Downstroke bending beam on two cylinders fully supported in low-friction slideways. Rigidly welded, monoblock steel frame for minimum deflection under load. Patented hydro-mechanical system which consists of the following elements to warrant parallelism of the beam and a high repeat accuracy : - a solid torsion bar linkage at the back of the machine. - precision mechanical-stops built into each cylinder and integrated with one each other through a mechanical linkage and an electrical position controller. - Special-design hydraulic manifold block High stroke and daylight values to accommodate tooling variety. Pressure switch and gauge to regulate bending tonnage easily, and to prevent overbending. Two-speed bending cycle giving fast approach, slow-bending and fast return. All-European hydraulics and electrical components.