The “BQ 10” is ideally suited for the production of fasteners and bent wire parts that require further processing steps. Therefore, also tooling times and times for resetting the machine are considerably reduced.

Versatile and individual
Flexible, fast and full of possibilities. The “BQ 10” is a new type of CNC transfer bending machine for wire diameters between 3mm and 10mm. The machine can process round and shaped wire. The “BQ 10” has up to four stations with modules for bending, forming, flattening and die cutting. A thread roller can be integrated between the infeed, straightening and cutting-off station and the body module that holds the processing stations.

The production sequence
The “BQ 10” starts like most bending machines. As usual, the wire from the coil is fed in by feed rollers and is straightened by rollers. After the straightening process, the wire is cut to a length between 80mm and 800mm before the production process is continued. All stations can be installed as required by the production process. The transfer system passes the cut-off wire sections from one processing station to the next. Type and order of the production steps are freely configurable. Aside from the CNC slider modules that feature different forces for bending, flattening and die cutting, also the well-known Wafios CNC bending technology of our universal bending machines can be employed. Optional equipment, for e.g. rotary straightening, CNC chamfering or thread rolling, enable additional processing steps.

Variable transfer system
The entire transfer system consists of five individual, patent-pending transfer modules. They can be programmed individually and independently of each other. Each standard transfer module is equipped with three CNC axes for cross displacement, longitudinal displacement and vertical displacement. As an option, the gripper can be equipped with a rotary axis. Thus, travels may vary from one station to the other. There is no longer any dependency on predefined depth gauges when setting up the various processing stations.

Simple programming with “Easy CNC”
“Easy CNC” is the enhancement of the Wafiops programming system “WPS 3.2 Easy Way”. It enables the operator to program the different modules separately in an easy and logical way. Previously, production speed depended on the revolution of the main shaft. CNC technology, however, enables the programming of individual modules independently of time. Thus the cycle time only depends on the slowest production step. At the “BQ 10”, this time-sensitive production step can be optimized with CNC technology.

Short tooling times
Changing to a workpiece that has already been produced on the machine before, means that the machine and the production is at a standstill during the tooling process. Conventional transfer bending machines require the individual modules to be installed with millimeter accuracy as they have to match transport travels perfectly. They are adjusted manually which requires a lot of time. Correct adjustment can take several hours. Time during which the machine cannot be used for production. The BQ 10's transfer system with individual transfer modules is the solution to this problem. The individual modules can be installed offset to the original position. Due to programmable CNC axes, the transfer system offers quick adjustment to new positions also within existing programs. This saves time and work.

One machine, multiple possibilities
The transfer system's flexible travels enable the production of workpieces of one family within a shortest period of time on the “BQ 10”. Lengths or additional bends can be set up and produced easily with the transfer bending machine while other production steps, like flattening, die cutting or thread rolling remain the same. "The BQ 10's modular structure enables its adjustment to individual production solutions. No matter whether there are multiple bending stations or different production steps involved. The bending machine cannot only be set up easily for production, it can also be converted quickly for different workpieces", says Stefan Fries, Head of Automation Technology.

The slightly different bending machine
The “BQ 10” differs from other bending machines due to its unique and variable transfer system. In addition, the “BQ 10” offers a high output and produces ready-toinstall products thanks to the four variable production stations. Many individual processing steps and time-consuming changes to different machines are not required anymore.

A future-proof system
Already today, bent parts made of round as well as shaped wire with up to 10mm diameter can be produced. Other stations as well can be transferred to the modular system and thus expand production possibilities. In the future, the transfer bending machine can be used in other areas as well.

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Wafios AG
Silberburgstrasse 5
72764 Reutlingen/Germany
Tel.: +49 7121 146-0
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About Wafios
Wafios develops, designs, and produces sophisticated, specialist machinery for the wire and tube processing industry and for cold-forging applications. The company is one of the world’s foremost providers in this  field. More than 130 years of experience stand for quality and innovation. The range of products includes more than 130 types of machines. Equipped with the latest software, artificial intelligence and IoT, Wafios  machines optimize the output, the quality and the setup process. 60% of Wafios' customers work in the automotive and supplier industry, with a growing share in e-mobility. But we also serve major  industries such as mining, construction, electrical engineering, medical technology, household appliances, agriculture, and furniture. Exports account for more than 60 percent of total sales. Today, Wafios has evolved into a group of companies that consists of parent company Wafios AG, based in Reutlingen, plus several locations throughout Germany (Reutlingen, Marktredwitz, Wuppertal, Berlin, Simonswald, Hilchenbach), France (Ecuelles), Portugal (Maia), the Americas (Branford/USA, Mokena/USA, Querétaro/Mexico; and São Paulo/Brazil), and Asia (Shanghai/China and Zhangjiagang/China). Wafios expands its core business with the connectavo brand, developing software solutions for maintenance work in, for example, hotels, communities or the industry.