CNC and Hydraulic Press Brakes for Fabrication Shops
UmproTech helps buyers select a press brake by actual bending requirements—not by tonnage or bed length alone. Material, thickness, bend length, V-die opening, tooling, radius and forming method determine the correct machine.
Common machine classes
| Machine class | Typical buyer | Selection focus |
|---|---|---|
| 5 ft compact brake | Small fabrication, HVAC, brackets and short parts. | Light-gauge full-bed work and shorter heavy bends. |
| 8 ft production brake | Job shops, panels, enclosures and general fabrication. | 63-80 ton class, controller, backgauge and tooling. |
| 10 ft production brake | Long panels and higher-capacity fabrication. | 125, 160 or 175 ton class based on the real part. |
What UmproTech verifies
- Material grade, common and maximum thickness.
- Longest bend and whether capacity is required across the full bed.
- Inside radius, flange dimensions and bend sequence.
- Standard segmented, gooseneck or application-specific tooling.
- Controller, backgauge axes, crowning and safety requirements.
- Power, floor space, freight, unloading, rigging and training.
Capacity warning: a press brake rated at a specific tonnage cannot automatically form every thickness across the full bed. UmproTech should review drawings before purchase approval.
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