Morgan Rushworth PBS CNC Hydraulic Sheet Metal Press Brake

The PBS is a CNC hydraulic press brake for general sheet-metal fabrication, with graphical programming and stored repeat jobs. It is worth considering for brackets, channels and folded components where the required tooling and clearances can be established from the drawings.

The listed standard arrangement controls Y1, Y2 and X: the two ram positions and backgauge depth. CNC control of backgauge height, the R axis, is an option. Confirm that option in the quotation when automatic height changes are important to your bend sequences.

The PBS specification lists ESA 640 touchscreen control with 2D graphical programming, a tooling library and bend-sequence support. The published offline workflow is 2D with USB transfer. Additional control or software capabilities should be specified separately rather than assumed from a general CNC description.

Specify the longest bend, material grade and thickness, required radius and expected batch sizes. The tooling opening and component geometry affect the force and clearance required. Selmach can assess the appropriate model from drawings rather than selecting by sheet thickness alone.

The PBS uses Euro-style tooling holders, with sectional gooseneck upper tooling and a multi-V bottom die listed. These provide a starting point, not a solution for every component. Check special radii, short flanges, marking-sensitive material and return bends against suitable tooling before ordering.

CNC R-axis control is useful where the backgauge height needs to change between bends. Crowning addresses deflection along longer bends. They solve different problems, so choose each against your parts and tolerances rather than treating every additional feature as necessary for all work.

Agree the delivery route, positioning, floor and electrical requirements, tooling package and operator training. Include space for loading the largest blank and supporting it through the bend sequence. A complete installation plan should cover how the work will be handled as well as where the machine will stand.

Yes. Selmach provides servicing and offers optional Service Plans for the PBS. Ask us to quote a plan around your machine and production hours. Servicing frequency, support and call-out provision depend on the selected cover and agreed terms; a Service Plan is separate from the machine purchase unless expressly included.