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Freeform bending enables round tubes and profiles to be shaped into any three-dimensional form. As the process involves pushing the material, also known as extruding, the shaped parts retain their structure. This includes uniform wall thickness and flawless appearance, making the technique ideal for further finishing processes such as hydroforming.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The technology is suitable for materials such as aluminium, steel and stainless steel. Thin wall thicknesses can even be realised with the highest-grade steels without compromising on safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The process is also attractive from an economic point of view as just one set of tools is sufficient per profile. Form changes are programmed and no tool changes are required which means that cycle and idle times are significantly reduced. With high volumes common in the automotive and supply industry, the machines quickly pay for themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wide range of applications<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since the 1990s, J\u00f6rg Neu GmbH, based in Gr\u00fcnstadt, Germany, has continued to independently develop the bending process that originated in Japan. The company is regarded as the leader in the technology, with customers all over the world using its five- and six-axis machines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The control systems for J\u00f6rg Neu\u2019s machines have been provided by Mitsubishi Electric since 1996. Image: J\u00f6rg Neu GmbH Mitsubishi Electric Europe B.V., J\u00f6rg Neu GmbH<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

While the process of freeform bending was originally used in the manufacture of frames for furniture, a major German automotive manufacturer became aware of the technology in the early 2000s and supported the concept. Since then, customer-driven development and collaboration have continued on an ever-increasing scale at J\u00f6rg Neu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is also potential to support the very latest and diverse applications, for example, the machines are used to manufacture electric scooters where visual aesthetic is essential. J\u00f6rg Neu is currently also investigating the freeform bending of titanium for the aviation industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A successful future is ahead<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The CNC control systems for the machines are supplied by Mitsubishi Electric<\/a><\/strong>, whose innovative M700 series CNC controller play a decisive role in enabling the synchronisation of the axes in the latest generation of machines. In the future, J\u00f6rg Neu plans to use Mitsubishi Electric\u2019s M800 series which includes expanded safety features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The two companies have forged a close collaborative partnership over the years. \u201cMitsubishi Electric has been by our side as a reliable partner ever since the beginning of our collaboration. The company has always provided high quality components, together with excellent communication as well as support, and the cost is competitive \u2013 just what you want,\u201d comments Lothar Kummermehr, tube bending expert at J\u00f6rg Neu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The material is pushed through a bending die and seamless geometries can be formed by a dynamically controlled movement around six axes. Image: J\u00f6rg Neu GmbH: Mitsubishi Electric Europe B.V., J\u00f6rg Neu GmbH<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Its global presence also means that Mitsubishi Electric spare parts are immediately available worldwide and customer service can be provided in the local language. There is a key value that both companies share: the importance of focusing on the customer and their requirements. No matter the challenge presented by the customer, if a solution isn\u2019t already available, they will work together to develop one.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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