBending

+ -0.05 mm+/-0.05°+/-0.05°

+ -0.05 mm+/-0.05°+/-0.05°

Dimensions/weightl x w x h mmWeight

5,400 x 1,650 x 1,4755,500 kg

5,400 x 1,650 x 1,4755,500 kg

Connection and consumption dataVoltageFrequencyMax. current consumptionElectrical connection lineCompressed air connectionMax. compressed air consumption

400 V50/60 Hz100 A40 kVA6 bar2-5 l/min

400 V50/60 Hz100 A40 kVA6 bar2-5 l/min