In the world of sheet metal bending, you have two basic choices: manually or hydraulically operated. Which one is right for you? Do you want to be able to bend more sheet metal in less time? Do you want your shop to produce more without adding more employees? Do you want your press operators to be able to make the best use of their time? Then, a hydraulic sheet metal press brake is the right choice for you.
Sheet metal workers in manufacturing plants make parts for products such as aircraft or industrial equipment, heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning duct systems, roofs, customized equipment; and many other sheet metal products. The work can be highly repetitive. They stand for long periods, lift heavy materials and finished pieces. The last thing they need is a manually operated press brake, requiring repetitive exertion with every bending operation.
The answer? A hydraulic sheet metal press brake. They are more flexible, have a higher capacity, and are faster than manually operated ones. They also eliminate the need for two operators per brake. One-man operation cuts labor requirements in half on virtually all hand-brake operations. A hydraulic press brake reduces labor costs while increasing productivity. Multiple handling of sheet metal stock is also kept to a minimum. This allows your shop to fabricate more jobs in less time.
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