RA today took delivery of its new Crippa 100HE electric tube bending machine. Increasing capacity, and capability from 80mm to 100mm diameter, the new machine will sit alongside the company’s existing Crippa 980LE.
Specification:
Maximum tube size: 100 x 2.5mm
Maximum bend radius: 400mm
Maximum tube length: 3500 / 6000
Maximum bending speed: 66 deg/s
Bending resolution: +/-0.05deg with spring back adaption
Power: 36kW
Weight: 13 tonnes
Overall dimensions: 2100 / 2275 / 7686mm
Minimum bend radius: 1D
Minimum clamp length: 1D
Managing Director Mike Theaker said:
“This machine was required to support future projects requiring bent tube up to 100mm. This represents a significant investment for the business totalling over £500,000 with tooling, but it’s one we are happy to make. Having been to Italy for the sign-off trials, the machine is extremely impressive, and produces some of our most difficult parts quickly, and with excellent quality. I would like to thank all at Crippa in Italy and Graham Wood in the UK for their support.”