Sheet metal bender PX

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Overview
The PX is a compact automatic panel bender designed for flexible production of single parts, kits and small batches. It combines universal in-cycle bending tools with automated handling cycles, adaptive control and Industry 4.0 connectivity to maintain repeatability across variable materials and mixed production runs.

Key features

• Universal bending tools: upper/lower blade, counterblade and blankholder adapt automatically in cycle to a wide range of thicknesses and materials without manual retooling.
• Automatic bending and handling cycles enable high productivity (advanced cycles average up to 17 bends/minute).
• Adaptive control (bending formula, MAC3.0): sensors and algorithms detect material variability (deflection, temperature, thickness) and adjust parameters to reduce scrap and rework.
• Safety: CE marked; loading/unloading monitored by optical light barriers for operator protection.
• Robot integration: CI interface for loading/unloading robot (robot on left side) and removable side wall for robot setup; P-Robot option for autonomous kit/batch/single-part production.
• Connectivity & software: FACE HMI for intuitive operation; LINKS, STREAM and OPS for IoT, programming and production management / ERP integration.

How it works (summary)
Four universal tools (upper/lower blade, counterblade, blankholder) operate in cycle to process machinable materials (typical range 0.5–2.5 mm) without downtime for tool changes. The sheet is referenced once against controlled mechanical stops; bending is performed by controlled interpolated movements and the bending formula defines force and motion in real time to ensure precision and repeatability.

Applications / Examples

• Bending of stainless steel refrigerator doors and thin-gauge drawers.
• Production of single parts, kit assemblies and batch-one production without manual retooling due to automatic blankholder adaptation.

Technical data (table)
Model: PX
Maximum length of incoming sheet (mm): 2495
Maximum width of incoming sheet (mm): 1600
Maximum diagonal that can be rotated (mm): 2500
Maximum bending length (mm): 2180
Maximum bending height (mm): 203
Maximum bending force (kN): 330
Maximum clamping force (kN): 530
Minimum thickness (mm): 0.4
Maximum thickness and bending angle steel, UTS 410 N/mm2 (mm): 3.2 (±90°) / 2.5 (±120°) / 2.1 (±135°)
Maximum thickness and bending angle stainless steel, UTS 660 N/mm2 (mm): 2.5 (±90°) / 2.1 (±120°) / 1.6 (±130°)
Maximum thickness and bending angle aluminium, UTS 265 N/mm2 (mm): 4.0 (±120°) / 3.5 (±130°)
Average absorbed power (kW): 5
Noise level (Machine Directive 2006/42/EC) (dB): 70

Characteristics / Technical specifications

• Model: PX
• Universal tools: upper/lower blade, counterblade, blankholder (automatic in-cycle adaptation)
• Max incoming sheet length: 2495 mm; max width: 1600 mm; max diagonal rotation: 2500 mm
• Max bending length: 2180 mm; max bending height: 203 mm
• Max bending force: 330 kN; max clamping force: 530 kN
• Processable thickness: from 0.4 mm; material limits depend on UTS and bending angle (see table)
• Average power consumption: 5 kW; noise level: 70 dB
• Standards & safety: CE marked; optical light barriers for loading/unloading
• Software & connectivity: FACE HMI; LINKS, STREAM, OPS for production management and Industry 4.0 integration; MAC3.0 adaptive control
• Options: CI interface for robot integration; P-Robot configuration