Roper Whitney
Roper Whitney Autobrake 2000

Roper Whitney Autobrake 2000

The future of Machine Control and Communications Technology
Offered in a range of models from 4-feet to 13-feet, and capacities through 1/4" steel, the Autobrake 2000 is designed to meet the needs of job shops, metal roofing contractors, and architectural sheet metal fabricators. These CNC metal folding systems incorporate automatic gauging, clamping, and pivot bending for versatile, efficient part production. Bending and gauge positioning accuracy allow a wide range of parts to be fabricated with repeat precision.

Autobrake 2000 Control

Computer Controlled

Flexible, powerful, and easy to use makes the Orion control system a must have for any sheet metal fabricator. This all new Windows® based controller was specifically designed for the Autobrake 2000 and uses a touch-based graphical user interface for quick editing and creation of part programs. With minimal training, operators can quickly learn to dynamically generate part drawings complete with up-to-date bend angles and lines, material handling instructions, plus hemming and radius macros. An internal modem allows our technicians to troubleshoot your Orion Control using a phone line.

Key features of the Orion Control include:

  • 15-inch XGA anti-glare flat panel touch screen
  • Integrated industrial computer with internal air circulation
  • Western Digital® hard drive with storage for over 1 million part programs
  • Windows® operating system
  • 64 megabytes of RAM memory
  • 2 megabytes of video RAM
  • 3-1/2 floppy drive
  • 56K fax/modem card
  • 40x CD-ROM
  • RS-232 serial port
    Patented Kombi Beam
    Patented Kombi™ Beam Found only on the Roper Whitney Autobrake, this patented upper beam allows both straight full length bending and box work without changing tools. The box tooling is mounted on the reverse side of the beam and rotated into position in a fraction of the tool change over time required with other
    CNC Backgauge
    CNC Backgauge Multiple sets of steps are provided for fast accurate positioning of the work material without pre-measuring or scribing of the sheet.  Low profile spring stops in the forward position allow gauging between the clamping jaws for short flanges without marking soft materials.
    systems. Angles, radius bends, and hems can all be be formed without any additional tool setup during part production. (U.S. Patent number 5,253,498)
  • PC Anywhere
  • Ethernet ready - networking capabilities
  • Sealed oil-tight enclosure for protection from contaminants
  • Pendant mounted allowing front or rear operation