{"id":9606,"date":"2026-06-19T13:12:14","date_gmt":"2026-06-19T13:12:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/libellula.eu\/?p=9606"},"modified":"2026-06-23T06:08:15","modified_gmt":"2026-06-23T06:08:15","slug":"the-4-0-evolution-of-bending-in-sheet-metal-working","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/libellula.eu\/en\/news\/the-4-0-evolution-of-bending-in-sheet-metal-working\/","title":{"rendered":"The 4.0 evolution of bending in sheet metal working"},"content":{"rendered":"
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How to optimise workshop time and link the technical department with the production department using Libellula.\u2019s bending solutions<\/em><\/h3>\n

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At the very heart of any sheet metal fabrication business, bending is one of the most delicate and strategic stages. Production managers, designers and benders face complex challenges every day: calculating the exact flat pattern of the sheet metal based on the actual tooling, identifying the correct bending sequence to avoid collisions, managing complex 3D assemblies provided by customers and, last but not least, monitoring what is happening on the production floor in real time.<\/p>\n

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The solution to these operational challenges lies in an approach driven by automation and data integration, in line with Industry 4.0 principles. Thanks to Libellula\u2019s software suite, the workflow is tracked using specific solutions and modules designed to eliminate errors and maximise productivity.<\/p>\n

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Libellula.JOBSHOP for bending: the integrated solution for comprehensive production management<\/h2>\n

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For companies aiming for maximum efficiency and adhering to the principles of Industry 4.0, the flow of information must travel seamlessly from the sales department through to production, with constant feedback being provided to aid in performance analysis. This integrated process is known as Libellula.JOBSHOP BEND<\/a><\/strong>, a modular and flexible ecosystem for managing the entire folding production workflow, designed around the actual operational practices of production departments and structured in sequential and synergistic steps:<\/p>\n

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STEP 1 \u2013 Intelligent planning and management of orders<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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The process begins in the technical department, where, thanks to mod.ORDER<\/strong> It is possible to organise cutting and folding orders and jobs in a structured manner. Together with the orders module, the mod.ROUTING<\/strong> It defines the operational and sequential routes that parts must follow through the various company departments, ensuring that all subsequent work cycles are automatically synchronised.<\/p>\n

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STEP 2 \u2013 Flexibility in CAM programming (Optional)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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At this level, the ecosystem adapts to the operational strategy chosen by the company. If the aim is to maximise the efficiency of offline programming, Libellula can natively integrate its environment with the Libellula.BEND bending CAM or interface with a CAM system already in use on the production floor. However, it is also possible to continue programming directly on the machine\u2019s CNC, without integrating any CAM software, whilst retaining the benefits of Libellula JOBSHOP\u2019s production flow traceability.<\/p>\n

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STEP 3 \u2013 Monitoring and execution on the machine<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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The on-board system Libellula.VISIO<\/a><\/strong> Installed directly on the press\u2019s numerical control unit, it will enable the progress of work to be monitored and managed on the machine in real time. With Libellula.VISIO, it is possible to manage the queue of jobs on press brakes, eliminating misunderstandings and data routing errors.<\/p>\n

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STEP 4 \u2013 Connectivity and data feedback 4.0<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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As part of Connectivity 4.0, Libellula.VISIO will work in synergy with the mod.LiveSync<\/strong>, the advanced connection protocol capable of retrieving information in real time directly from the numerical control unit of the cutting or bending machine.<\/p>\n

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The real added value of Libellula.JOBSHOP BEND lies precisely in this two-way communication: the operator views their production queue on Libellula.VISIO, whilst the press brake provides constant feedback to the technical department. If a part is flagged as faulty or rejected during the bending process, the system records the outcome and ensures that the relevant information is immediately fed back to enable production to resume. In this way, the company obtains a realistic estimate of costs and an accurate record of actual processing times.<\/p>\n

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Bridging the gap between the engineering department and production is a daily necessity that transforms workshops into environments digital <\/strong>intelligent.<\/p>\n

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Libellula.BEND: native programming for press brakes<\/h2>\n

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CAM software Libellula.BEND<\/a><\/strong> It enables the configuration and programming of press brake machines entirely offline, ensuring a drastic reduction in machine downtime.<\/p>\n

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Thanks to an extremely intuitive interface, designed for quick and easy programming, the software allows 3D models to be imported directly in STEP and IGES formats, as well as most of the native 3D CAD formats available on the market, in addition to 2D DXF and DWG models. Through an integrated simulated 3D environment and advanced algorithms, Libellula.BEND ensures:<\/p>\n

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