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Erbend MFE Series Single Apron Folder

Capacity: 0.3 - 5 mm thickness / 2050-4200 mm length

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Key advantages

  • High capacity : designed for bending thick and large format sheets.

  • Reinforced structure : beam and mechanisms sized to support heavy loads.

  • Standard 30° tool : precise and suitable for thick materials.

  • 1000 mm servo backstop with robust fingers and ±0.1 mm accuracy.

  • Powerful motorization : dual drive on upper beam and folding beam.

  • Durable design : self-lubricating friction plates and bellows guards.

Erbend MFE CNC Apron Bender – Designed for High Capacity

The MFE stands out in the Erbend range thanks to its reinforced design , conceived for bending thicker sheets and more demanding formats .
Thanks to its robust beam and components sized to withstand high stresses, it ensures consistent and stable bending , even under intensive production conditions.

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Removable backstop panels on an Erbend MFB apron folder, facilitating complex folding operations.

Robust and precise CNC backgauge – Standard and options

The Erbend MFE CNC apron press brake comes standard with a 1000 mm servo-driven backgauge , featuring robust, solid fingers designed to handle thick and heavy sheet metal.
It ensures reliable and repeatable positioning, even in high-capacity applications.

rear stop options available

  • Extended lengths: 1500, 2500, 3000 or 4000 mm – for bending larger parts.

  • Stainless steel version – designed for demanding environments and delicate materials.

  • Special U or L configurations – suitable for wide sheets.

  • Manual conical finger – adjustment up to 3° for conical bending.

  • Motorized tapered backstop (X1/X2 axes) – CNC adjustment up to 5°, with integrated laser indicator.

Standard 30° tool for high capacities

The Erbend MFE CNC apron press brake comes with a standard 30° tool , specially designed for bending thick steel, stainless steel, or aluminum sheets.
Its robust and optimized geometry ensures consistent bending quality , even under high stress.

Advantages of the 30° tool

  • Suitable for thick materials : ideal for utilizing the full capacity of the MFE.

  • Robustness : reinforced tool designed for higher loads.

  • Consistent quality : angle designed to limit elastic rebound.

  • Efficiency : ready to use, no additional tools required to start.

Erbend touchscreen control panel for apron folding machine

15.6" CNC Touchscreen

The Erbend MFE CNC apron press brake features a 15.6-inch industrial touchscreen display with a clear and intuitive interface.
Operators can quickly access all bending functions, axis settings, and tool and program libraries.
Designed for the workshop, this high-resolution display is robust , responsive , and optimized for heavy-duty use, ensuring smooth operation even in demanding environments.

Advanced line-by-line programming interface on the Erfold software for Erbend CNC apron folding machine.

ErFold Basic CNC Software – Standard

As standard, the MFE integrates the ErFold Basic CNC software , designed to simplify the programming of bending operations while offering great flexibility.

Main features

  • Line-by-line programming with unlimited program storage.

  • control of bending angle and axis positions.

  • Library of tools and materials for quick setup.

  • Supports multi-radius folding and crushed (hemming) folding .

  • Clear and easy-to-learn interface, ideal for reducing training time.

For advanced needs, the software can be upgraded to ErFold Advanced with 2D/3D programming and folding simulation.

Interface for the optional 2D bending software Erbend

ErFold Advanced 2D CNC software – Option

ErFold Advanced 2D software transforms programming on the Erbend MFE CNC apron press brake into a fast, visual, and precise process.
Its graphical interface allows users to create, modify, and optimize bending sequences directly on the touchscreen, while reducing errors and setup time.

Key features

  • 2D graphical programming with real-time visualization of folding steps.

  • library of tools and materials for rapid setup.

  • Collision detection and automatic sequence optimization.

  • Advanced management of special functions: multi-radius folding , crushed fold (hemming) , elastic returns.

  • Program history and storage for increased productivity.

For workshops requiring even more simulation and visualization, the ErFold Advanced 3D is also available as an option.

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Optional manual crowning system on Erbend apron folder

Manual crowning system

The Erbend manual crowning system ensures straight and precise bends, even on long, thin sheets.
By simply adjusting the crowning between 25% and 100% compensation , the operator eliminates the "banana" effect and guarantees consistent quality along the entire length.
This simple, robust, and maintenance-free mechanism maximizes the precision of the Erbend MFE CNC apron press brake .