Automec CNC150 Backgauge System

The CNC150 is an economical, simple to use control that incorporates the most popular features used in our 30-plus years experience in the pressbrake backgauging industry. It offers 150 job memory storage with up to 20 bends per job. The CNC150 will control any of the backgauge configurations allowing the operator to form the complete workpiece in one handling by controlling the backgauge, ram depth and gauge bar height of each bend.

The CNC150 is our most popular control and is a simple low-cost way to improve your pressbrake productivity. Productivity increases of over 40% are typical when using this system over manual gauging. While simple, the CNC150 still offers enhanced features like reversal on pinch point and backgauge retract and delays. On 2-Axis hydraulic brakes backgauge retract on pinch point allows you to program the backgauge to retract once the workpiece is pinched in order to clear reverse bends. The backgauge retract/delay feature allows the operator to program the backgauge to retract away from the die a specified time and distance to allow the operator time to reposition the workpiece. Both the time and distance of retract can be programmed separately for each bend.

All electronics are housed in a single control panel featuring easy to read LED’s. The velvet-lexan front panel features high-feedback tactile feel pushbuttons. A parts counter keeps track of total parts formed and can be viewed simply by pressing one button. When you release the button you automatically return to the program. A ram offset ± .393” and bend allowance of ± .393" can be programmed for each job to offset all dimensions in the program by the same amount.

The CNC150 backgauge system comes with a two-year warranty.

Control Specifications

• 11-digit part storage
• 150 jobs (00 to 150)
• 20 bends per job
• Programming delay/retract between bends (0 – 9 seconds)
• Bend allowance ± .393”
• Calculator to change dimensions incrementally
• Parts counter
• 1, 2, or 3 axis
• .001” resolution
• Red L.E.D. display
• IN/MM conversion
• Membrane Keyboard
• 30-day battery back up
• Input power - 115 VAC ± 10% 50/60 HZ, 1A MAX (Control)
• 2 year warranty

Backgauges Available for CNC150

MINIBRUTE

 

Model MINIBRUTE
Holding Force	200 lbs.
# of Drives	1
Weight	200 lbs.
Overall Height	21˝
Overall Depth	41˝
Overall Width	31˝
Gauge Bar Length	66˝
Positioning Speed	600 IPM
Gauge Travel	20˝
Repeatability	± .002˝
Vertical Height Adjustment	10˝
Recommended Width	3´ to 8´ 6˝

 

The MINIBRUTE compact gauge for pressbrakes with 3´ to 8´ 6˝ between sideframes. This unit is available with a 66˝ gauge bar and provides up to 20˝ of travel.

G24 Series

 

Model A
Holding Force	200 lbs.
# of Drives	1
Weight	200 lbs.
Overall Height	26˝
Overall Depth	42˝
Overall Width	16˝
Gauge Bar Length	3´
Positioning Speed	600 IPM
Gauge Travel	24˝
Repeatability	± .002˝
Vertical Height Adjustment	10˝
Recommended Width	Up to 4´

 

The A compact gauge for press brakes with 12˝ to 42˝ between sideframes. This unit is available with a 3´ gauge bar for light applications.

 

Model B
Holding Force	400 lbs.
# of Drives	2
Weight	300 lbs.
Overall Height	26˝
Overall Depth	42˝
Overall Width	40˝
Gauge Bar Length	7´
Positioning Speed	600 IPM
Gauge Travel	24˝
Repeatability	± .002˝
Vertical Height Adjustment	10˝
Recommended Pressbrake Sideframe Width	5´ to 8´6˝

 

The B is Automec’s most popular model. Ideal for pressbrakes with up to 8´6˝ between the sideframes.

 

Model BP or HDP
Holding Force	400 lbs.
# of Drives	2
Weight	300 lbs.
Overall Height	26˝
Overall Depth	42˝
Overall Width	40˝
Gauge Bar Length	7´
Positioning Speed	600 IPM
Gauge Travel	24˝
Repeatability	± .002˝
Vertical Height Adjustment	10˝
Recommended Pressbrake Sideframe Width	5´ to 8´6˝

 

The P models are required for Amada, Promecam, and other brakes in which the rear bed clearance is less than 7˝. This low-profile backgauge bolts right to the die rail.

 

Model HD
Holding Force	400 lbs.
# of Drives	2
Weight	300 lbs.
Overall Height	26˝
Overall Depth	42˝
Overall Width	77˝
Gauge Bar Length	11´
Positioning Speed	600 IPM
Gauge Travel	24˝
Repeatability	± .002˝
Vertical Height Adjustment	10˝
Recommended Pressbrake Sideframe Width	9´ to 14´

 

The HD heavy-duty offers more rigidity for larger pressbrakes or when progressive die set-ups are used.

 

Model TD
Holding Force	600 lbs.
# of Drives	3
Weight	450 lbs.
Overall Height	26˝
Overall Depth	42˝
Overall Width	148˝
Gauge Bar Length	18´
Positioning Speed	600 IPM
Gauge Travel	24˝
Repeatability	± .002˝
Vertical Height Adjustment	10˝
Recommended Pressbrake Sideframe Width	over 14´

 

The TD has 3 drive screws with the center drive flanked by 2 drives 6´ away on each side. Designed for large bed pressbrakes.

G48

 

Model G48HD or G48TD
Holding Force	400 lbs.
# of Drives	2
Weight	590 lbs.
Overall Height	32˝
Overall Depth	75˝
Overall Width	84˝
Gauge Bar Length	11´
Positioning Speed	600 IPM
Gauge Travel	49˝
Repeatability	± .002˝
Vertical Height Adjustment	12˝
Recommended Width	96˝ to 144˝

 

The G48 plate gauge is designed for heavy forming operations offering significant productivity improvments when handling larger, heavier workpieces.

CNC150 Product Video