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6 steps to maintain your hydraulic press brakes

Today's hydraulic press brakes are offered in a broad range of capacities,following these six steps can make a significant difference in bending performance, wear and tear of system components, and the lifespan of the press brake. 1. Take a Look Around Verify that the hydraulic press brake is in clean condition. The table and die area should be free of mill scale, the punch and die alignment and inspect the tooling's condition. The actual position of the backgauge fingers should be checked and should match the readout value for the corresponding axes. Also verify the proper operation of all devices, including palm buttons, up button, e-stops, foot pedal control, and indication lights. 2. Take Precautions The press brake ram always should be supported before performing any maintenance work on machine hydraulics or the mechanical system. To do so, place the ram on two equal size wooden blocks or lower the ram, supported by the tooling.The electrical system should be locked ou...