The technological evolution in sheet metal fabrication, from automatic CNC backgauges to today’s modern servo- electric press brakes.
Sheet Metal Fabrication has evolved from simple mechanical press brakes to hydraulic motor powered press brakes with automatic CNC backgauges. Today newer environmentally friendly and servo-electric press brakes are gaining popularity and have proven more affordable to maintain than older hydraulic systems. But before we introduce you to the servo-electric press brake, it helps to review the history of the press brake. Let’s take a look at where the industry has been before we consider where it’s going.