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Bodor iBend | Electro-hydraulic servo press brake
Bodor iBend CNC Press Brake UK
A production press brake developed around a high-rigidity frame, forged tooling, stable backgauge design, automatic deflection compensation and configurable control and safety options. World Machinery supports UK manufacturers with specification, demonstrations, installation, training and long-term service.
Tonnage, bending length, daylight, stroke, axes, controller, tooling, support equipment and safety package depend on the selected machine and application. Confirm every detail in a current written World Machinery quotation.
CNC bendingprogrammable sheet-metal forming for repeatable production
Auto crowningautomatic deflection compensation described as standard
Dual-railglobally proven backgauge structure for stable positioning
UK supportspecification, installation, training and service
A complete bending platform
Hardware, software, stability, safety and service planned as one production system.
Bodor positions iBend around internationally benchmarked structural components, compatible control systems, stable bending performance and multiple protection systems. The correct machine should be selected from the parts, materials, bend sequence, batch size and factory workflow rather than tonnage alone.
Flexible control options
The product is presented as compatible with several industry-leading control-system routes, subject to current configuration.
Built-in protection
Safety light curtains, phase-sequence protection and application-specific safeguards form part of the overall cell planning.
Lifecycle support
World Machinery can coordinate delivery, installation, operator training, maintenance and future production support in the UK.
High-rigidity machine structure
An ultra-thick carbon-steel frame designed for stable, consistent bending.
Bodor describes a high-rigidity carbon-steel frame with strong load-bearing and impact resistance. A mortise-and-tenon structure reinforces the machine body and is intended to help maintain bending accuracy and consistency under production load.
High structural rigidity
The frame is intended to resist deformation under repeated bending load and maintain alignment across the machine.
Mortise-and-tenon reinforcement
The structural concept reinforces the bed and frame as a complete assembly rather than relying on individual plate thickness alone.
Application-led tonnage selection
Material grade, bend length, V-opening, flange geometry and tooling determine the real tonnage requirement.
Tooling, backgauge and bend consistency
Support repeatable setup with durable tooling and stable workpiece positioning.
iBend combines forged steel tooling, a dual-linear-guide backgauge and automatic deflection compensation. Together these systems are intended to improve positioning, bend-angle consistency and repeatability across both single parts and batch production.
Forged steel tooling
Bodor publishes high-strength tooling with a maximum hardness reference of HRC53±2 and 2–4mm edge-depth information.
Dual-rail backgauge
Two linear guide rails distribute force more evenly and support stable, repeatable workpiece positioning.
Automatic deflection compensation
The controller calculates compensation from part length, thickness and bend angle to offset worktable deflection.
Optional assistance and safety equipment
Add angle verification, dynamic sheet support and anti-crush protection where the work requires it.
Optional equipment should be selected from the part size, material, target accuracy, operator method and batch requirement. World Machinery can confirm which functions are available for the current iBend model and controller package.
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Optional quality controlLaser angle detection
Laser-line measurement is intended to check bend angle and support secondary correction where greater consistency is required.
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Optional handling supportFollowing support carriage
Dynamic sheet support helps reduce sag and operator effort when processing large or heavy workpieces.
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Operator protectionAnti-crush safety light curtain
The safety light curtain is designed to stop the bending action when a person enters the protected working area.
A repeatable CNC bending cycle
Programme, position, bend and verify through one controlled production sequence.
The exact operator workflow depends on the selected control system, tooling, axes and optional measuring equipment. The goal is a stable route from bend planning to repeatable finished parts with fewer manual corrections.
Programme the part
Enter or import the part geometry, material, thickness, tooling and required bend sequence using the selected CNC control.
Position the workpiece
The backgauge moves to the programmed location and supports accurate flange positioning for each bend.
Apply controlled force
The electro-hydraulic servo system drives the ram through the programmed stroke and pressure sequence.
Compensate and verify
Automatic crowning and optional angle measurement help maintain consistency across the bend length and batch.
Specification planning
Select tonnage, bend length, axes, controller and tooling around the parts you produce.
The current World Machinery page and Bodor product information do not publish one universal iBend configuration. Use the planning points below as a checklist, then obtain a current written specification for the exact UK machine.
Press forceConfirm from material, thickness, bend length and V-opening
Working lengthMatch the longest regular part and tooling arrangement
Backgauge axesChoose from current model and controller options
ControllerConfirm the current compatible CNC system and software package
ToolingSpecify punch, die, clamping and changeover requirements
Safety and supportConfirm light curtain, angle detection and following support options
All machine dimensions, forces, speeds, axes, tooling and optional equipment are configuration-dependent. The current World Machinery quotation takes priority over archived web content.
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Application-led press-brake planning
Build the iBend specification around the real materials, parts and operator workflow.
A useful proposal begins with representative drawings, bend sequences and production requirements. World Machinery can review tonnage, tooling, gauge axes, control system, safety, sheet support, access and utilities before a final machine is selected.
Materials and thicknesses
List grades, minimum and maximum thickness, coatings and any high-strength or difficult-to-form materials.
Part size and bend sequence
Share the longest bend, flange dimensions, box depth, number of bends, return bends and collision-sensitive geometry.
Accuracy and batch requirements
Define angular tolerance, straightness, repeatability, inspection method, batch sizes and changeover frequency.
Tooling, handling and site
Confirm tooling standards, support needs, crane or forklift access, floor space, power, lighting and operator zones.
World Machinery UK support
From bend-study review and demonstrations to installation, training and long-term service.
World Machinery can support the iBend project from the first part review through machine selection, delivery, installation, commissioning, operator training, planned maintenance and future production support. Finance options can also be discussed for qualifying businesses.
Application and tooling review
Review materials, drawings, tonnage, bend length, tooling and control requirements before committing to the machine.
Demonstration and bend trials
Use representative parts to assess programme setup, backgauge positioning, tooling and finished bend quality.
Installation and training
Coordinate delivery, positioning, utilities, commissioning and practical operator handover.
Service, calibration and finance
Protect uptime with UK support and discuss maintenance, calibration and eligible finance routes.
iBend questions
What UK manufacturers usually ask before specifying a Bodor iBend.
Final answers depend on the selected tonnage, bending length, axes, controller, tooling, support equipment and safety package. World Machinery can provide a current written configuration.
What is the Bodor iBend?
iBend is Bodor’s electro-hydraulic servo press brake platform for CNC sheet-metal bending. It is designed around a high-rigidity frame, forged tooling, a stable backgauge structure, automatic deflection compensation and configurable control and safety equipment.
How do I choose the correct tonnage and bending length?
The required press force depends on material grade, thickness, bend length, V-opening, bend angle and tooling. The working length should reflect the longest regular part and any tooling or support clearances. World Machinery should calculate both from representative jobs.
What does automatic deflection compensation do?
The system calculates a crowning value from the workpiece length, thickness and bend angle to offset small deflections in the bed and ram under load. It is intended to improve angle consistency across the full bend length.
Which CNC controller is fitted?
Bodor states that iBend is compatible with multiple industry-leading control systems. The controller, software functions, axes and offline-programming route should be confirmed for the current UK machine offered.
Is angle measurement available?
Laser angle detection is described as an optional function. It measures the bend angle and can support secondary correction, subject to the selected machine, controller, tooling and application.
Can iBend support large or heavy sheets?
An optional following support carriage is described for dynamic support during bending. It can reduce sheet sag and operator effort, but the required support capacity and working method must be matched to the real part size and weight.
What safety equipment is available?
Bodor highlights multiple protection systems, including anti-crush safety light curtains and phase-sequence protection. The complete UK guarding and risk assessment must be confirmed for the installed machine and operator method.
What UK support does World Machinery provide?
World Machinery can support machine specification, demonstrations, delivery, installation, commissioning, operator training and ongoing service. Planned maintenance, calibration and qualifying finance options can also be discussed.
Plan your iBend project
Request a bend study, demonstration or current written specification.
Send representative drawings, material grades, thicknesses, longest bend, batch sizes, tooling preferences and accuracy requirements. The World Machinery team can review a suitable iBend configuration and the next project steps.
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