Hydraulic Press Brake

About Hydraulic Press Brake

A Hydraulic Press Brake is a powerful and precise machine used to bend and form sheet metal into custom angles and shapes using hydraulic force. It's a cornerstone in metal fabrication, commonly used in industries such as automotive, aerospace, construction, and appliance manufacturing.

What It Does:

It uses hydraulic cylinders to move a punch down onto a die, with the metal sheet placed in between. This creates sharp or curved bends in the sheet metal.

Key Components:

1. Ram (Upper Beam) Moves vertically using hydraulic power.

2. Punch The top tool that presses into the sheet.

3. Die The bottom tool that the punch forces the sheet into.

4. Hydraulic Cylinders Provide the force to operate the ram.

5. Bed (Lower Beam) Fixed base where the die is mounted.

6. Back Gauge Automatically positions the sheet for accuracy.

7. CNC Controller (optional) For programmable, precise control.

8. Frame Rigid structure that holds all parts in alignment.

Working Principle:

1. The sheet metal is placed on the die.

2. The hydraulic ram drives the punch down with high pressure.

3. The metal bends into the shape of the die cavity.

4. The angle and depth of the bend are controlled by the punch stroke and tooling setup.

Typical Specifications:

Advantages:

• Can bend thick and hard materials with ease.

• Highly accurate and repeatable.

• Suitable for complex bends and mass production.

• CNC models allow for automation and high productivity.

• Versatile works with a variety of dies and punches.