How to maintain a Press Brake: 28 tips to keep the Press Brake in perfect condition

The Press Brake is a heavy hydraulic machine for the sheet metal processing industry. It is a heavy industrial equipment that requires regular maintenance. Understanding the maintenance process of the bending machine is an important part of owning and using a Press Brake.

Share 28 bending machine maintenance tips

1. Clean the machine regularly

Regularly use a clean cloth or soft brush to clean the surface of the Press Brake and the surface of the die to prevent the accumulation of dust and debris. This helps to extend the life of the machine.

2. Check and lubricate moving parts

Regularly check the back gauge, guide rails and other moving parts of the Press Brake and lubricate them as needed. Using the right lubricant can reduce wear and ensure smooth operation.

3. Keep the work area clean and tidy

Ensure that the work area is kept clean and tidy and free of debris, which can prevent accidents and improve work efficiency.

4. Replace worn dies

Regularly check the wear of the dies and replace the worn dies in time. Using high-strength dies can ensure better bending results and accuracy.

5. Calibrate the bending angle

Regularly check and calibrate the bending angle to ensure that the bending angle of the workpiece is accurate. Calibration can be performed using a goniometer or other measuring tools.

6. Check the electrical connection

Check the electrical connection of the bending machine regularly to ensure that all wiring is firm and reliable. Repairs should be made immediately if any problems are found.

7. Maintain the hydraulic system

Check the hydraulic system of the Press Brake regularly, including the hydraulic oil level, pipelines, seals, etc. Regularly replacing hydraulic oil and seals can extend the service life of the system.

8. Replace worn parts

Closely monitor the various parts of the Press Brake, such as bearings, guide rails, etc. Once signs of wear are found, they should be replaced in time to avoid greater damage.

9. Protect the workpiece from damage

Ensure that the mold is fixed reliably to avoid displacement or damage to the workpiece during the bending process.

10. Regularly calibrate the machine level

Use a level to regularly check the level of the bending machine and adjust it if necessary. This helps ensure stable operation of the machine.

11. Check safety guards

Regularly check various safety guards, such as photoelectric protection devices, safety doors, etc., to ensure that they are in good working condition.

12. Maintain the control system

Regularly check and maintain the control system of the bending machine to ensure that the control system is accurate and reliable.

13. Store spare parts

Prepare common consumable and vulnerable parts for timely replacement and repair.

14. Record maintenance and maintenance

Establish detailed maintenance and maintenance records, including repair conditions, replacement parts, calibration data, etc. This helps to understand the machine status and prevent problems.

15. Reasonable production plan

Rationally arrange production plans to avoid excessive use of bending machines and appropriately arrange downtime for maintenance.

16. Train operators

Ensure that operators have received professional training and master the correct operation and maintenance methods.

17. Use appropriate molds

Choosing appropriate molds and lower mold notches according to different materials, thicknesses, and lengths can improve the bending effect and extend the service life of the mold.

18. Regularly check the free height parallelism of the Press Brake to help maintain the straightness of the bending machine slider.

19. Pay attention to the quality of the workpiece

Before bending the workpiece, carefully check the material, size and surface condition of the workpiece to avoid failures caused by workpiece quality problems.

20. Make preparations

Before starting the bending operation, make sure that you have made sufficient preparations, such as measuring, marking, fixing, etc.

21. Comply with safety operating procedures

Strictly abide by the safety operating procedures of the Press Brake, use personal protective equipment correctly, and prevent safety accidents.

22. Regularly calibrate measuring tools

Regularly check and calibrate various measuring tools, such as vernier calipers, angle rulers, etc., to ensure the accuracy of measurement data.

23. Optimize the bending process

According to the actual production situation, continuously optimize the bending process to improve production efficiency and product quality.

24. Maintain the work surface

Regularly clean and maintain the work surface of the bending machine to avoid damage caused by sliding or jamming of the workpiece.

25. Pay attention to environmental conditions

Ensure that the working environment temperature, humidity, lighting and other conditions of the bending machine are good, which is conducive to the stable operation of the machine.

26. Make a good emergency plan

Develop a complete emergency plan so that you can quickly respond and handle machine failures or abnormal situations.

27. Regularly check the frame

Regularly check the deformation and looseness of the Press Brake frame, find problems in time and repair them.

28. Maintain good working habits

Cultivating good working habits for operators, such as regular cleaning and minor repairs, is conducive to extending the service life of the machine.

In short, through the above 28 tips, you can effectively maintain and maintain the bending machine, extend its service life, and improve production efficiency and product quality. If you encounter any problems in actual operation, please feel free to contact us and we will do our best to help you.