Are you looking for a 500 Ton Press Brake for the metalworking industry? The MYT can be a good choice, it provides various types of press brake. Then I will introduce MYTCNC’s products in detail.
What is 500 Ton Press Brake?
A press brake is a CNC machine used to bend sheet metal into fixed angles and shapes.500 ton press brake means it provides a maximum bending force of 500 tons (5000kN), designed for heavy-duty, thick-plate, high-precision bending.
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China CNC Press Brake WC67K
The China CNC Press Brake WC67K employs a mechanical torsion bar to connect both sides, forcing them to move together. It pair with simpler CNC systems, controlling fewer axes(X, Y, R, V). The series press brake generally for conventional work, lower speed, and suited for smaller workshops or simpler bending tasks, including the 500 ton press brake model.
China CNC Press Brake WE67K
The China CNC Press Brake WE67K use two linear scales on both ends to detect the Y1/Y2 positions and servo valves to adjust. It often paired with advanced CNC systems and some Germany accessories, supporting more axes(Y1 Y2 X1 X2 R1 R2 Z1 Z2).The series press bakes are faster, higher efficiency, and suitable for high-precision, complex, or high-volume bending, especially the 500 ton press brake model.
Key Parameters of 500 Ton Press Brake
When choosing a press brake machine, specific technical parameters should be a primary consideration to ensure that production requirements are met. Below will take the 500T/5000 and 500T/6000 models from MYTCNC as examples to outline the key parameters of 500 ton press brake.
| Model | Bending Pressure (kn) | Bending Length (mm) A | Column Distance (mm) B | Throat Depth (mm) D | Slider Stroke (mm) C | Max Opening Height (mm) E | X-axis Max Distance (mm) | Sliding Front Supporting Arms (Pcs) | Back stopper (PCS) | Main Motor (kw) | LengthxWidth x Height (mm) | Weight (T) |
| 500T/5000 | 5000 | 5000 | 3900 | 400 | 250 | 590 | 500 | 2 | 5 | 45 | 5050x3500x3700 | 42000 |
| 500T/6000 | 5000 | 6000 | 4900 | 400 | 320 | 590 | 500 | 2 | 6 | 45 | 6050x3500x3700 | 54000 |
Common Features of 500 Ton Press Brake
Summary of Common Characteristics
The common characteristics of 500 ton press brake can be summarized as:
- Functionality:Large tonnage, long worktable, high precision, automation, and heavy-duty continuous production.
- Design:High-rigidity welded structure, dual-cylinder drive, deflection compensation, and heavy-duty back gauge.
- Technology: Electro-hydraulic servo closed-loop, multi-axis CNC, servo pump control energy efficiency, and precision detection.
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Functional Characteristics
1. Heavy-Duty Bending Capacity
- Nominal Pressure:A unified 5000kN (500 ton press brake), capable of bending carbon steel plates of 10–20mm thickness, stainless steel plates of 5–12mm thickness, and high-strength alloy plates.
- Worktable Length: Mainstream 6m, customizable from 6m to 18m, suitable for large components such as containers, bridges, ships, and construction machinery.
- Opening Height & Throat Depth: An opening height of approximately 580mm and a throat depth of about 480–600mm, meeting the bending requirements of deep-cavity and complex structural parts.
2. High Precision and Consistency
- Angle Precision:Within ±0.5°, with a repeat positioning accuracy of ±0.02mm.
- Deflection Compensation:Equipped as standard with V-axis hydraulic/mechanical deflection compensation to offset the deformation of the worktable and slider, ensuring uniform angles across the entire length.
- Back gauge Precision: Servo drive + grating ruler closed-loop control, offering a positioning accuracy of ±0.01–0.02mm.
3. Automation and Efficient Production
- Multi-Axis CNC:A mainstream 4+1 axes (Y1/Y2/X/R/V) configuration, supporting multi-step programs and automatic continuous bending.
- Quick Mold Change:Upper mold quick clamps and segmented molds reduce mold change time by over 50%.
- Programming & Simulation:Supports 2D/3D graphic programming, offline simulation, and automatic angle calculation, significantly reducing trial-and-error costs.
4. Safety and Reliability
- Standard Safety Features:Safety light curtain, two-hand operation, emergency stop, and hydraulic overload protection, complying with the CE/EN 12622 standard.
- Stable Operation:Ensures stable performance under continuous heavy loads, suitable for 24-hour three-shift production.
Functional Characteristics
1. Heavy-Duty Bending Capacity
- Nominal Pressure:A unified 5000kN (500 ton press brake), capable of bending carbon steel plates of 10–20mm thickness, stainless steel plates of 5–12mm thickness, and high-strength alloy plates.
- Worktable Length:A mainstream 6m, customizable from 8m to 18m, suitable for large components such as containers, bridges, ships, and construction machinery.
- Opening Height & Throat Depth:An opening height of approximately 580mm and a throat depth of about 480–600mm, meeting the bending requirements of deep-cavity and complex structural parts.
2. High Precision and Consistency
- Angle Precision:Within ±0.5°, with a repeat positioning accuracy of ±0.02mm.
- Deflection Compensation:Equipped as standard with V-axis hydraulic/mechanical deflection compensation to offset the deformation of the worktable and slider, ensuring uniform angles across the entire length.
- Backgauge Precision:Servo drive + grating ruler closed-loop control, offering a positioning accuracy of ±0.01–0.02mm.
3. Automation and Efficient Production
- Multi-Axis CNC:A mainstream 4+1 axes (Y1/Y2/X/R/V) configuration, supporting multi-step programs and automatic continuous bending.
- Quick Mold Change:Upper mold quick clamps and segmented molds reduce mold change time by over 50%.
- Programming & Simulation:Supports 2D/3D graphic programming, offline simulation, and automatic angle calculation, significantly reducing trial-and-error costs.
4. Safety and Reliability
- Standard Safety Features:Safety light curtain, two-hand operation, emergency stop, and hydraulic overload protection, complying with the CE/EN 12622 standard.
- Stable Operation:Ensures stable performance under continuous heavy loads, suitable for 24-hour three-shift production.
Structural Design Characteristics
1. Frame Design
- Integral Steel Plate Welding:The left and right wall plates, worktable, and oil tank are integrally welded using high-strength thick steel plates.
- Aging Treatment:Post-welding vibratory aging + tempering eliminates internal stress, guaranteeing no deformation during long-term use.
- Heavy-Duty Base:A widened and thickened base lowers the center of gravity, providing strong anti-vibration and anti-eccentric load capabilities.
2. Slider and Synchronization System
- Dual Main Cylinder Drive:Symmetrically arranged left and right for high thrust and uniform force distribution.
- Synchronization Method:Mainstream electro-hydraulic servo synchronization (closed-loop), with a few using torsion shaft mechanical synchronization, ensuring slider parallelism ≤0.02mm/m.
- Mechanical Limit:A mechanical hard limit at the cylinder’s bottom dead center ensures high angle repeat precision and no drift.
3. Worktable and Compensation
- Segmented Worktable:Integrated with hydraulic wedge compensation to real-time correct deflection, ensuring consistent bending accuracy across the entire length.
- Heavy-Duty Mold Trough:Accommodates heavy-duty molds such as large-tonnage square molds, sharp-nose molds, and arc molds.
4. Back Gauge System
- Floor-Mounted Heavy-Duty Structure:Features a long stroke and high rigidity, suitable for worktables over 6m in length.
- Multi-Axis Servo:Independent X (front/back), R (up/down), and Z (left/right) axes drive for precise positioning and fast response.
Core Technical Characteristics
1. Hydraulic System
- High-Pressure Servo Hydraulics:Operating pressure of 25–31.5MPa, with a main motor starting at 37kW, delivering high flow and fast response.
- Integrated Valve Bank:Fewer pipelines, minimal leakage points, easy maintenance, and high reliability.
- Proportional/Servo Valve Control:Closed-loop control of pressure and speed for high synchronization precision, energy efficiency, and stable oil temperature.
- Servo Pump Control Technology:Saves 40–60% electricity compared to traditional systems, low noise (≤60dB), and a long service life.
2. CNC System
- Mainstream Systems: German systems such as DA53T/DA58T, DE15, and Dutch Cybelec, supporting 4–8 axes control.
- Closed-Loop Control: Real-time feedback via grating rulers for full closed-loop control of slider and back gauge positions.
- Intelligent Functions: Automatic angle calculation, spring back compensation, mold library, fault diagnosis, and remote monitoring.
3. Transmission and Detection Technology
- Servo Motor + Ball Screw:Used for backgauge transmission, offering high precision, long service life, and maintenance-free operation.
- High-Precision Grating Ruler:A resolution of 0.001mm ensures precise positioning and synchronization.
- Pressure Sensor: Monitors bending force in real-time to protect molds and work pieces, enabling constant force bending.
4. Material and Process Technology
- High-Strength Steel:The frame is constructed from Q355B+ or higher-strength steel to balance rigidity and lightweight design.
- Precision Machining:Key surfaces are processed by CNC floor boring and milling with one-time clamping, achieving geometric tolerances ≤0.02mm/m.
- Surface Treatment: Shot blasting derusting + anti-rust primer + topcoat for corrosion resistance, durability, and a uniform appearance.
Applications of 500 Ton Press Brake
The 500 ton press brake is a heavy‑duty, high‑precision machine ideal for large and thick plate bending.
- Steel Structure: Bends 10–20mm carbon steel for beams, columns, bridges and workshops.
- Container & Transportation: Forms body panels and beams for containers and vehicles.
- Construction Machinery: Processes high‑strength parts for excavators, cranes and loaders.
- Shipbuilding: Bends hull and deck components with deep‑cavity capability.
- Other Heavy Industries: Used in electrical, mining and agricultural equipment.
In short, 500 ton press brake widely applied in industries requiring heavy-duty, large-size, high-precision bending, supporting the production of high-quality large components.
Conclusion
The 500 ton press brake combines heavy-duty 5000kN bending force, high precision, stable rigid structure, and advanced CNC control. It delivers reliable performance for thick-plate and long-part bending, with high efficiency and energy-saving features.
In addition to the 500 ton press brake mentioned in the article, MYTCNC company also offers other models of bending machines.If you have any questions regarding press brake products or the purchasing process, you can consult the MYTCNC official website.
