Press Brake Tooling Manufacturers

Leading Press Brake Tooling Manufacturers: Precision Reimagined

• Punch (Upper Die): The moving part that applies pressure

• Die (Lower Die): The fixed part that supports the metal sheet

Core Components & Basic Working Principle

Upper Die (Punch)

Lower Die (Die)

Working Principle

1. Place the metal sheet on the lower die.

2. The ram drives the upper die down vertically, making the sheet fit the shape of the two dies and deform permanently.

3. When the set stroke and pressure are reached, bending is done.

4. The upper die moves back, and you can take out the finished part.

Characteristics of Press Brake Tooling

• High Hardness and Wear Resistance: Made of alloy steel (like 42CrMo), treated by quenching and tempering. It has high hardness (HRC45–HRC50), strong load-bearing ability and good wear resistance to stand high pressure and friction during bending.

• Customizable: According to the part’s needs (angle, shape, size, material thickness), punches can be made into special shapes (arc, gooseneck, irregular), and lower dies can have different V-groove widths (8mm, 16mm, 24mm) or special grooves.

• Good Compatibility: Mold specs (height, holder type, installation size) must match the press brake’s clamping system, ram stroke and rated tonnage. Forming size must fit the part drawing to ensure bending accuracy and pass rate.

• Standardized: Common press brake tools have standard specs, fitting major brands (Amada, Trumpf, Wila) and can be used directly. Special molds can be customized for business needs.

Common Classifications of Press Brake Tooling

By Forming Shape

• Standard Straight-Edge Punches: For regular straight bending; the most widely used.

• Sharp-Angle Punches: For small-angle bending or springback adjustment, ensuring high-precision sharp angles.

• Gooseneck Punches: For U-channels and deep parts, avoiding contact with already bent edges.

• Radius Punches: For arc and rounded bending (e.g., curved parts, transition fillets).

• Irregular Punches: Custom-made for special parts based on drawings.

By Application Scenario

• Standard Sheet Metal Bending Tools: For common materials (mild steel, galvanized steel), cost-effective.

• High-Strength Steel Bending Tools: Thickened and high-hardness, for hard-to-bend materials (stainless steel, high-strength alloy plates).

• Thin-Sheet Special Tools: Precision-made to prevent warping, deformation and scratching of thin sheets.

By Installation Interface

• Amada / Promecam Type: Fits Amada-series press brakes.

• Trumpf / Wila Type: Fits Trumpf and Wila-series press brakes.

• New Standard Type: Universal interface, fits most domestic press brakes.

How to Select Press Brake Tooling

1. Match Material Characteristics (Avoid Springback and Cracking)

• Mild steel: Little springback; use 86°–88° punch for 90° bending.

• Stainless steel/high-strength steel: Much springback; use 85° punch or adjust punch angle to avoid angle deviation.

2. Follow the "8× Principle" (V-Groove Width Standard)

• Thin sheets (T < 3mm): Use V = 6T for smaller fillets.

• Thick sheets (T > 8mm): Use V = 10T–12T to reduce bending force, avoiding mold damage and part cracking.

3. Pay Attention to Pressure Tonnage

• Ensure the tool can bear the press brake’s pressure; overloading will break the mold and damage the machine.

• Calculate bending tonnage based on material thickness, tensile strength and V-groove width.

• Machine tonnage must be less than the mold’s rated capacity, with a 10%–15% safety margin.

• For thick sheets and high-strength steel, use thickened or segmented tools to spread pressure and extend mold life.

4. Choose the Right Punch Shape

• Standard punches: For regular straight bending.

• Sharp-angle punches: For small angles and springback adjustment.

• Gooseneck punches: For U-channels and deep parts.

• Arc/irregular punches: For curved or special parts, based on accurate drawings.

5. Ensure Installation and Machine Compatibility

• Holder Compatibility: Common types (Amada/Promecam, New Standard, Trumpf/Wila). Check the machine’s clamping style before buying.

• Stroke and Height Match: Mold height must fit the ram stroke and worktable opening. Too tall: Can’t finish bending; Too short: Affects loading/unloading and efficiency.

• Check interface compatibility to ensure stable installation and accurate positioning.

Key Selection Precautions

1. Don’t ignore material springback — it will cause inaccurate bending angles.

2. Follow the 8× rule strictly — it avoids part cracking and mold damage.

3. Ensure full machine compatibility — it prevents installation failure.

Leading Press Brake Tooling Manufacturers: Precision Reimagined

Our Tooling Compatibility

• European/Promecam Style: Fits Amada, Promecam, Durma — for general sheet metal fabrication.

• New Standard/Wila Style: Fits Trumpf, Bystronic, Safan — for high-end automatic bending.

• American Style: Fits Cincinnati, Niagara — for heavy-duty industrial bending.

Our Advantages

• Fast Customization: Need special offset, gooseneck punch or multi-V die? Our in-house team can make prototypes in days, not weeks.

• Quality Traceability: Every tool has laser-etched material specs and batch numbers for full transparency.

• Cost-Effective: Buy directly from the factory — no middleman markups, and get direct technical support.