Advantage

Rugged design. Intelligent controls. North American made. The Advantage Rocker Arm press brake has stood the test of time with thousands of machines shipped all over North America in a variation of tonnages from low to high and special customizations to maximize and facilitate forming jobs in sheet metal and heavy plate applications. Features These standard features are what have made the Rocker Arm so capable of handling a wide variety of application demands. Unique Design: The unique “Rocker Arm” Design of the Advantage machine has been tried and proven in a vast number of shops ranging from high precision sheet metal to heavy fabrication applications. Power Ram Adjustment: The Power Adjustment allows for fine adjustments of the ram level, optimizing ram/bed parallelism to match various tooling characteristics and doing fade out work. It is easily adjusted via pushbuttons located on the operator control station. Forming Accuracy: Accurpress Rocker Arm machines maintain consistently high repeat accuracy over years of dedicated usage; a testament to the quality and longevity of this machine. The optional Advantage Package adds a proportional valve and dual ram encoders which enhances the overall full length bending accuracy for off-center and stage bending applications. Quality Components: Accurpress adheres to the highest standards of workmanship utilizing hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical components recognized globally for their high quality and standards of perfection. Tooling Compatibility: The Accurpress Advantage is machined to accept American tooling or otherwise prepped for optional Hydraulic Clamping Systems integrated to the machine. Upgrade Options: Accurpress machines are built to last for many years of heavy usage. CNC Gauging, upgrades and various accessories may be added at later dates to meet production demands and/or challenging applications. Controllers AP-ETS-Control.jpg ETS Control This simple and reliable controller comes standard for all Rocker Arm and Advantage machines. Features: Controls Ram and Backgauge X-Axis 4 line LCD Display 100 on Board Programs 9 Steps per Program Easily Set and Save Ram Positions Tonnage Mode Programming Backgauges Premium Backgauge The Premium backgauge is Accurpress’ standard backgauge, available for all makes and models of Accurpress press brakes. Available in lengths from 6’ to 24’, the Premium backgauge is built with large section extrusions and roller carriage castings that maintain strength and accuracy over the life of the machine. The Premium backgauge is easily maintained and serviced and can be upgraded to powered R and Z1/ Z2-axis as well as manual X-Prime. OPTIONAL FOR PREMIUM BACKGAUGE Manual X-Prime provides +/- 1" of adjustment via the rotary dial. May be purchased in addition or in lieu of the standard fingers. Powered X-Prime provides +/- 2" of adjustment via a Schneider motor/drive package and programmed at the Vision or ETS3000 Control. Titan Backgauge The Titan backgauge is the world’s strongest backgauge built specifically for large tonnage Accurpress models. Every component for the Titan, including the oversized gauging fingers, has been engineered and sized to withstand huge shock loads and massive forces. Each X-axis is capable of a 65,000 lbs of static and 20,000 lbs of dynamic load capacity. This rugged backgauge features servo-drive motors, lifetime lubricated precision linear bearings and an unsurpassed ability to handle the heaviest of structural plate applications. OPTIONS The Advantage Rocker Arm has several options that can be added to meet specific requirements for performance and forming applications. Advantage Package: Machine performance is increased by adding the Advantage package upgrade. Hydraulics that meet repeat accuracies of +/- 0.0004, Dual Ram feedback system for off-center bending and ram tilt indicators are all included in this package. ETS3000 Control: Sketching a part profile, defining angles and flanges and simplified program adjustments are just a few features that make this CNC control a significant upgrade. Click here for more information. Front Support Arms: Standard support arms, available in 24” and 36” lengths, can be installed via a t-slot machined left to right in the front bed or bolted directly to the front bed. Precision support arms are also available and are mounted to a linear rail and come complete with squaring arms and quick height adjustment capabilities. Advantage Sheet Followers: The Sheet Follower System follows material during the bend. The Sheet Follower table is fully synchronized with bend speed and bend angle. Safety Guarding: Operator safety is of up-most importance to Accurpress. That is why we offer several options to meet all safety requirements. Click here for more information. Advantage Overview Features Controls Backgauges Options High Tonnage/Custom Machines Safety Systems High Tonnage/Custom Machines Accurpress offers Rocker Arm machines up to 3000 tons and several options specifically designed for bending heavy plate. We can also custom engineer machines to fit exact specifications. Whatever forming challenges you have, we can design a machine to get it done. Safety Systems Operator safety is of the utmost importance to Accurpress. We offer many options to meet the safety requirements of your forming applications. AP-Adv-SentinelPlus.jpg Laser Guarding Systems: Accurpress press brakes can be equipped with either Lazersafe or Feissler Laser Guarding systems. This safety system allows the operator to work within close proximity (15mm) of the point of hazard while the tools close at high speeds. If an obstruction brakes the parallel beam across the tooling, Ram motion is immediately halted. This significantly increases the productivity of the press brake while constantly monitoring the point of hazard. Light Curtain: Light Curtain Guarding consists of a transmitter and receiver along with the controller, which is designed to meet the appropriate OSHA and ANSI standards when setting correctly for the job. In operation, the curtain extends a “curtain of light” in front of the hazardous area. If a workers hand breaks the “curtain”, a signal is sent to the stop circuit on the machine. The curtain offers floating blanking and exact channel select to allow the operator versatility with various bending operations. In addition, the light curtain allows for muting in the slow pressing speed. External limit switches are adjusted for the appropriate muting location. Rear Guarding: Accurpress offers a rugged, modular aluminum gate that prevents operator access to unsafe work areas behind the machine unless the access door is utilized. When the access door is opened a safety interlock switch prevents the machine from turning on while the operator accesses the backgauge area. Rear Guarding is available for all press brake models and is a standard feature for machines equipped with either a 6-axis or Titan Backgauge.