Bihler formìng, welding and assembly technolgoy

Otto Bihler founded Bihler of America Inc. in 1956, establishing its headquarters in North Branch, and began manufacturing spring-building machinery. In 1958, Otto Bihler Maschinenfabrik GmbH & Co. KG was formed, specializing in forming, welding, assembly technology, and CAD/CAM software for automatic punching, control systems, monitoring, housing structures for operator safety, noise suppression, production strategies, and advanced tooling solutions.

Throughout its history, Bihler has introduced significant innovations, including the first automatic radial bending machine in 1957 at the Hanover Fair and the UFA1 automatic spring winder in 1983. In 1987, Bihler CAD/CAM Systeme GmbH & Co. KG was established, focusing on developing specialized software for punching, bending, blanking, embossing, and follow-up composite tools.

The company continually expands its product range to meet customer demands, emphasizing high-speed automatic punching and bending machines like the BM 30E, GRM 80E, MACH 1/7, MCS 05, and the CNC 300 MH with screen-display process control.

The products developed by Bihler have garnered significant international interest since the 7th Milan exhibition, starting with their first automatic punching and bending machines like the RM 35 and GRM 50 over 40 years ago. Today, the advanced BZ Processing Centre and MC Multicenter machines exemplify Bihler's innovation in manufacturing systems, integrating new technologies to enhance production efficiency across welding, electronic equipment, and assembly.

Throughout its history, Bihler has consistently expanded and developed, culminating in the construction of its factory in Füssen amidst various expansion projects in 1976. With a workforce growing to approximately 500 employees, Bihler remains committed to integrating cutting-edge technologies and methods into its operations. Their patented technologies in automatic punching and bending machines underscore their leadership in machine and tool design, toolmaking, and assembly.

Bihler operates a global sales and service network through agencies and subsidiaries worldwide, ensuring proximity to customers and providing comprehensive support. The company achieved DIN EN ISO 9001 certification in 1997, reflecting its commitment to quality and innovation. As a market leader, Bihler embraces the challenges and responsibilities inherent in its role, aiming to meet economic, sociopolitical, and social expectations while advancing in the global market.

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German industrial base and branches
Halblech is situated in Germany at the northern edge of the Alps, close to
the royal castles of Hohenschwangau  and Neuschwanstein.
in less than 40 years Bihler has grown from a small workshop into the largest company in the world in the field of formìng, welding and assembly technolgoy. Through the use of modern, competitive production technologies we have The works at Füssen been able to maintain the leve of employment at our production sites in Halblech and Füssen.
The head offíce of Otto Bihler Maschinenfabrik is situated in Halblech. This is where the following divisions are located:
administration; sales; central data processing; machine, tooling and electronic equipment deveiopment; machine, tool and electronic equipment design; documentation; toolmakin 1 g HU ;R and tool assembly; electrical and electronic assembly;
quality assurance for toolmaking and electronic equipment; 
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The followíng divisions are located at the branch in Füssen:
production planning; NC machine construction; mechanical production; welding shop; paint shop; machine assembly; quality assurance, machine constructíon; warehouse and apprentice training shop. Branches support our service to customers.
Toolmaking in WeiRenbach, Austria The north-west works agency in  Lüdenscheid BoA, North Branch, , USA
Production and quality
Outstanding production results are consistently achieved by a combination of shared expertise, the most advanced machining and measuring methods and high-quality materials.
Our highly experienced and technically qualified workforce guarantees the precision and reliability of our products.
Our strategy for meeting the diverse and increasingly complex challenges of today and tomorrow is applied and targeted
training in all branches of production. Workstations are equipped for maximum efficiency in brightly lit, air-conditioned rooms.
The machine park is state-of-the-art. Constant precision is achieved in small and large series alike through almost exclusive
use of CNC control. Series production and extensive standardi-
zation within our product range ensure rapid acquisition
of spare parts and relìable interchangeability of  components.
Bihler quality is based upon careful selection of materials
combined with optimized planning and control of production
and a certified quality management system.
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Our strategy for success begins with thorough and comprehensive
training of our young employees.
With currently around 80 apprentices  Bihler is making provisions for the future, building up a high level of professional ability to meet ever-
increasing demands.
All operating data are acquired and evaluated by a complex EDP network
for the purpose of planning, controlling and monitoring the production
process.
Services and products Products in addition to automatic forming machines, tooling systems and welding and assembly technology, perfectly coordinated system
1. Customer service
We make it easy to introduce Bihler technology into your production system
by providing support in all matters relating to manufacture. Іп particular,
we offer consultation with our technical sales division and our specialist field
engineers, prompt delivery of spare parts and a reliable after-sales service.
2. Training
Bihler provides in-house training in the specialist areas of the company.
We organize seminars and special traIning courses to teach the basics as
well as how to introduce and apply new technologies. Training is carried out
in the major foreign languages in the fields of design, toolmaking and
production.

To help you design and produce tools in-house, we offer manufacturing
proposals, optimized work flow diagrams and complete designs. A comprehensive range of standardized tool components listed clearly in a catalogue and permanently in stock considerably shortens tool manufacturing times.
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4. CAD/CAM
Bihler punching and bendïng software simplifies and speeds up the process ofdesigning your own toois. The modules of the Bihler CAD/CAM system are
the fruit of decades of experience and the know-how acquired as a result,
5. Welding
Our range of welding systems and accessories is supplemented by the
highly skilled services ofi our Welding Laboratory. There, project-oriented
welding experiments are carried out either in preparation of a quotation or at
the request of customers. Thus, important knowledge gained from everyday
practice is consistently applied to the continuous process of product development.
6. Automation
Finding rational solutions to problems is what we do best. For a wide range
of subassemblieś we combine manufacturing and aśsembly systems into
complete production lines.lncorporating control, in-proćéss quality checks and synchronization of all operating sequences. Bihler s flexible Automation
Systems meet all productïvity and quality standards.
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, Fitti ngs Springs/windings
MC 42 Multicenter stroking rate up to 3501/min;
nominal punching capacíty max. 90 kN;
nominal bending capacity max. 60 kN;
feed length mm.
MC 120
Muiticenter
strokíng rate up to 1501/min;
nominal punching capacíty kN;
nominal bending capacity kN;
feed length max. 350 mm.
Machines and systems
Wiıh an extensive, graduated range of machines and versatile aϊcessories, we cater to a wide variety of needs. The riqht machine for each application, custom-mad and yet caμał; e of rapid conversion for changing products.
BZ 2
Processing Centre with 2linear processing faces.
stroking rate up to 4001/min;
nominal punching capacity max. 300 kN;
nomìnal bending capacity max. 60 kN;
feed length mm.
FMS
Flexible Assembly System.
With overall Iengths of 500,1000,1500,
2000 0г 2500 mm.
Cyc1e increments up to mm;
stroking rate up to 1201/min.
MC 82 MC 82
RADIAL LINEAR
Multicenter with 2 processing faces Fªcę B with 16 drive positions for linear
for simultaneous radial and linear pro- production.
duction. Face A with 24 drive positionsstroking raté upto 250 1/міп;
for radial and linear production. nominal punching capacity max. 300 kN;
nominaI bending capacity max. 90 kN;
feed length max. 200/500 mm.
lron/sheet metal/metal products Fasteners
Electrical and electronic compoCnoennttascts/connectors
The ultimate judge of the value of a machine is the market.
A highly diverse group of discerning customers have already opted for Bihler technology and are utilizing our expertise and innovative strength to maintain their competitive edge.
The modular, open structure of all our production systems offers virtually limitless opportunities for extension and link up to other machines. By integrating our highly flexible, high-performance peripherals it is possible to arrive at a perfect solution to all of your production needs: process control units and monitoring systems with various options for data and measured value acquisition; computer-controlled welding units;
flexible assembly systems; optimally tuned system modules for cutting and non-cutting machining; motorized payoff reels and straightening devices; program-controlled thread-formíng and screw insertion units; micro-electronics for measurement, control and monitoring; new housing structures for a maximum degree of operator safety and noise suppression; plus
winning production strategies and highly sophisticated tooling solufions.
The continual widening of our product range in line with customer demand is one of our main priorities.
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Aułomatic punching and Automałic punching and bending machine. bending machine.
stroking rate up to 4001/min.; Stroking rate up to 2501/min
nominal punching capacity nominal punching capacity mªx. 50 kN; max. 300 kN;
nominal bendIng capacity пomiпal bending capacity , max. 40 kN; max. 90 kN;
feed length max. 240 mm. feed length max. 500 mm MACH 1/7 MCS 05
High-speed automatic punchingHigh-speed automatic punching
and bending machine. and bending machine.
Stroking rate up to 10001/min.;Stroking rate up to 5001/min.;
nominal punching capaćity nominal punching capacity max. 70 kN; max. 300 kN;
nominal bending capacity пomiпal bending capacity max. 30 kN; max. 50 kN;
feed İength mm. feed length má mm.
Processing Centre. Automatic punching machine.
Stroking rate up to 1001/min.; Stroking rate up to 3001/min.;
nominaI punching capacity nominaI punching capacity kN; kN;
nominal bending capacity nominal bending capacity kN; kN;
feed length max. 500 mm. feed length max. 500 mm.
P CNC 300 MH screen-dispIay process control Munoitto. 

The integrated tool controller manages control, measurement, and monitoring tasks during production. A fiber-optic bus facilitates data and pulse transmission. Noise suppression enclosures ensure operator protection and comply with EC Machine Guidelines, reducing noise levels by up to 20 dB A under suitable conditions.

Bihler's commitment to innovation in the CAD/CAM market led to the establishment of Bihler CAD/CAM Systeme GmbH & Co. KG. This venture focuses on developing specialized software for punching, bending, blanking, embossing, and follow-up composite tools. It provides highly efficient resources from design to production stages for users of presses and automatic machines.

When combined with Bihler libraries, the software swiftly generates machine-specific bending schemes and blanking tools. Optimized cam timing diagrams simulate motion sequences for complete tooling construction. This process defines the geometry of cams and NC data for their production.

Approximately 200 design engineers and toolmakers leverage extensive application knowledge to develop and manufacture solutions for customers. These efforts, guided by a customer-centric culture, aim to meet customer needs effectively.

Standardized tooling components across current Bihler machines reduce costs and streamline tool manufacturing timelines.

Automation and innovation
The production of diverse and complex components requires the continuous development of new system modules. These increase the scope of application of our automatic machines and extend the boundaries of the technically possible ever wider. Converting these ideas into practice is the work of our development specialists in cooperation with our domestic
and foreign partners, building on many years of experience and being constantly willing to incorporate innovative techniques into manufacturing concepts.
Our machines should actually be called automatic punching, bending, assembly, welding,laser welding, tapping, screw insertion, spring winding, magazine loading, sorting and measuring machines etc. Because these and other processing operations may all be integrated into fully automated operating sequences. in addition, the linking and combining of radial and linear automatic machines with assembly systems to form complete processing lines for all types of production offer crucial advantages.
However it is a known fact that the whole may function properly only if every single part of it is perfect. That is why all of the important modules are designed and produced in-house.
Manufactured in accordance with a comprehensive qualíty management system which is integrated into the entire manufacturing process and applied throughout the company.
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Welding
One of Bihler s specialist areas iTs hthee use of our patented wire welding
incorporation of resistance weldìhnegads for contacts makes it possible
into the complete processing of to achìeve production rates of up parts to 700 contact welding operations
Our computer-controlled mediumpe- r minute.
frequency units, for example, moOntihtoerr useful servïceś which we offer
all the relevant welding parameotuerr scustomers are welding tests and
and automatically readjust the semttaintegriaİ analyses using the sćanning
values during manufacture. electron mìcroscope.
Assembly
lncreasing cost pressure is drivinnges, develop manufacturing promany companies towards with cross-linked fluent 
Bihler, as a competent partner, ctuárпes and ćarry out sequential
give you access to all of the unqtaupapliteyd checks and functïonal testïng
reserve capacity provided by audtou-ring productïon. All with the
mated assembly of subassembliaeі improving the utilization of
We offer combinations of all flerexsiboluer,ces and increasing the
innovative produćtion and assemprbolyductivity of your company.
techniques on our automatic 
Tapping/screw
insertion
At Bihler, years of experience inW a1it1h the GSEtapping unit, threads up
advanced processing techniquesto a rMe 12 may be cut or łormed with-
teamed with uItra-modern microo- ut cutting. The MSE multïple-screw
electronics in theform of programinmse-rtion unit is designedforthreads
able control units. up to M 8 and prodúction rates 
The combined result is, for examuppl eto, 100 cyclés/min.
program-controlled tapping and
screw insertion units.
Monitoring
Precise control and relïable moneitxotre-nd the program of the machine
ing of operating processes aгe control unït. Signal evaluation
important prerequisites for quickw, ith limit-value monitoring,
dependabIe manufacture and higtihon of defective parts, triggering
productivity. of automatic resetting devices etc. 
Freely programmable plug-in mosdtaun-dard features of manufacture.
 for measuring or monitoring tasks

Made by Bihler
and with a gίobal customer service network
it is not always enough to be at the cutting edge. MoWree irsegard every customer as our partner. Direct contact and expected of a market leader. A market leader should be thec foirnsttinuous communication are accorded top priority. As ato recognize future trends, chances and opportunitiesst raonndg partner, we can help to solve problems efficiently, quickly use its own initiative to exploit them commercially anadn fdo ri necessary, working round the clock. benefit of its customers. A perfect service which gives our customers the reassuring 
Bihler is just such a partner, who has an eye to the future. certainty of being able to rely on Bihler in any situatìon.
Who will carry out research and development on pfartnership with Bihler leads automatically to success.
and dependably safeguard your interests in the years ahead.
All Bihler manufacturing systems guarantee not only high
availability but also a consistently high machine capability.
Newflexible production strategies and the superior application
of all innovative processing techniques ensure the economic
success of your products.

Works agencies and subsidiary companies Other agencïes
Otto Bihlér Bihler Tool Scandinavia ApS. Algeria
Maschìnenfabrik GmbH Co. KGBakkevaenget 21, Rebaek Australia