CNC Press Brake Controller

What is the press brake controller

The press brake controller is a CNC system that is used to control the press brake to process sheet metal.

The function of the press brake controller

The press brake controller has a powerful driving function and precise automatic calculating function. With the powerful driving function, the controller quickly and precisely move and stop the auxiliary axes and control the mechanical deflection compensation or hydraulic deflection compensation of the press brake. With the calculating function, the CNC system of the controller would make a precise calculation to provide the best solution to bend sheet metal.

The classification of press brakes

Press brakes are often classified as NC (Numerical Control)) press brakes and CNC (Computerized Numerical Control) press brakes. For NC press brakes, the programme is set during manufacturing and cannot be changed. For CNC press brakes, the program can be rewrote and modified. Hence, CNC press brakes are regarded as the upgraded version of NC press brakes.

Features and advantages of different press brake controllers

The mainstream press brake controllers on the market today are the ESTUN system from Nanjing, China, the DELEM system from the Netherlands, the CYBELEC system from Switzerland and the ESA system from Italy.

Comparison of commonly used systems

How to choose the right press brake controller?

• Firstly, the system must be easy to operate.

  The use of CNC press  brake controller is expected to bring convenience and create more value. If the system requires complex operations, it may not be suitable for us even if it is designed to be superior in other aspects. So truely excellent CNC system must be simple to operate, easy to learn and easy to choose.

  
  

• Secondly, the system should be stable.

  If the controller has been around for years and is well reconized, this can be a mature product worth buying, On the contary, if the controller is a new product that has not passed the market test, it may have some problems that will trouble your job. Furthermore, the quality of the system also depends on the system manufacture. Usually, senior automation manufacturers produce a more stable system.

  
  

• Thirdly, if the manufacturer provides prompt after sales services with no delay, the products from it is more reliable.

  
  

• Forthly, production efficiency should also be taken into consideration.

  CNC computerised digital control systems offer far more value than NC digital control systems. And, as the global market becomes increasingly competitive, workpieces in various shapes are emerging, requiring machines that can produce workpieces in diverse shapes with high efficiency, high precision and high quality. As the advantages of CNC press brake are becoming increasingly evident and the CNC press brake is capable of meeting the changing market demands, the CNC press brake keeps gaining its popularities.