Implementation of research results in sheet bending technology with custom dimensions and shapes.
The aim of the project is to develop a universal technology in the production of cold-bended elements, including cones, cones, diffusers, dimensions exceeding current industry standards, i.e.: — cones and venturis up to 8 metres in length and thicknesses up to 10 mm (with a length of 8000 mm) or up to 50 mm (with a length of 1000 mm); — Bending elements up to 12000 mm and a maximum thickness of 60 mm. Due to repeated inquiries about bending elements of custom dimensions, there was a market gap, the completion of which would allow to achieve a significant technological competitive advantage, which in turn would allow entering new markets and attracting customers with the highest quality requirements. The business effect is to enter the service segment with an above-average profit margin for the sector, which gives greater opportunities for further development. In view of the above, an analysis of the market for equipment enabling the production of components with assumed characteristics has been analysed. The analysis has shown that no tool manufacturer in Europe can offer such a universal technology. Therefore, in view of their experience in bending steel elements, a research team was set up at the beginning of 2017, led by the owner of the company, whose aim was to develop technology for making bent elements of non-standard dimensions. In order to implement the developed technology, the project will acquire a press press with a pressure force of min. 2000 t and a length of min. 12 m together with bending angle sensors and tools. SA 42799(2015/X), Article 13, 651/2014