“Manufacture is a kind of spirit; manufacturing is real work; manufacturing supports innovation and manufacturing is a type of culture!” This passage was stated by General Secretary Zhang Jin of the Chinese Forging and Pressing Association.
As the author of this article, the definition of “fabrication” in this paragraph resonates with me. At the beginning of the 20th century, I had the privilege of studying in Japan, a country known for its industrial capacity.
After completing my studies, I started working in the Sheet Metal Technology Department of Muratec Machinery Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “Muratec”), where I had the opportunity to serve national and international customers.
This definition of manufacturing serves as a reminder that we must continually strive to improve the quality of our company and our professional technology to achieve “smart” manufacturing in the sheet metal industry.
Throughout my career, I have collaborated with numerous Japanese sheet metal companies, designed and discussed flexible sheet metal processing lines with customers from all over the world, and developed several unique Muratec-specific flexible sheet metal automation cases.
I am honored to share my experiences with you.
Flexible automatic processing line for sheet metal punching and bending
In the following, I will share with you the flexible automatic processing line for sheet metal punching and bending, which was discussed and produced by Muratec and an internationally known elevator company in Shanghai two years ago (Fig. 1).
Fig. 12 Manual operating mode of the bending unit
Conclusion
As the workforce shrinks and labor costs increase, the need for sheet metal automation systems will continue to grow.
With the transition from producing large quantities of fewer varieties to manufacturing smaller quantities of more diverse products, the demand for flexible and universal automation equipment is also increasing. Furthermore, the cost of return on investment in this type of equipment has become even more crucial.
