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Existing or planned press-brake positioning requirements
Press Brake Upgrade
Backgauge Options
The bend sequence determines whether 2, 4 or 6 axes are useful. Check the existing controller, travel, structure and guarding before a modification is specified.
Compare
2-axis, 4-axis and 6-axis backgauges
Confirm
Controller, travel, space, wiring and verification
Information Needed
Choose Axes From the Movements the Part Requires
Start with the bend sequence and current machine; the axis layout follows the required movements and available interfaces.
01 / PART
Start with the positioning task
Share the bend sequence, flange geometry, part width and the movements needed between bends.
02 / AXES
Axis purpose
Assign X, R, Z1/Z2 or independent axes only when they solve a defined positioning need.
03 / RETROFIT
Retrofit compatibility
List controller, beam and guide space, motors, feedback, wiring and guarding before modification.
Backgauge options
Compare 2-, 4- and 6-Axis Positioning
More axes help only when they remove a real positioning limitation.
X and R backgauge
Use X and R for depth and height positioning on the defined part family; confirm travel and controller interfaces.
X, R, Z1 and Z2 backgauge
Add independent Z1/Z2 movement when the part or tooling requires lateral positioning.
X1, X2, R1, R2, Z1 and Z2 backgauge
Use independent X1/X2, R1/R2, Z1/Z2 movements for asymmetric or complex positioning when the machine can support them.
Before You Order
Confirm the Complete Positioning System
Axis count, mechanics, drives, feedback and control must support the same positioning method.
- Controller and axis interfaces
- Mechanical space, guides and travel
- Motors, feedback, wiring, guarding and service access
- Representative positioning tests and acceptance criteria
Modification process
From Existing Machine to an Installed Backgauge
Define the task, check interfaces, agree hardware and installation, then test the completed positioning method.
STEP 01
Document the machine
Record model, controller, current backgauge, photos, dimensions and observed limitations.
STEP 02
Define the movements
Map the workpiece, bend sequence, positioning axes, travel and load requirements.
STEP 03
Agree the installation plan
Define installation, tests, acceptance, training, documentation and service responsibilities.
STEP 04
Test the completed installation
Run representative positioning tasks and verify travel, clearances, control functions and the agreed acceptance criteria.
Before You Contact ADH
Backgauge Modification Questions
Compatibility depends on the existing machine and the required positioning task.
Can a backgauge be added to an existing press brake?
Check frame, controller, space, drive, feedback, wiring and guarding before committing to a modification.
How many axes are necessary?
Start with the part and bend sequence. Add axes only when they solve a defined depth, height or lateral positioning requirement.
What information should I send?
Send model, controller, existing backgauge, photos, drawings, part geometry, bend sequence and travel.
What should the modification quotation include?
Name axis layout, hardware, interfaces, installation, tests, acceptance, training and service terms.
Project enquiry
Discuss your project
Tell us what you want to make or improve. Technical details and drawings can follow.
- Material, thickness and part size
- Drawings and production volume
- Location and project timing
Contact ADH
Start a machine enquiry
Name, email and a short description are enough to begin.