Chris Robinson

This overview of tandem press brakes can help fabricators understand what these dual setups can deliver.

Buying any custom machine carries a certain amount of risk, and custom press brakes are no exception. In the right situation, though, the benefits of a well-designed custom system far outweigh the risks.

If your hydraulic press has stopped coming down to a repeatable depth, the electrical system keeps shorting out, and so much fluid is leaking from the power unit onto the material that customers are rejecting product, it’s time to perform a health checkup on it. Here are some parameters for knowing whether it’s best to refurbish it or replace it.