COVO ENGINEERING REFERENCE

Special Press Brake Tools

COVO develops special press brake tools for profiles that standard punches and dies cannot form reliably. The engineering process begins with the finished section, machine interface, material and clearance constraints.

Content reviewed: August 10, 2026

Which special press brake tools does COVO develop?

2D model development
3D model special tools
Two-station tools
U-bending tools
U-bending with movable strips
Hinge tools
Beading tools
Long beading tools
Z-bending tools
Radius embossing tools
Trapezoidal bending tools
Flattening tools
Louver tools

When is a special tool appropriate?

A special tool is appropriate when a standard punch-and-die combination cannot provide the required profile, clearance, part release, surface condition or number of operations. COVO reviews 2D or 3D geometry before manufacturing.

Which inputs are required?

Finished part drawing and bend sequence
Material, thickness and working length
Press brake model, interface, tonnage and open height
Critical dimensions, visible surfaces and first-piece acceptance method