WyBend T Series CNC Tandem Press Brake

The WyBend T Series is a CNC tandem press brake composed of 2 complete press brakes synchronized on a single working line, available in 5 configurations — from the T 1250 (12500 kN / 1250 tonnes combined, 14571 mm) up to the T 14000 (140000 kN / 14000 tonnes combined, 44071 mm) — designed for industries that process metal parts with dimensions impossible to process on any single press brake, including the largest in the WyBend G family (max 5000 tonnes, 15000 mm). With a tandem CNC system for full synchronization of both press brakes, a sheet support of up to 8.6 m with a capacity of 1500 kg and working lengths up to 44 meters, this CNC tandem press brake is the ultimate solution for exceptional-size parts in the shipbuilding, wind-energy and heavy-infrastructure industries.

The tandem principle of the WyBend T Series CNC tandem press brake consists of the perfect synchronization of the 2 independent press brakes through a unified CNC system — both press brakes simultaneously perform the same bending profile, with equal load distribution and millimetric synchronization of the upper-beam position. The result is that a 44-meter part can be bent with the precision and uniformity of a single press brake, with no zones of uneven angle at the junction of the 2 press brakes typical of unsynchronized systems.

Key advantages of the WyBend T Series CNC tandem press brake

• 2 synchronized press brakes — combined force up to 14000 tonnes over 44 meters — the WyBend T 14000 CNC tandem press brake combines the forces of 2 press brakes of 7000 tonnes each for a total force of 14000 tonnes over the 44071 mm length — a capability impossible to achieve with any existing single press brake, covering the bending of ultra-thick naval or structural steel sheets over the full lengths of ship sections or major bridge beams.

• Tandem CNC synchronization system — uniform angle over 44 meters — the Cybelec / Delem tandem CNC system with 8–12 axes per machine perfectly synchronizes both press brakes, with equal load distribution and real-time correction of any synchronism deviation, ensuring that the bending angle is uniform over the entire 44-meter length as if it were a single press brake.

• Yaskawa / Bosch Rexroth hybrid tandem hydraulic system — the dual hydraulic system with Yaskawa Japan hybrid servo drive distributes the hydraulic load equally between the 2 press brakes of the CNC tandem press brake, with energy saving compared with fixed-pump hydraulic systems of the same capacity and increased longevity of the hydraulic components through load synchronization.

• Follow-up sheet support 0.6–8.6 m with 1500 kg capacity — the follow-up sheet support with adjustable length from 0.6 to 8.6 m and a capacity of 1500 kg assists the handling of extra-long, extra-heavy sheets during bending, preventing material flexing under its own weight over lengths of tens of meters.

• Precise multi-axis back gauge ±0.02 mm over 44-meter lengths — the HIWIN multi-axis back-gauge system with ±0.02 mm accuracy operates in coordination over the entire 44-meter length, with extensions and segments aligned through the tandem CNC system for precise positioning of extra-long materials.

• Standard Euro and Promecam tool interface — compatibility with standard European TPA / Fibertool tools ensures access to the entire range of bending profiles available on the European market, with quick changeover even over the 44-meter length of the tandem press brake.

• 5 configurations — 1250 to 14000 tonnes, 14 to 44 meters — the WyBend T range covers the entire range of tandem applications, from the T 1250 configuration for 14-meter parts at 1250 tonnes to the T 14000 giant with 14000 tonnes over 44 meters.

Technical specifications of the WyBend T Series CNC tandem press brake

When a tandem press brake is needed versus a single high-capacity press brake

A single WyBend G 5000 press brake offers 5000 tonnes over 15 meters — the largest single press brake in the UZINEX portfolio. The WyBend T Series CNC tandem press brake is needed when: the part length exceeds 15 meters (the T Series reaches 44 meters), the required force exceeds 5000 tonnes (the T Series reaches 14000 tonnes), or when the project specifications require bending the complete part with no intermediate welds over lengths of 14–44 meters.

An alternative to tandem would be step bending — processing the part in segments on a single press brake and subsequent assembly by welding. The WyBend T Series CNC tandem press brake eliminates the intermediate welded joints, producing monolithic parts of 14–44 meters with superior structural integrity and without the costly operations of welding, grinding and inspecting the joints.

Applications and industries for the WyBend T Series CNC tandem press brake

The WyBend T Series CNC tandem press brake is intended exclusively for industries that produce the largest bent metal parts made on this planet. The shipbuilding industry uses the T 5000–T 14000 configurations for bending complete ship-hull sections, which can reach 40–44 meters in length and require forces of 5000–14000 tonnes for naval-steel thicknesses of 50–120 mm.

Producers of large-capacity offshore wind turbines use the WyBend T CNC tandem press brake for the production of the base sections of wind-turbine towers with diameters of 8–12 meters and thicknesses of 60–100 mm, where the complete-section lengths of 20–40 meters require the tandem configuration for uniform bends with no welds around the circumference.

Major infrastructure projects — suspension bridges with steel beams, maritime locks and dams with monolithic components — use the T 1250–T 3000 configurations of the WyBend T Series CNC tandem press brake for the production of structural beams and profiles 14–30 meters long with no intermediate joints, ensuring the maximum structural integrity of the load-bearing components.

How the WyBend T Series CNC tandem press brake works

1. Unified tandem CNC programming — the tandem CNC system programs both press brakes simultaneously as a single unit; the operator enters the part parameters only once, and the system automatically distributes the synchronized commands to both press brakes.

2. Continuous hydraulic synchronization — the Yaskawa/Bosch Rexroth tandem hydraulic system continuously monitors and synchronizes the positions of the 2 upper beams with millimetric accuracy, ensuring equal load distribution and an identical angle over the entire 44-meter length.

3. Coordinated back-gauge positioning over 44 meters — the multi-axis back gauge of both press brakes positions in coordination at the same distance from the bending axis with ±0.02 mm accuracy, with the 8.6 m sheet support assisting the handling of extra-long, extra-heavy sheets.

4. Synchronous bending 1250–14000 tonnes — both press brakes perform the bend simultaneously and synchronized; the CNC system corrects in real time any synchronism deviation between the 2 beams for angle uniformity over the entire part length.

5. Removal with specialized equipment — the finished 14–44 meter parts weighing tens to hundreds of tonnes are removed with specialized lifting systems (high-capacity overhead cranes) integrated into the hall's production flow.

Frequently asked questions about the WyBend T Series CNC tandem press brake

How does the tandem system ensure angle uniformity over the entire 44-meter length?

The tandem CNC system of the WyBend T Series CNC tandem press brake continuously monitors the positions of both upper beams through high-resolution encoders and corrects in real time any synchronism deviation by independently adjusting the hydraulic pressure on each press brake. The equal load distribution through the Yaskawa/Bosch Rexroth hybrid system ensures that both press brakes contribute equally to the total force, without one taking a disproportionate load relative to the other — which would generate an uneven angle at the junction of the 2 press brakes.

Why synchronized CNC tandem and not 2 independent press brakes with subsequent joining?

Processing a monolithic 30–44 meter part on 2 independent press brakes would involve either bending in segments with subsequent welding (costly operations of welding, grinding and inspecting the joints, plus the loss of structural integrity at the welds) or attempting to manually align the 2 press brakes — practically impossible for industrial tolerances. The WyBend T Series CNC tandem press brake eliminates both problems: the unified CNC system automatically synchronizes both press brakes with millimetric accuracy, producing monolithic parts of maximum structural integrity, with no welds and no intermediate joint-finishing operations.

What hall and infrastructure does the T 14000 model require?

The T 14000 model of the WyBend T Series CNC tandem press brake has dimensions of 44071×10000×13000 mm (44 meters long × 10 meters wide × 13 meters high) and a weight of thousands of tonnes — it requires a dedicated industrial hall with a clear length of at least 50 meters, a clear height of 14–15 meters and a special foundation over the entire 44-meter length for uniform load distribution. High-capacity overhead cranes (200–500 tonnes) are needed for handling the finished parts. UZINEX coordinates the design of the complete infrastructure in parallel with the manufacture of the equipment — the typical lead time from order to production is 12–24 months.

What is the typical delivery and commissioning time for a WyBend T 14000?

For the maximum T 14000 configuration, the typical time from order to actual production is 12–24 months: 6–9 months for equipment manufacture, 2–3 months for special transport in segments, 3–6 months for assembly at the customer's site in parallel with infrastructure preparation (foundation, hall, lifting systems), followed by 1–2 months of complete metrological calibration and testing on the customer's actual materials. UZINEX assigns a dedicated project manager throughout the implementation, with periodic reporting to the customer on the status of manufacture, transport and installation.

Is the WyBend T Series CNC tandem press brake eligible for European funding?

Yes. UZINEX supplies equipment for European-funded projects — PNRR, the Regional Program, the Just Transition Program — and is a member of the Enterprise Europe Network. The WyBend T Series CNC tandem press brake is eligible for funding through programs for strategic investment in industrial production capacity and infrastructure. UZINEX provides the technical documentation for public procurement procedures and tenders.

Why UZINEX for the WyBend T Series CNC tandem press brake

• Complete technical consulting for large-scale projects — UZINEX evaluates the part dimensions, the required forces, the infrastructure requirements and the production plan to recommend the optimal T configuration.

• Complete installation coordination — UZINEX coordinates the delivery, foundation, installation and commissioning of the tandem assembly, including integration with the hall's lifting systems.

• Extended 60-month warranty — warranty for all components of both press brakes, with specialized technical support.

• Specialized technical support — a technical team specialized in tandem systems, with fast intervention.

• Smart AI manual included — complete documentation for operating the synchronized tandem system.

• Eligibility for European funding — complete support for EU, PNRR, structural funding for major strategic investments.

The WyBend T Series CNC tandem press brake is the solution for parts impossible to process on a single press brake — with 2 synchronized CNC press brakes, a combined force of 1250–14000 tonnes, a working length of 14–44 meters, a Yaskawa/Bosch Rexroth hybrid system, an 8.6 m sheet support and a ±0.02 mm back gauge over 44 meters, in 5 configurations from the T 1250 to the T 14000.