AMOB MAQUINAS FERRAMENTAS, S.A.
About us
Founded in 1960 by António Martins Oliveira Barros (AMOB) and later succeeded by his son Manuel Barros and his grandchildren Inês Barros and Manuel António Barros, AMOB has gradually become a world leader in the manufacture of equipment for the metalworking industry.
We serve the global market with an exceptional level of equipment and tools for tube and sheet metal forming, from the simplest manual equipment to the most complex fully electric CNC systems.
AMOB develops, designs, produces, markets and provides technical assistance to a huge variety of products for an endless number of industrial sectors, including automotive, shipbuilding, aeronautics, construction, among others.
Unlike other companies within the same sector, AMOB stands out for its completely vertical structure, which means that, from design and machine conception, to their manufacture and assembly, everything is developed internally by a team of highly specialized professionals.
Over the years, the space dedicated to the activity has grown to its current facilities, with around 40,000 m2 of covered area equipped with the most modern production equipment.
AMOB has progressively become the world’s leading manufacturer of specialized tube and sheet forming technologies and equipment.
Products
Fully Electric Tube Bending Machines - eMOB 2 Bend Series
Reliability, quality and low energy consumption! This range has, as its main feature, the change of bending direction through a rotative head. It is capable of processing tubes from 5mm up to 63mm outside diameter (OD) and has multi-stack capability. Our eMOB 2 Bend Series is defined as the excellence of tube bending, where quality control, versatility and production accuracy are carefully studied and refined by our team every day. These machines stand out for achieving a left/right bend in cycle, with wiper die support, allowing to perform bends with quality and precision in tubes with tighter bending radii and bigger diameter/thickness ratios. Our Right and Left in-cycle CNC tube bending machines can bend fixed and variable radii within the same cycle and can perform bend-on-bend parts. A carriage booster allows bends with radii as tight as 1D, and reduces clamping marks. Amongst other features it allows automatic spring-back compensation, as well as “in-cycle” correction, stores tooling configuration and positions, runs anti-collision, and interpolates all 11 axes.
Fully Electric Tube Bending Machines - eMOB LR Series
AMOB Right and Left Fully Electric CNC Tube Bender features state-of-the-art bending technology, processing tubes from 5mm up to 32mm (OD) and have multi-stack capability. An excellent bender option if you are looking for a fast, simple machine with optimized cycles and an excellent price/quality ratio. Our Left and Right Fully Electric CNC tube bending machines can bend fixed and variable radii within the same cycle and allow bend-on-bend parts to be produced. A carriage booster allows bends with radii as tight as 1D and also reduces clamping marks. eMOB LR Series allows automatic spring-back compensation as well as “in cycle” correction, stores tooling configuration and positions storage, runs 3D anti-collision simulation, and interpolates all the axes.
Fully Electric Tube Bending Machines - eMOB Series
Fully Electric CNC Tube Benders, the eMOB series features state-of-the-art bending technology, processing tubes from 5mm up to 225mm OD. Our fully electric CNC tube bending machines can bend fixed and variable radii within the same cycle, special sections, have multi-stack up to 8 tools at the same time and can perform bend-on-bend parts. High-quality appearance and minimum ovality even on small radius-to-diameter ratios. This series allows bending round or special section tubes with multiple radii, and has a left or right bending direction. Amongst other features it incorporates automatic spring-back compensation, as well as in-cycle correction, stores tooling configuration and positions, runs anti-collision, and interpolates all axes. Welding detection, punching/cutting mechanisms, and integrated loading/unloading systems are also available.
Hydraulic Tube Bending Machines - CH Series
This range of tube bending machines is capable of processing tubes from 4mm up to 420mm OD. CH machines is a single stack machine, are designed for a wide range of industries. It is available in the full CNC version, in which all three axis are automatic and also includes spring back compensation and 3D simulation with anti-collision technology. CH machines can also be equipped with tube punching/cutting mechanisms. These models are easy to operate, sustainable and designed for the efficient and precise bending of high-strength materials, very large tubes as well as thick or thin-walled tubes. Their rigidity, stability and impressive precision in demanding conditions such as high humidity or harsh temperatures is what makes these tube bending machines an excellent option. The CH series can be equipped with rear and/or front tube loading system, motorized tool adjustment or automatic cutting systems just to name a few options.
Hydraulic Tube Bending Machines - CH Booster Series
The CH booster is AMOB’s perfect answer to industries with specific needs such as (heat-exchangers, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration) giving your business the boost it needs! The booster mechanism is integrated into the follower pressure die – parallel to the centerline of the tube. To ensure proper grip of the tube, a secondary clamp is used behind the pressure die assist. To control the booster effect during the bend, operator can dynamically manage its behavior throughout the bending process – from 0° to 192° – using the machine software interface. By adding a split die system, a cutting system, and laser reference system to a CH Booster, our customer can maximize the machine’s full potential, minimising auxiliary production processes like welding, cutting, inspection and more. Combining the booster system with specifically designed tools, we manage to achieve low ovality and reduced loss of wall thickness even when bending mandrelless on >0,8D CLR/OD ratios.
Electromechanical Tube Bending Machines - MDH Series
Covering a capacity range from 6mm up to 90mm (OD), the versatile MDH range is the right choice for anyone starting in the world of bending, being a great choice as a complement to production, prototyping and even market validation. These electromechanical tube bending machines come with a modern industrial design, ergonomically optimized control panel, hydraulic mandrel extractor, clamp die, and pressure die. As a result it guarantees great quality bend finishes. Our MDH series, with NC carriage displacement axis on the CN3 versions, have a user-friendly interface and allows bending complex tube geometries within seconds of programming! CN1 version: 1 Automatic Axis: Bending CN2 version: 2 Automatic Axis: Bending and Rotation CN3 version: 3 Automatic Axis: Bending, Rotation and Feeding
Electromechanical Tube Bending Machines - PT Series
The AMOB rotary draw bender can process tubes up to 127mm OD covering applications which require larger center line radius. Usually, these tubes do not require a mandrel which enables extremely quick tooling changeover and reduced setup time. Our PT range is capable of bending tubes with different shapes and materials, always guaranteeing a good finish and maximum speed! Compact machines, with the best technology and a powerful motor capable of working throughout the day. For AMOB, the safety of all equipments produced is a priority, to this end, all machines have a safety pedal that allows total stop at any time. With a 100% controlled system, PT machines also promote both reliability and repeatability.
Tube End Forming Machines – MB Series
AMOB's MB range for end forming is capable of processing tubes up to 250mm outside diameter (OD), covering a wide range of industrial sectors. The main characteristic of these machines is the movement control through hydraulically driven axes which guarantee a good quality to the finished product. We can divide the MB series into 3 main subcategories: MB/1 with only 1 forming station, MB/2 with 2 forming stations and finally, MB/D which has 1 or 2 forming stations on each side. MB/1 and MB/2 With a user-friendly touch screen, these tube end forming machines with 1 or 2 stations are driven by servo controlled axes and allow the creation of programs to use their available stations. These machines exhibit a more rigid construction ensuring precision and repeatability. The ideal solution for the simplest applications. MB/D The main feature of this model is the simultaneous end forming on both ends of the tube. This is only possible due to the existence of forming stations placed on each side of the tube. Driven by servo-controlled axes, MB D makes it possible to adjust the distance between stations according to the tube length. It also has a touch screen with storage of positions and programs.
Hybrids Tube End Forming Machines – MB H Series
AMOB's MB H range for forming is capable of processing tubes up to 250mm outside diameter (OD), covering a wide range of industrial sectors. The main characteristic of these machines is the hybrid movement control. This means that there's a combination of hydraulic and electrical axes. Produced by default with three automatic forming stations, these machines also have the possibility of being equipped with additional stations and rotary stations for forming and machining. Additionally these range can incorporate a punching station. Machines with greater versatility for the execution of the most complex end-forming jobs. This perfect combination allows servo-controlled hydraulic forming, greater precision due to its exchange of electrical stations and rotary tools with up to 2 axes for applications such as thread opening or burr trimming. The total productive autonomy of the AMOB group provides flexibility when it comes to customizing products for our partners, everything is possible, from simple stations, rotary stations or even a combination of these two types.
Manual Section Benders Machines - MAM Series
The manual profile bending machines of the MAM series fully developed by AMOB feature manual adjustment and are the entry level equipment to the world's largest range of profile benders. These profile bending machines are simple, compact, extremely easy to operate and economical, which makes it possible to bend a wide variety of profiles, depending on the work to be done or the available space, they can work in a horizontal or vertical position. The adjustment of the top roll is manual, and its position is guaranteed using a scale. The positioning stability of the top roll is ensured by a lock nut. The MAM series features models with two or three driven rolls with two rotational speeds, the choice depending on the radius and profile to be performed. Perfect for simpler products and small quantities, these bending machines with lateral guides are capable of powering various industries.
Hydraulic Section Benders Machines - MAH Series
The MAH series hydraulic profile bending machines are capable of working with infinite geometries due to their production versatility. One of the main characteristics of this range is the fully hydraulic adjustment of their upper roll, which translates into easier execution of parts during the entire bending operation and makes these machines ideal for all user levels. This hydraulic adjustment is controlled by a digital reader on the foot pedal. AMOB’s MAH series of profile benders include models driven by two or three rolls with two speeds and fixed or adjustable bottom rolls, the choice depending on the radius and profile to be bended. These bending machines, which can work in a horizontal or vertical position, are ideal for jobs that require repeatability and multiple steps.
Hydraulic Section Benders Machines - MAH RIA Series
The MAH-RIA series of hydraulic profile bending machines, with three driven rolls and lateral guides, are an optimal compromise between capacity, repeatability, ease of use and reduced cycle times. Due to the adjustment of the lower rolls, these profile bending machines allow better results to be obtained, achieving tighter radii or less deformation in the profile. Its programmable, user-friendly digital controller is positioned on an independent foot pedal and has a digital panel displaying tube lengths. These bending machines can operate in a horizontal or vertical position, and are ideal for products that require repeatability and multiple steps. They can also be handled by either a more advanced user or a newcomer.
Hydraulic Section Benders Machines - MAH NC Series
The MAH-NC series of profile bending machines are true works of art! They feature outstanding production cycle times and levels of precision that are unattainable with machines of lower segments. These NC profile bending machines have a fully computerized and autonomous control that enables multiple radii to be made on a single profile with direct or progressive pressure application, allowing them to be used in a large number of sectors. A state-of-the-art technology that makes it possible to produce parts with variable geometries on a large scale with undisputed precision. Its intuitive 2D NC controller, makes this profile bending machine a very common choice among companies in the metal construction industry, greenhouse manufacturers or similar industries. These bending machines can operate in a horizontal or vertical position, and are ideal for products that require repeatability and multiple steps. They can also be handled by a more advanced user or a newcomer.
Hydraulic Section Benders Machines - MAH AC Series
The MAH-AC series of profile bending machines are the entry-level of the world's largest and most powerful profile benders. With three driven rolls, planetary motion, and hydraulic adjustment of the bottom rolls, these profile bending machines can achieve reduced bending radii with less operations, shortening cycle times. These bending machines can operate in a horizontal or vertical position, incorporate lateral guides, mobile control with safety device, and are the right choice for the production of large profiles. The specialized AMOB team supports each other and impresses through its great quality, and is capable of implementing excellent, high-performance solutions in any business.
Hydraulic Section Benders Machines - MAH AC HD Series
The largest and most powerful profile bending machines in the world in terms of capacity and size are developed by the AMOB team. With over 60 years of experience, the AMOB group has strengthened its position in the creation and development of the largest range of metal forming machines in the world. The MAH-AC-HD (heavy series) profile bending machines are capable of bending beams up to IPE 1000 and are used for bending large pipes and profiles. Just like the light series, these machines have planetary movement of the bottom rolls, so reduced bending radii can be achieved with less operations, reducing cycle times. These machines have a self-learning mode that ensures repeatability, decreases setup time, material waste, as well as, production time. They can operate in a horizontal position, incorporate lateral guides, mobile control with safety device and are the right choice for the production of large profiles. The AMOB specialized team supports each other and impresses through its great quality, and is also able to implement excellent and high performance solutions in any business.
Roll Forming Lines – PF Series
AMOB roll forming lines are 100% customizable, that is, they are developed and produced according to the customer's needs, they are easy to operate and enable results with maximum precision, thus optimizing resources and time. With the possibility of processing sheet metal with thicknesses from 0.5 mm to 5 mm and widths up to 1500mm, AMOB roll forming machines are very comprehensive and capable of processing various types of materials such as aluminum, iron, lacquered and galvanized sheet metal, or sheet metal with any other type of surface finish. The total production autonomy of AMOB group provides added flexibility when it comes to customizing products for our partners. Starting from sheet metal coils, it is possible to integrate various working processes, such as roll forming, cutting, punching, palletizing, packaging and even bending.