Amada HFE 220-4
Key Specifications
Pressing Force
Working Length
Distance Between Uprights
Throat Depth
Open Height
Ram Stroke
Overview
The Amada HFE 220-4 is a servo-electric press brake from Amada's HFE series, delivering 220 tonnes of bending force across a 4,100 mm working length through a direct-drive electric servo motor system. Replacing hydraulic oil and pumps with servo motors and ball screws, the HFE series represents Amada's commitment to clean, energy-efficient bending technology suited to precision fabrication environments where contamination, noise, and energy cost are operational concerns.
The HFE 220-4's servo-electric drive provides instantaneous torque response without the warm-up cycles or pressure build-up inherent to hydraulic systems. Ram positioning is controlled by dual servo motors acting through precision ground ball screws, achieving Y-axis repeatability of ±0.01 mm — a level of precision that supports complex multi-bend part programs with tight angular tolerances. The drive system consumes energy only during actual press motion, making the HFE 220-4 significantly more energy-efficient than comparable hydraulic press brakes on high-cycle production work.
Amada equips the HFE 220-4 with the AMNC-3i CNC, a touchscreen control featuring 3D graphical bend simulation, automatic bend sequence optimisation, and real-time tool interference checking. The control links directly to Amada's Dr. ABE Bend offline programming software, enabling complex multi-stage parts to be programmed off the machine floor and transferred without retyping data at the machine. The back-gauge system provides multi-axis positioning with motorised Z1/Z2 finger adjustment and optional L-axis for angled back-gauge setups.
The 4,100 mm working length positions the HFE 220-4 for long structural profiles, enclosure panels, and HVAC ductwork where shorter machines require multiple setups. The frame is a welded and stress-relieved steel monoblock designed to maintain parallelism across the full table length even at maximum load. An automatic crowning table compensates for press beam deflection during bending, ensuring consistent angles from end to end without manual shimming.
Competing with Trumpf's TruBend 5230 and Bystronic's Xpert Pro 320 in the large-format servo-electric press brake category, the HFE 220-4 is particularly valued by fabricators already running Amada laser systems who want integrated offline programming and tooling compatibility within a single Amada manufacturing ecosystem. Its combination of large working length, servo-electric precision, and Amada's global service and tooling network makes it a primary choice for high-mix, high-precision bending shops.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Pressing Force | 220 tonnes (2,200 kN) |
| Working Length | 4,100 mm |
| Distance Between Uprights | 3,550 mm |
| Throat Depth | 425 mm |
| Open Height | 530 mm |
| Ram Stroke | 200 mm |
| Approach Speed | 200 mm/s |
| Bending Speed | 1–20 mm/s (programmable) |
| Return Speed | 180 mm/s |
| Back-Gauge Axes | 6 axes (X, R, Z1, Z2, X5, optional L) |
| Y-Axis Positioning Accuracy | ±0.01 mm |
| Drive Type | Servo-electric (dual ball screw) |
| Control | Amada AMNC-3i |
| Machine Weight | Approx. 18,000 kg |
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Specifications sourced from amada.com — verified 2026-03-28
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- Servo-electric drive eliminates hydraulic oil, reducing contamination risk and energy consumption by 40–60% versus hydraulic equivalents
- Y-axis repeatability of ±0.01 mm enables consistent tight-tolerance bending across high-mix production without manual angle verification
- 4,100 mm working length handles long structural profiles and large enclosure panels in a single setup
- Automatic crowning compensation ensures uniform angle accuracy across the full table length at maximum load
- AMNC-3i control integrates directly with Dr. ABE Bend offline software for seamless program transfer from design to machine
Limitations
- Servo-electric drive systems carry a higher initial purchase price than equivalent hydraulic press brakes of similar capacity
- Maximum 220-tonne force at 4,100 mm limits suitability for very heavy plate bending above 15 mm mild steel across the full length
- Ball screw maintenance and servo motor servicing require Amada-trained technicians, which can extend downtime in regions with limited coverage
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
The servo-electric drive on the HFE 220-4 uses dual servo motors and ball screws rather than hydraulic pumps and oil. This eliminates hydraulic oil from the machine environment, reducing fire risk and contamination, and consumes energy only during actual press motion rather than running a hydraulic pump continuously. The result is 40–60% lower energy consumption and faster, more precise ram positioning with ±0.01 mm Y-axis repeatability.
02
Yes. Amada's Dr. ABE Bend offline programming software supports the HFE 220-4 fully, allowing 3D part unfolding, bend sequence optimisation, tooling selection, and back-gauge position calculation to be performed at a workstation away from the machine. Programs are transferred directly to the AMNC-3i control, eliminating re-entry errors and reducing machine downtime during setup.
03
The HFE 220-4 uses Amada's own precision-ground tooling system, which is compatible with standard European-style Wila/Promecam punches and dies as well as Amada's proprietary American-style tooling for North American markets. Amada's EZ-Clamp or equivalent quick-change clamping system can be specified to speed tool changes on high-mix programs.
04
Amada offers an optional Automatic Angle Measurement (AFH) system for the HFE series that measures actual bend angles after each stroke and feeds corrections back to the AMNC-3i control. This closed-loop angle compensation is particularly valuable when bending materials with high springback variability, such as high-strength steel or aluminium alloys.
05
The HG 2204 is a hydraulic synchronised press brake with servo-hydraulic drive, while the HFE 220-4 is fully servo-electric. Both share similar working length and force capacity, but the HFE offers higher Y-axis precision (±0.01 mm), lower energy consumption, and an oil-free operation environment. The HG series typically carries a lower purchase price and is preferred in heavy-duty applications where the servo-electric drive cost premium is not justified.
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