Compact Robotic Press Brake Bending Cell
Automation without compromise. The HACO FlexBend is a compact, fully-integrated robotic bending cell combining the HACO SynchroMaster press brake with a FANUC M-20iD/35 robot — designed for unattended, lights-out metal fabrication. Fits in a 4×5 m footprint.
Key Features
The FlexBend is engineered as a complete turn-key cell — press brake, robot, tooling, gripper, and safety all integrated from the factory.
35 kg payload industrial robot with 1,813 mm reach. High-speed, precise, and proven in fabrication environments worldwide.
Pre-configured punch and die library. The robot automatically selects the correct tool based on the bend program.
Pneumatic gripper system handles a wide range of sheet geometries without manual changeovers.
Compact cell design allows installation in tight spaces. Minimal floor area, maximum output.
Sheet stacker and de-stacker allow unattended, overnight production runs with no operator intervention.
Unified control for both the press brake and robot. Single interface for programming, simulation, and production monitoring.
Robot Integration
The FlexBend uses the industry-proven FANUC M-20iD/35 articulated robot — a 6-axis arm with 35 kg payload and 1,813 mm reach. Pre-integrated with the HACO SynchroMaster press brake, the robot and press brake operate on a unified control platform for seamless production flow.
Technical Specifications
Complete specifications for the FlexBend robotic bending cell and integrated SynchroMaster press brake.
| Press Force | 100 Ton (1,000 kN) |
| Bending Length | 2,600 mm |
| Distance Between Housings | 2,100 mm |
| Daylight (max. open height) | 520 mm |
| Stroke | 200 mm |
| Table Height | 920 mm |
| Fast Approach Speed | 200 mm/s |
| Max Bending Speed | 10 mm/s |
| Fast Return Speed | 125 mm/s |
| Motor | 11 kW |
| Control | FASTBEND-2D MT (multi-touch) |
| Clamping | European Standard (ES) hydraulic top tool |
| Robot Model | FANUC M-20iD/35 |
| Axes | 6 |
| Payload | 35 kg |
| Maximum Reach | 1,813 mm |
| Repeatability | ±0.02 mm |
| Controller | FANUC R-30iB Plus |
| Installation | Floor-mounted, integrated to press brake bed |
| Cell Footprint | 4,000 × 5,000 mm (approx.) |
| Safety System | Safety fencing + AKAS light curtains |
| Sheet Loading | Pallet stack loader (standard) or conveyor (optional) |
| Sheet De-stacking | Pneumatic de-stacker with magnetic separation |
| Tooling | ES punch and die library (pre-configured) |
| Gripper | Multi-geometry pneumatic gripper (auto-adjust) |
| Part Output | Stacking conveyor or pallet (configurable) |
| Power Supply | 400V 3-phase 50 Hz (standard European) |
| Air Supply | 6 bar (87 psi) compressed air |
| Press Brake Control | FASTBEND-2D MT advanced multi-touch |
| Robot Controller | FANUC R-30iB Plus with HACO integration software |
| Safety | Full safety fencing, AKAS light curtains, safety PLC |
| Programming | On-cell and offline via HACOBEND Pro |
| Backgauge | X-R (standard), expandable to X-R-Z1-Z2 |
| Certification | CE marking, HACO quality certificate |
| Installation | Factory commissioning and operator training included |