01 — IntroductionWhat the DCA Standard is.

The DCA Standard is the historic hydraulic model of our range. It is the machine PG built its reputation on across more than forty years of work: a traditional press brake — solid, predictable — on which we fit the widest variety of configurations, according to what the customer actually has to produce.

It is not an entry-level machine. It is the starting point of our whole hydraulic range, from which the hybrid H.DCA and electric E.DCA versions derive. Same structure, same construction logic, same school.

A DCA is not a catalogue product. It is a machine that starts from scratch every time, with the right configuration for that customer. — Davide Pozzi, PG SRL

02 — The numbersThe numbers of the range.

To give an idea of the configurative breadth, these are the three boundaries we can work within:

40 — 3000 t
Bending force
1,250 — 16,200 mm
Working length
2 — 36 axes
CNC controlled axes

These are wide numbers. The point is simple: whether you need a 60 t press brake for craft roofing or a 1,500 t machine for heavy fabrication, we are always talking about the same construction philosophy, simply scaled. We don’t change brand, we don’t change quality: we change dimensions, hydraulics, structure.

03 — PhilosophyWhat “100% custom” actually means.

It’s the thing we repeat most to customers, and the one that generates the most misunderstanding. “Custom” for us does not mean “choose a colour or a silkscreen”. It means we actually modify the machine across 10 independent dimensions.

Bending force to measure
We match the tonnage to the materials and thicknesses you will actually work with. Without oversizing.
Working length to measure
From 1.2 to 16.2 metres of bendable length. We define it on your parts, not on a catalogue.
Controlled axes to measure
From 2 to 36 CNC axes. We set the count by how complex the bends are, not by the “premium package”.
Daylight, stroke, throat
Irregularly shaped or non-standard parts? We customise the geometry of daylight, cylinder stroke and throat depth.
Bending speed
We optimise working and approach speeds to maximise the parts/hour of your specific cycle.
Configurable CNC
The CNC comes as standard, but it is deeply configurable around your programming needs.
Dedicated software
When it is needed, we develop custom software logic to fit your workflow.
Safety devices set to the job
Protection devices and systems tuned to the level of automation and the ergonomics you asked for.
Dedicated automation
From simple handling up to automated cells: you choose how much to automate, and where.
Maintenance made easy
Every construction detail is designed to make maintenance straightforward and cut machine downtime.

In practice: we don’t sell “models”, we sell configurations. That is why you won’t find a price list on the site.

04 — ApplicationsWho the DCA is for.

The range covers three application families, on which we have decades of experience:

  • Light and medium fabrication — DCA from 65 to 200 t, lengths 2,000–4,000 mm, 4–6 axes. It is the heart of our installed base.
  • Heavy and structural fabrication — DCA from 300 to 3,000 t, lengths 4,000–16,000 mm, 6–10 axes. For those bending beams, profiles and thick plate.
  • Special configurations — DCA up to 3,000 t and 16,200 mm, or tandem (two synchronised machines). For industrial applications outside the standard.

For roofing work specifically we have a dedicated range instead, genetically different.

05 — ComparisonDCA, H.DCA, E.DCA: how to choose.

Choosing between the three versions of the same family comes down to one question: how much do you bend in a day?

  • DCA Standard (hydraulic) — Continuous work, any tonnage, maximum robustness. It is the default choice for heavy fabrication and for anyone running 2-3 shifts.
  • H.DCA Hybrid — When energy consumption starts to weigh, but you still need hydraulic power. It keeps the force and cuts the running costs.
  • E.DCA Electric — Fast cycles, medium tonnages, high precision, quiet operation. Ideal for modern light fabrication and sustainable production.

There is no “best one”. There is the right one for the work you will do. That is exactly the conversation we have while quoting: we ask what you bend, how much you bend, in what environment, on what shifts — and from there we work out which of the three is your machine.

06 — Next stepsConfigure your machine.

If you are considering buying a new press brake, the fastest way to understand what suits you is a 15-minute call with our technical office. No price lists, no 30-field forms: one call, two or three questions about your work, and we tell you what would make sense to configure.

Talk to us

Want to know if a DCA is the right machine for you?

Tell us what parts you bend, how much, and in what conditions. We reply with a realistic configuration and an honest estimate.

Request a consultation → See the product page

Want to size the machine for your job? Open the 7-step configurator or read the bending force calculation guide.