The leading trend in press brake safety is to protect the operator without sacrificing speed or hampering operators' ability to work productively, according to press brake and safety equipment manufacturers. This goal is achieved with tooling, including segmented or sectionalized tooling that is lighter and more manageable; safety features that prevent unsecured tooling from falling; and flexible tooling designs that require fewer tool changes. It is further achieved with light curtains, camera and vision-based sensors, automation and robots, and mechanical side and rear guards.
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