Salvagnini Introduces B3 Press Brakes with AU-TO FAST

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Salvagnini Introduces B3 Press Brakes with AU-TO FAST

Salvagnini Introduces B3 Press Brakes with AU-TO FAST

Industry News
May 08,26

Salvagnini has expanded its B3 press brake range with AU-TO FAST, a new automatic tool identification system that cuts set-up times by up to 30 per cent while improving safety and reliability.

Salvagnini Introduces B3 Press Brakes with AU-TO FAST

Salvagnini has strengthened its B3 press brake range with AU-TO FAST, the new AU-TO tool identification system designed to make automatic set-up faster, safer and more reliable. Designed for dynamic production, the B3 range includes press brakes with table lengths from 2040 to 6100 mm and maximum bending force from 80 to 400 tonnes, while B3.AU-TO models are available in 4250 mm lengths with 170, 240 and 320 tonnes bending force. The range is built to support changing batches, kit production and batch-one manufacturing through a tailored, modular and scalable approach to bending automation.

The B3 combines the features and benefits of electric and hydraulic press brakes with Salvagnini’s expertise in automation, software, mechanics and electronics. The full range is available in standard configurations, while more demanding production environments can adopt customised automated versions. Salvagnini’s scalable automation architecture allows companies to configure the machine according to actual production needs: ATA automatically adjusts the upper tool length, ATA.L and MVM support automated lower-tool management, and AU-TO handles automatic tool change to prepare the machine according to the production flow. This approach increases machine availability, reduces low-value manual activities, and helps make bending more predictable in terms of time, cost and production planning.

With AU-TO FAST, Salvagnini adds a new level of control to automatic set-up. The system enables the upper and lower locks to recognise each punch and die segment automatically, allowing the press brake to verify tool configuration on the bending line in real time without manual intervention. The result is a faster and more robust set-up process, with improved protection against anomalies such as unexpected tools or incorrectly assembled tools. This evolution reduces set-up times by up to 30 per cent compared with the previous version.

The AU-TO device works together with ATA and does not replace it. It prepares the machine by maximising the potential of automatic tool set-up and applying the most suitable strategy according to the production flow. The covered rear tool store can hold up to 24 metres of tools up to 1000 mm in length, even without segmentation, while operations take place in-cycle and in masked time to further improve efficiency. The B3 also supports mixed tooling, allowing the manual integration of standard WILA tools or special tools when required.

Beyond automation, the B3 range stands out for high configurability, a broad set of standard and optional features, and a strong focus on safety and ergonomics. Available equipment includes multiple backgauge types, front sliding shelves, sliding doors, data part reader, STL lighting and FLW sheet follower. Safety is supported by the LSB system and, on machines equipped with automatic ATA and AU-TO tool change, by the radar safety system, helping balance safety, ergonomics and performance.

B3 press brakes also integrate adaptive technologies that improve consistency and reduce corrections. S-CROWNING ensures uniform bending along the full length, AMS measures angle variations caused by springback, and TFC2.0 compensates in-cycle structural variations. Direct Drive technology optimises energy consumption in real time and enables fast approach and return speeds of up to 250 mm/s. On the software side, B3 can be equipped with STREAMFORMER, OPS, and connected to LINKS, while P-PB-CXN enables direct integration between the press brake and a Salvagnini panel bender, automatically loading the B3 programme at the end of the panel bending cycle.

With its wide dimensional range, scalable automation options and the introduction of AU-TO FAST, the B3 confirms its role as a flexible bending platform for manufacturers seeking higher autonomy, more reliable tool management and better control of increasingly dynamic production flows.