CNC Plate Bending Machine for Wind Turbine Tower
- Wind turbine towers require large, thick steel plates that must be precisely bent into the proper tapered, curved shape.
- CNC plate bending machines are essential equipment for this application, allowing automated, consistent bending of these massive steel components.
Capabilities of CNC Plate Benders for Wind Towers
- Able to handle plate thicknesses up to several inches and widths over 10 feet to accommodate the large tower segments.
- Deliver high bending forces, often over 1,000 tons, to gradually form the flat plates into the complex curved profiles.
- Utilize sophisticated CNC controls and programming to automate the bending process and achieve the exact geometry required.
- Integrate material handling systems to efficiently load, bend, and unload the heavy steel plates.
Key Features of CNC Plate Benders for Wind Towers
- Large bed sizes (e.g. 20 ft x 8 ft) to support the massive plate dimensions.
- Powerful hydraulic bending mechanisms with high tonnage capacities.
- Precise CNC control systems to program and execute complex bending sequences.
- Automated tool changers for different bending dies and tooling.
- Integrated quality control systems to monitor the bending process.