CNC Panel Bending Center – AX, AP and AF Series | Armdax, Foshan, China

Armdax's CNC Panel Bending Center bends sheet metal parts on several sides in a single setup. It is offered in three types: the AX suction-cup, the AP press-arm and the AF folding-type.

The AX holds the sheet with vacuum cups, the AP clamps it between top and bottom arms, and the AF uses upper and lower folding plates for upward bending. It needs no dedicated bending moulds and can be combined with gantry loaders, 6-axis robots, stacking, laser cutting or punching to form an automated cell or full line.

Key Features

• Multi-side bending with one-time positioning, reducing repeated handling
• Multi-axis servo control for repeatable bending accuracy
• Universal tooling and several clamping methods for flat, perforated and irregular parts
• Press-arm type holds punched, dented or odd-shaped sheets without slipping
• Suction type picks, moves and rotates sheets 360° for fast loading
• Can be integrated with gantry loaders, 6-axis robots, automatic loading and unloading, and stacking
• Can be linked with roll forming machines, coil laser cutting lines, welding equipment and palletizing systems

Technical Specifications

• Series: AX suction-cup, AP press-arm, AF folding-type
• Materials: Iron plate, stainless steel, aluminium plate
• Maximum thickness: Iron plate 2 mm, stainless steel 1.5 mm, aluminium plate 3 mm
• Bend width: Up to 3,000 mm
• Bend height: 170 mm as standard, can be raised
• Minimum forming size: 250 mm × 120 mm
• Bending angle: 0–180°
• Fastest bend speed: 0.2 sec/bend
• Number of axes: 12
• Control system: SL300-PX (NiuLanKe)

Applications

• Sheet metal enclosures and cabinet panels
• Flat, perforated and irregular sheet metal components
• Batch production of bent panels
• Automated bending cells and lines linked to laser cutting or punching

Commercial Details

• Brand: Armdax
• Manufacturer: Guangdong Armdax Machinery Co., Ltd
• Place of origin: Foshan, Guangdong, China

Frequently Asked Questions

• What materials can it bend? It bends iron plate up to 2 mm, stainless steel up to 1.5 mm and aluminium plate up to 3 mm.
• What is the difference between the press-arm and suction-cup types? The press-arm type clamps the sheet from top and bottom, suiting thick, large or pre-punched plates, while the suction type uses vacuum cups to move and spin sheets 360° quickly.
• Can it be automated? Yes. It can be combined with a gantry loader or 6-axis robot, automatic loading and unloading, and part stacking, or built into a line with laser cutting or punching.
• What should I send for a quotation? Send your part drawings, material and thickness, part dimensions, expected output and any automation requirements such as loading, unloading or stacking.