Press brake tool

Overview
TRUMPF bending tools cover a broad range of press brake applications: standard and customised tools, lightweight versions for easier handling and heavy‑duty designs for thick‑plate work. Sensor‑equipped tools enable direct angle measurement in the process zone for consistent first‑part quality.

Ordering / E‑Shop
Order tools 24/7 via the TRUMPF E‑Shop. The platform supports guided configuration, filters for geometry and machine compatibility, ordering history and invoice download to streamline procurement and traceability.

Standard tools
TRUMPF supplies standard upper and lower tools as individual items or sets. More than 150 common tool geometries are stocked. Data Matrix codes on standard tools allow fast scanning and automatic import of tool data into the machine control.

Lightweight tools
Lightweight tool variants reduce mass by up to 35% versus standard designs, easing handling and speeding up manual set‑up while maintaining compatibility with common upper tool geometries.

Heavy‑duty tools
Heavy‑duty tools are engineered for thick sheets (up to 30 mm) and high loads (designed up to 6000 kN/m). The series includes upper and lower tools, adapters, holders, Z‑tools and RollBend solutions intended for large‑format TruBend Series 8000 machines.

Tools with consistent die width
Lower tools with a consistent die width allow multiple V‑angles without retrofitting. This reduces imprint width on the sheet, improves bending‑foil effect, reduces sheet damage and shortens minimum flange lengths.

Sensor tools
Sensor tools operate on the Automatically Controlled Bending (ACB) principle. Sensor disks integrated into the tool measure directly in the process zone to enable automatic angle regulation. Adapters are available for U‑bends with long flanges.

LASERdur coatings (LASERdur AL / LASERdur ZN)
Special LASERdur coatings reduce aluminium and zinc adhesion caused by abrasion, increase surface hardness and sliding properties and provide corrosion resistance, reducing marking and maintenance needs.

TecZone Bend — Tool Setup Optimizer
TecZone Bend generates bending programs. The Tool Setup Optimizer option analyses part families to identify common tool usage and combines tool stations to minimise tool changes, reduce setup time and increase throughput.

Services (product‑related)

• Modification of standard tools: radius changes, special shapes and angle adaptations to customer requirements.
• Customer consulting and customised solutions: feasibility assessment and development support for complex special tools.
• Tool service and repair: repair and refurbishment services with provision of updated digital tool data after service.
• Re‑grinding service: professional re‑grinding of worn tools and delivery of updated 3D tool data.

Special tools (examples)

• Complete hinge tool: built for fixed hinge dimensions with integrated gauge for rapid hinge production without external backgauge.
• Pivoting window tool: for closed profiles or U parts; pivoting adapters simplify product removal.
• RollBend: supports press against the sheet evenly to minimise relative movement between tool and workpiece.
• Louver tool for closed tool contours: forms ventilation slots by deforming the sheet on the press brake.
• Shape tool for radius bends: form‑locked upper and lower tools for circular parts; bend radius determined by tool radius, sheet thickness and material.
• Tool for wide U parts: produces very high U profiles in one step; ejectors and gas springs prevent sticking.
• Large rotating jaw tool: overbending with rotating jaws compensates springback for tall U parts, reducing need for pre‑bending.
• Offset / gooseneck tools for C parts: adjustable throat depth and height for producing C profiles.
• TRUMPF bending foil: placed on the lower tool to prevent friction marks during bending.
• Dies with R3 catchment radii: larger working radii to avoid film tearing and visible abrasion marks on coated sheets.

Technical specifications

• Heavy‑duty tools: for sheet thicknesses up to 30 mm; designed for loads up to 6000 kN/m.
• Lightweight tools: up to 35% weight reduction versus standard designs.
• Data Matrix Code: enables scanning and automatic loading of tool data into the control.
• Sensor tools: integrate sensor disks and use the ACB measuring principle for direct angle measurement in the process zone.
• LASERdur coatings (AL / ZN): increased surface hardness, improved sliding properties and corrosion resistance.
• TecZone Bend Tool Setup Optimizer: analyses tool usage across parts to minimise the number of tool setups.
• Re‑grinding service: re‑grinding and provision of updated 3D tool data after servicing.
• Special tool variants: hinge tools, pivoting tools, RollBend, louver tools, wide‑U tools, rotating jaw tools, offset/gooseneck tools and dies with increased radii.