Multiple drive and control platforms
Bend sequence, flange depth, return bends, and access
01 · Precision forming
Press Brakes
WPA · WPD · WC67K · EPHydraulic, CNC, and all-electric bending platforms configured for repeatable sheet-metal production.
SeriesWPA / WPD / WC67K / EPNominal forceConfigured to applicationWorking lengthConfigured to part size
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WPA SeriesWPA Press Brakes
BUILT AROUND THE APPLICATION
Capability that fits the production plan
GWMT configurations are selected after reviewing part geometry, material behavior, output targets, operator workflow, and the available factory layout.
Flexible axis, tooling, and safety options
Grade, thickness, grain direction, and required radius
Configurations for different part sizes and production goals
Repeat batches, high-mix work, or short-cycle small parts
PRESS BRAKES RANGE
Choose the right platform first
Select a configuration to compare its role in the product family. Final capacity and options are confirmed against your parts and process.
SELECTED CONFIGURATION
WPA SeriesWPA Press Brakes
Best suited toComplex profiles and flexible production
A flexible CNC bending platform with configurable axes, graphical programming, tooling, and accuracy-enhancement options.
- Multiple drive and control platforms
- Flexible axis, tooling, and safety options
- Configurations for different part sizes and production goals
APPROVED UPGRADE PATHS
Compatible upgrade paths
Review controls, safety, tooling and support systems that can be configured with this machine family.
Bending Force Calculator
Estimate the press-brake force required for early machine and tooling selection.
Best forQuoting, process planning, and preliminary capacity checks
View solution detailsPress Brake CNC Control System
Match control capability, axis configuration, programming workflow, and connectivity to the bending task.
Best forNew press brakes, control upgrades, and complex multi-step parts
View solution detailsLaser Safety System for Press Brakes
Protect the tool area while supporting productive closing speeds and compliant machine operation.
Best forPress-brake guarding upgrades and operator safety improvement
View solution detailsCNC Bending Follower Supports
Support large sheets throughout the bending cycle to improve handling, quality, and operator ergonomics.
Best forLarge panels, heavy parts, and small production teams
View solution detailsPress Brake Tooling
Configure punches, dies, radii, segmentation, and materials around the required profiles and production mix.
Best forStandard profiles, special forms, and tooling standardization
View solution detailsBackgauge System for Press Brakes
Configure positioning axes, fingers, and supports around part geometry and required repeatability.
Best forComplex flanges, tapered parts, and repeat production
View solution detailsMark-Free Flap Bending Dies
Reduce visible contact marks with a flap-die solution matched to the sheet, bend geometry and tooling interface.
Best forVisible stainless-steel and aluminium parts, enclosure panels and shaped profiles
View solution detailsMORE PLANNING INFORMATIONApplications, specifications, selection guidance, and related equipment
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
Where this family fits
- Electrical enclosures
- Architectural panels
- Machinery and vehicle parts
CONFIGURABLE RANGE
Planning specifications
SeriesWPA / WPD / WC67K / EP
Nominal forceConfigured to application
Working lengthConfigured to part size
ControlNC, CNC, and all-electric options
SELECTION FRAMEWORK
Four decisions that shape the machine
A useful proposal begins with production facts. These are the first areas an application review will clarify.
Part geometry
Bend sequence, flange depth, return bends, and access
Material range
Grade, thickness, grain direction, and required radius
Production mix
Repeat batches, high-mix work, or short-cycle small parts
Accuracy system
Axes, crowning, angle control, tooling, and support
PROJECT WORKFLOW
A practical route from review to launch
01Application review
02Process and sample validation
03Configuration approval
04Production and acceptance
05Installation and training
PREPARE FOR A USEFUL DISCUSSION
Three inputs that shape the proposal
- Share material, thickness, and part drawings
- Define working size, output, and accuracy targets
- Confirm controls, tooling, safety, and service scope
YOUR APPLICATION GUIDE
Prepare a better equipment brief.
Review the part requirements, configuration decisions and acceptance preparation for this machine family.
PRODUCT QUESTIONS
Before you request a configuration
These answers are planning guidance. The final machine, capacity, tooling, safety scope, and acceptance criteria belong in the approved technical proposal.
01Which press brake platform should I start with?
Start with part complexity and production mix. NC suits straightforward repeat work, CNC supports more complex sequences, and EP is well suited to responsive processing of smaller precision parts.
02Can tooling be included in the proposal?
Yes. Share the profiles, materials, radii, and working length so punches, dies, segmentation, and clamping can be reviewed with the machine.
03Are force and working length fixed?
No. They are selected from the drawing package, material range, bend length, tooling method, and production requirements.
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Configure your Press Brakes
Share drawings, materials, target output, and current process constraints. An engineer can use them to prepare the next conversation.
SELECTED FAMILY01 · Press Brakes
TOPIC CLUSTER · Press brake fundamentals, selection and safety
Technical guides for this equipment
Terminology, bending methods, machine configuration, tooling methods and point-of-operation safety for hydraulic and electric press brakes.
- Maximum Bending Moment: Formulas, Worked Examples and Engineering Judgment
- Press Brake Safety: 12 Hazards, Guards and OSHA Requirements
- Press Brake Tooling for Air Bending, Bottoming and Coining: A Complete Guide
- Press Brake Proportional Valve: Working Principle, Synchronization and Fault Diagnosis
- Sheet Metal Bending Methods: 11 Forming Types, Key Factors and How to Choose
- The Complete Press Brake Guide: Types, Working Principle, Tonnage Calculation and Selection
These guides explain the process and selection logic. Final machine configuration is confirmed in the technical proposal.
Share your part drawing, material grade, thickness range and target output. GWMT will review the configuration against your application.