1. V.L.M. bvba Product presentation 0 Patented® adjustable moulds of VLM The best choice for variable press braking Henk FeijenTechnical Director Pim EngelsCommercial Director

2. V.L.M. bvba Product presentation 1 Objective of this presentation What is the product Why this product is developed What is the concept behind this product Advantages versus fixed moulds Advantages versus adjustable moulds Model versions

3. V.L.M. bvba Product presentation 2 What is the product An adjustable press braking mould with: A broad range of use Compatibility with existing and new press brakes High level of precision and consistency over time Interchangeable components For an unmatched price

4. V.L.M. bvba Product presentation 3 What is the product

5. V.L.M. bvba Product presentation 4 Background of product development Adjustable press brake moulds only available at high prices

6. V.L.M. bvba Product presentation 5 Concept behind the product The mould’s main structure is very simple: It consists of multiple elements of one and the same type

7. V.L.M. bvba Product presentation 6 Advantages versus fixed moulds Big saving on the number of moulds With the use of only one mould one has the possibility to set different sheet diameters according to the specifications of the model Enabling the choice of the most optimal V-opening Due to the simple adjustability of the mould, one has the opportunity to choose the mould opening that best fits the characteristics of the material to be processed. When changing sheet diameters, there is no need for changing the mould Big V-angles The angle of the V-opening can be varied based on the type of mould and the sheet diameter to as much as 30 degrees

8. V.L.M. bvba Product presentation 7 Advantages versus fixed moulds Increased effectiveness of compressional force As a consequence of low friction of the rolling bars, up to 30% less compressional force is required to obtain the same results as with conventional moulds Short set up times Machine idle times resulting from set up of the press brake tooling can be reduced up to 30%. Changing the required ruling bars is simple and can be done quickly Productivity gain One can perform more press brake activities as a result of having a mould with a optimal V-opening enabling the use of the most optimal compressional force

9. V.L.M. bvba Product presentation 8 Advantages versus fixed moulds Higher quality of the produced part The hardened and pivoting mould axes ensure that no damage arises at the material to be processed and also that no loading on the axes Universal use The moulds can be used on both new and existing press brakes Modularity The mould length can be shorter than the total length of the press brake

10. V.L.M. bvba Product presentation 9 Advantages versus fixed moulds Low maintenance costs The accuracy of the moulds decreases by wear and damages. Because the mould is composed of simple easily replaceable components, your own maintenance department can replace the damaged components quickly. The costly and time consuming after treatment of mould parts as a consequence belongs to the past Suitable for frictionless pressing activities The design is suited for adapting a frictionless system.

11. V.L.M. bvba Product presentation 10 Advantages versus existing adjustable moulds The price Unmatched Increased flexibility Due to the mould design, more complex end products can be produced Increased effectiveness of compressional force As a consequence of low friction of the rolling bars, up to 30% less compressional force is required to obtain the same results as with conventional moulds

12. V.L.M. bvba Product presentation 11 Advantages versus existing adjustable moulds Short set up times Machine idle times resulting from set up of the press brake tooling can be reduced up to 30%. Changing the required ruling bars is simple and can be done quickly Higher quality of the produced part The hardened and pivoting mould axes ensure that no damage arises at the material to be processed and also that no loading on the axes Universal use The moulds can be used on both new and existing press brakes

13. V.L.M. bvba Product presentation 12 Advantages versus existing adjustable moulds Modularity The mould length can be shorter than the total length of the press brake Low maintenance costs The accuracy of the moulds decreases by wear and damages. Because the mould is composed of simple easily replaceable components, your own maintenance department can replace the damaged components quickly. The costly and time consuming after treatment of mould parts as a consequence belongs to the past Suitable for frictionless pressing activities The design is suited for adapting a frictionless system

14. V.L.M. bvba Product presentation 13 Model versions Model: VLMA *Adjustable from 10 to 100mm 60/90 ton/mtr. Model: VLMBNAdjustable from 24 to 124mm 80/125 ton/mtr. Model: VLMC *Adjustable from 40 to 140mm 80/130 ton/mtr. Model: VLMDNAdjustable from 65 to 180mm 150/200 ton/mtr. * Not yet in production

15. V.L.M. bvba Product presentation 14 Example – 12mm

16. V.L.M. bvba Product presentation 15 Example – 10mm

17. V.L.M. bvba Product presentation 16 Example – 5mm

18. V.L.M. bvba Product presentation 17 Example – 3mm

19. V.L.M. bvba Product presentation 18 V width – minimum 24mm maximum 124mm

20. V.L.M. bvba Product presentation 19 V width – minimum 65mm maximum 180mm 150/200 ton/mtr