TRUMPF TruBend 7050

The TRUMPF TruBend 7050 is the larger sibling to the TruBend 7036 in TRUMPF's fully electric Series 7000 press brake line — marketed as the fastest bending platform in the world. With 500 kN (50 metric tons / 55 US tons) of press force and a 1,530 mm (60.2 in) bending length, the 7050 steps up from the 7036's 40-ton / 1,020 mm envelope to cover a broader range of small and medium parts without giving up any of the speed, precision, or ergonomic advantages that define the 7000 series.

The core technology is TRUMPF's gearless electric direct drive — no hydraulics, no oil, no warm-up period. The Y-axis rapid speed reaches 220 mm/s (8.7 in/s) with a maximum bending speed of 25 mm/s, delivering up to 80 strokes per minute at the 7050's tonnage. Because the drive is electric, performance is consistent from the first bend of the day; there's no thermal drift from hydraulic fluid heating up over a shift. Y-axis positional accuracy holds at +/- 0.002 mm (0.00008 in), and the X/R backgauge axes hold +/- 0.02 mm (0.0008 in).

The 6-axis CNC backgauge is constructed from carbon fiber, keeping repositioning mass low so the backgauge fingers move at 1,000 mm/s (2,362 ipm). That speed matters when you're running a high-mix schedule: minimal dwell time between bends keeps actual cycle time close to theoretical cycle time. The Touchpoint TruBend touchscreen control (TASC 6000 on older machines) handles programming with 2D simulation, tool selection guidance, and collision avoidance before the first stroke.

ACB Wireless angle measurement — TRUMPF's tracer-disc system built into the upper tooling — reads actual bend angles in real time and corrects springback on the fly. On the 7050, this capability is especially valuable when bending medium-thickness stainless or high-tensile steel, where springback is material-lot-dependent. The first bend on a new batch comes out right without trial bends and scrap.

Ergonomics carry over from the 7036: the 7050 ships with an adjustable sit/stand support, individually adjustable armrest, footrests, and front/rear LED lighting. The BendGuard light-field safety system replaces a traditional light curtain, keeping the working envelope open while maintaining compliance. For operators running an 8-hour shift bending hundreds of parts per day, these features matter for fatigue and long-term injury risk.

Footprint is 2,300 x 1,340 mm (90.6 x 52.8 in), roughly 400 mm longer than the 7036 but still compact enough for most production cells. Machine weight is approximately 3,600 kg (7,937 lb). Power consumption is just 9 kW — a fraction of what a comparable hydraulic press brake draws.

New TruBend 7050 machines typically run $140,000–$200,000 depending on tooling packages and options. Used machines from 2012–2019 trade between $55,000 and $100,000. The 7050 is appropriate when you need the 7036's electric drive advantages but regularly work with parts between 1,020 mm and 1,530 mm in length, or bend 4–6 mm mild steel that would stress the 7036 at full length. For parts under 1,020 mm, the 7036 is faster and more compact. For parts over 1,530 mm, step up to the TruBend 5000 series. Specs are sourced from TRUMPF published technical data, dealer listings, and equipment resellers.