The MBT 450/13 is a heavy-duty 450-ton, 13 ft CNC hydraulic press brake designed for industrial-grade production. It combines closed-loop Y1/Y2 control, a DELEM DA-53T touch CNC, Bosch-Rexroth hydraulics and SUNNY industrial pumps in a one-piece welded, stress-relieved frame. The machine is configured specifically for the U.S. market (typical 460 V / 60 Hz power, ANSI B11.3 and OSHA-oriented safety concepts).

The MBT 450/13 is built for demanding multi-shift operations in:

• Aerospace and defense components that require tight tolerances and high repeatability
• Heavy equipment – construction, mining and agricultural frames, brackets and structural parts
• Energy and infrastructure – power generation, towers and utility structures
• Job shops and contract manufacturers running high-mix / low-volume work

The 13 ft bending length and 450-ton nominal force make it suitable for both long profiles and heavy plate fabrication.

Typical materials include mild steel, high-strength steels (including AR grades), stainless steel and aluminum. Exact thickness capability depends on material tensile strength, die opening and bending method (air bend vs. bottoming/coinage). We provide bending charts and can pre-check your sample parts during the quotation stage.

Key specifications (typical U.S. configuration):

• Press force: 450 U.S. tons (nominal)
• Bending length: 13 ft (≈ 157 in)
• Distance between frames: 122 in
• Throat depth: 15.7 in
• Ram stroke: 11.8 in
• Open height / max opening: 23.6 in
• Backgauge travel (X): 31.5 in
• Y-axis repeatability (typ.): ≤ ±0.0004 in (±0.01 mm)

Full specification sheets and GA drawings are included with the formal quotation package.

Typical overall dimensions:

• Overall length: approx. 177 in
• Overall width: approx. 96.5 in
• Overall height: approx. 138 in
• Net weight: ≈ 68,000–69,000 lb (around 31,000 kg)

The frame is a one-piece welded, stress-relieved construction. We recommend a reinforced concrete foundation with at least 250 psi floor loading capability. A detailed layout and foundation drawing are provided before installation.

Standard U.S. configuration:

• Main motor: 36 HP (approx. 26.9 kW) Siemens
• Power: 460 V, 3-phase, 60 Hz (other voltages on request)
• Hydraulic system: SUNNY pump, Bosch-Rexroth proportional valves, NOK sealing, hydraulic tank typically 100–130 gal

We will review your plant power and grounding conditions before shipment to make sure the configuration matches your facility.

The MBT 450/13 uses FAGOR optical scales with 0.0001" resolution and a closed-loop Y1/Y2 system. The scales are mounted directly on the frame, so positioning is independent of cylinder stretch and oil temperature. Typical Y-axis repeatability is ≤ ±0.0004 in. Electromechanical crowning is standard, keeping the bend angle consistent across the full 13 ft length.

The standard control is the DELEM DA-53T touch CNC. It offers angle and depth programming, 3D simulation, collision detection, material libraries, job storage, and easy switching between U.S. and metric units. Offline programming and Industry 4.0 connectivity packs are available as options if you want to prepare programs from the office or connect the machine to MES/ERP systems.

The base machine includes an X-axis backgauge with 31.5 in travel and precision fingers. Optional CNC axes include:

• R-axis: programmable finger height for stepped parts and return flanges
• Z1/Z2 axes: lateral positioning for working with multiple parts and segmented tooling
• X1/X2 axes: independent left/right depth for tapered and asymmetric bends

These options reduce setup time and make complex profiles repeatable in production.

Typical productivity options:

• Heavy-duty front sheet support arms with ball transfers and length scales
• Motorized sheet followers for thick plate and long flanges
• Extended backgauge systems for deep boxes and non-standard parts

During the proposal we match these options to your part sizes, thicknesses and staffing plan (single-operator vs. team handling).

The MBT 450/13 supports common U.S. and European tooling styles. We offer:

• Hydraulic WILA-style clamping on ram and bed for fast tool changes
• Universal starter tooling packages for common gauges and angles
• Application-specific tooling based on your part drawings (boxes, channels, large radii, offsets, hems, etc.)

All tooling is checked against machine tonnage and bending charts to stay within safe load limits.

The machine is engineered to comply with ANSI B11.3 and OSHA press brake safety requirements when equipped with an appropriate guarding package. We always review your risk assessment, parts and plant standards to finalize the safety concept before installation.

Available safety options include:

• Front laser safety / light curtains for the bending zone
• Side-mounted laser scanners for long profiles that extend past the side frames
• Laser bend-line projection for visual alignment and quick setup

All systems are supplied with documentation, parameter settings and operator training so your safety and maintenance teams know exactly how the guarding works.

An installation and training package can be added to your order. Typical scope includes machine placement and leveling, hydraulic and electrical checks, initial tooling setup, basic and advanced part programming, safety review and daily/weekly maintenance procedures. Training is tailored to your operator skill level and part mix.

The MBT 450/13 is supplied with a standard U.S. warranty, and an extended warranty package is available for customers running multi-shift or critical-path production. We support the machine with remote technical assistance, spare parts and (where applicable) on-site service. Exact warranty terms will be confirmed in your quotation.

Yes. Major components are from globally recognized brands such as Siemens, Bosch-Rexroth, SUNNY, FAGOR, DELEM and Schneider. This reduces lead time for replacement parts and makes long-term maintenance easier for U.S. facilities.

Yes. As part of the engineering consultation we can review your DXF/STEP/PDF files, recommend tooling, estimate tonnage, check minimum flange lengths and suggest the most efficient bend sequences. For repeat production we can also help optimize setups around your tooling library and available automation.

Our Locking Joint Variant chart is a design reference with 30 typical hook, snap, clamp, hinge and pocket-style joints used in sheet metal and plastic parts. It is a concept library for engineers and customers to discuss how components can snap, hook, clamp or hinge together. We use it to align engineering language with customer language and to select appropriate tooling and forming strategies on machines like the MBT 450/13.

For air bending we use a standard metric-based formula:

F_kN = (1.42 × TS × S² × L) / (1000 × V)

where TS is tensile strength (MPa), S is thickness (mm), L is bend length (mm), and V is die opening (mm). The on-page calculator converts your inch inputs to metric, evaluates force in kN and then shows the result in U.S. short tons, plus the percentage of MBT 450/13 capacity used. For bottoming, coinage, high-strength steels or special tooling, additional safety factors and catalog limits must be applied.

As a general guideline for air bending we recommend staying comfortably below about 80 % of nominal capacity for repetitive production work. The calculator on the product page will flag jobs that are close to or above the nominal 450-ton limit so we can review tooling and process together before you commit to a specific setup.

The indicated base price refers to the premium U.S. configuration of the MBT 450/13 and typically includes:

• 450-ton, 13 ft monoblock frame with closed-loop Y1/Y2 and FAGOR scales
• DELEM DA-53T CNC with 3D simulation and collision detection
• Standard X-axis backgauge with 31.5 in travel
• Electromechanical crowning as standard
• Premium hydraulic and electrical component package (Bosch-Rexroth, SUNNY, Siemens, Schneider, etc.)

Exact scope, tooling, safety package, freight and installation are confirmed in a formal quotation.

You can submit your configuration from the product page and share sample parts in DXF/STEP/PDF format. Our engineering and sales team will prepare a U.S.-spec quotation, a proposed safety concept, layout drawing, bending charts and estimated cycle times and payback period based on your material mix, labor rates and production volume.

Yes, installment and leasing options may be available through our partners for qualifying customers. Details, terms and limits (such as maximum order value) are shown at checkout and can be discussed directly with our sales team.