Automated bend-cell bending for high-volume small parts

Lights-Out production using trumpf automated work centers for consistency and volume Production

Chapco delivers high-volume sheet metal bending using automated bend cell technology, optimized for small to mid-size parts and repeat production. Our operation includes multiple TRUMPF automated bending cells, supporting unattended, lights-out forming with consistent results across long production runs. Backed by an ISO 9001:2015 certified quality management system, this approach provides predictable throughput, scalability, and production continuity for defense, OEMs, and industrial manufacturers.

  • High-volume or recurring part numbers
  • Small to mid-size formed components
  • Programs requiring consistent bends across long runs
  • Production environments supporting lights-out or unattended operation
  • OEMs seeking predictable quality and lead times

Sheet Metal Bending Quality Assurance

 

  • ISO 9001:2015 certified quality system

  • ITAR compliant
  • First Article Inspection (FAI) and C of C available

  • Laser QC scanning and CMM measurement

  • DFMA support to improve formability and reduce cost

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Chapco MIG or GMAW welding in an ISO 9001:2015 quality assurance environment

TRUMPF TRUBEND CELL 7000

Built for small parts and repeat production

Chapco’s bending operations are designed for unattended and lights-out manufacturing, where process stability and repeatability matter most. We are a strong fit for OEMs and production teams running high-volume programs that require consistent forming, controlled variation, and scalable throughput for small-part production.

  • Lights out manufacturing
  • Offline programing, automated tool changes
  • Automated material handling to eliminate downtime
  • Consistent bend angles across high-volume runs
  • Rapid cycle times (as fast as ~4 seconds per bend)
  • Ideal for repeat production and demand surges
  • Material thickness .010″ to .187″
  • 19.65″ x 14.95 max blank size
  • 3.3lbs max blank weight
  • 40 ton force
  • 6-axis back gauge

LVD PRESS BRAKES

Short Run Bend Complexity

High precision and flexible multi-axis configurations, our five press CNC press brakes can tackle larger format short-run bending applications from simple to complex, efficiently and effectively.

• CNC Programmable 7 axis

• 170 ton max. capacity

• 12ft max. length

Fully Integrated Fabrication

We don’t just bend parts — we design processes that scale.

Chapco's automated work centers for precision fabrication

The Trumatic’s integrated 20 ton punch/form features up to 900 strokes/minute, with deburring and scratch-free processing, to form complex features including:

  • Knock-outs, extrusions
  • Integrated hinges
  • Formed flanges
  • 4″ louvers
  • Half sheets
  • Beading, tapping, CSK
  • C-Bore, engraving
  • Roll forming.

Cutting at 1,338 inches per minute, the Trudisk 3001, 300-Watt fiber-laser can cut multiple materials and thicknesses with no downtime for tooling changes.

  • Material thicknesses up to 0.250″
  • Sheet blanks up to 60″ x 120″
  • Sheet master for automated material loading, part removal, web removal, part stacking, and sorting of multiple parts simultaneously.
  • Part chute for small part removal and sorting.
  • The integrated fiber laser is more power-efficient than a CO2 laser, providing a far cleaner cut than traditional lasers.