Because of the large length of 2 m (or even 4m) and the small thickness, it’s necessary to use a Sheet Following System in order to prevent the sheet from sagging.
It’s very difficult and unsafe for the operator to support large sheets during bending. The Sheet Following System supports the sheet during the upward movement, hereby increasing operator safety and reducing the chance of damaging the part.
The SFS is also very useful for bigger thicknesses; it will prevent the heavy sheet from falling down during the fast-return movement of the beam, making the job easier and safer for the operator.