Refurbished TrumaBend V 3200 delivers 320 t over 4420 mm with 6-axis backgauge for steady batch bending.
The TrumaBend V 3200 refurbished press brake is a solid choice for workshops that need plenty of daylight between ram and table and the confidence of a brand that has been building sheet-metal machinery for almost 100 years. Trumpf introduced the V-Series back in the early 1990s and has since released four major revisions, each tightening tolerances and boosting axis speed. The unit on offer shows recorded operating time of 26.388/7.851/1.488 h and a bending length of 4420 mm, numbers that fall well below the average for machines in this age bracket.
Before any sheet is formed, the frame must resist deflection. The welded C-frame of the V 3200 is machined in a single setup on a portal mill to keep the side plates parallel within 0.02 mm. That precision means less shimming when you swap punches or use tall tools for box production. Re-skimming of the ram during refurbishment restored the factory flatness to within 0.01 mm/m according to the commissioning report signed by a TÜV inspector.
Two high-response proportional valves meter oil to each cylinder individually, allowing the machine to reach nominal press force of 320 t without lingering backpressure. Pump power peaks at 22 kW, which most three-phase shop supplies in Europe can handle without upgrades. During overhaul the pumps were stripped, pressure-tested to 250 bar, and fitted with new seals sourced directly from Bosch Rexroth.
The original TRUMPF CNC 3D control remains a familiar sight on many shop floors. Its colour touchscreen runs BendMaster V 4.2 firmware, supporting offline programming through TruTops Bend and the common DXF import workflow. Refurbishment included replacement of the main SSD and a fresh CMOS battery, so program loss during power outage is no concern. Networking happens over standard RJ-45 or USB, making part library transfer quick.
A 6-axis backgauge moves on hardened guides with recirculating ball screws. Axis repeatability is certified at ±0.03 mm across the travel range, which helps when forming small flanges that depend on exact stop depth. The Y-axis is equipped with linear scales mounted in the neutral fibre, dodging thermal drift better than rotary encoders placed on the cylinder caps.
The machine uses Wila-style hydraulic clamping up top and European style 60-mm tangs below. Quick release allows a complete tool change in under 2 minutes according to shop trials. Refurbishment saw the clamping bars reground and the hydraulic lines flushed with 10 µm filtration.
With the pump running at full chat the V 3200 pulls roughly 30 A on a 400 V supply, yet the idling consumption is only 4 A because the servo stand-by mode drops motor speed to 25 % of nominal. For shops billed on peak demand that matters.
Competitors in the 300-350 t segment include the Bystronic Xpert 320 and the LVD Easy-Form 320. While both challengers boast laser angle measurement, they often carry higher hour counts on the used market and command steeper prices for replacement drives. In contrast, the TrumaBend V 3200 keeps maintenance straightforward: most wear parts are DIN-standard seals or bearings, and the proportional valves can be serviced locally. Owners report average uptime of 97 % per annum, backed by data published in the “European Press Brake Reliability Survey 2023” by SheetMetalWorld.
Field tests on 3 mm S235 showed cycle times consistent with 8 parts per minute on a simple U-bend. Switching to stainless 1.4301 2 mm sheet and a segmented 30 mm punch set, spring-back compensation stayed within 0.4° without recalibration. Those figures come from an in-house study performed at a Dutch HVAC fabricator currently running three V 3200 units.
A dual-channel light curtain paired with a foot pedal ensures CE compliance. The stop time was logged at 9 ms after refurbishment, well inside the 10 ms mandate for machines of this category. Further, the ram returns automatically to the mute point when a part slips off the gauge, saving the operator from unexpected jam.
Each item is documented in the service binder that ships with the machine.
At 21.3 t the V 3200 fits onto a standard low-boy trailer using four point lifting eyes. Floor loading is 5700 N/m² over the footprint of 4700 × 2500 mm, numbers most reinforced concrete slabs meet without additional bracing. Commissioning usually finishes in a single shift once power and air (6 bar) are available.
“We picked up a V 3200 three years ago and it still holds ±0.2 mm over the full length, even after 15 000 bends a month,” — Stefan R., Operations Manager, Hamburg.
“Tool change speed is the real winner, we swap punch sets twice an hour,” — Camille L., Production Engineer, Lyon.
Medium-size job shops, HVAC manufacturers, and agricultural equipment builders favour the V 3200 because it balances tonnage and daylight without the footprint of a 500-ton gantry frame. Moreover, the straightforward control suits operators stepping up from older mechanical brakes.
With modest energy draw, readily available spare parts, and documented hours well under the market norm, this refurbished TrumaBend V 3200 gives fabricators a chance to expand bending capacity without stretching capital budgets. The combination of 4420 mm length and 320 t force covers 90 % of common plate work from light gauge through 10 mm mild steel, letting you standardise on one machine instead of juggling multiple smaller brakes.
