Introducing the Winton RD5: Advanced Tube Bending Technology for Medical & Coaxial Applications

by | Oct 8, 2024 | Tech Talk

 

The Winton Model RD5 CNC Rotary-Wipe Bending Machine is a sophisticated and innovative piece of equipment designed to meet the specifications of industries requiring precise bending solutions for small tubes, such as those used in medical technology and high-frequency products.

Introducing the Winton Model RD5 CNC Rotary-Wipe Bending Machine

Are you looking to minimize labor costs and enhance the ergonomics of your operator’s job? Do you need to accelerate your output to meet increasing demands? If turnkey productivity and unmatched follow-up service are what you’re seeking, Winton Machine can guide you to success.

Unmatched Innovation for Precision Applications

The Winton Model RD5 is an innovative CNC Rotary-Wipe Bending Machine meticulously engineered for very small tubes. It’s ideal for applications in medical technology and semi-rigid coaxial cables for various high-frequency products. This machine sets new benchmarks in economyproduction speed, and efficiency. With its compact design, the RD5 offers rapid on-site setup and space-saving benefits.

Key Specifications

  • Tube Capacity: Up to Ø1/4″ for semi-rigid coaxial cables
  • Carriage Travel: 24 inches
  • Collet Rotation: 360 degrees
  • Bend Arm Rotation: 191 degrees
  • Repeatability:
    • Length (L): ±.002″
    • Plane Rotation (R): ±0.1°
    • Bend Angle (A): ±0.1°
  • Maximum Bend Radius: 25.4 mm (1 inch)
  • Power Requirements: 208 – 220 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 1 Ph
  • Compressed Air: Minimum 80 psi

Advanced Features

Operating System: Windows® for user-friendly operation

Computer-Controlled Axis Movements: Ensures precision and reliability

Hitch Feed Function: No limit on part length

Carriage Release on Last Bend: Programmable for efficiency

X, Y, Z to L, R, A Conversion: Simplifies complex geometries

3D Part Viewer: Displays part geometry for pre-bend verification

3D Simulation/Collision Detection: Ensures a high level of bent part feasibility analysis before actual bending and cycle time determination

All-Electric AC Servo Motors: For bending, plane, and feed

Pneumatic Powered Collet & Clamp: Offers secure tube or coax cable holding

Programming Capacity: 64 bends/part

Software Features

  • Ease in Program Creation: Facilitates bending with connectors
  • Spring-Back Compensation: Ensures accuracy of DOB
  • Clockwise (CW) and Counterclockwise (CCW) Bend Arm Rotation: Field adjustable for flexibility

Optional Enhancements

Dual or Triple Stack Capability: Allows bending a part with 2 or 3 different radii

Manual Cut-off Saw: When using long lengths of raw material, the controller automatically moves the cable forward after bending, allowing for manual cutting and the loading and bending of the next part

Step File Converter: Translates STP files into bender LRA data

Dual Palm Switches: Anti-tie down for safety

Partial Bending: This software allows a partial bend while compensating for the reduced arc length in a user-specified adjacent straight-length

Backup & Cut: This software automatically backs up the cable after the last bend has been made in preparation for cutting

The Winton RD5 CNC Tube Rotary-Wipe Bending Machine revolutionizes tube processing for small outer diameters and semi-rigid coaxial cables. Its state-of-the-art software solutions and diverse bending technologies open new fields of application for 3D bending technology in medical and high-frequency market applications. The RD5 is more than just a machine; it’s a gateway to new possibilities in precision bending.

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