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MSE SmartFL
MSE SmartFL
The MSE SmartFL fiber laser cutting machine from MicroStep Europa and our technology partner ACCURL is a powerful as well as affordable system for high-quality 2D laser cutting. The series is available in cutting areas from 1,500 x 3,000 up to 2,500 x 12,000 mm and can be equipped with laser sources of up to 60 kW.
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MSE CubeFL
MSE CubeFL
The MSE CubeFL fiber laser cutting system from MicroStep Europa and our technology partner ACCURL is the ideal solution for compact laser cutting. It combines efficiency with minimal space requirements and enables the production of high-precision parts. The series is available in working areas from 1,000 x 2,000 to 1,500 x 3,000 mm and can be equipped with laser sources with an output of up to 12 kW.
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MSE TubeFL
MSE TubeFL
The MSE TubeFL fiber laser cutting system from MicroStep Europa and our technology partner ACCURL is a reliable system for high-quality and fast 2D and 3D laser cutting of pipes, profiles and beams. Depending on the version, an extremely high degree of automation and an output of up to 12 kW is possible. This means that the finest contours and openings as well as precise bevel cuts can be realized.
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MSF Compact
MSF Compact series
The MSF Compact combines precise 2D laser cutting with compact design. The series is available in work areas from 1,000 x 2,000 mm to 1,500 x 3,000 mm and impresses above all with its small footprint and the usual high cutting quality. A manually extractable cutting table allows easy and uncomplicated loading and unloading.
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MSF Cut
MSF Cut
The reliable fiber laser cutting machine for high-precision 2D cutting applications is available in three system formats with laser sources up to 15 kW – including an automatic shuttle table system as standard. The MSF Cut is a powerful production assistant to fulfill all standard tasks of fiber laser technology in a highly productive and high-quality configuration. Optionally, the laser cutting system can be further automated by MicroStep's material handling systems MSLoad, MSSort and MSTower.
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MSF Pro
MSF Pro series
High speed and flexibility in 3D: the precise all-rounder MSF Pro is a world debut in terms of multifunctionality. No other laser system offers such a degree of vertical integration for sheet metal processing. Pipes and profiles can also be cut optionally.
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MSF Max
MSF Max series
The MSF Max is the giant among fiber laser cutting solutions. Developed for processing large-format sheet metal for shipbuilding, it enables precise high-speed 3D processing of flat material. Thanks to the moving safety cabin, a work area size of up to 50 m length and 6 m width is available.
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MSF Pipe
MSF Pipe series
A real expert for pipes and profiles: MicroStep has developed the MSF Pipe for the process-reliable, high-precision and fast 2D and 3D processing of pipes and profiles using fiber lasers. The system has an extremely high degree of automation. The loading and unloading as well as the sorting of cut parts can also be automated.
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Laser cutting
Know-how - Laser cutting machinesLaser cutting machines are the right solution when it comes to precise cutting with minimum time expenditure. State-of-the-art laser cutting systems combine precision, speed and maximum multifunctionality.
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Plasma cutting
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MasterCut Compact
MasterCut Compact
Compact, flexible and versatile: the MasterCut Compact is available as a complete package with plasma source and filter system. The cutting system stands for excellent cutting quality in plasma cutting and is also available with bevel cutting head for weld edge preparation.
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MasterCut
The MasterCut series
The MasterCut series is a flexible and robust 3D cutting system for almost any cutting task. It allows cross-technology work processes (flatbed, pipe & profile processing, oxyfuel, marking) and impresses with absolute reliability even in three-shift operation.
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MG
MG series
The top product among the MicroStep cutting machines. It is built for permanent use in industry and meets the highest requirements for precision, performance and operability. The MG series is MicroStep's all-rounder and is a pioneer in the industry when it comes to multifunctionality and process reliability.
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DRM
The DRM series
The DRM series is the strong specialist and, thanks to its enormous vertical integration, the cutting solution for almost every task. The plasma cutting system enables 3D processing of sheets, pipes, profiles & domes with extraordinary dimensions.
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CombiCut
The CombiCut series
The CombiCut series is the right solution for all temperature ranges and environmental variables. A wide range of technologies (multi-torch operation, bevel cutting, drilling, marking) can be combined on this extremely resistant system.
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DS
The DS series
The DS series is an automatic time and cost efficient process line for the processing of sheet metal and profiles. It is designed to be able to apply highly efficient holes and taps on flat material and square or rectangular profiles and to cut them using plasma or oxyfuel technology.
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CPCut & PipeCut
The CPCut & PipeCut series
The cutting solution for pipes and profiles was developed for workpieces with large diameters and lengths. The CPCut & PipeCut series enables 3D processing of pipes and all common profile shapes with unit weights of up to 12 tons and can also be equipped with several torches (plasma, oxyfuel).
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ProfileCut
The ProfileCut series
The ProfileCut series is a true all-rounder in beam processing. Thanks to its robust construction and the generous work area, 3D profile & beam processing is possible up to 1,000 mm in height and 24 m in length. The use of the 120° bevel cutting head or a drilling support guarantees full flexibility.
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Plasma cutting
Know-how - Plasma cutting systemCNC plasma cutting systems convince with economical and precise cuts and are unrivalled, especially for medium material thicknesses. Modern plasma cutting machines combine efficiency, lasting performance and multifunctionality.
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Oxyfuel cutting
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EasyCut
The EasyCut series
The EasyCut series stands for modern oxyfuel cutting at the highest level. It is the ideal system for precise and cost-effective oxyfuel cuts up to 300 mm and impresses with its robust, simple and maintenance-friendly design.
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CombiCut
The CombiCut series
The CombiCut series is the right solution for all temperature ranges and environmental variables. A wide range of technologies (multi-torch operation, bevel cutting, drilling, marking) can be combined on this extremely resistant system.
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Oxyfuel cutting
Know-how - Flame cutting systemFlame cutting machines convince by their robust construction, precision and performance with large material thicknesses.
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Waterjet cutting
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WaterCut
The WaterCut series
The WaterCut is a high-precision, reliable and compact waterjet cutting solution that allows 2D and 3D cutting of almost any material – without thermal impact.
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AquaCut
The AquaCut series
Highest precision without thermal effects: the AquaCut waterjet cutting system was developed for these cutting requirements of almost all materials. The machine can be equipped with a 5-axis waterjet rotator or combined with a plasma or drilling unit.
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Waterjet cutting
Know-how - Waterjet cutting machineWaterjet cutting systems are used when thermal influences on the material are unwanted and highest precision is required. They convince with flexible processing options for a multitude of cutting tasks on a wide variety of materials.
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Press brakes
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eB ULTRA
eB ULTRA series
The 100% electric press brake of the eB ULTRA series from MicroStep Europa and our technology partner ACCURL is economical to purchase and works accurately and reliably.
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EUROMASTER
EUROMASTER series
Economical, precise and reliable: Press brakes from the EUROMASTER series from MicroStep Europa and our technology partner ACCURL offer a great deal of flexibility in terms of pressing force and working area, for example, at a manageable investment cost. A system series that can also be excellently automated!
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GENIUS
GENIUS series
The GENIUS series from MicroStep Europa and our technology partner ACCURL can be tailored extremely flexibly to the respective customer requirements in terms of bending force, bending length and equipment. The series is also ideally suited for use as a tandem or tridem solution. In addition, material handling to and from the system can be automated in combination with a robot.
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Press brakesKnow-how - Flame cutting systemFlame cutting machines convince by their robust construction, precision and performance with large material thicknesses.
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Automation
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MSLoad, MSTower, MSSort
MSLoad, MSTower, MSSort
Solutions for loading, unloading and storage of sheets or sorting of cut parts: With the MicroStep technologies MSLoad, MSTower, MSSort you automate your cutting systems and get the absolute maximum out of it.
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MSLoop
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MSFeed
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Digitalization
Digitalization
With MicroStep systems, you are already well prepared today for the networked production of the future. Our experts are happy to advise you – let us take the step into the future together!
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Automation
Know-how - Automation technologiesAutomation technologies are an important factor in creating efficient production processes. With suitable material handling systems, for example, the utilization and, as a result, the output of a processing machine can be maximized.
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Your Partner for Cutting, Bending and Automation
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Press brake
Buy a CNC press brake and achieve high precision and efficiency when bending sheet metal!
Bending technology from MicroStep Industry offers maximum precision and process reliability, is equipped with high-quality components throughout and can be almost completely automated. The hydraulic press brakes are characterized by state-of-the-art control technology, ease of operation and numerous configurations.
Press brakes from MicroStep Europa
eB ULTRA
The 100% electric press brake from the eB ULTRA series is highly efficient, extremely precise and incomparably fast.
- Sheet processing
- Material handling automated
EUROMASTER
The EUROMASTER series from MicroStep Industry is economical to purchase and works precisely and reliably. It is extremely flexible in terms of pressing force, working range and degree of automation.
- Sheet processing
- Material handling automated
- Tandem, Tridem
GENIUS
The GENIUS series from MicroStep Industry can be customized exactly to the user's needs: from compact bending cells to fully automated press brakes with a bending length of up to 9 m and a pressing force of 1,250 tons.
- Sheet processing
- Material handling automated
- Tandem, Tridem
Features of the press brakes from MicroStep Industry
CNC control technology
The press brakes from MicroStep Industry are equipped with state-of-the-art CNC controls from Delem as standard: cutting-edge technologies that allow users to get the most out of their press brake and are easy and intuitive to operate. Alternatively, the machine can also be equipped with control systems from ESA or Cybelec on customer request.
Software
With regard to programming a press brake from MicroStep Industry, we recommend the Libellula.BEND software: The solution makes it possible to check created production programs using simulations – including the detection of collision risks in relation to tools or machine parts, for example. The DXF files for nesting on a cutting system can be automatically generated from the production program for cutting the sheets to be bent. And, of course, it is also possible to use programming software from alternative quality providers.
Backgauge
The CNC-controlled backgauge of the press brake guarantees optimum positioning of the part to be bent. When purchasing the standard version of the press brake, it is equipped with at least two axes – or four, five or six axes accordng to the series or on request. The backgauges can be equipped with pneumatically retractable sheet supports to prevent large thin sheets from sagging between the bending line and the backgauge. Double-guided backgauges have a stabilizing effect and promote precision during the bending process.
Tool holders
Press brakes from MicroStep Industry are already equipped with Promecam quality clamping systems as standard. Alternatively, the manufacturer's bending systems can also be equipped with products from WILA – manual as well as pneumatic or hydraulic solutions are also available for the upper and lower tool clamping.
Front support consoles
Every press brake from MicroStep Industry is already equipped with support consoles as standard. Depending on the equipment option, the front supports also have a parking space outside the bending line. The manufacturer also offers CNC-controlled bending aids for handling large sheets.
Safety equipment
Maximum safety with minimum loss of time: A safety laser protects the operator of the press brake from the risk of crushing between the upper and lower tool. The traversing speed is controlled dynamically; the machine only moves at a reduced speed within the danger zone, which saves a considerable amount of time.
Do you already have a specific configuration in mind? Then let us know your requirements and we will provide you with an appropriate quote!
Challenges and solutions in the bending process
During the bending process, stresses and deformations occur due to the sometimes immense forces acting on the machine structure. One of the consequences of this is that the upper structure (upper beam) of the press is further away from the lower structure (lower beam) during the bending process than would be the case without the described deformation effect. As a result, the tool does not plunge deep enough into the die to achieve exactly the desired angular result.
Our partner Accurl® uses the most advanced 3D CAD modeling techniques, including analysis tools such as computer-aided engineering (CAE) software programs, right from the design stage of MicroStep Industry® press brakes. In this way, stresses and deformations can be virtually simulated and reduced to a minimum in terms of design (see graphics). Press brakes from MicroStep Industry are also characterized by a particularly high level of process reliability during operation: Only the highest quality components from well-known brand manufacturers such as Siemens, Heidenhain or HAWE Hydraulik are used.
One of the unavoidable phenomena in press brakes is the deformation of the structure. In particular, the upper beam tends to bend in the middle with medium and thicker material thicknesses, which leads to a greater distance between the punch and die in this area. Without compensation for this effect, the bending result in the middle does not correspond to the desired angular result.
The ultra-precise drive systems from Accurl® in combination with the CNC-controlled crowning systems from Accurl® compensate for the deformation of the structure during the bending process and ensure that the desired bending angle is consistently achieved over the entire length of the press brake. These precision systems are already installed as standard on the EUROMASTER and eB ULTRA series.
eB ULTRA series:
Exact bending of sheet metal is essential for precision sheet metal production, regardless of the bending strength or thickness of the material to be processed.
ACCURL iMeasure® is a fully automatic, laser-supported bending angle measurement and correction system for CNC press brakes. iMeasure enables the exact determination of the bending angle with extremely high accuracy. Alternatively, an angle measuring system integrated into the safety system is available, particularly for systems with shorter bending lengths. IRIS Plus is extremely economical to purchase and ensures real-time angle correction.
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Press brakes in various industries
Press brakes are used in all sectors and industries of metal processing where materials such as steel, stainless steel and aluminum are bent. From small bending cells for locksmiths and car workshops to fully automated bending production lines for the automotive or shipbuilding industries, for example. For industries in which particularly long and large components need to be bent, such as light poles, we recommend purchasing a press brake as a tandem and tridem solution.
- Increased production efficiency
- Time savings through automatic tool change
- Elimination of time-consuming manual parts handling
- Bending cells individually designed to meet requirements
- Error-free processing of large series and changing order situations up to batch size 1
- Lower production costs
- Design flexibility in terms of shape, size and quantities
- Reliable and precise processes
- Faster speeds compared to one large single machine
- Individual presses can also be used independently of each other for smaller bending jobs
- Variability in terms of length and press force, depending on requirements
- Uncomplicated programming and control
- As easy to operate as one single machine
The EUROMASTER series from MicroStep Industry is flexibly configurable and can be equipped with an automated material handling system.
FAQ: We answer your questions about press brakes
In which areas are press brakes used?
Press brakes are mainly used in metal processing companies. Manual press brake technologies are mainly used in smaller metalworking shops and automotive workshops – they can only be used to process smaller sheet sizes and material thicknesses. Professional, hydraulically or electrically driven CNC press brakes, on the other hand, can process sheet metal of almost any size and material thickness and achieve far greater precision as a result. Press brakes are used in a wide variety of areas – for example in ventilation and air conditioning technology, automotive engineering, the marine industry, medical technology, the energy sector, plant engineering and many other areas.
What does a press brake "do" in the production process?
Bending is a sheet metal forming process and is often referred to as edging or folding. Using a press brake, pieces of sheet metal of different sizes are bent under the influence of force and formed into a precise 3D shape. The term sheet metal basically describes flat plates made of metallic materials. The permanent deformation of the workpiece to be processed is used to produce, for example, cladding parts, housings for electrical components, machine components or profiles.
Is it easy to operate a press brake?
As a result of further development, particularly over the last 20 years, press brakes are now equipped with the latest CNC controls with corresponding software, which simplify the operation of the press brakes accordingly. The systems from MicroStep Industry, for example, work almost completely automatically and adapt themselves flexibly and in real time to the type of material to be processed and the material thickness. Anyone can operate a modern press brake from MicroStep Industry after appropriate training without any in-depth prior knowledge.
When is it worth using a professional press brake?
Manual, hand-operated press brakes are severely limited in terms of the size and thickness of the material that can be used. As a rule, the maximum sheet thickness that can be processed on manual press brakes is two millimetres. Professional, hydraulically or electrically driven CNC press brakes have practically no technical limits in terms of the shape, size and thickness of the sheet metal. It is also worth using your own press brake in order to be independent of suppliers. MicroStep Industry will be happy to advise you on the area of application and capacity utilization at which the use of your own press brake is economical. More about technology consulting.
How does a press brake work?
A press brake has an upper beam with an upper tool (punch) and a lower beam with a lower tool (die). The sheet metal to be bent is placed between the two beams. By lowering the punch into the die, the workpiece in between is bent into the desired shape. However, the press brake does not cut during the bending process, the sheet metal remains completely intact in terms of size and weight.
What types of bending processes are used on the press brake?
In many cases, the main application of a press brake is air bending (free bending). In this process, the punch presses the workpiece into the opening of the die, but not all the way to the bottom of the die. The bending angle is determined by how deep the punch plunges into the die. This allows different angles to be bent without changing tools.
Another bending process is 3-point bending. Here, the punch presses the workpiece through to the bottom of the die. One advantage of this type of bending is the higher precision compared to air bending. However, the process places higher demands on the technology used, in particular the CNC control and the tools, and is therefore more cost-intensive.
A third process is coining. In this process, the material is pressed into the die until it lies against the walls of the die and takes on its angle. A separate set of tools is required for each angle. As the sheet metal is pressed into the die with great pressure from the punch, the pressing force required is around three times that of air bending.
What materials are the press brakes suitable for?
Press brakes are suitable for all metals in flat form that can be bent. These include aluminum, steel and stainless steel in particular, but also high-strength steels of various strengths. Press brakes from MicroStep Industry are available in different versions and with bending forces ranging from 25 tons to more than 2,000 tons, depending on the type and thickness of the material to be bent. A low bending force is particularly suitable for thin materials, while a high bending force enables thick and hard materials to be bent.
What should I look out for when investing in a press brake?
Before purchasing a press brake, needs-based consulting is essential in order to adapt the system precisely to your own requirements. This is because a different design makes sense depending on the area of application of the press brake in the company. There are also numerous configurations to choose from: For example, an extension of the axes in the backgauge, the use of bending aids and a top control, or hydraulic and pneumatic clamping. The technical equipment of a press brake from MicroStep Industry is optimized for the specific area of application in the company. On the other hand, it is also taken into account that requirements can change over time and users should at least retain a certain degree of flexibility with regard to the area of application. Modern press brakes from MicroStep Industry can also be equipped with innovative assistance systems that reduce the risk of operating errors to a minimum and maximize the precision and quality of the bending result.
Is it necessary to maintain a press brake?
Regular maintenance is essential for the longevity and optimum performance of a press brake. This includes checking for worn or damaged tools, lubricating moving parts and checking safety systems and settings. Following a maintenance schedule will help prevent breakdowns, ensure safety and extend the life of the machine.
What does "MicroStep powered by Accurl" mean?
In the field of press brakes, we work together with our technology partner Accurl, one of the leading Chinese manufacturers of CNC systems for metal processing. The family-owned company has over 30 years of experience in tmanufacturing high-quality and innovative CNC press brakes and operates worldwide. As MicroStep Europa, we are the exclusive partner for the DACH region and, together with our partner, offer our customers state-of-the-art bending solutions and excellent service.
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