STRATOS 40
CNC Profile Bending Machine
STRATOS 40 CNC: Features 105mm shafts, 40T hydraulic power for heavy-duty Metal Structural Parts, Curtain Walls/Façade & Aerospace components. optional Z-axis for 3D bending, and laser radius correction for high-precision Industrial Guide Rails.
About STRATOS 40
CNC Profile Bending Machine
The STRATOS 40 represents a significant leap in structural forming capability, engineered with a robust 105mm shaft diameter to anchor its massive processing power. Specifically developed for the most demanding Curtain Wall systems and Heavy-Duty Steel Structures, this machine bridges the gap between raw hydraulic force and digital precision. Unlike conventional benders, the STRATOS 40 integrates a high-performance drive system capable of delivering a staggering 40 tons of X-axis force, ensuring total control over high-yield industrial sections.
Managed by advanced CNC logic, the STRATOS 40 features a powerful triple-axis independent servo-driven roller system, outputting up to 14,000 Nm of torque for synchronized, mark-free rolling. For manufacturers navigating complex 3D geometries, the machine offers an Optional Z-Axis 3D Bending module and an integrated Laser Radius Measurement & Correction System, ensuring absolute dimensional fidelity despite material springback.
- Heavy-Duty Industrial Fabrication: Engineered specifically for Heavy-duty Metal Structural Parts, complex Curtain Wall Systems, and high-load Industrial Guide Rails.
- Reinforced Shaft Architecture: Features a massive 105mm shaft diameter and 300mm shaft height, providing the structural rigidity required to eliminate spindle deflection when processing thick-walled steel and large aluminum sections.
- High-Force Servo-Hydraulic Drive: Delivers a formidable 40T peak X-axis thrust with a 350mm stroke. This high-precision closed-loop system provides superior control over material yield points compared to traditional open-loop hydraulics.
- Triple-Servo Synchronization: All three shafts are independently driven by high-torque servos (Max. 14,000 Nm), ensuring perfect surface speed synchronization (1-15 rpm) to eliminate slippage and scuffing on premium architectural finishes.
- Advanced 3D Geometry (Optional Z-Axis): Supports an optional CNC-controlled Z-axis for complex three-dimensional bending, meeting the rigorous demands of modern organic architecture and aerospace frames.
- Intelligent 3D File Import (Optional IPC): Enables seamless integration of DXF and .STEP files via an Industrial PC. The system’s “Digital Brain” automatically calculates production formulas and generates bending programs from raw CAD data.
- Superior Section Capacity: Effortlessly masters strong-axis and weak-axis bending for profiles up to 250mm wide, maintaining a ≤0.02mm repeatability across long-span components.
- Closed-Loop Precision: Compatible with Laser Radius Measurement & Correction Systems, allowing for real-time monitoring and software-driven springback compensation to eliminate manual trial-and-error on high-cost materials.
- Operator-Centric Safety: Features an optimized design where the bending direction is oriented away from the operator, integrating mechanical safety directly into the high-force production workflow.
STRATOS & AXON-Servo
Technical Data for High-End Aluminum Extrusions
| Model | AXON-Servo 12 | AXON-Servo 15 | AXON-Servo 25 | STRATOS 30 | STRATOS 40 | STRATOS 70 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X-axis | ||||||
| Max. Force X-axis (t) | 13 | 15 | 25 | 30 | 40 | 70 |
| Position Accuracy (mm) | ≤0.01 | ≤0.01 | ≤0.01 | ≤0.02 | ≤0.02 | ≤0.02 |
| Driver | Servo Motor * 1 | Servo Motor * 1 | Servo Motor * 1 | Servo Hydraulic* 1 | Servo Hydraulic * 1 | Servo Hydraulic * 1 |
| Stroke Distance (mm) | 200 | 200 | 350 | 300 | 350 | 600 |
| Max. Insertion Width (mm) | 120 | 120 | 200 | 200 | 250 | 530 |
| Hydraulic Oil Volume (L) | – | – | – | 60 | 100 | 300 |
| Y-axis | ||||||
| Shaft Drive | Servo Motor * 3 | Servo Motor * 3 | Servo Motor * 3 | Servo Motor * 3 | Servo Motor * 3 | Servo Motor * 3 |
| Dyn. Shaft Speed Ctrl. (rpm) | 1-15/ (Cust.) | 1-15/ (Cust.) | 1-15/ (Cust.) | 1-15/ (Cust.) | 1-15/ (Cust.) | 1-15/ (Cust.) |
| Torque (Nm) | 3,500 | 6,000 | 6,000 | 8,000 | 11,000 | 30,000 |
| Shaft Height / Custom (mm) | 200 | 200 | 250 | 250 | 300 | 500 |
| Shaft Dia Ø (mm) | 50 | 60 | 80 | 80 | 105 | 150 |
| Deflection Corrector/Supports | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shaft Distance (mm) | 280-600 | 280-600 | 270-600 | 400-1200/3D | 400-800 | 450～1100 | 680～1600 |
| Z-Axis | ||||||
| CNC-Control | – | Optional | Optional | – | Optional | Optional |
| Force X-axis (t) | – | 5 | 10 | – | 10 | 15 |
| Position Accuracy (mm) | – | 0.1 | 0.1 | – | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| Lifting Distance | – | 0-120 | 0-150 | – | 0-150 | 0-200 |
| Driver | – | Servo Motor*2 | Servo Motor*2 | – | Servo Motor*2 | Servo Motor*2 |
| Control / Software | ||||||
| Flexible Panels | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| CNC System | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Language | CN / EN / RU | CN / EN / RU | CN / EN / RU | CN / EN / RU | CN / EN / RU | CN / EN / RU |
| IPC / Industrial Control *1 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Laser Radius Measure*2 | – | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Capacity | ||||||
| Min. Bending R (mm) | 100 | 100 | 100 | 150 | 150 | 250 |
| Max. Rolls Dia (mm) | 240 | 240 | 400/500 3D | 400 | 600 | 1000 |
| Max. W Bending (mm) | 120 (H: 60) | 120 (H: 80) | 200 (H: 80) | 200 (W: 90) | 300 (H: 80) | 300 (H: 160) |
| Max. H Bending (mm) | 200 (W: 40) | 200 (W: 50) | 250 (W: 65) | 250 (W: 70) | 300 (W: 80) | 500 (W: 100) |
Taming the Arc: How the STRATOS 40 Masters the Extremes of Curtain Wall & Façade Profile Bending
On the shop floor of a modern fabricator, there exists a pervasive, silent tension between raw brute force and microscopic logic. It’s the moment a senior operator watches the 105mm induction-hardened shaft of a bending machine make first contact with a massive, complex aluminum extrusion destined for a landmark skyscraper. The operator knows the stakes. If the machine flinches—if its massive frame deflects by even a micron under load—that custom-engineered profile, the cornerstone of a Curtain Wall / Façade profile bending project, becomes expensive scrap.
For decades, engineers have grappled with the physics of bending high-yield structural alloys. The dilemma was clear: you either had the hydraulic power to yield the material or the servo precision to control the final shape, but rarely both in a single package.
It is precisely in this gap, where brute force must perform a synchronized dance with digital control, that the PBA STRATOS 40 CNC establishes its new benchmark. Building upon the logic of its predecessor, this is not merely a scaled-up bender; it is a heavy-duty structural powerhouse engineered specifically to tame the complex geometries demanded by the Curtain Wall / Façade profile bending sector.
The Architecture of Force: The 40-Ton Threshold
The defining characteristic of modern, organic architecture is the flowing, often free-form, building envelope. These envelopes are constructed from heavy-duty aluminum or structural steel extrusions that must be bent into precise, sometimes compound, curves. A standard machine might yield under the immense pressures required, leading to cross-sectional distortion or erratic springback.
The STRATOS 40 answers this challenge with sheer, controlled force. Its high-precision servo-hydraulic drive delivers a formidable 40-ton peak X-axis thrust, giving fabricators the power necessary to master heavy structural extrusions. Yet, power without rigidity is dangerous. To ensure this force is translated accurately to the workpiece, the machine features a massive 105mm shaft diameter and a customizable 300mm shaft height. This reinforced infrastructure is engineered to eliminate the spindle deflection that causes angular errors in the deep-section profiles common in large-scale Façade profile bending.
Closed-Loop Intelligence: The End of Trial-and-Error
While the force is immense, the intelligence managing it is sophisticated. For fabricators handling multi-radius or variable-radius designs, the greatest enemy is the uncertainty of material springback.
To tame this “material memory,” the STRATOS 40 integrates a closed-loop feedback system. This isn’t blind forming; it is an active dialogue between the CNC logic and the alloy. This system is designed for compatibility with an advanced Laser Radius Measurement & Correction System.
The laser system scans the actual radius at the exit point of the curve. The machine’s “digital brain” then instantly compares this measurement to the theoretical 3D model, dynamically adjusting the 40T hydraulic force in real-time to compensate for springback. This technology eliminates the costly and time-consuming manual trial-and-error approach, ensuring absolute dimensional fidelity despite batch-to-batch variations in material properties.
Aerospace Precision: The Zero-Defect Challenge
This high-force, closed-loop control finds natural application beyond architecture. In Aerospace & Metal Structural Components, the transition is from scale to tolerance. An aerospace frame demands the same structural integrity as a curtain wall, but with a zero-defect threshold for dimensional accuracy.
The STRATOS 40’s rigid frame and precise servo-hydraulic control are critical for bending the complex, internal structural spars and bulkhead frames that form the backbone of modern aircraft. When applying 40 tons of force, maintaining a ≤0.02mm repeatability is not an option; it is a requirement, ensuring every aerospace component meets the sector’s rigorous safety standards.
Z-Axis Mobility: The Rise of Double-Curved Solutions
Perhaps the most significant challenge in modern Façade profile bending is the transition from a flat, two-dimensional bend to a complex, three-dimensional spatial geometry. Organic architecture doesn’t restrict itself to one plane.
To address this, the STRATOS 40 Profile Bending Machine offers an Optional CNC-controlled Z-axis. This integrated module allows for controlled vertical lifting during the rolling process. Combined with the high torque (Max. 14,000 Nm) of its triple-servo synchronization, the machine can execute complex, double-curved solutions that previously required multiple setups or manual manipulation.
This complexity requires a streamlined workflow. Via an Optional Industrial PC (IPC), the machine supports Direct 3D File Import, accepting native DXF and .STEP files. The operator does not need to manually program points; they simply import the CAD geometry, and the STRATOS 40’s software automatically generates the production formulas and bending programs, closing the gap between design intent and the final, 40-ton reality.
The ultimate victory in modern fabrication doesn’t belong to the shop with the biggest hydraulic tank; it belongs to the shop that can most intelligently constrain and manage that power.
The STRATOS 40 is more than a heavy-duty hydraulic profile bending machine. By integrating 40 tons of force with a rigid 105mm shaft infrastructure, triple-servo logic, and optional laser-measured feedback, it transforms a raw industrial force into a sophisticated digital logical terminal. It provides the capability to master heavy structural extrusions with ≤0.02mm repeatability, defining more than just the shape of a skyscraper’s envelope—it defines the new standard for precision at scale.