Tube Bending and Metal Forming Presses: Improving the Quality with a Servo Actuator Upgrade

A manufacturer of metal utility light poles wanted to improve the quality of their tube bending and metal forming machines. They were using hydraulic cylinders and wanted to upgrade to servo actuators but required high force electric actuators that can handle metal forming operations. They needed a robust electric actuator solution that that was both environmentally friendly and could and tolerate shock loading. An electro-mechanical actuator could not cost-effectively provide the required forces needed nor could it tolerate the shock loads inherent in the process.

“It was an easy solution working with an integrator, the end customer, and Kyntronics to provide an advanced actuator that provided enhanced control and energy savings that the customer is now realizing. It was easy to work with Kyntronics personnel to help me in specifying the motor requirements for the servo system.” – Rockwell Distributor