Semi-automatic panel bending machine with automatic bending cycle

General information about Panel bender

A sheet bending machine, also known as a press brake or folding machine, is a machine tool used for bending plastics.

How it works:

The panel bending machine is designed to bend flat panels or sheets into specific shapes.
It usually consists of a fixed upper cheek and a movable lower cheek.
The material to be bent is placed between these two cheeks.
By lowering the upper cheek, the plastic is pressed against the lower cheek and bent in the process.

Features of a panel bender:

• Bending force:
  Plate bending machines are available in various sizes and with different bending forces to meet the requirements of different thicknesses and materials.

• Cheek length:
  The length of the cheeks determines the maximum length of the material to be bent. There are machines with short cheeks for smaller jobs and machines with longer cheeks for larger dimensions.

• CNC control:
  State-of-the-art panel benders are often equipped with CNC controls that enable precise bending processes and can produce complex shapes with a high degree of accuracy.

• Tool change:
  Panel bending machines can be equipped with various bending tools to produce different bending profiles and radii. A quick tool change enables flexible adaptation to different requirements.

• Backgauge:
  A back gauge is an adjustable element that determines the position of the material to be bent. It enables precise and repeatable bending processes.
  
  

Applications:

Panel benders are used in various industries and applications, including:

• Metal processing:
  For the production of parts, housings, ducts and other components.

• Construction:
  For the production of building components for the construction industry, such as roof cladding and facades.

• Automotive industry:
  For the production of body parts, trim and other components in automotive manufacturing.

• Electronics industry:
    For the production of housings, casings and components for electronic devices.

• aviation industry:
  In the manufacture of components for aircraft and spacecraft.
  
  

The panel bender plays a crucial role in processing and enables the precise production of formed components for various applications.