BIHLER MODULAR SERIES

Simplified, stable production planning and order planning 

Standardized, uniform machine interfaces guarantee machine-independent application of the forming tools. The fixed assignment of particular tools to particular machines is not required. As a result, production planning time and effort can be greatly reduced, more efficient order planning and sequencing can be established, and capacity bottlenecks can be eliminated.

Machine-independent tool design

The uniform design guideline for stamping and forming tools enables the user to design the tools independently of the machine. By dramatically reducing the number of staff required to participate in the design process, the independent design capability offers the user a more efficient use of their design engineers‘ expertise, and conserves valuable design time and capacity.

Flexible tool technology 

These five machines provide maximum flexibility by allowing you to use the exact tool technology you need - whether it is the highly-standardized LEANTOOL technology, or any parts from it, or your own linear tool standard. Simply follow the guidance provided by the product line - the tools can be set up quickly and easily, and they are fully compatible with your machine park. 

Digital transparency at all times

Each of these five machines is equipped, as a standard feature, with OPC UA interfaces, which form the bases for future applications in the IoT, M2M and I4.0. The interfaces can also be used to transfer machine conditions to a higher-level MES or ERP system, or to connect to the “Bihler Analysis Tool” software tool in plug & play operation. The digital tools do not require any customizing, yet they provide clearly-presented features offering production analyses, as well as order and information management.

Simplified and efficient maintenance 

The five machines utilize many identical components. For example, the GRM-NC, the LM 2000-NC, and the BIMERIC BM are all equipped with the same servo slide units, the same quick tool clamping system, and the same material feed. The use of identical components across the board increases machine availability time, and decreases the need for spare part maintenance inventories. The net result? Efficient and simplified maintenance that serves to minimize effort, time, and cost.

Optimized work for your employees

Uniformity, standardization, and consistency are reflected in all aspects of the Modular Series, which makes the work process more clear-cut and more straightforward for your employees: uniform operating routines for machine control; a standardized cross-machine design guideline for tool design, a large number of identical components for maintenance; and a uniform setup system. These many features all work together - to ensure that you always have the right machines for job planning - and to ensure that your employees work in an optimal production setting.