A press brake is a machine that is designed to make bends in sheet metal or plate. This machine is similar to a punch machine in that it uses punches and dies in order to pinch the material thus creating a bend. The punches and dies are usually setup in a horizontal position with the bottom die being fixed. The top punch is operated by a hydraulic, mechanical, or servo-electric ram which pinches the material to produce a bend. There are many punch and die combinations that the operator must regularly exchange and setup depending on the material and bend required. These machines also utilize a backgauge that allows you to control the location of the bend. In CNC operated press brakes this backgauge is controlled automatically which leads to less error and higher tolerances.
Our largest, most powerful CNC press brake provides 220 tons of force over 14 feet which is capable of bending heavy gauge steel, stainless steel, and aluminum with absolute precision.
