Press Brake Configurator for U.S. Fabrication Shops
Use this page as a practical starting point for choosing the right hydraulic or CNC press brake by tonnage, bending length, controller, axis package, tooling and installation path.
Want a human review before buying? Start with the Press Brake Tonnage & Machine Selection Review.
Step 1: Define your parts
- Material type: mild steel, stainless, aluminum or specialty material
- Common and maximum material thickness
- Maximum bend length
- Required bend radius and tolerance
- Part drawings, DXF/PDF files or sample photos
Step 2: Match the machine
- Entry NC / E22 press brake for basic bending work
- 4-axis CNC press brake for general fabrication production
- 6-axis or 8-axis CNC press brake for tighter workflow and complex parts
- Heavy-duty or long-bed press brake for thicker material and long parts
Step 3: Match the tooling
- Press Brake Tooling & Bend Drawing Review
- Press Brake Tooling & Accessories
- 135 Ton x 10 ft Tooling Starter Package
- 220 Ton x 13 ft Production Tooling Package
Step 4: Plan purchase, installation or trade-in
- Press Brake Installation Readiness Review
- Used Press Brake & Trade-In Review
- Industrial Equipment Financing
- Hydraulic Press Brakes for Sale
Recommended next step
If you know your material, thickness and bend length but are not sure which press brake to buy, order the Press Brake Tonnage & Machine Selection Review.