Press Brakes Archives

31 Jan

Reasons Why Press Brake Tooling Is Important

Press brake tooling plays a pivotal role in any metalworking shop. It is the cornerstone of precision sheet metal fabrication, providing the necessary force and shape to bend and form sheet metal into desired configurations. Consider several reasons why press brake tooling is important, reviewing the materials used and essential punches and dies as well as solutions for long sheet metal. What Is Press Brake Tooling Press brake tooling refers to specific interchangeable parts used in a press brake to bend [...]

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23 Jan

What You Should Know About Press Brake Crowning

When working with press brakes, you must understand certain key concepts and techniques, one of which is press brake crowning. Here’s what you should know about press brake crowning, its effects, how to prevent it, ways to compensate for it, and the importance of maintaining your crowning system. What Is Crowning in Press Brakes? Crowning in press brakes refers to the undesirable bending or bowing that occurs in the ram and bed of a press brake during the bending process. The [...]

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17 Jul

Ways To Improve the Function of Your Press Brake

With advancements in technology and machining processes, it is more important than ever to adopt modern methods of pressing and bending sheet metal to optimize productivity and minimize waste. Learn ways to improve the function of your press brake. Improve Setup Time Setting up for any task can be time-consuming, and if you’re not careful, it can eat into your productivity for the day. Luckily, there are ways to improve your setup time and get started on your work faster. First, carefully [...]

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20 Feb

How Many Axes Do You Need on a Press Brake?

A press brake is a machine used to bend or form metal into parts with specific shapes and sizes, usually by applying pressure via a ram and die. Determining how many axes you need on a press brake is crucial to producing quality, precision work in a metal fabrication shop. The number of axes your press brake needs depends on the complexity of the workpiece you are fabricating. Learn more about the available axes on a press brake and [...]

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4 Major Factors To Consider Before Purchasing a Press Brake

15 Jul

8 Tips for Selecting a Press Brake

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12 Apr

Choosing the Right Press Brake for Efficient Production

Modern machine shops have sophisticated, CMC-guided tools at their disposal. Choosing the right press brake for efficient production will diversify shop output and enable faster results. Here are some factors to consider before purchasing one of these efficient and powerful machines. Power Press brakes started out as manually operated machines, some with pneumatic (compresses gas) assistance for power. In the 1960s, manufacturers introduced hydraulic press brakes. With the advent of precise CNC controls, electric press brakes came on the scene. Choosing the [...]

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01 Mar

Choosing Between a Folding Machine and a Press Brake

Small to mid-sized metal fabrication businesses thrive when they become known for serving niche needs for metal components and pieces. Choosing between a folding machine and a press brake is a decision most shops will make. The machines do similar work, but one may be better for a small shop than another based on cost, return on investment, and the type of work that makes up the majority of their business. Some shops will benefit from having both machines [...]

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04 Nov

New Speed Bend Press Brake Video

STOCK ERMAK SPEED-BEND 3760-220 (12.34’ by 242 US Ton), 6-AXIS HYDRAULIC PRESS BRAKE Ermak CNC SpeedBend 3760-220 (12.34’ x 242 Ton) Delem 66 T 2D/3D Graphical Control Delem Profile T Lignt Offline Software 6-Axis (Y1, Y2, X, R, Z1, Z2) Press Brake Synchronization of Y1 + Y2 Axis provide .0004” Tolerances with linear encoders. X , R, Z1, Z2 CNC Back Gauge 31.5” X-Axis Ballscrew Backgauge 9.8” R-Axis o Heidenhain Linear Scales: +/- .0002” Resolution +/- .0004” Repeatability CNC Motorized Crowning, [...]

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