Energie- und Gewichtsreduktion bei Blechbiegeautomaten mittels Leichtbau

In this project, we intend to develop a systematic procedure for reducing the weight of frames and moving blankholders in automatic panel benders with high accuracy demands and high loading levels. So far, frames and blankholders of such machines do represent heavy structural elements. Replacement by light-weight structures using a rational topologyoptimization strategy comprises a significant increase in cost- and energy-efficiency.