Panel Bending | PB-M Series

PB-M Panel Bender

Press-arm blank handling and manually changed segmented tooling for servo-electric panel bending.

Technical specifications

PB-M technical specifications

PB-M1600 accepts a maximum bend size of 1,600 × 1,200 mm. Its maximum material thickness is 2 mm for 304 stainless steel, 2.5 mm for cold-rolled steel and 3 mm for aluminium. Compare the PB-M sizes below and check the starred limits against the tooling, flange sequence and material grade for your part.

Model	Max Thickness · 304 SS	Max Thickness · Cold-Rolled Steel	Max Thickness · Aluminium	Fastest Bend Time*	Max Bend Width	Bend Height	Rated Voltage	Total Power	Noise*	Min Material Thickness*	Min Four-Side Inner Size*	Min Two-Side Inner Size*	Max Bend Size*	Diagonal	Weight	Axes	Length	Width	Height
Unit	mm	mm	mm	s/bend	mm	mm	V	kW	dB	mm	mm	mm	mm	mm	t	count	mm	mm	mm
PB-M1600	2	2.5	3	0.2	1600	200	380	≈38	≈50	≈0.35	280×180	180	1600×1200	2340	11	15	4780	2150	2900
PB-M2100	2	2.5	3	0.2	2190	200	380	≈76	≈50	≈0.35	280×180	180	2100×1200	2854	19	15	5650	2750	3200
PB-M2600	2	2.5	3	0.2	2610	200	380	≈108	≈50	≈0.35	280×180	180	2600×1200	3240	23	15	6130	3250	3250
PB-M3200	2	2.5	3	0.2	3200	200	380	≈154	≈50	≈0.35	335×200	200	3200×1200	3794	27	15	6900	3850	3500
PB-M4200	2	2.5	3	0.2	4200	200	380	≈182	≈50	≈0.35	335×280	280	4200×1200	4752	36	19	7500	4900	3600
PB-M2100-300	1.5	2	2.5	0.2	2100	300	380	≈76	≈50	≈0.35	280×180	180	2100×1200	3036	21	15	5800	2750	3400
PB-M2600-300	1.5	2	2.5	0.2	2600	300	380	≈108	≈50	≈0.35	280×180	180	2600×1200	3426	25	15	6300	3250	3550
PB-MH2600	1.5	2	2.5	0.2	2600	200	380	≈66	≈50	≈0.35	280×180	180	2600×1200	3240	21	15	6130	3150	3200
PB-MH2100	1.5	2	2.5	0.2	2100	200	380	≈53	≈50	≈0.35	280×180	180	2100×1200	2854	17.5	15	5650	2650	3150

Application inputs

Choose a PB-M configuration for your panels

Part geometry, manual tooling and material flow determine the useful configuration; width and tonnage are only part of the review.

Material and blank

Provide material grade, thickness range, surface/finish, blank size and part weight.

Geometry and bend plan

Share bend width/height, flange geometry, minimum internal dimensions, radius and bend sequence.

Tooling and handling

Confirm manual segmented tooling, clamp zones, part rotation, batch mix and loading/unloading method.

Site and acceptance

Confirm destination power, access, safety, maintenance zones and the representative-part measurement plan.

Related machine demonstration

See panel bending in operation

This reference video shows a PB-A1630 with automatic tool change. PB-M uses manual segmented-tool setup; use this footage to review the panel-bending process, not the PB-M tooling configuration.

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Product systems

Inside the PB-M panel-bending system

PB-M uses press arms to hold and rotate the blank, with manual segmented-tool setup. Review the grip zones, forming clearance and program around the intended panel family.

Servo drive and coordinated axes

Panel-bender worktable and blank-positioning arm

Move the blank through each bend

The PB-M3200 uses 15 axes and the PB-M4200 uses 19. Servo drives coordinate panel feeding, positioning, rotation and forming.

Review what those axes do for your part. Travel, usable geometry and the selected machine configuration matter alongside the count.

Press-arm blank handling

Press-arm positioning mechanism on a panel bender

Maintain a positive grip on the blank

Press arms hold and rotate the blank through the programmed sequence. Their grip zones must remain accessible as the panel shape develops.

Check the flat pattern, minimum clamp geometry and interference at each bend. Surface contact and the rotation path should be reviewed on the actual material.

Manual segmented-tool setup

Segmented tooling used for panel bending

Set the tools for the panel

The M configuration uses manual tool changes. Segmented tooling is arranged for the required working length and flange clearances before the bending sequence starts.

Review the supplied segments and changeover method for your job mix. PB-A is the separate route when program-selected automatic tool change is required.

Programming and collision review

Panel-bending software screens for part geometry and program setup

Programming

Define the panel sequence

The program defines part position, manual tool setup and bend order.

Demonstrate drawing input and the supplied compensation and software functions on representative parts.

Formed sheet-metal panel positioned in the panel-bender tooling area

Collision review

Check the developing panel shape

Simulation and interference checks, where supplied, help review clearance as the panel changes shape.

Confirm the available functions and recovery workflow in the delivered package.

Machine variants and service access

Structural frame shown for a panel-bending system

Machine variants

Select the working envelope

Standard, height and hybrid variants have different envelopes and machine data.

Read dimensions, thickness and mass from the selected variant.

Technician accessing the panel-bender tooling and mechanism area

Service access

Reach the motion components

Motion components and lubrication determine the service access needed around the machine.

Specify component, calibration and spare-part requirements for the operating conditions.

Panel-family trial

Representative formed sheet-metal workpiece

Check tooling, grip and finished form

A representative panel run exercises manual tool setup, press-arm holding, rotation and the bending sequence. Inspect the finished dimensions and surface.

Agree material, grain direction, drawing and inspection points. Use the actual panel mix to review changeover and handling needs.

Configuration

PB-M models, tooling and project options

Select the PB-M model, then confirm tooling, controls, handling and acceptance checks in the quotation.

Published model data

The table covers nine M, 300 mm-height and PB-MH variants; approximate fields remain marked ≈.

Ordered configuration

Axes/functions, controller, segmented tooling, clamping, handling, safety and electrical details are finalized in the quotation.

Part validation

Test grip, rotation, clearance, bend sequence and finished-part measurements on the agreed representative panel.

Before start-up

Installation and commissioning

Prepare utilities, lifting and the installation area, then coordinate start-up and handover.

Review installation support

Before production

Operator and programming training

Build the operator, programming and maintenance skills required for your delivered machine.

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In operation

Maintenance and troubleshooting

Get support with the machine model, serial number and a clear description of the issue.

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Planned spares

The right spare parts

Identify your machine and component so our team can check compatibility and availability.

Request service or parts

Self-service

Operation and maintenance videos

Find video guidance for operating and maintaining your ADH machine. Check relevance to your model and configuration.

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Contract scope

Service and warranty scope

Your quotation or contract defines included services, warranty, exclusions and responsibilities.

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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.