Careful consideration needs to be given to selecting the most appropriate folding process to meet the customers' needs. Fortunately KMF's programme of continuous investment means that the facility is equipped with the latest technology in a variety of formats. KMF's product engineering team, are experts in matching customer requirement to the following equipment which is available 24 hours 7 days a week.

P4 Salvagnini

KMF have two fully equipped work centers. Offering:

• Reliability and repeatability of products.
• Very low set-up times resulting in flexibility.
• Ability to fold complex and large shapes.
• High throughput rate, fast cycle time and low cost.
• Offline rapid programming.

Astro 100NT

KMF have two automated folding systems incorporating 110 ton press brakes and robot manipulators. Offering:

• Reliability and repeatability
• Machine utilistation-1 team member controls two machines.
• Controlled/Predictable set-up time enabling short batch runs.

Amada, Trumpf and Bystronic Press Brakes

KMF have a range of machines from 1m to 3m capacity. Offering:

• Reliability and repeatability
• Flexibility and versatility
• 'Bend-Cam' technology to reduce set up time