Bystronic Hämmerle APL 3600
This model was not found in Bystronic's current lineup when we checked on 2026-10-03 . It may be a superseded or older model; the specifications below are as we last recorded them.
Key Specifications
pressing force
working length
distance between uprights
throat depth
open height
ram stroke
How much does the Bystronic Hämmerle APL 3600 cost?
Estimated price range
Our best estimate for a cnc press brake in this class — not a quote from Bystronic. Configuration moves it a long way.
Overview
The Bystronic Hämmerle APL 3600 is a hydraulic synchronised press brake with 200 tonnes (2,000 kN) of pressing force over a 3,600 mm working length. It is not in Bystronic's current lineup, so the listed figures are a reference for judging a machine that already stands in a workshop.
The frame figures say what fits. Between the uprights there is 3,050 mm, so a part longer than that can be bent only if its flange stays within the 450 mm throat depth. Open height is 560 mm and ram stroke 220 mm, which gives room for tall tooling and for withdrawing box-shaped parts with deep flanges.
At approx. 22,000 kg the machine needs its foundation and rigging route settled before anything else. The ram approaches at 120 mm/s, bends at a programmable 1–10 mm/s and returns at 110 mm/s. The back gauge has 4 axes (X, R, Z1, Z2), meaning the two fingers move sideways independently, and Y-axis positioning accuracy is listed at ±0.02 mm. The control row reads Hämmerle APL (Bystronic integrated) and gives no further detail.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Pressing Force | 200 tonnes (2,000 kN) |
| Working Length | 3,600 mm |
| Distance Between Uprights | 3,050 mm |
| Throat Depth | 450 mm |
| Open Height | 560 mm |
| Ram Stroke | 220 mm |
| Approach Speed | 120 mm/s |
| Bending Speed | 1–10 mm/s (programmable) |
| Return Speed | 110 mm/s |
| Back Gauge Axes | 4 axes (X, R, Z1, Z2) |
| Y Axis Positioning Accuracy | ±0.02 mm |
| Drive Type | Hydraulic synchronised |
| CNC Control | Hämmerle APL (Bystronic integrated) |
| Machine Weight | Approx. 22,000 kg |
Specifications compiled from manufacturer literature and industry references. Not independently verified against a published spec sheet — confirm with the manufacturer or an authorised dealer before making a purchasing decision.
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- 200 tonnes (2,000 kN) of pressing force on a 3,600 mm working length
- 450 mm throat depth lets parts longer than the 3,050 mm between uprights pass the side frames
- 560 mm open height with a 220 mm ram stroke for tall tools and deep parts
- Back gauge with 4 axes (X, R, Z1, Z2)
- Y-axis positioning accuracy of ±0.02 mm
Limitations
- Machine weight of approx. 22,000 kg calls for a prepared foundation and heavy rigging
- Bending speed tops out at 10 mm/s and approach speed at 120 mm/s
- Only 3,050 mm between the uprights, so full-length parts must clear the frames within the 450 mm throat
- The table does not describe the control beyond its name, and shows no crowning row
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
The listed pressing force is 200 tonnes (2,000 kN) and the working length is 3,600 mm. The plate thickness that force will bend depends on the material, the bend length and the die opening, so work it out for your own parts from a bending force chart.
02
The distance between uprights is 3,050 mm. Longer parts, up to the 3,600 mm working length, have to pass in front of the frames and are then limited by the 450 mm throat depth.
03
The table shows 4 axes: X, R, Z1 and Z2. X sets flange depth, R the gauge height, and Z1 and Z2 the sideways position of each finger. Y-axis positioning accuracy for the ram is listed at ±0.02 mm.
04
Approach speed is 120 mm/s, return speed 110 mm/s and bending speed is programmable from 1–10 mm/s. The ram stroke is 220 mm within an open height of 560 mm, and the drive is hydraulic synchronised.
