Press brakes designed for simplified operation

The TruBend Series 3000 press brake from TRUMPF Inc. features a new closed-frame design that provides high rigidity for improved precision. The backgauges can move across the entire length of the machine bed, enabling unrestricted use when bending at the ends of the machine. Automatic CNC crowning allows constant angles.

As the fastest machine in its class, the TruBend 3100 also features a press force of 110 tons and a bending length of 118 in., the company states. The machine comes standard with a 2-axis backgauge, with the option to expand to a 4- or 5-axis backgauge. Suitable for entry into precision bending, the machine allows the operator to draw and program parts graphically with multitouch control. The exact bending parameters are calculated automatically based on data that the manufacturer has derived from decades of experience in precision bending. Pre-existing programs are imported via a USB interface or a network connection.

Third-party tools can be used without an adapter to upgrade bending capabilities to the 3000 series. The user selects from a number of different tool clamping concepts. Manual clamping comes standard, with the upper and lower tools secured with Allen screws. The quick-clamp option facilitates rapid clamping of the upper tools with a lever.