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Press Brakes for the Automotive Industry

Bending steel and high-strength materials requires perfect precision and parallelism, as even the...
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VICLA Press Brake Powers Furniture Component Production

A renowned Polish manufacturer of high-quality furniture accessories, based in Wąbrzeźno, has...
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Transforming Furniture Manufacturing with VICLA

A renowned Polish manufacturer of high-quality furniture accessories, based in Gdów, has partnered...
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VICLA Bending Press Brake Powers Metal Component Supply

This renowned company in Czersk, specializing in supplying metal components for the furniture...
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Types Of Sheet Metal Bending

Those who work in sheet metal fabrication know that shaping metal, even on an industrial scale, is...
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Press Brake for Conveyor Tracks: EVB Metalwork Fabrication's Success

EVB Metalwork Fabrication, specializing in contract machining, has consistently prioritized...
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Press Brake Tooling: what is & how to setup a press brake

Press brake tooling consists of punches and dies that are used to shape sheet metal into desired...
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Press Brake Tool Storage Loading & Unloading

One of the primary challenges faced by the sheet metal working industry is minimizing downtime...
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What Is And How To Manage Springback In Sheet Metal Bending

Springback is a frequent challenge encountered in sheet metal bending: it occurs when a bent piece...
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Master Hydraulic Press Brakes: A Comprehensive Guide

Hydraulic press brakes, known for their precision and power, utilize oil cylinders to control the...
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Sheet Metal Bending Basics: Types, K-Factor and more

Sheet metal bending, a pivotal process in metal forming that dates back to ancient times, involves...
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Ultimate Guide to Sheet Metal Materials: Choosing the Right Material

The choice of the right material is fundamental for any sheet metal fabrication project....
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Stainless Steel Bending: Challenges and Solutions

Stainless steel's unique properties, such as its corrosion resistance, which we explain in detail...
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How to choose a tandem press brake: the definitive guide

When we talk about tandem press brakes, we refer to a particular configuration that involves the...
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Great Success for VICLA's Bending Class

The ever-increasing demand for skilled pressbrake operators, who possess both practical know-how...
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Sheet metal bending: how to solve recurring problems

Sheet metal bending often represents the bottleneck of the entire production process, because sheet...
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Sheet metal bending: other solutions to manage punctures

Two weeks ago we discussed how important it is to know the recurring problems of sheet metal...
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How Press Brake Crowning Works

During the bending process, the machine is subjected to a tension that causes a deformation of the...
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Robotic Bending Cells: everything you need to know

During the last 10 years, industries across all sectors have actively participated in a significant...
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Robotic bending: advantages and limits

A robotic bending cell is a system that integrates a robot and a bending press, designed to perform...
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Reducing set-up times with VICLA's automatic tool changer

In sheet metal working, batches are increasingly small, complex and non-homogeneous. More and more...
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How to choose the right press brake

Let’s further discuss the fundamental aspects that need to be analysed before choosing a press...
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Press brake: what it is and how does it work?

A press brake is a specialized tool used in metalworking to bend sheet metal into various shapes...
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How does a CNC press brake work?

A CNC press brake is a modern machine for sheet metal bending. Modern press brakes are operated and...
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How do i choose a press brake?

Purchasing a press brake can be a daunting task, given the wide range of options available. This...
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POWERING UP AND DOWN: HOW TO START THE VICLA PRESS BRAKE

The VICLA is not just synonymous with efficiency and accuracy in the sheet metal processing world....
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The new fully VICLA ATC automated tool changer makes its debut

VICLA has been working on systems to help fabricators reduce setup time and minimize production...
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How CAD aids in sheet metal fabrication

Sheet metal fabrication is the process of cutting, bending, punching, and assembling flat sheets of...
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How to achieve perfect bending angle

The angle control is a high-tech accessory that allows the achievement of a very important...
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PRESS BRAKE SPEED VS ACCURACY: DO YOU REALLY NEED TO CHOOSE?

Nowadays it’s possible to have both speed and accuracy when bending sheet metal, you just have to...
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Precision, Efficiency, and Cost Savings Press Brake Optimization

The art of press brake bending is often underestimated. Companies, sometimes unconsciously,...
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PRESS BRAKE: WHAT AFFECTS BEND QUALITY

A press built to the highest standards, with numerous process parameter checks and alarms to warn...
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PRESS BRAKE: OPTIMISATION AND EFFICIENCY IN PRODUCTION 4.0

Industry 4.0, the fourth industrial revolution. You hear about it often, but what does it actually...
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PRESS BRAKE MAINTENANCE: THE COMPLETE GUIDE

Press brakes are essential tools in metal fabrication, but neglecting their maintenance can have...
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THE CHARACTERISTICS OF YOUR PERFECT PRESS SUPPLIER

The importance of knowing how to assess your perfect press supplier.
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SHEET METAL K-FACTOR: WHAT IT IS AND HOW TO CALCULATE IT

The k-factor is fundamental in the press-bending sector and is closely linked to the concept of...
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WHAT A 4.0 SHEET METAL PRESS BRAKE DOES AND HOW IT IMPROVES PRODUCTION

Just saying 4.0 is not enough to have “the” press Some manufacturers try to anticipate the changes,...
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VICLA AND BOSH REXROTH COMPONENTS PARTNERSHIP

There is one thing in VICLA that nothing could break or bend. It is our system of values based on...
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HOW 4.0 PRESS BRAKES CAN IMPROVE PRODUCTION IN YOUR COMPANY

Software 4.0 integrated into VICLA press brakes can increase company performance by at least 20%....
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5 MISTAKES TO AVOID WITH YOUR PRESS BRAKE

If there is a versatile machine in the workshop, it's the press brake. There are hundreds of...
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5 BEST PRACTICES TO LOOK AFTER YOUR BENDING MACHINE

The importance of having the right equipment to achieve great results is often mentioned. In this...
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3D PROV, THE SOFTWARE FOR 3D PROCESSING

VICLA press brakes are made based on strong features: frame sturdiness, maximum efficiency, and...
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HYBRID CNC PRESS BRAKES FOR FURNITURE PRODUCTION

A modern CNC press brake can cut down on maintenance costs while improving the production...
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HYBRID PRESS BRAKE: HOW DOES IT WORK?

Superior in every aspect, even in terms of power saving, low consumption and environment...
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INDUSTRIAL PRESS BRAKES: THE IMPORTANCE OF WORK AREA TO INCREASE EFFICIENCY

The word “efficiency” is mostly associated to “saving”. Even if the link between the two is real,...
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WHAT PROBLEMS CAN A PRESS BRAKE HAVE?

When we talk about problems in engineering production and, more specifically, of a press brake, we...
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HERE'S HOW TO PROGRAM A MATRIX, SAVE IT AND INSERT IT IN THE LIBRARY.

The ease of use of the Vicla CNC also for inserting a matrix in the library. The efficiency and...
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Press brake tutorial: how to create a workstation

SET UP A WORK STATION FOR IMMEDIATE CALCULATION OF Z AND BENDS. A few simple steps to create a CNC...
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INSERT A NEW PUNCH, SAVE IT AS, AND KEEP IT IN THE LIBRARY

From VICLA’s CNC it is possible to insert the punch in the list through a few simple and quick...
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The simplicity of the graphic CNC program for sheet metal bending

CNC graphics program: VICLA PRESSES ARE EQUIPPED WITH TECHNOLOGIES ABLE TO PROVIDE QUICK AND...
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LOSS OF EARNINGS: HOW MUCH DOES A MACHINE DOWNTIME COST YOU?

The scenario is typical of today's market: huge workload, unmatched pieces, very high level of...
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Hybrid press brake with standard HYBRID SYSTEM

THE INNOVATION THAT CUTS DOWN COSTS, CONSUMPTION AND POLLUTION.
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HYBRID BENDING PRESS: HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR PRODUCTION

The Hybrid Press Brake is the latest evolution of bending in the current market.
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FROM THE NEW 3D PROV FUNCTIONS THE ADVANTAGES OF INDUSTRY 4.0

VICLA announces the upgrade of the 3D PROV with two new, exciting features. The new 3D PROV...
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HYBRID SYSTEM BY VICLA: MORE PIECES, MORE QUICLKY, MORE GREEN

The highly competitive market of our days brings companies to travel the road of increasing...
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HOW THE BENDING SPEED CHANGES ACCORDING TO THE TYPE OF PRESS BRAKE

Everybody looks for speed at work, which translates into process efficiency. But what does speed...
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HOW TO CHOOSE THE MOST SUITABLE PRESS BRAKE

The motor pool updating has become a real necessity for all those entrepreneurs who want to keep up...
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THE LAW TO BE CONSIDERED WHEN CHOOSING A PRESS BRAKE

There are several laws and safety certificates to be considered both in Europe and outside, because...
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PERFECT, ERROR-FREE PARTS: FROM PROFILE TO MANUFACTURE:

Various factors influence fast and precise part manufacturing. With the possibility of remote...
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Trade Shows in the Sheet Metal Industry: a review by VICLA

Here is a quick tour of the dates and stop-offs in the world of trade shows. Where to find the best...
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VICLA .SUPERIOR - Video - CNC controlled bending support

Equip the .SUPERIOR press brake with CNC controlled bending supports to optimise bending of large...
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Review of VICLA 170 ton hybrid press brake

These are input we look for continue whit determination on the progressive innovation way. Today we...
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THE BOSS OF CTL S.R.L. , MR. GIORDANO RIVA AND ITS RELATION WITH VICLA.

The best business card for all potential customers of a company is the express satisfaction from...
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How does a cartesian robot work?

VICLA offers effective and efficient solutions for press brakes automation thanks to new...
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Sheet metal working technologies and innovation

A perfect sheet metal processing causes the systematic operation of several elements, all necessary...
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VICLA .SUPERIOR - Video: Back gauge with retractable supports

Along with the continuous increase in power and length, the rear mechanisms must keep up the pace....
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VICLA AT LAMIERA MILANO 2017, FOR TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION.

The attendance of Vicla at Lamiera 2017 successfully closed in an happyness, coordination and...
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VICLA at Hanover 2016: Marketing Success

The attendance of VICLA at Hanover exhibition in Germany from 25th to 29th October 2016 has had...
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VICLA AT THE EUROBLECH EXHIBITION IN HANOVER WITH .SUPERIOR

25th - 29th October 2016 HANOVER PAV 11 – STAND A166 When there is something new in VICLA our first...
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THE VICLA ATELIER AND HOERBIGER FOR A SUCCESSFUL PARTNERSHIP

When dealing with quality and excellence in VICLA we are extremely strict. This is why our...
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LAMIERA, MAY 2016 - BOLOGNA

11-14 of May 2016 BOLOGNA PAD 30 - STAND A14
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DINAMIC CONTROL FLEX

The innovative Flex system is a dynamic control device to management the structural flexions during...
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FABTECH, MARCH 2016 - TORONTO

22 - 24 of March 2016 Stand n° 1121 Toronto Congress Centre
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VICLA® AT FABTECH 2015 SHEET METAL EXPO CHICAGO

9 - 12 November 2015 Hall North – Stand 4150 Chicago McCormick Place 2301 S. Martin Luther King Dr...
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VICLA AT BLACHEXPO 2015 SHEET METAL EXPO

3 - 6 November 2015 Hall 3 - Stand 3103 Stoccarda New Stuttgart Trade Fair Centre Landesmesse...
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