The Press Brake Buyer's Guide website has been expanded, and now presents 26 leading press brake manufacturers, more buying resources, and features more than 700 machine models for you to search and compare.
Press brake finder
The updated Press Brake Finder is a handy tool that you can use to search and compare hundreds of new press brake models. Currently there are over 700 models listed from market leading press brake manufacturers. Start with a simple search by selecting a drive type from hydraulic, hybrid, or electric, plus machine bending length and pressing force. Using the advanced search option, you can define additional specifications including distance between the side frames, maximum opening and stroke, frame type, throat depth, plus the fast closing and bending speeds. Select models to compare, then once you find a model that matches your requirements, simply fill in the enquiry form, and your message will be sent directly to the press brake manufacturer.
Press brake drive systems
When deciding to purchase a new press brake, there are many factors to consider. One important factor is selecting the type of machine drive system that will best suit your production requirements, purchasing budget and running costs. Learn more about various press brake drive systems, and discover the range of hydraulic, hybrid and electric machines.
Automatic tool changers
Automatic Tool Changer (or ATC) press brakes make machine setup and tool changeover faster, more reliable and a lot more efficient compared to a manual tool change process. The new section provides an overview of ATC machines, plus detailed information and videos of ATC solutions including the LVD ToolCell, TRUMPF ToolMaster, Prima Power eP Genius, Salvagnini B3.AU-TO, the BEND-MASTER from Warcom, VICLA ATC, ADIRA BB + ATC, and the Vimercati VSB.
Bending calculators
Explore and download a range of press brake bending aids and calculators including the Euromac App, Salvagnini Formula, LVD Bend Advisor, Cincinnati Load Calc App and the TRUMPF BendGuide. All apps are available for download from Google Play and the App Store.
New media section
Explore the new video gallery and view content covering a wide range of press brake types and technologies including hybrid, hydraulic and electric machines, tandem machines, automatic tool changers, wireless foot pedals, BendVision image processing for angle measurement, robotic bending, and automated bending cells. In addition to the Press Brake Buyer's Guide magazine, you can also read the latest issues of LVD Discovery, Prima Power: Power Line and TRUe magazine by TRUMPF. Keep up to date with the latest industry news and upcoming events including international exhibitions, open house events and virtual events such as PRIMA@HOME and LVD Virtual Tech Sessions.
More resources coming soon
Over the coming months, additional resource pages are being added to include more information, videos and the latest manufacturer solutions in tandem press brakes, press brake tooling, robotic bending, and automated bending cells.
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