scope:

General

The requirements of this standard apply to those machine tools classified as power press brakes (hereinafter referred to simply as "press brakes"), which are designed and constructed for the specific purpose of bending material.

The requirements of this standard also apply to powered folding machines.

NOTE - Where used in this standard, the terms machine or system refer to the press brake or press brake production system.

Exclusions Excluded from the requirements of this standard are: mechanical power presses; hydraulic power presses; hand brakes; tangent benders; apron brakes; and other similar types of metal-bending machines.