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Electro-Hydraulic Synchronous CNC Press Brake 4+1 Axis for Precision Bending

Electro-Hydraulic Synchronous CNC Press Brake 4+1 Axis for Precision Bending

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electro-hydraulic CNC bending machine

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precision bending CNC press brake

Product Description

What Is a 4+1 Axis CNC Press Brake?

A 4+1 axis electro-hydraulic synchronous CNC press brake is a high-precision bending machine that controls ram position, backgauge position, and crowning compensation across five axes. The 4+1 designation means four main axes (Y1, Y2, X, R) plus one crowning axis (the +1). This configuration delivers consistent bend angles and flange lengths across the full bending length, which is essential for precision sheet metal parts that require tight tolerances.

Unlike basic torsion-bar synchronized press brakes, the electro-hydraulic design uses closed-loop servo valves on each side of the ram. Linear scales measure ram position in real time and correct deviations within milliseconds, maintaining parallelism between ram and bed to within 0.02mm across the full stroke.

What Do the 4+1 Axes Control?
  1. Y1 and Y2: Ram position on left and right sides, ensuring parallelism.
  2. X: Backgauge position controlling flange length.
  3. R: Backgauge height adjustment for different die heights.
  4. +1: Crowning compensation to counteract bed deflection.
Typical Specifications:
  • Press force: 110 tons, 160 tons, 200 tons options
  • Bending length: 3200mm, 4000mm options
  • Controller: Delem DA-66T or Cybelec Touch
  • Repeat positioning accuracy: +/-0.01mm
  • Bending angle accuracy: +/-0.5 degrees
  • Ram speed: 0-10 mm/s working
  • Backgauge speed: 250 mm/s
  • Motor: Servo hydraulic, energy-saving
  • Weight: 8000-18000kg depending on tonnage
Who Buys a 4+1 Axis Press Brake?

This machine is for:

  1. Precision sheet metal shops bending aerospace and medical components.
  2. Electronics enclosure builders requiring tight flange tolerances.
  3. Automotive component suppliers with high-mix production.
  4. Job shops that need fast changeover and consistent quality.
  5. Companies bending thin stainless and aluminum where angle tolerance matters.
2-Axis vs 4+1 Axis: When to Upgrade

A basic 2-axis press brake handles simple bends on thick plate where angle tolerance is loose. If you bend thin sheet, require consistent angles across long parts, or process mixed production where setup speed matters, the 4+1 axis machine pays for itself in reduced setup time and fewer rejected parts.

FAQ:
Q: What is the difference between torsion-bar and electro-hydraulic synchronization? A: Torsion-bar machines mechanically link the two ram sides, which limits precision on long beds. Electro-hydraulic machines use closed-loop servo valves on each side, maintaining parallelism independently and achieving higher accuracy.
Q: Why is crowning compensation needed? A: Under pressure, the bed and ram deflect in the center, which would produce a slightly shallower bend in the middle of the part. The crowning axis compensates for this deflection automatically based on tonnage and bend length.
Q: Can it bend complex multi-step parts? A: Yes. The CNC controller stores full bend sequences, including backgauge moves, crowning values, and ram positions, so the operator simply loads the next part and cycles through the program.
Q: What software does it use? A: The Delem or Cybelec controller supports 2D graphical programming at the machine. Bend programs can also be imported from offline CAM software such as Radan or Cimet.
Q: How does energy efficiency compare? A: The servo hydraulic pump only runs at full speed during the bending stroke, saving 30-50% energy compared to fixed-displacement pump machines that run continuously.