TRUMPF TruBend Cell 7000 CNC Bending Cell – Year 2017

Manufacturer:
TRUMPF
Model:
TruBend Cell 7000
Year of construction:
2017
Condition:
used
Functionality:
fully functional

Technical details
Bending force (max.):
36 t

TRUBEND CELL 7000 High-End Aut. bending cell
Year of construction: 05/2017

ADDITIONAL Functions:
ToolMaster Bend (incl. Tool Identification System – TIS)
Tool gripper for faster tool change (only in conjunction with ToolMaster Bend and gripper changing module)
Conveyor belt
Additional system pallet
Additional mechanical gripper (without jaws)
Additional jaws for mechanical finger gripper
Gripper changing module incl. tool cleaning station
Multi-suction device with flat suction cups and electromagnets
TCB – Thickness Controlled Bending

STANDARD configuration:
TruBend 7036 Cell Edition
– Stable Machine frame
– Electro-mechanical direct drive (torque motor)
– 6-axis backgauge system with stop sensor
– Segmented Wila tool clamps without Tool Identification System – TIS
ATTENTION: lower tool clamp in the same design as the upper tool clamp
– Switch cabinet air-conditioning

BendMaster (15)
– Stable frame and manipulator
– Bearing load: 15 kg, max. sheet load: 3 kg
– Floor tracks: Welded construction with stable guide rail. Travel 3215 mm
– Gripper coupling at BendMaster
– Electrical drives
– Mechanical finger gripper with jaws

LoadMaster Bend
– Handling system
– Multi-suction device with bellows suction cups
– Double sheet detection and separation
– Transfer station
– System pallet

Safety
– Safety cell with swing sliding doors: The complete working and danger zone is safeguarded by a safety cell

Lighting

Control system
– PC control with 19“ Touch screen
– Mobile operating terminal
– Network connection
– Teleservice via Internet

TRUMPF TruBend Cell 7000 CNC Bending Cell – Technical Evaluation (Year 2017)
1. Technical Evaluation Overview

The TRUMPF TruBend Cell 7000 is an automated CNC bending cell built around a TruBend 7036 Cell Edition press brake and integrated handling systems. Based strictly on the provided information, the cell offers a maximum bending force of 36 t and employs an electro-mechanical direct drive (torque motor) architecture. The press brake is configured with a 6-axis backgauge system including a stop sensor.

Automation is provided by BendMaster (15) with a stated bearing load of 15 kg and maximum sheet load of 3 kg, operating on floor tracks with 3,215 mm travel. Material logistics are handled by LoadMaster Bend, including multi-suction handling, double-sheet detection and separation, a transfer station, and a system pallet. Tooling automation includes ToolMaster Bend with Tool Identification System (TIS), a tool gripper and gripper changing module with tool cleaning station, and segmented Wila tool clamps (upper and lower in the same design; note that the standard description specifies clamps without TIS, while TIS is listed under additional functions—this configuration should be verified).

Process control features include TCB (Thickness Controlled Bending). The safety concept comprises a fully enclosed safety cell with swing sliding doors. Control is via PC control with 19″ touchscreen, mobile operating terminal, network connectivity, and internet teleservice. Lighting and switch-cabinet air conditioning are included.

Key production parameters not provided include maximum bending length, material thickness range, ram stroke, open height, axis speeds, and achievable angle accuracy. These must be confirmed.

2. What to Check Before Buying

Given the automation depth and missing parameters, inspection should focus on:

Press brake and axes:

Verification of ram parallelism, repeatability, and performance of the electro-mechanical direct drive under load.

Functionality of the 6-axis backgauge across its full range, including stop sensor accuracy.

Condition and compatibility of Wila segmented tool clamps; confirm whether TIS is active on both upper and lower clamps as configured.

Automation systems:

BendMaster (15) manipulator accuracy, cycle consistency, and condition of 3,215 mm floor tracks.

LoadMaster Bend performance for sheet separation, transfer, and pallet handling; verify suction devices (bellows/flat cups, electromagnets) and double-sheet detection.

Operation of the gripper coupling, mechanical finger gripper with jaws, and availability/condition of additional jaws and additional mechanical gripper (without jaws).

Tooling and changeover:

Performance of ToolMaster Bend, tool gripper, and gripper changing module with cleaning station; verify tool recognition and change reliability.

Conveyor belt integration and system pallet alignment.

Control and safety:

PC control responsiveness, HMI condition, backups, and teleservice connectivity.

Integrity of the safety cell, interlocks, and door mechanisms.

3. Typical Industrial Applications

Based on the stated configuration and capacities, the TruBend Cell 7000 is technically suitable for:

Automated bending of small to light sheet-metal parts within the 36 t force class.

High-mix, repeatable production benefiting from automated tool changes and thickness compensation (TCB).

Cells requiring integrated material handling (loading, separation, transfer) and enclosed safety.

Material grades, maximum part size, and thickness limits cannot be confirmed from the provided data.

4. Common Risks in Used Machines

Typical risks for used automated bending cells include:

Tooling and clamp configuration mismatches, particularly around TIS availability across clamps.

Automation wear (grippers, tracks, suction devices) affecting repeatability and uptime.

Calibration drift in backgauge and thickness control systems.

Documentation gaps for cell integration, safety logic, and tool databases.

5. Maintenance and Service Considerations

With no service history provided, considerations are limited to general technical points:

Regular verification of drive systems, backgauge accuracy, and automation components is essential.

Tooling interfaces, grippers, and suction systems require routine inspection and cleaning.

Control backups (programs, tool libraries, safety parameters) should be secured before operation.

Any service or optimization planning should be based on on-site inspection and functional testing rather than assumptions about intervals or spare part availability.