Upgrading in Mid-Texas: How One Shop Traded in 5 Cincinnati Press Brakes for New CNC Models

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If you’re running older Cincinnati press brakes and thinking about upgrading, this story from Mid-Texas will hit close to home. Whether you’re looking for the latest in CNC hydraulic control or just want to clear floor space for newer, more efficient machinery, Sterling Machinery Exchange makes the process seamless. As an exclusive Cincinnati Inc. partner, we help fabricators buy, sell, trade, and even get trained — all under one roof.

Meet the Customer

This fabrication company based in Mid-Texas has been running production on a lineup of five Cincinnati press brakes, ranging from early mechanicals to late-model CNC hydraulic systems from the mid-1990s and 2000s. Their lineup included:

Cincinnati 135CBx10
Cincinnati 230CBx12
Cincinnati Proform+ 135T x 10’
Cincinnati Maxform 175T x 12’
Cincinnati 350AF Hydraulic Press Brake

With increased demand for precision parts and faster setup, the company realized it was time to upgrade their entire brake department with new Cincinnati CNC press brakes — and they wanted to do it quickly.

Goal

Their goal was to trade in all five existing machines and replace them with brand-new Cincinnati press brakes — machines that could deliver tighter tolerances, faster job changeovers, and fully digital control integration with their evolving shop floor software. But they didn’t want the hassle of dealing with multiple buyers, moving logistics, or waiting months to finalize deals.

They needed a partner who could handle:

Free, accurate appraisals
Top-dollar trade-in offers
Fast removal
Delivery and setup of new machinery
Training for their operators

Process

This Mid-Texas operation chose Sterling Machinery Exchange because of our long-standing relationship with Cincinnati Inc. and our one-stop-shop solution. Here’s how it went:

Submitted Machine List – They uploaded their inventory to Sell My Used Hydraulic Press Brake.
Appraisal & Offer – Within 24 hours, we gave them a fair market appraisal on all five machines and a trade-in credit toward their new Cincinnati units.
Pickup & Delivery – Our rigging crew coordinated the removal of all five machines and delivered the new equipment directly to their facility — safely and efficiently.
Training Included – Their team attended a Cincinnati CNC training session hosted by Sterling Machinery, ensuring their operators were ready from day one.

Experience

The owner shared:

“We were blown away by how easy Sterling made the whole process. We thought we’d have to sell one machine at a time and then coordinate buying new ones separately. They gave us a great trade-in credit, took care of moving everything, and had the new Cincinnatis on our floor before the old ones were even cold. The training sealed the deal.”

Why Cincinnati Press Brakes Are Still King

Cincinnati press brakes are some of the most popular and respected machines in the industry — and for good reason. From legacy models like the CB series to powerful Maxform and Proform+ CNC machines, their durability and performance are unmatched.

As a Cincinnati Inc. authorized partner, Sterling Machinery Exchange not only buys and sells used models but also helps customers upgrade to the newest technology. We also host training events throughout the year right on our showroom floor.