Area Hydraulic Press Brake
for architectural sheet metal
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A Press Brake Built for Architectural Sheet Metal
The AREA press brake uses technology derived from synchronized press brakes, adapted to the specific needs of architectural sheet metal and roofing work. It features a rugged welded two-column frame, hydraulic crowning and an integrated pneumatic hemming die. AREA comes in three working lengths, 21.3, 27.9 and 34.4 ft (6.5, 8.5 and 10.5 m), and four tonnages: 88, 110, 143 and 176 US tons (80, 100, 130 and 160 t).
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AREA Options and Technologies
PN 30 Pneumatic Hemming Die
Hemming with a 1.18" (30 mm) counter-bend. The pneumatic system is built into the machine table.
PN 15 Integrated Pneumatic Hemming Device
Optional version with a 0.59" (15 mm) counter-bend, for applications that need tighter hems.
Deep Throat, 29.5"–39.3" (750–1,000 mm)
The side frames have a 29.5" (750 mm) throat depth, and the center upright reaches 39.3" (1,000 mm), so you can process parts with different developed widths.
2-Axis X-R Backgauge
RPS sheet metal backgauge managed by the CNC on the X and R axes, for automatic sheet positioning and better repeatability.
WARCOM ENERGY SAVER – WES START & STOP
The WES uses an inverter to adjust motor speed according to the bending phase, reducing energy consumption, oil temperature, and noise levels. Average energy savings reach up to 50%.
Other Warcom Machines for Architectural Sheet Metal
Vela
Press brake
from 60 to 100 tons · thicknesses 0.020"–0.059" (0.5–1.5 mm)
AREA comes in three working lengths, 21.3, 27.9 and 34.4 ft (6.5, 8.5 and 10.5 m), and four tonnages: 88, 110, 143 and 176 US tons (80, 100, 130 and 160 t). Every model has a 29.5" (750 mm) throat depth as standard.
What's the difference between AREA and VELA?
AREA is an architectural sheet metal press brake with a two-column frame, designed for bending sheet metal parts and equipped with an integrated pneumatic hemming die. VELA is a three-column synchronized hydraulic roll-press brake, with a height-adjustable upper roll and two laterally adjustable lower rolls, built to produce rolled sheet metal parts.
Why does a 29.5" throat depth make a difference?
A deeper throat gives you more room inside the press brake, so you can process parts with larger developed widths and complex geometries. AREA has a 29.5" (750 mm) throat as standard on every model, which suits the deep, wide parts typical of architectural sheet metal.
How is AREA different from a press brake for structural fabrication?
AREA is built specifically for architectural sheet metal, with a 29.5" (750 mm) throat depth as standard, bending lengths up to 34.4 ft (10.5 m), hydraulic crowning and an integrated pneumatic hemming die, so long, thin parts can be bent and hemmed on one machine.
What is the integrated hemming die?
The integrated hemming die lets you hem directly on the AREA press brake, with no separate equipment. The PN 30 pneumatic hemming die comes standard and provides a 1.18" (30 mm) counter-bend; the PN 15 integrated pneumatic hemming device, with a 0.59" (15 mm) counter-bend, is available as an option.
