Machine Comparison
Trumpf TruBend 5170 vs Trumpf TruBend 7036
Trumpf vs Trumpf · CNC Press Brakes
Summary
The Trumpf TruBend 5170 and the Trumpf TruBend 7036 are both CNC press brakes with the Touchpoint TruBend control, but they sit at opposite ends of the size range. The Trumpf TruBend 5170 bends parts up to 3,230 mm (127 in) long; the Trumpf TruBend 7036 is a compact machine for parts up to 1,020 mm (40.2 in).
The Trumpf TruBend 5170 also has the deeper throat, 420 mm (16.5 in) against 150 mm (5.91 in), which matters for wide sheets. The Trumpf TruBend 7036 answers with its size: it weighs 3,300 kg (7,275 lb) against 14,150 kg (31,195 lb) and occupies 1,900 × 1,340 × 2,380 mm against 3,980 × 1,900 × 3,000 mm.
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | Trumpf TruBend 5170 | Trumpf TruBend 7036 |
|---|---|---|
| Bending Length | 3,230 mm (127 in) ▲ | 1,020 mm (40.2 in) |
| Throat Depth | 420 mm (16.5 in) ▲ | 150 mm (5.91 in) |
| Control | Touchpoint TruBend | Touchpoint TruBend |
| Machine Weight | 14,150 kg (31,195 lb) | 3,300 kg (7,275 lb) |
| Floor Space | 3,980 × 1,900 × 3,000 mm (157 × 74.8 × 118 in) | 1,900 × 1,340 × 2,380 mm (74.8 × 52.8 × 93.7 in) |
Advantages
Trumpf TruBend 5170
- 3,230 mm (127 in) bending length against 1,020 mm (40.2 in)
- 420 mm (16.5 in) throat depth against 150 mm (5.91 in)
- Suited to long parts, deep boxes and tall flanges
Trumpf TruBend 7036
- Footprint of 1,900 × 1,340 × 2,380 mm (74.8 × 52.8 × 93.7 in) against 3,980 × 1,900 × 3,000 mm
- Weighs 3,300 kg (7,275 lb) against 14,150 kg (31,195 lb), a lighter load on the floor
- Suited to small multi-bend sheet metal parts
Verdict
These machines serve different jobs. Choose the Trumpf TruBend 5170 for long parts, deep boxes and wide sheets: it bends up to 3,230 mm (127 in) with a 420 mm (16.5 in) throat. Choose the Trumpf TruBend 7036 for small sheet metal parts up to 1,020 mm (40.2 in) in a shop with little floor space, where a 3,300 kg (7,275 lb) machine is easier to place than a 14,150 kg (31,195 lb) one. Both use the Touchpoint TruBend control.