The SMART all-electric tube bending machine is particularly well suited for bending complicated shapes and multiple radii tubes. It can be used in a wide range of configurations; from manual to robotic loading or with a range of automated loaders designed to handle straight tubes or pre-assembled tubes with formed ends, flanges or fittings. The entire system is managed from a single point via the VGP3D software, making programming and operating simple.

No experience needed

All movements are managed by an electric axis. Set-up is automatic, and all position and power parameters are saved together with the part program.

Two times more efficient

With the SMART, the cost per part is the lowest ever. You have speed, automatic optimized cycle and loading operations, all with an extremely low investment.  

Designed for when the going gets tough

It makes bending radii of less than 1D with the guarantee of perfect repeatability and precision.  With the electric control of all axes, you can tackle even the most technologically demanding bends with ease.

Perfect results from the first part

Quickly change production, eliminate waste, trial and error for mistake-free production of every new part, right from the start. It used to take many attempts and great skill to obtain the desired bending shape. Today, with B-Tools, your tube bending machine guarantees error-free production from the first part and reliance on operator skill level.

Autonomy

Automatic control features stop machine operation if a condition is detected. This means that processes are always reliable and safe. Material waste is prevented even if the process is unmanned.

Powerhouse

Unstoppable, reliable, robust, and systematic. All you need to do is pick up the products at the end of the day.

Brilliant in every production context

Standalone or connected to an automatic feeder and loader. Combine with other BLM GROUP technologies, such as end-forming machines, lasertubes, or sawing machines.

Create your complete production process, manage it from a single control point and make it grow over time or adapt it to new uses.

For more information on the SMART bender, please visit https://www.blmgroup.com/en-us/tube-benders/smart/technical-information#content

The benchmark of precision bending

ProBend press brakes are available in the patented all-electric E-Series or the hybrid H-Series version.  The ProBend E-Series is available in sizes from 44 – 276 ton models capable of handling bending lengths of 4’ – 17’.  The ProBend H-Series is available in sizes from 44 – 660 ton models capable of handling bending lengths of 4’ – 20’. 

E-Series: 
The innovative direct-drive design of this electric press brake has the ball screw directly connected to the torque motor, eliminating gear boxes and belts for fewer moving components. This precision Y1/Y2 press brake with positioning and repeatability of ±0.0001" is energy efficient, provides noise and maintenance-free operation, and has extremely fast approach, bending and ram return speeds.

The E-Series comes standard with a substantial amount of stroke and open height compared to industry standard for benefitting deep box or special forming needs. Built for optimum accuracy and high speeds on all 6-axes to process, the CNC-controlled back gauge meets the demands of the most complex sheet metal applications for high-production manufacturing. 
 
H-Series: 
As compared to traditional technology, the BLM ProBend Hybrid H-Series reduces energy demand by 35% while providing greater ram speed performance with an Y1/Y2 accuracy of ±0.0004".  Additionally, it maintains a stable hydraulic fluid temperature that results in more consistent bending performance.  It can be equipped with up to a 6-Axis back gauge for processing the toughest applications. 
 

Complete Process Control

All systems come with a state-of-the-art 21.5” touchscreen console, enabling graphical or direct mode programming directly on the machine or offline. The console includes integrated views for various OLP software applications. The software automatically generates the part program from the imported CAD model and calculates the optimal bend sequence, stop positions, and tooling set-up.  A complete bending simulation, with automatic validations and checks, allows the user to verify the entire bending cycle and begin producing parts, correctly, from the start. 

Perfect Partners 

Packing a BLM ProBend press brake with the BLM LS5 flat sheet laser gives you the ability to streamline your offline programming process saving you both time and money. 
 
For more information on ProBend press brakes, please visit:
https://www.blmgroup.com/en-us/press-brake/probend?hsLang=en-us#content