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Press Brake & Shear Retrofitting
Your Shortcut to High-Tech Machinery
Press brakes and shears built to high standards decades ago can be transformed into high-tech platforms for the Industry 4.0 era. While hydraulic systems have seen little to no advancement over the decades and the structural metalwork has remained virtually unchanged, the technology driving these machines has progressed at an astonishing rate. This creates an opportunity to convert legacy equipment into exceptionally capable machines by retrofitting them with advanced CNC controls and redesigned electrical systems and logic. Ultimately, retrofitting isn’t just about repairing old machines; it’s about preserving the strengths of the past while integrating modern electronics and software to build the future.
Press Brake Retrofits Testimonials
Bystronic PB Retrofit
- Original Manufacture: 1991
- Retrofit Year: 2024
- CNC Control: VisiTouch PAC 24
- Additional: Cybelec Robot Bending Cell
A Historic Breakthrough in Press Brake Retrofitting
For the first time, robotization in press brakes is economically accessible—even for small workshops. The easily programmable robot bending cell makes it a practical choice even for low production volumes. This marks a historic milestone in CNC control retrofitting and machine rebuilding.
Amada HFB Retrofit
- Original Manufacture: 1985
- Retrofit Year: 2024
- CNC Control: CybTouch 15PS Win
This Amada press brake, previously hindered by a defective Delem DA-58 controller, changed owners repeatedly because no one could repair it. Its latest owner contacted me after purchase, revealing that owning a CNC press brake had been his lifelong dream. The CNC rebuild has exceeded his expectations, delivering exceptional back gauge precision, angle accuracy, and an easy-to-use high-tech control system.
Darley EHP Retrofit
- Original Manufacture: 1985
- Retrofit Year: 2024
- CNC Control: CybTouch 15PS Win
- Additional: Back Gauge & Hydraulic Retrofit
Originally equipped with a failing Delem DA-22 control and unreliable back gauge, this Darley EHP was nearly unworkable. After a comprehensive retrofit, including back gauge and hydraulic upgrades, it now offers reliable, modern CNC performance.
Gizelis PB Retrofit
- Original Manufacture: 2003
- Retrofit Year: 2024
- CNC Control: CybTouch 15PS Win
After a major failure of its DNC 880s controller, this Gizelis press brake was expertly rebuilt. With a modern CNC upgrade, it now delivers efficient, high-performance operations—showcasing top-notch press brake retrofitting.
Haco PPM Retrofit
- Original Manufacture: 1991
- Retrofit Year: 2024
- CNC Control: CybTouch 15PSe
When I contracted the retrofit, I discovered a dead RoboSoft ATL 565 controller and an operator struggling with painfully slow machine, taking around 10 seconds for the beam to travel from the top to the bending point. Now, after a complete CNC control and hydraulics upgrade, the machine delivers rapid high-speed descent and precise bending operations. This retrofit serves as a prime example of defect controller repair and press brake modernization. for 5 seconds
Gizelis PB Retrofit (ModEva Replacement)
- Original Manufacture: 2005
- Retrofit Year: 2024
- CNC Control: CybTouch 15PSe
After a failed ModEva control , this Gizelis press brake was retrofitted with precision. The CNC control retrofit unlocked new capabilities and boosted performance, proving that expert machine retrofitting can revive challenging older equipment.
Colly PS 125.4 Complete Rebuild
- Original Manufacture: 1989
- Retrofit Year: 2024
- CNC Control: CybTouch 15PSe
- Additional: Complete Machine Rebuild
This Colly press brake, abandoned in a scrap yard for over eight months, —more rusty and damaged than ever before—was completely rebuilt, piece by piece, into a high-tech industrial asset. This extensive retrofit showcases advanced press brake rebuilding, CNC control retrofitting, and specialist machine repair.
European Press Brake Retrofit
- Original Manufacture: ~1989
- Retrofit Year: 2022
- CNC Control: CybTouch 15PSe
Originally equipped with a failing Delem DA-23 control, this European press brake was retrofitted and extensively serviced. The upgrade provides a reliable, modern second life for the machine, showcasing effective CNC control retrofitting and repair.
Hatebur Press Brake Retrofit
- Original Manufacture: 1989
- Retrofit Year: 2024
- CNC Control: CybTouch 15PSe
This Hatebur press brake retrofit achieved the fastest descent speeds I’ve ever seen. It stands as the fastest descent retrofit in my portfolio, showcasing expertise in defect controller repair and CNC press brake upgrades.
Helmut Lotze Press Brake Retrofit
- Original Manufacture: 1992
- Retrofit Year: 2021–2024
- CNC Control: Cybelec CybTouch 8
This German-made Helmut Lotze press brake, once crippled by a failed DNC 7000 controller, was first upgraded to NC in 2021 and then to CNC in 2024. Now, it operates more reliably than ever, as decades of accumulated defects and issues were meticulously identified and resolved.