Design and Development of an Automated Pneumatic Sheet Metal Bending Machine for Enhanced Productivity and Precision in Industrial Applications

The work deals with the design, development, and evaluation that were carried out on the automated pneumatic sheet metal bending machine. This new machine is developed in order to increase the productivity and accuracy of the bending process related to industrial applications. A double-acting pneumatic cylinder drives the punch and die mechanism, while control through a 5/2 solenoid operated DCV is proposed. Equipped with advanced sensor technology, this machine allows for real-time monitoring and control of the bending process to very high accuracy levels and reproducibility. Automation of the bending process is one of the machine's USPs, which gives it various benefits compared to traditional systems. In lower cycle time and at lower operational costs, the machine improves regarding productivity. The results indicate that integrating electro-pneumatic systems into manufacturing processes has very great potential for process improvement by delivering a reliable and efficient solution for sheet metal bending within an industrial setting.