Prima Power Combi Genius 6 Combined Punch/Press Brake
Key Specifications
Bending Force
Working Length
Throat Depth
Stroke
Open Height
Back Gauge Axes
Overview
The Prima Power Combi Genius 6 is a combined CNC turret punch press and servoelectric press brake in a single automated machine, representing one of the most integrated sheet metal processing solutions available in the industrial market. Rather than requiring two separate machines and a manual transfer step between punching and bending operations, the Combi Genius 6 performs both processes in one automated cell — a punched flat blank is automatically transferred to the integrated press brake section and bent to the finished part without operator intervention. This integration dramatically reduces part cycle times, eliminates inter-operation WIP accumulation, and requires significantly less floor space than separate machine installations.
The punching section uses Prima Power's servo-driven turret punch technology with automatic tool selection, while the press brake section employs their proven servoelectric drive architecture — delivering oil-free, energy-efficient bending alongside fast, programmable punching. The Combi Genius 6 designation indicates the sixth-generation platform, which introduced refined automation sequencing, improved inter-section part transfer mechanics, and enhanced CNC integration between the two processing modules.
The machine's CNC control manages the complete process from flat blank to finished bent part. Prima Power's CAD/CAM software generates both the punch program and the bend program from the same 3D part model, and the control coordinates the transition between operations automatically. The system is particularly powerful for medium-volume production of parts that would otherwise require significant operator handling between punch and brake operations.
The Combi Genius 6 is widely specified in HVAC panel manufacturing, electrical enclosure production, automotive supplier component work, and appliance manufacturing — all sectors where formed sheet metal parts are produced in regular volumes from punched blanks. For manufacturers evaluating their sheet metal cell layout, the Combi Genius 6 offers a compelling argument for consolidated automation over separate stand-alone machines.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Bending Force | Up to 1,000 kN (100 tonnes, brake section) |
| Working Length | Up to 2,550 mm (brake section) |
| Throat Depth | 400 mm |
| Stroke | 170 mm |
| Open Height | 450 mm |
| Back Gauge Axes | 6-axis servo-driven (brake section) |
| Control System | Prima Power integrated CNC (punch + brake combined) |
| Machine Weight | Approx. 22,000 kg (combined system) |
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- Punch-to-bend automation in a single cell eliminates inter-operation handling and WIP
- Smaller combined footprint than equivalent separate punch press and press brake
- Servoelectric brake section provides oil-free, energy-efficient bending
- Single CAD/CAM program drives both punching and bending operations from one 3D model
Limitations
- Very high capital cost compared to standalone press brake investment
- Complex machine system requires trained operators and specialist maintenance support
- Less flexible for shops where punch and brake operations run on very different schedules or batch sizes
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
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The Combi Genius 6 uses an integrated automated part transfer system that grips the punched flat blank and repositions it into the press brake section. The CNC controls the entire transfer sequence, with part orientation and back gauge positioning coordinated automatically based on the bend program. The transfer is programmed as part of the overall job sequence in Prima Power's CAD/CAM software.
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In most operational configurations, the Combi Genius 6 is designed to run as an integrated system. However, the machine can be programmed to use the punch section alone for punching-only work, or the brake section alone for bending pre-punched blanks. This flexibility means the machine does not become idle if one operation's workload temporarily outpaces the other.
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The ROI case for the Combi Genius 6 centres on labour reduction, cycle time compression, and floor space savings. By eliminating the operator handling step between punch and brake, the system can reduce total part cycle time by 30–50% on typical formed enclosure parts. Floor space savings of 40–60% versus separate machines also contribute, as does the reduction in WIP material between operations. For shops running 50,000+ formed parts per year, the economics typically favour the Combi Genius investment.
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