A Press Brake Retrofit is a cost-effective way in which press brake owners can continue to use their press brakes without replacement. The process of retrofitting the machines means upgrading them with features that will enhance the performance of the press brakes to help decrease the costs of production. These upgrades include making advances that will increase ram accuracy, as well as control in the pedestal and back gauge, as well as increase control in the overall press brake system. The goal of a Press Brake Retrofit is to decrease the rate at which operators are worn down due to excessive setup and preparation time. Retrofits also aim to make sure operators and programmers of press brake machines know how to properly control their systems and many times, operators will receive training to enhance their knowledge and productivity, in regards to the press brake machine. A Press Brake Retrofit will provide a much-needed update to both mechanical and hydraulic press brakes, though the possible adjustments may differ depending on the type of press brake machine you own.This is a photo of a CNC 300 Press Brake Backgauge control. A common Press Brake retrofit includes utilizing existing Accurpress back gauges and replacing the AP2 with an Automec CNC 150 or CNC 300 Press Brake Backgauge Control. You can usually upgrade existing press brake/ back gauge controls for less than 1/2 the price of purchasing a completely new system. There are 2-axis control upgrades for Hurco and Accurpress back gauges, and retrofit press brake controls for many press brakes in the field today. Click here to learn more about Automec press brake retrofits and backgauge control upgrades.