Runs the whole cycle
Feeding, rotation and bending all run automatically—the operator's job shrinks to loading and unloading, which is exactly where the output difference comes from.
Atlas BRF product overview
Fully automatic bending, PLC-controlled
Hands-free production, without the CNC learning curve.
"I want fully automatic bending but I don't need CNC—is there something in between?" Yes: the DuralBend Atlas BRF is a 3-axis fully automatic pipe bending machine that runs on PLC control instead of CNC software. It does feeding, rotation and bending all by itself—load the tube and press start.
Because it's PLC-based rather than CNC, the price point is significantly lower while still giving you hands-free production. For shops stepping up from semi-auto or manual machines, it's the most logical upgrade path.
- Atlas BRF range6 Models
- Capacity rangeØ32–Ø90 mm
- Max. bending angleUp to 190°
- Controlled axes3 — feed, rotation, bending
Why go fully automatic
Load, press start, unload
Servo feed & rotation
Feeding and rotation are servo-driven for precise positioning; the PLC controls where every bend stops.
Shared Atlas platform
Same heavy frame, DDT transmission, hydraulic dies, mandrel and wiper die block—tooling is interchangeable across the whole Atlas family.
Fast to learn
The PLC interface is straightforward; most operators pick it up in a day, with no CNC programming required.
Three-axis automatic cycle
Load the Tube, Hit the Button
The machine has three controlled axes—feeding, rotation and bending. Feeding and rotation are servo-driven for precise positioning; the bending axis runs on an AC motor with the PLC controlling where it stops. The AC motor provides the torque, the PLC controls the angle. Simple, reliable, and it works.
Once you program the sequence—feed length, rotation angle and bend angle for each step—the machine runs the entire cycle without operator input. It feeds to the first bend, bends, rotates to the next plane, feeds again and repeats until the part is done. Customers switching from semi-auto report a significant increase in output, especially on parts with four or more bends.
Full per-model data is in the Models & technical data section below.
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Programmed by Sequence, Not by Software Suite
Automatic doesn't mean CNC. On the Atlas BRF you program the bends manually—feed distance, rotation angle and bend angle per step, straight on the touchscreen. Faster to learn, cheaper to buy and maintain.
Three Controlled Axes
Feeding, rotation and bending, all coordinated by the PLC program for a full hands-free cycle.
Servo Feed & Rotation
Precise servo positioning on the two axes where accuracy matters most.
Sequence Programming
Enter feed, rotation and bend values per step. If you know your bend data from a drawing or an existing part, you enter the numbers and go.
Learn in a Day
The PLC touchscreen is straightforward enough for operators who aren't trained on CNC programming.
Atlas platform in production
See the Atlas Bending Platform at Work
The videos below show Atlas BR machines in production. The automatic Atlas BRF shares the same frame and interchangeable tooling, with a fully automatic cycle.
One platform, three levels of automation
Shared Frame, Interchangeable Tooling
The Atlas BRF shares its mechanical platform with the Atlas B and Atlas BR ranges—same heavy frame, DDT direct gear transmission, hydraulic clamp and pressure dies, mandrel extraction and wiper die block. Tooling is interchangeable across the whole Atlas family, so a shop running two Atlas machines keeps one tooling inventory instead of two.
It's popular in exhaust manufacturing, furniture production, HVAC, agricultural equipment and handrail fabrication—anywhere that wants automatic production without CNC. It also makes a smart second machine: run a CNC bender for complex prototypes, then move proven programs to the BRF for volume production.
Component brands
Built with Established Global Components
Core electrical, motion and hydraulic components are selected from established global manufacturers, including Schneider Electric, Yaskawa, Festo, Atos, INA, SICK, Wittenstein and Rossi.
Six Atlas BRF models
One family, Ø32–Ø90 mm
The Atlas BRF range covers tube diameters from Ø32 mm through Ø90 mm across six models. Every model runs three controlled axes and ships with full mandrel support, wiper die and pressure die as standard.
- 3 controlled axes — feeding, rotation, bending
- Servo feeding and rotation
- PLC control with touchscreen
- Mandrel, wiper die and pressure die
- DDT direct gear transmission
- Quick-change tooling system
Technical specifications
Atlas BRF Model Comparison
Capacity and controlled axes across the six Atlas BRF models.
| Model | Tube Diameter Max. | Max. Bending Angle | Controlled Axes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlas BRF-32 | Ø32 mm | 190° | 3 — feeding, rotation, bending |
| Atlas BRF-42 | Ø42 mm | 190° | 3 — feeding, rotation, bending |
| Atlas BRF-51 | Ø51 mm | 190° | 3 — feeding, rotation, bending |
| Atlas BRF-60 | Ø60 mm | 190° | 3 — feeding, rotation, bending |
| Atlas BRF-76 | Ø76 mm | 190° | 3 — feeding, rotation, bending |
| Atlas BRF-90 | Ø90 mm | 190° | 3 — feeding, rotation, bending |
Motor power and bending speed figures for the BRF range are confirmed per configuration—tell us your tube diameter, wall thickness and material and we will send the exact specification. Every model ships with full mandrel support, wiper die and pressure die as standard.