The mainstream types of Press Brake Machines on the market include:
- Hydraulic types
(1) Torsion-Bar CNC Press Brake (economical)
(2) Electro-Hydraulic CNC Press Brake (mainstream mid-to-high-end)
(3) Hybrid (servo-pump controlled)Press Brake Machine
- All-Electric Servo )Press Brake Machine(fully electric, no hydraulic oil)
- Specialized / automated Press Brake Machine
Hydraulic press brakes dominate the market, with the ANTISHICNC team’s highest sales volume coming from torsion-bar synchronized CNC press brakes and electro-hydraulic servo CNC press brakes. For these two types of equipment, the market primarily opts for the ESTUN E21, TP10S, and DELEM DA53T control systems. What are the differences between these three systems, and how should customers choose? The ANTISHICNC team provides a brief overview below.
| Item | ESTUN E21 | TP10S | DELEM DA53T |
| Introduction | Domestic economical NC system | Domestic NC system with touchscreen | DELEM (Netherlands): High-end international CNC systems |
| Equipment Application | Torsion-bar synchronized CNC press brake | Torsion-bar synchronized CNC press brake | Electro-hydraulic servo CNC press brake |
| Screen | Monochrome keypad display (non-touchscreen) | Color touchscreen | 10.1-inch color touchscreen |
| Programming Method | Depth-based programming (cannot input angles directly) | Angle and depth programming | 2D graphical visualization and angle-based programming |
| Control Axes | 2 axes (Y, X) | Standard 2-axis (Y+X); hardware expandable to R/Z axes | Controls up to 4 axes (Y1, Y2, X, R) plus V-axis crowning compensation |
| Bending Force / Material Library | None | Standard tooling material library | Comprehensive tool and material libraries; automatic calculation of bending force and bend deductions |
| Program Capacity | 40 programs, 25 steps per program | 200 programs, 25 steps per program | High capacity; supports arc bending and hemming |
| Offline Programming | Not supported | Not supported | Supports Profile-53TL PC-based offline programming |
| EU Recognition | Low | Medium | Top-tier status; the preferred brand for European customers |
| Recommended Operating Conditions | Simple sheet metal work, limited budget. | Medium-complexity bending; cost-effective solution | High precision; suitable for complex workpieces |
| Advantages | Lowest cost, simple structure, easy maintenance, quick to master. | It features intuitive touchscreen operation and angle programming; among domestic systems, it offers excellent value for money and is easy to maintain. | Leading international brand; most comprehensive feature set; graphical and offline programming capabilities; multi-language support; robust diagnostics; mature after-sales support network in Europe |
| shortcoming | It does not support automatic bending force calculation, material libraries, or tool libraries; it lacks graphical previews; and it does not support automatic control of the R-axis or deflection compensation. It is an entry-level NC system rather than a full-featured CNC system. | No 2D graphical programming; no offline PC programming software available; lower market acceptance in Europe compared to Delem; independent closed-loop control of Y1/Y2 dual cylinders is not possible on torsion-bar models (due to mechanical design limitations). | This type of equipment represents the most expensive category of hydraulic machinery. On torsion-bar bending machines, Y1 and Y2 axes cannot be controlled via independent closed-loop feedback (due to the mechanical forced synchronization of the torsion bar), meaning the electro-hydraulic synchronization advantages of the DA53T controller cannot be fully realized; to utilize the full performance capabilities of the DA53T, a WE67K electro-hydraulic synchronized bending machine is required. |
If you are looking for a Press Brake machine, please feel free to contact Shanghai ANTS Machine at: contact@antsmachine.com. We offer hydraulic, mechanical, and CNC Press Brake machines, and can also customize automated Press Brake machine production lines to meet specific customer requirements. Additionally, we supply other metal processing equipment, such as plate rolling machines and pipe bending machines. Our technical team is ready to provide the optimal technical solution tailored to your needs.