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Aluminium Bending Machine

Once Designed In CAD, The Workpiece Can Be Reproduced At Any Time.
Efficient, Reliable, and Even More Versatility. Reproducible Manufacturing Process. Suitable for Difficult Variable-Curvature Arc Aluminum Roll Bending Processing.

  • Up to 9 Independent Controllable Servo Axes.
  • Repeat Positioning Accuracy is As High As ≤0.01mm.
  • CNC Automatic Control, DXF, STEP Import;
  • User-friendly and as Easy to Operate as an Apple Phone.
  • 3-D, S-shaped, C-shaped,U-shaped, Full Circle, Ellipse, Multiple Radii, Etc.

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About PBA-CNC Aluminum Bending Machine

The PBA full servo drive(up to nine independently servo-controlled axes) CNC aluminum roll bending machine features a robust design. It easily allows for the processing of various complex profiles with smaller bending radii, and creates any curvature shapes.

The intuitive CNC control system enables automatic operation and seamless DXF and STEP file imports, transforming aluminum bending. The two steps automatic springback compensation system boosts efficiency, while the user-friendly interface makes operation as simple as using a smartphone, allowing operators to manage the bending process with ease.

The integration of precise servo control and advanced CNC technology in PBA achieves repeat positioning accuracy of ≤0.01mm. This ensures consistent shape and dimensional accuracy while minimizing distortion and preserving structural integrity, making interchangeable parts for large-scale production possible.

Parameters

ItemPBA-500PBA-500+PBA-600PBA-600TPBA-600+PBA-800PBA-1000
3D Bending –Optional – –Optional –Optional
Drive ModeFull ServoFull ServoHydraulic & ServoHydraulic & ServoFull ServoHydraulic & ServoHydraulic & Servo
Voltage380V380V380V380V380V380V380V
Power3.6KW7.2KW5.5KW8.5KW10KW13KW20KW
Rotation Speed of Roller1~15rpm1~15rpm1~15rpm1~15rpm1~15rpm1~15rpm1~15rpm
Max Diamete of Mold240mm240mm240mm240mm400mm400mm600mm
Diameter of  Roller50mm50mm60mm60mm80mm80mm105mm
Deflection Compensator
Distance of Lower Axis280~600mm280~600mm270~600mm270~600mm400~800mm400~800mm450~1200mm
Max.Bending Torce15T20T35T35T35T40T50T
Repeat Position Accuracy≤0.01mm≤0.01mm≤0.02mm≤0.02mm≤0.01mm≤0.02mm≤0.02mm
Max.Torque Bending3500 Nm5500 Nm5500 Nm8000 Nm10000 Nm12500 Nm14000 Nm
Min.R Press-Bending50mm60mm60mm60mm80mm80mm105mm
Min.R Roll-Bending100mm100mm100mm100mm150mm150mm150mm
Max.Width Bend120mm120mm150mm150mm200mm200mm250mm
Max.Axial Height Bend200mm200mm200mm200mm250mm250mm300mm
Host Size1500*1200*1400mm1500*1200*1400mm1300*1200*1400mm1300*1200*1400mm1400*1300*1600mm1400*1300*1600mm1900*2000*1750mm
Weigth900kg900kg1200kg1200kg1800kg2000kg3300kg
Note: Servo motor-driven Y-axis offers ≤0.01mm repetition position accuracy, while hydraulic systems can reach ≤0.02mm. What is repetition position accuracy and how important is it?

Source: tensile strengths for aluminum and stainless steel; Alum Extrusion Standard Tolerance; Tolerances Chart for Aluminium Bending

CNC aluminum profile bending process
CNC flexible aluminum profile bending process

Advantage

Repeatability and Accuracy: Fully servo-driven for commonly used models provides higher repeat positioning accuracy ≤0.01mm. Allows for precise control over aluminum bending, which results in greater accuracy and repeatability.
Adjustable Distance Front Roller: Operators maximize the machine’s capabilities by adjusting variable centers to accommodate different workpieces, ensuring optimal bending quality and the smallest bending radii.
Springback Quick Solution: PPBA’s CNC system addresses springback for precise aluminum bending. Operators measure the actual radius to find the compensation coefficient, streamlining production with a quick two-step process for enhanced efficiency.

Operators should be able to master complex bending tasks within a single day; Consistent accuracy; Consistent shape production; Simple development of irregular shapes; and Reliability for both low and high volumes.

CNC aluminum profile bending process
CNC flexible aluminum profile bending process

CNC Control

  • The workpiece can be rolled bent formed at one time; it can also be bent and formed repeatedly in various forms according to the needs;
  • Bendable shapes: C-shape, U-shape, 3R-shape, S-shape, ellipse, and various arcs with variable curvature symmetrical on both sides; parabola, Archimedes spiral, and various asymmetrical arcs with variable curvature.
  • 2D drawing DXF file, 3D drawing STEP file USB import, and directly generate aluminum profile roll bending process program and automatically assign address; roll bending process data can be manually modified, and roll bending process data can be exported through USB;
  • The interface operates and displays a 3D simulated three-dimensional arc, and the color changes synchronously to display the roll bending process; the simulated arc profile can be opened, zoomed, and rotated.
  • It can realize the three-axis linear interpolation function of the X-axis, Y-axis, and Z-axis, display the position change data of each action axis and workpiece movement data on the screen, and monitor the interpolation effect at any time to ensure the real interpolation function.
  • The equipment reserves an Internet communication interface, which can be used for remote online monitoring, remote debugging, online upgrade, etc.
  • The data of each axis has a power failure memory function and a permanent data storage function to prevent data loss due to power failure, shutdown, or equipment failure.
  • Automatically detect errors and equipment failures, and display errors, failure content, and codes on the screen, which is convenient for operators to troubleshoot easily.
  • Servo parameters can be preset through the system, and key parameters and the status of the servo can be monitored through the system.
  • The software can automatically extract material rebound data and interpolation arc length data of different radii, without manual input one by one, which effectively saves programming time and reduces the difficulty of equipment operation.
  •  Self-diagnosis function: if the equipment fails, it can judge whether the components are good or bad
  • Manual adjustment function: the arc with inaccurate size can be corrected by manual function.
  •  4G memory, 128G solid state hard disk, can store enough processing formulas for multiple profiles.
Aluminum Profile Bending Machine
PBA-1500 Aluminum Bending Machine: The world’s largest servo-electric driven roller bending machine, the world’s largest section bender capable of torsional twisting of sections up to 500mm in diameter (20″), and the world’s largest 3D programmable profile bending machine.

Patent of PBA-CNC Series Aluminum Bending Machine

Shaft seat slideway (Chinese patent)

  • Steel plate quenching and tempering treatment, quenching treatment, dovetail groove structure connection, each surface is processed by grinding machine, after combination, the upper and lower planes are processed by grinding machine, and the surface is electroplated with hard chrome.
  • High strength, good structural stability, and can withstand particularly large tensile forces.
  • The minimum distance between the fixed roller on the left and right sides can be adjusted.

X-axis rotation transmission mechanism (Chinese patent)

  • Each roller spindle drives a planetary reducer through a CNC servo motor, and the planetary reducer drives the mold spindle to rotate
  • The speed ratio can be automatically configured to ensure that the linear speed of the roller mold is consistent
  • It has a large driving torque and is suitable for bending large cross-section profiles.

Y-axis propulsion mechanism (Chinese patent)

  • Structure: The CNC servo motor drives the special reducer, and the special reducer drives the linearly movable reducer to realize the precise positioning of the intermediate spindle.
  • Advantages: High-precision positioning can be guaranteed when the spindle advances and retreats, and it is suitable for highly difficult variable curvature arc processing.

Z-axis lifting mechanism (guide roller) (Chinese patent)

  • Structure: The lifting reducer and guide device are controlled by the servo motor to realize the precise movement of the Z axis up and down;
  • Advantages: This structure is easy to adjust and has high positioning accuracy

Application of CNC aluminum profile bending machine

PBA-CNC series aluminum profile bending machine is suitable for the bending of various non-standard metal profiles in the industries of building doors and windows, curtain walls, cable trays, decoration, automobile industry, aerospace, high-speed rail, elevators, sanitary ware, ships, tunnels and bridges, exhibitions, advertising, and other industries.

PBA vs. Conventional Aluminum Bending Machins

Servo System of Aluminum Bending Machine

Y-axis Positioning Methods

  • Fully servo-driven, with a repeat positioning accuracy of less than 0.01mm, unaffected by temperature;
  • Conventional machines: Driven by hydraulic cylinders, positioning speed and accuracy are easily affected by temperature.
Servo System of Aluminum Bending Machine

Spindle (Y-axis) Rotation Drive

  • Servo motor + planetary gearbox, constant torque, no inertia, high positioning accuracy, high torque transmission efficiency;
  • Conventional machines: Variable frequency drive motor driving gear reducer, transitioning through a universal joint drive shaft, torque increases with speed, large motor inertia, leading to poor system stability and low positioning accuracy.
Horizontal Types of Aluminum Bending Machine

Horizontal Positioning is Preferred

  • PBA aluminum bending machines are vertical spindle and horizontal installations that high-precision bending for aluminum profiles of varying lengths, and are best suited for handling long, narrow workpieces, and also good for creating tight bends without deformities.
  • Vertical aluminum bending machines not suitable for processing biger aluminum profiles, can be more difficult to operate and they’re not as precise as horizontal machines.

Notes: When bending large workpieces or large-diameter aluminum profiles, horizontal positioning is preferred. Proper support in the chosen position prevents the weight of the workpiece from affecting the final results. Bending in a horizontal position is also utilized to address clearance issues at customer facilities.

X-axis Variable Center Distance of Aluminum Bending Machine

X-axis Variable Center Distance

  • PBA is the variable geometry aluminum profile bending machine, variable centers adjust the machine to perform like a large or small machine, and are suitable for bending aluminum profiles and for heavy metal fabrication work.
  • Conventional machines: The X-axis center distance of commonly used aluminum profile bending machines for door and window profiles in the market is not adjustable.


Aluminum Bending Machine FAQ

  • What is aluminum bending machine and how does it work?

    About PBA-CNC Aluminum Benders: Aluminum profile bending machines (also called aluminum benders) are used to form aluminum profiles.
    An aluminum bender is the forming of aluminum profiles in one axis by a multi-roll bending machine. If the semi-finished product is not moved during the bending process, the distance between the rollers, their diameter, and the depth of immersion determine the bending radius. To produce particularly large bends, the material is pulled through the roller bending machine and moved alternately. The distance between the rollers is gradually adjusted. In most cases, roll bending is the most flexible and cost-efficient bending method. A profile is guided between three adjustable bending rolls and gradually bent in the desired radius.
    Roll bending is the ideal bending method for profiles with complex designs and different radii. BIT’s PBA CNC profile bending machine has become specialized in 3D aluminum profile bending machines.

  • What information should I prepare before inquiry an aluminum bending machine?

    Before inquiring about an aluminum bending machine, it’s essential to gather pertinent information to ensure we recommend an informed decision aligning with your specific bending requirements.
    Aluminum Alloys: Note the specific aluminum alloys you’ll be bending (e.g., 6061-T6). The hardness state of aluminum is important.
    Drawings: Drawings of aluminum extrusions and bending process drawings.

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