Sheet metal bender P-Robot

with digital assistancecompactautomated loading/unloading

Overview
P-Robot is a robotic bending application that pairs a Salvagnini panel bender with an industrial robot to autonomously produce kits, batches and single parts. Its compact, modular layout and integrated hardware/software simplify robot programming and increase the flexibility and productivity of Salvagnini panel benders.

Application overview
P-Robot can be fitted to Salvagnini PX, P2 or P4 panel benders. Configurations range from loading/unloading-only cells to systems with automatic pallet handling and third-party integrations for labeling, laser marking, riveting, welding and corner forming.

Key functional features

• Modular layout for straightforward integration and multiple configurations.
• Universal bending tools that adapt in-cycle to panel geometry, avoiding downtime and manual retooling.
• Smart teaching: MOVE software acquires the panel bending program and auto-generates robot trajectories; the operator confirms or adjusts a small set of checking positions.
• Selectable production strategies to match needs (R2R, R2H, H2R).
• Optional RVS (Robot Vision System): 3D vision for faster recognition, handling and in-process quality checks.
• Flippable gripping device with suction cups on two sides for in-cycle part exchange and faster load/unload cycles.
• Integration with STREAMBEND and other Salvagnini software modules for simplified programming and factory-level connectivity.

Production strategies & modes

• R2R (robot-to-robot): fully automated loading, unloading and stacking for unmanned shifts and series production.
• R2H (robot-to-human): robot handles loading (or unloading) while the operator handles the complementary operation, useful when downstream manual processing is needed.
• H2R (human-to-robot): operator loads flat parts and robot unloads finished panels—ideal for high-mix, lot-size-1 production.

Software & programming

• MOVE: on-board smart teaching software that acquires bending programs and auto-generates robot trajectories.
• STREAMBEND: office programming suite for creating bending programs usable on P-Robot or standard panel benders.
• Integration with Salvagnini software ecosystem (STREAM, OPS, LINKS) for production management, IoT monitoring and ERP/MRP data exchange.

Options & integrations

• RVS Robot Vision System (3D vision) for recognition, handling optimisation and quality control.
• Flippable gripping device for in-cycle part exchange.
• Multiple third-party integrations (labeling, laser marking, riveting, welding, corner forming) and pallet handling devices.

Applications
Suited to kit production, batch production and single-item workflows where improved flexibility and automation are required. Particularly effective for unmanned shifts, high-mix low-volume scenarios and cells requiring integrated downstream processing.

Technical features / specifications

• Model applicability: compatible with Salvagnini PX, P2 and P4 panel benders.
• Tooling: universal bending tools that adapt automatically in-cycle to panel geometry (no manual retooling).
• Robot programming: MOVE auto-generates robot trajectories from the bending program; operator confirms/adjusts checking positions.
• Vision: optional RVS 3D vision system for part recognition and quality control.
• Gripping: flippable gripping device with suction cups on both sides for in-cycle part exchange.
• Production modes: R2R, R2H, H2R, and manual operator mode.
• Software ecosystem: STREAMBEND (programming), MOVE (on-board teaching), OPS (production management), LINKS (IoT/monitoring).
• Third-party integrations: labeling, laser marking, riveting, welding, corner forming, pallet handling.