Morgan Rushworth PBXS CNC Hydraulic Press Brake Range

Morgan Rushworth PBXS CNC Hydraulic Press Brake

The Morgan Rushworth PBXS is a premium CNC hydraulic press brake for manufacturers requiring precise bending, flexible programming and a robust machine for demanding production work. Supplied and supported in the UK by Selmach Machinery, it combines a rigid monoblock frame, synchronised ram control and configurable backgauge, tooling and programming options.

The PBXS is Morgan Rushworth’s flagship hydraulic press brake range. It should be considered when comparing premium CNC press brakes for subcontract fabrication, sheet-metal components, cabinets, enclosures and larger fabricated assemblies. Selecting the right configuration means matching the machine’s capacity, working clearance, control and tooling to the components you manufacture.

CNC Control and Programming

The PBXS is supplied with an ESA S875 CNC controller as standard, featuring a 21-inch touchscreen with numerical and 2D graphical programming. Operators can prepare bending programmes, manage tooling information and recall saved jobs.

Offline programming allows programmes to be prepared on a PC, helping move preparation away from the machine. Software functions, visualisation and data-import capabilities depend on the selected controller and software package.

Alternative controller options include Cybelec ModEva 12S and ModEva 15S, and Delem DA66W, DA66T, DA69W and DA69T, subject to the selected machine configuration and current availability.

These alternatives allow businesses to specify a familiar programming environment or functions suited to their components and production workflow. Selmach can help compare the available packages, including graphical programming, touchscreen operation, bend simulation and offline software.

Four-Axis CNC Control as Standard

The PBXS provides four CNC-controlled axes as standard: Y1 and Y2 control the left and right ram cylinders, X controls backgauge depth, and R controls backgauge height.

Synchronised Y1 and Y2 control maintains the programmed ram position, while the X and R axes position the backgauge for each bend. CNC-controlled backgauge height allows vertical positioning to be incorporated into the bending programme, reducing manual adjustment between operations.

For components requiring more advanced positioning, optional backgauge configurations include:

• X1 + X2: independent depth positioning of the backgauge fingers, useful for angled edges and components requiring different gauging depths.
• R1 + R2: independent height positioning of the backgauge fingers, useful where gauging points are at different heights.
• Z or Z1 + Z2: CNC-controlled lateral positioning of the backgauge fingers, reducing manual repositioning between bends and jobs.

The backgauge fingers are manually positioned laterally in the standard configuration. Optional axis arrangements are specified to suit the component geometry and production requirements; they are configuration choices rather than upgrades every application needs.

Selmach can review representative drawings and components to recommend the appropriate backgauge arrangement for your PBXS.

Frame Strength and Working Clearance

A welded monoblock steel frame provides a rigid foundation for bending under load. Linear scales mounted on the side frames measure ram position, while the hydraulic ram runs in low-friction guideways.

The range offers generous working clearance, with stroke, daylight and throat depth varying by model. These dimensions are particularly important when forming deep boxes, tall flanges and components that must be repositioned around the tooling during a multi-bend sequence.

Suitability for a component depends on the complete combination of machine geometry, tooling and bend sequence. For demanding parts, Selmach can review these factors with you before recommending a configuration.

Tooling, Crowning and Component Support

The PBXS is supplied with Euro-style quick-release top tool holders, sectionalised gooseneck top tooling and a multi-V bottom die.

An optional hydraulic-release top and bottom tooling clamping system reduces the manual work involved in releasing and securing tooling. This is particularly relevant for manufacturers regularly changing tool layouts between components or batches.

The tooling and clamping package should be selected around your component geometry, changeover frequency and any existing tooling you intend to use.

Crowning and Bend Consistency

Optional mechanical and CNC motorised anti-deflection tables, also known as crowning systems, compensate for machine deflection under bending load. Correctly set crowning helps maintain a consistent bend angle along the component, particularly on longer bends.

A CNC motorised system allows crowning adjustment through the control, reducing manual setup work when moving between jobs.

An optional laser angle-measuring system provides angle measurement during bending. It is particularly relevant when assessing production requirements involving material variation, springback and tight angle tolerances. Selmach can explain the measurement and correction functions available with the selected machine and controller package.

Backgauge Fingers and Component Positioning

Additional backgauge fingers are available for X-axis and X/R-axis backgauge arrangements, providing further gauging points where the component requires them.

These options complement the standard four-axis CNC control and the optional independently controlled backgauge configurations. The number and arrangement of fingers should be selected to suit the component’s size, shape and gauging surfaces.

Sheet Support and Handling

Standard front support arms are adjustable along a linear rail. Optional additional sliding front support arms provide further support positions, while brush tables for the front support arms can help protect component surfaces during positioning.

For suitable larger components, optional CNC-controlled sheet follower arms support the sheet as it rises during bending, reducing the amount of manual support required from the operator. Their suitability depends on the component’s dimensions, weight and bending sequence.

Optional parking areas, one on each side of the machine, allow the sheet follower arms to be moved clear when they are not required.

Selmach can review representative parts to recommend the appropriate combination of front supports, sheet followers and backgauge equipment.

Capacity for a Broad Range of Applications

The published PBXS range covers bending forces from 60 to 600 tonnes and bending lengths from 1,250 to 6,100 mm. The specification table on this page provides the current model-by-model capacities and dimensions.

Required bending force depends on material type, thickness, bend length and die opening. Machine selection should also account for tooling capacity, access between the columns, working clearance and component handling.

Whether your work involves short batches, repeat components or large fabricated parts, Selmach can help identify a PBXS configuration suited to the application.

UK Support from Selmach Machinery

Selmach supports the PBXS with machinery advice, tooling assistance and UK service support. Training, maintenance and service-plan requirements can be discussed alongside the machine specification.

When comparing suppliers, assess the complete package: machine configuration, tooling, software, installation, training and ongoing support. This provides a more useful comparison than tonnage or headline machine specifications alone.

Keep the machine’s model, serial number, controller details and fault description available when requesting assistance. Selmach’s service route covers warranty enquiries, breakdown call-outs, preventative maintenance and spare parts. Photographs and clear production symptoms help route the enquiry to the relevant engineer.

Discuss maintenance cover around your utilisation. Our Service Plan comparison lists available remote support, scheduled visits and call-out provision by level. The published plans assume single-shift operation; multi-shift or 24/7 requirements can be assessed with adjusted contracts. The priority call-out commitment is conditional: next business day where a required visit is confirmed by 15:00, under the relevant plan and eligibility terms.

For a new PBXS quotation, ask us to itemise commissioning, operator/programmer training, warranty and planned-maintenance scope. The purchase package and Service Plan are separate offers unless the quotation expressly includes them.

Discuss Your PBXS Requirements

Send Selmach your material types, thicknesses, maximum bend length and representative component drawings. Include any deep boxes, return bends or handling challenges that influence machine selection.

Our team can help specify the PBXS model, controller, backgauge and tooling package for your production requirements, and discuss a demonstration using representative parts.

Contact Selmach to discuss your PBXS configuration or request a quotation.