What is CNC metal bending or press braking?
Metal bending, metal folding or press braking, is a process used to bend (or fold) sheet metal into a desired shape or form. This is achieved by forcing the material with a top tool into a bottom tool or ‘V’. Different tools are available to produce different forms within the metal.
Productivity and performance
Our metal bending centre currently operates 7 Amada press brakes, with a further press brake dedicated to prototyping. As a UK sub contract sheet metal manufacturer, this comprehensive range of press brake machines coupled with our experienced operatives enable us to offer metal bending services covering an impressive range of requirements.
Press Brake Tooling
We hold a comprehensive range of Amada tooling allowing us to produce a wide range of different forms and radii, including safety edges.
Not only do we hold an extensive range of tooling, but we also maximise productivity through the use of automatic tool changer (ATC) technology on our Amada HRB.
This feature can drastically reduce set up times by up to 80% when compared to manually loading tools, meaning more machine up-time. It also frees up operators to perform other tasks thus increasing overall efficiency and reducing lead times for customers.
Materials
- Mild Steel
- Stainless Steel
- Aluminium
- Pre-Galv
- Zintec
- Copper
Capabilities
Sheet size
Max Part Length:
4000mm
Material thickness
Dependent on length
Technology
- 1 x Amada HRB-1003ATC 3M Press Brake (with Automatic Tool Changer) (100T)
- 1 x Amada HFP 170x40NT 4M Press brake (170T)
- 2 x Amada HFP 100x30NT 3M Press brake (100T)
- 1 x Amada HFE 3i 2.5M Press Brake (80T)
- 2 x Amada HFE 3i 2M Press Brake (50T)
- 1 x Amada EG 4010 1M Electric Press Brake (40T)
Our CNC Metal Bending Capabilities
Equipped with a large fleet, our CNC press brake machines process high volumes of parts offering accuracy and repeatability.
Amada HRB-1003ATC 3M
Press Brake with ATC
Unlike traditional press brakes, the Automatic Tool Changer (ATC) integrated into the HRB eliminates time-consuming manual tool setups making it perfect for complex tool setups and varying production runs.
Amada HFP Press Brakes
3M and 4M Amada HFP Press Brakes
The HFP series press brakes from Amada achieve precise bending results over the entire length of the machine. With two 3M's and a 4M HFP press brake available, these machines fulfil the most demanding of requirements.
Amada HFE 3i Press Brakes
2M and 2.5M Amada HFE 3i Series Press Brakes
The HFE series press brakes from Amada are suited to demanding complex components with tight tolerances. With two 2M's and a 2.5M HFE press brake available, these machines offer the ultimate in bend accuracy and precision.
Amada EG-4010
1M Electric Press Brake
Ideal for the manufacture of small, complex parts, the EG-4010 press brake from Amada offers compact, fast and precise bending, with faster cycle times to maximise productivity and an ergonomic design for operator comfort.
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