Wila Nova CNC Press Brake

$100,000 – $280,000 Updated 2026-03-17

Key Specifications

Capacity

60 – 220 ton

Bending Length

2000 – 4000 mm

Drive

Hydraulic, synchronized dual cylinder

Clamping System

Wila New Standard hydraulic quick-change

Tooling Intelligence

RFID tool identification

Backgauge

6-axis CNC

Overview

Wila is a Dutch manufacturer best known as the world's leading provider of press brake tooling and clamping systems, but the company also manufactures press brake machines under the Nova series. The Wila Nova is a hydraulic press brake available from 60 to 220 tons with bending lengths from 2000 to 4000 mm, positioned as a machine deeply integrated with Wila's acclaimed automatic clamping and tool management system. The Nova's key differentiator is Wila's New Standard Clamping system, which uses a hydraulic quick-change clamping mechanism to change tools in under 30 seconds without loosening multiple bolts. The machine includes Wila's Intelligent Tooling system with RFID-tagged tools that automatically report their geometry to the machine control, enabling automatic bend sequence verification and preventing operator errors from wrong tool installation. The Nova uses a Delem DA-69T controller and is particularly popular in European job shops where frequent changeovers and high-mix production require fast, reliable tool changing.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Capacity	60 – 220 ton
Bending Length	2000 – 4000 mm
Drive	Hydraulic, synchronized dual cylinder
Clamping System	Wila New Standard hydraulic quick-change
Tooling Intelligence	RFID tool identification
Backgauge	6-axis CNC
Crowning	Automatic hydraulic crowning
Control	Delem DA-69T with 3D simulation
Tool Change Speed	Under 30 seconds
Positioning Accuracy	±0.01 mm
Manufacturer	JMT
Model	400-12
Capacity	242 kg
Stroke Length	264.16 mm

Specifications sourced from machinio.com — verified 2026-03-28

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

Wila New Standard clamping changes tools in under 30 seconds — fastest in the industry
RFID tool intelligence prevents wrong tool errors and auto-configures bend programs
Wila's tooling expertise embedded into machine design gives best clamping performance
Delem DA-69T is a top-tier controller with 3D part simulation
6-axis backgauge with ±0.01 mm accuracy for complex bend sequences

Limitations

Wila tooling system proprietary — requires Wila New Standard tooling for quick-change benefit
Higher tooling cost for Wila New Standard vs standard European tooling
Dutch distribution less accessible in some markets vs Amada or TRUMPF
Hydraulic drive energy consumption vs servo-electric alternatives

Best For

High-mix job shops where frequent tool changeovers are the primary productivity constraint Shops investing in Wila intelligent tooling for automated bend verification European precision fabricators running complex multi-bend programs with many tool changes Shops where operator error from wrong tool installation has been a quality issue

Frequently Asked Questions

01 Can the Wila Nova use non-Wila tooling?

The Nova machine accepts standard European-style (Wila, Wilson) tooling in manual mounting mode. However, the quick-change (under 30 seconds) and RFID intelligence features require Wila New Standard or Wila Trumpf-style tooling with RFID chips.

02 What is Wila Intelligent Tooling?

Wila Intelligent Tooling embeds RFID chips in punch and die holders. The machine control reads these chips automatically when tools are loaded, confirming tool geometry, height, and bend radius data match the program requirements. This eliminates setup errors from loading the wrong tool.

03 Does the Nova include an automatic tool storage system?

The Nova machine itself does not include automatic storage, but Wila's Tool Management System (a separate cabinet or wall storage unit with RFID readers) tracks tool location and condition, and integrates with the machine control for program-driven tool call-up.