Machine Comparison
Trumpf TruBend 5170 vs Trumpf TruBend Series 8000
Trumpf vs Trumpf · CNC Press Brakes
Summary
The Trumpf TruBend 5170 is a single press brake model; the Trumpf TruBend Series 8000 is a series of larger machines for long sections, panels and thick plate. On the figures listed, the Trumpf TruBend Series 8000 has the longer bending length, 4420 mm against 3,230 mm (127 in), and the series also includes longer machines.
It has the deeper throat as well, 620 mm against 420 mm (16.5 in), and it is the heavier machine at 25000 kg against 14,150 kg (31,195 lb). The controls differ: Touchpoint TruBend on the Trumpf TruBend 5170 and the T-8000 S Multi-Touch Control on the Trumpf TruBend Series 8000. The Trumpf TruBend 5170 is the smaller installation for parts that fit within its bending length.
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | Trumpf TruBend 5170 | Trumpf TruBend Series 8000 |
|---|---|---|
| Bending Length | 3,230 mm (127 in) | 4420 mm ▲ |
| Throat Depth | 420 mm (16.5 in) | 620 mm ▲ |
| Control | Touchpoint TruBend | T-8000 S Multi-Touch Control |
| Machine Weight | 14,150 kg (31,195 lb) | 25000 kg |
Advantages
Trumpf TruBend 5170
- Lighter installation: 14,150 kg (31,195 lb) against 25000 kg
- Covers long parts up to 3,230 mm (127 in), with crowning for a constant angle
- Suited to deep boxes, tall flanges and tapered or stepped blanks
Trumpf TruBend Series 8000
- 4420 mm bending length against 3,230 mm (127 in), with longer machines in the series
- 620 mm throat depth against 420 mm (16.5 in)
- Suited to high-force bends in thick plate and to heavy blanks
Verdict
Choose by part length and plate thickness. The Trumpf TruBend 5170 fits shops whose parts stay within 3,230 mm (127 in) and a 420 mm (16.5 in) throat, such as boxes, flanged parts and general sheet work. The Trumpf TruBend Series 8000 is for long sections, panels and thick plate that need 4420 mm of bending length or more, a 620 mm throat and high press force, and that justify a 25000 kg machine.