What are you bending?
Tell us material grade, thickness range, maximum length, smallest flange and whether the work includes stainless, aluminium, galvanised sheet or high-strength material.
Buyers' guide · Press brakes
Choose the press brake around the bend, not just the tonne rating.
The right machine depends on bend length, material, flange depth, tooling, repetition, accuracy and access—not only on the largest thickness you expect to bend.
Start with the job
Questions to answer before choosing
How repeatable is the work?
Repeat parts, multiple bends and left/right setups may justify more controlled backgauge axes, better tooling organisation and a bend-sequence workflow.
What space and supply do you have?
Confirm machine footprint, access route, unloading equipment, floor and the 415 V three-phase electrical supply unless the quotation states otherwise.
Carter range
5-axis and 10-axis configurations
| 5-axis standard configuration | Y, X, R, P and ADS: ram position, backgauge depth, backgauge height, pressure/tonnage and anti-deflection/crowning control. |
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| 10-axis configuration | Y1/Y2, X1/X2, R1/R2, Z1/Z2, P and ADS: independent left/right positioning for more complex or repeatable work. |
| Current range | 23 listed capacity and price combinations, including the 3400 × 125T model and larger 4000 × 200T stock machine. Confirm availability at quotation. |
| Tooling | Euram-compatible punches and dies, model 1010 gooseneck tooling and multi-V bottom tools can be specified around the workpiece. |
| Support | Delivery, unloading, positioning, commissioning, basic training and warranty are confirmed in the individual quotation. |
Useful quotation information
Send these with your enquiry
- A drawing, DXF or photograph of the part and the bend sequence if available.
- Material and thickness, finished flange dimensions and required bend angle.
- Largest sheet size and whether parts need to be turned or supported.
- Desired tooling, front supports, guarding, controller and crowning requirements.
- Delivery postcode, unloading equipment, positioning space and electrical supply.
Price guide
The current range includes the 3400 × 125T 5-axis press brake at £30,883 + VAT and delivery and the 4000 × 200T stock machine at £41,650 + VAT and delivery. Confirm the chosen model, options and availability before ordering.