LVD XTEND'N'BEND Press Brake
Key Specifications
Pressing Force
Working Length
Retractable Side Frame
Throat Depth
Open Height
Stroke
Overview
The LVD XTEND'N'BEND is a patented ultra-wide hydraulic press brake concept from LVD Group (Gullegem, Belgium) that addresses one of the fundamental limitations of conventional press brakes: tool accessibility on very long workpieces. The machine's defining innovation is a retractable side frame that allows the operator to load and support long blanks from the side rather than through the narrow front gap, dramatically improving ergonomics and enabling single-operator handling of parts that would otherwise require multiple people or overhead craneage.
The XTEND'N'BEND is available in working lengths from 4,000 mm to 8,000 mm with pressing forces from 200 to 600 tonnes, making it one of the longest-bed hydraulic press brakes in LVD's standard catalogue. Despite its exceptional width, the machine maintains LVD's hallmark precision through its CADMAN-B CNC with integrated Easy-Form real-time angle correction — a laser-based angle measurement system that samples the bend angle during the stroke and automatically corrects for material springback in real time, closing the loop on angle accuracy without relying on pre-calculated springback compensation tables.
The retractable side frame mechanism is electronically controlled and interlocked with the machine's safety system, ensuring the frame is fully extended and locked before any bending stroke is initiated. This design eliminates the need for auxiliary support tables or lifting equipment during the bending of large panels, bus bar stock, shipbuilding components, and agricultural equipment panels — applications where conventional press brakes force inefficient multi-setup or team-lift workflows.
LVD supports the XTEND'N'BEND with its CADMAN software suite for offline programming, DNC connectivity, and integration into Industry 4.0 factory management systems. The machine is a flagship demonstration of LVD's engineering capability and is most frequently found in heavy fabrication, shipbuilding, construction equipment, and energy sector manufacturing environments where panel size regularly exceeds the practical limits of conventional bending equipment.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Pressing Force | 200–600 tonnes (configuration dependent) |
| Working Length | 4,000–8,000 mm (configuration dependent) |
| Retractable Side Frame | Electronically controlled, full-width access |
| Throat Depth | 500 mm (standard) |
| Open Height | 600 mm (standard) |
| Stroke | 300 mm (standard) |
| Back-Gauge Axes | X, R, Z1, Z2 (standard); additional axes optional |
| Y-Axis Positioning Accuracy | ±0.01 mm |
| Angle Measurement | Easy-Form laser real-time angle correction (standard) |
| CNC Control | LVD CADMAN-B Touch |
| Drive System | Synchronised electro-hydraulic |
| Safety Guarding | Fiessler AKAS laser front guarding (standard) |
| Manufacturer | LVD - Strippit |
| Capacity | 90,000 kg |
| Throat Depth | 203.2 mm |
| Stroke Length | 200.66 mm |
| Model | PPBL |
Specifications sourced from machinio.com — verified 2026-03-28
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- Patented retractable side frame allows single-operator loading of very long workpieces that would normally require multiple people or crane assistance
- Easy-Form real-time laser angle correction eliminates springback guesswork and delivers consistent angles across the full working length
- CADMAN-B CNC with 3D offline programming and full DNC connectivity supports Industry 4.0 integration
- Available in configurations from 200 to 600 tonnes covering a wide range of heavy fabrication applications
- LVD's global service and applications engineering network provides strong after-sales support across all major industrial markets
Limitations
- Price premium over comparable fixed-frame ultra-wide press brakes is significant; the retractable frame mechanism adds cost and complexity
- Machine footprint with the side frame extended is substantially larger than a conventional press brake of the same working length, requiring adequate floor space planning
- Complexity of the retractable frame mechanism adds a maintenance consideration not present on standard fixed-frame machines
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
The side frame retracts laterally on guided rails using an electric actuator, opening the side of the machine for end-loading of long workpieces. The frame is interlocked with the machine safety system: the CNC will not permit a bending stroke until the frame is fully extended and locked. This means the operator cannot accidentally attempt to bend with the frame retracted.
02
Easy-Form is LVD's proprietary real-time angle correction system. A laser sensor mounted in the tooling measures the actual bend angle during the stroke. The CNC compares the measured angle to the target and adjusts the ram stopping position in real time on the current bend — not the next one. This compensates for material thickness variation and springback differences between coils or batches without requiring trial bends.
03
LVD configures the XTEND'N'BEND to customer specification within the available range of 4,000–8,000 mm working length and 200–600 tonnes pressing force. The most common configurations are 6,000 mm / 400 tonnes and 8,000 mm / 600 tonnes. Custom configurations outside the standard range can be discussed with LVD's engineering team.
04
Yes. The XTEND'N'BEND uses LVD's standard Wila-compatible precision-ground tooling with automatic clamping. All tooling from LVD's standard press brake range is compatible, including segmented tools for large-radius forming and special punches for structural profiles.
05
LVD's CADMAN-B software is the primary offline programming tool. It imports STEP/IGES/DXF part files, automatically calculates bend sequences, generates the NC program, and simulates the full bending process in 3D including collision detection. Programs can be transferred to the machine via network or USB.
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