SHEET METAL SHAPED TO SPECIFICATION

Folding and forming with precision and on-time delivery

Excessively long lead times, inconsistent dimensional accuracy from batch to batch, and a lack of suppliers willing to handle small batch sizes or unusual geometries are typical problems that repeatedly hold up projects involving sheet metal bending. Anyone commissioning sheet metal bending work needs a partner who not only has the right machinery but also possesses the necessary expertise to use it to it's full potential.

With three press brakes – the LVD ToolCell 220/40, the AMADA Promecan HFB 1253 and the PLACKE – which complement one another perfectly in terms of size, level of automation and range of applications, we can meet virtually any requirement. Whether bending steel, stainless steel or aluminium, whether for prototypes, small batches or production runs, the choice of machine is always tailored to the component and the specific requirements.

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LVD ToolCell 220/40

Angular deviations caused by springback, dimensional variations between batches and long set-up times, which make small batch sizes uneconomical, are typical weaknesses associated with bending on conventional presses.

The LVD ToolCell 220 40, manufactured in 2025, solves precisely these problems. The integrated Easy Form Laser technology measures the bending angle in real time during the bending process and corrects it automatically. The system compensates for material variations, different sheet thicknesses and changing batches before any errors occur. The result is a bent part that matches the specified angle, every time.

Technical details

Compressive force	Max. working length	Material	Manufactured in
2.200 kN	4.000mm	Steel (including Sendzimir-galvanised), stainless steel, aluminium	2025

Advantages for the customer

Consistent and high product quality

Greater flexibility for small and bespoke orders

Lower production costs per component

Predictable and stable production

AMADA Promecan HFB 1253

Recurring press-brake parts don’t need a new machine – they need a stable process. The AMADA Promecan HFB 1253 is a hydraulic CNC press brake that has been doing exactly that for decades: delivering reliable press-braking with consistent quality, batch after batch.

Those who regularly have the same geometries folded benefit from the fact that the tool setup is already known and does not need to be reconfigured for every job. This saves time and ensures that the first part of a batch is of the same quality as the last.

Technical details

Compressive force	Max. working length	Material	Manufactured in
1.250 kN	3.000mm	Steel (including Sendzimir-galvanised), stainless steel, aluminium	1998

Advantages for the customer

Consistent quality throughout the entire series

Faster processing of recurring orders

Flexibility in the choice of materials without compromising on quality

Cost-effective manufacturing of medium-sized to large components

High process reliability in series production

PLACKE

Small parts, one-off items and unusual shapes are precisely the areas where many contract manufacturers shy away from press braking. The batch sizes are too small, the effort involved too great, and the requirements often too specific.

The PLACKE bending bench is designed precisely for such situations. Each part is fed in manually, bent with precision using machine assistance, and then carefully removed. There is no automated system that fails to recognise unusual parts. Instead, expert knowledge is employed, which anticipates potential issues and reacts immediately when necessary.

Technical details

Compressive force	Max. working length	Material	Manufactured in
300 kN	1.000mm	Steel (including Sendzimir-galvanised), stainless steel, aluminium	2009

Advantages for the customer

Precise manufacturing of complex components

Cost-effective for small batch sizes

High adaptability during production

Faster implementation of prototypes and bespoke solutions

Lower risk with complex components

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Press braking is a sheet metal forming process in which a flat sheet is bent along a defined bending line using pressing force to achieve a specific angle. The result is a three-dimensional component without cutting or joining the material. Press braking is used in almost all metalworking industries wherever flat sheet metal needs to be formed into a shaped component.

Press braking and bending essentially describe the same process. In practice, however, press braking is considered the more precise term. During press braking, a defined bending edge, an upper tool (punch) and a lower tool (die) are used, allowing for highly accurate angles and tight tolerances. Bending is the broader term and also includes freer methods such as roll bending or folding. Anyone requiring precise press-braked components with consistent angles generally refers to press braking on a press brake machine.

During press braking, a sheet metal part is positioned between the punch and die of a press brake machine. The punch moves downward with defined force and presses the sheet into the die, creating the desired bending angle. The precision of the result depends on pressing force, tool geometry, material thickness and the springback behaviour of the material. Modern press brakes such as the LVD ToolCell 220/40 measure the bending angle in real time during the process and automatically correct deviations, reducing scrap and rework to a minimum.

The cost of press braking depends on several factors: material, sheet thickness, component size, quantity, number of bending lines and required tolerances. As a rule of thumb, the smaller the batch size and the more complex the geometry, the higher the proportion of setup costs.

The most common machines used for press braking are hydraulic press brakes, electric press brakes and folding machines. Hydraulic CNC press brakes such as the AMADA Promecan HFB 1253 are proven solutions for serial production with high repeat accuracy.
Fully automated systems such as the LVD ToolCell 220/40 combine automatic tool changing with real-time angle measurement and are particularly suitable for small batch sizes with high quality requirements.
Folding machines such as the PLACKE are used for small parts, prototypes and custom solutions where manual control is required.

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