EVS Metal’s Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania metal fabrication facility has significantly expanded its manufacturing capabilities with the installation of a state-of-the-art Amada HRB 2204 press brake with integrated SF1224TL automatic sheet followers. This strategic investment represents our company’s ongoing commitment to advanced technology and precision sheet metal fabrication excellence.
Expanding Bending Capabilities with Power and Size
The newly installed Amada press brake brings impressive power to our production floor. At 14 feet in length and delivering 243 tons of bending force, this equipment dramatically increases the facility’s capacity to handle larger and heavier components with exceptional accuracy.
“This significant upgrade allows us to form substantial parts within a single setup,” explains Joe Amico, EVS Metal’s co-founder and EVP. “Previously, large components often required multiple steps or specialized arrangements on smaller machines. Now, we’ve streamlined that process, reducing handling time and improving workflow efficiency for these sizable projects.”
The expanded capacity doesn’t just improve current operations—it opens doors to new possibilities. We can now diversify our product offerings by taking on larger-scale projects that were previously beyond our manufacturing parameters at our Pennsylvania facility. This enhancement positions us to better serve clients across industries where substantial fabricated components are essential.
The Critical Advantage: Automated Sheet Followers
While the machine’s size and power are impressive on their own, the integrated SF1224TL sheet followers represent a transformative advancement for large-part fabrication at EVS. These sophisticated systems provide automated support arms that cradle sheet metal throughout the bending process.
For large, heavy, or awkwardly shaped materials, preventing sagging, distortion, or movement during forming operations is crucial for both precision and safety. The followers deliver multiple operational benefits:
- The advanced support systems ensure consistent alignment and accurate bend angles by minimizing material distortion—particularly critical for components with tight tolerances. By maintaining proper material support throughout the bend cycle, the followers significantly reduce the risk of defects, counter-bends, or surface scratches.
- From a production standpoint, the technology streamlines operations considerably. The automated sheet followers allow a single operator to safely and efficiently manage large parts that previously required multiple personnel. This enhancement improves workplace safety by reducing physical strain and potential handling hazards while simultaneously boosting productivity through faster cycle times and reduced labor requirements.
- The followers’ adjustable configuration adds considerable versatility, accommodating diverse material sizes, thicknesses, and bending requirements. This flexibility makes the system valuable across a wide range of fabrication applications.
Continuous Improvement Philosophy
The acquisition of this advanced press brake system exemplifies our company’s core business philosophy of continuous improvement via technological investment. We consistently reinvest in cutting-edge equipment to enhance capabilities, improve quality, and optimize operational efficiency.
“We believe that proactively investing in the best available technology is essential for maintaining our competitive edge,” says Amico. “As product designs become increasingly complex and tolerances tighter, having advanced equipment ensures we can meet and exceed client expectations.”
This approach to capital investment serves multiple strategic purposes. Beyond enhancing production capabilities, advanced technology directly translates to higher precision, consistency, and overall part quality. Automation features reduce cycle times, minimize waste, and optimize workflows—ultimately helping EVS deliver competitive pricing and lead times while maintaining superior quality standards.
Additionally, providing skilled technicians with state-of-the-art tools enhances workplace safety, increases job satisfaction, and empowers our team to produce exceptional results. This human-centered approach to technology investment strengthens both operational capabilities and organizational culture.
Industry Impact
The enhanced large-part forming capabilities at EVS’ Pennsylvania facility have significant implications across multiple industries. In the technology sector, the improved precision benefits sensitive electronic enclosures and server racks. Energy applications gain from better handling of substantial renewable energy components. For industrial equipment manufacturers, the advanced press brake capabilities provide superior forming of structural components and frames—parts that often require both substantial capacity in terms of size, as well as precise tolerances.
Looking Forward
With this latest technological advancement, we are reinforcing our position as a leading precision sheet metal fabricator. The Amada HRB 2204 press brake with automatic sheet followers represents more than just a machine acquisition—it’s an investment in expanded capabilities, enhanced quality, and a continued commitment to serving as a reliable, forward-thinking manufacturing partner for clients with complex fabrication requirements.
As manufacturing continues to evolve with increasingly demanding specifications and design complexity, our approach to continuous technological advancement ensures EVS Metal remains well-positioned to meet these challenges while delivering exceptional value through superior fabrication capabilities.
