Trumpf TruBend Series 1000

The Trumpf TruBend Series 1000 is Trumpf's entry-level press brake lineup, designed for shops that want German build quality and Trumpf's control ecosystem without paying Series 5000 or 7000 money. The range spans five models -- from the compact 1060 at 600 kN (60 metric tons) with a 2,050 mm bending length, up to the 1320 at 3,200 kN (320 metric tons) with a 4,100 mm bed. It's the brake you buy when you want a solid, reliable machine that handles everyday fabrication work without the premium price tag of Trumpf's more automated platforms.

The Series 1000 comes in two flavors: Classic and Comfort. The Classic model (available as the 1225) ships with QuickClamp manual tool clamping and gets the job done for shops that don't mind manual setups. The Comfort models step up to hydraulic upper tool clamping, CNC-controlled crowning, and a more refined operator interface. Both versions run a 4-axis CNC backgauge as standard, which handles the vast majority of common bending operations without needing the 5- or 6-axis systems found on higher-end Trumpf brakes.

The hydraulic drive system on the Series 1000 is straightforward and proven. You won't find the On-Demand Servo Drive from the 5000 series here -- this is a conventional hydraulic press brake with synchronization cylinders and proportional valves for ram positioning. That means higher energy consumption and more noise than the servo-driven models, but also simpler maintenance and lower repair costs when something eventually needs attention. The trade-off makes sense for shops running one or two shifts with moderate volume.

Programming runs through Trumpf's numeric and graphic control interface, which covers 2D bend programming with tool setup suggestions. It's not as sophisticated as the Touchpoint TruBend control on the 5000 and 7000 series, but it handles standard bend sequences efficiently. Offline programming through TruTops Bend is supported for shops that want to program jobs away from the machine.

Machine construction follows Trumpf's standard approach: welded steel frame, stress-relief annealed, with precision-ground ram guides. The 1060 weighs in at 5,900 kg (13,007 lb) while the big 1320 tips the scales at 20,800 kg (45,856 lb). Floor space requirements are reasonable -- the 1060 fits in a 2,760 x 1,910 mm footprint, while the 1320 needs 4,800 x 2,320 mm.

New TruBend Series 1000 machines typically run $80,000 to $200,000 depending on the model, tonnage, and options. The 1060 Comfort sits at the entry point, while a fully optioned 1320 Comfort with CNC crowning and tooling packages approaches the upper range. Used machines from 2010-2020 trade between $30,000 and $100,000 depending on model, hours, and condition. For shops stepping up from manual or older NC brakes, the Series 1000 delivers genuine Trumpf quality at a price point that competes with Amada and Bystronic mid-range offerings.