When we classify the control system of cnc pipe bender,all is known to us,there are 2 common types,one is PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) which is from Japan Mitsubishi and the other is IPC (Industrial Personal Computer) that is developed by Taiwan Yanhua.In this blog,we'll deeply study what is difference between PLC and IPC?When client is intented to buy cnc tube bending machine,how can they choose a PLC automatic pipe bending machine or IPC cnc tube bender?

1,PLC cnc pipe bender
The full name of PLC is programmable logic controller,it is a digital operation electronic system specially designed for application in an industrial environment. It uses a programmable memory to store instructions for performing logic operations, sequence control, timing, counting and arithmetic operations, and control various types of mechanical equipment or production through digital or analog input and output process. When applies in pipe bending machine, it likes a brain to control the bending action. Operators make bending programs manually in PLC, the picture of PLC cnc tube bender is below:

2,IPC cnc tube bending machine
IPC is known to worldwide, it is windows 7 operating system which is working together with keyboard and mouse. IPC controller has 3D solidworks drawings automatically reading function, no need manually input value, the operator can firstly make 3D drawings in computer, then use a USB to insert into IPC controller cabinet, IPC software can automatically read the drawings.
IPC CNC full automatic tube bender has another bright function of workpiece 3D simulation.
When client prefer to choose a CNC pipe bender, how can they choose PLC or IPC controller machine?
Below is recommendation from the stand of sales.
Our BLMA team will help check the drawing of client’s bending workpiece. For simple shapes, client can choose PLC pipe bending machine, after all the machine price is economic and affordable.
When the client want to push bend big radius, some clients whose products are furniture or chair frame, the radius is 5xOD and 6xOD,even bigger, it will require push bending function, we usually suggest client choose IPC which can control absolute servo motor, the linkage of the whole machine is better, and the precision of bending is higher.
But in a conclusion, client should choose a PLC pipe bending machine or IPC tube bending machine, it depends on the budget finally.PLC machine exists long time in the whole process of tube bending machine manufacturing developing history. IPC controller as optional choice for clients is also a progress.