Bending solutions
This section is intended to help with problems that can be found in the section of sheet metal. We have been generating a list of doubts based on practical cases, which we have been collecting over time thanks to good communication with our customers. We are specialist in Press Brake Tools.
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Metal sheet bending tables
The METAL SHEET BENDING TABLES are the basis of knowledge or operation to use the appropriate tools in the bending process, nowadays in the electronic press brakes of last generation usually there are not installed the BENDING TABLES, since the current numerical...
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HARDOX and WELDOX material
Properties of HARDOX and WELDOX material We will explain the characteristics of this material: HARDOX and WELDOX are high resistance materials, widely used for its anti-wearing characteristics, with big hardness and high resistance, ideal for the manufacture of...
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Calculation of the development of a metal sheet
The calculation of the development of a metal sheet is a typical question often asked by many of our customers. Fortunately their experience is a degree and if not, today there are many drawing programs that do this calculation, in the same way that many CNC bending...
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How to avoid deformed holes in the folding area
A common problem when folding with nearby holes in the bending area is that they get deformed. To avoid this problem we can use MRA DIES (Wing Bend type), which as seen on the photos leave the pieces without any deformation. You may be interested in our extensive...
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How to bend polycarbonate of 5 m/m
¿WHAT IS POLYCARBONATE? Polycarbonate is from the group of thermoplastics and among its many properties is the ease of working, molding and thermoforming. It is practically unbreakable and can be bent cold in various thicknesses. There are also specific qualities for...
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How to bend big radius?
TWO THINGS TO TAKE INTO ACCOUNT IN THE BENDING OF LARGE RADIUS To bend large radii in metal sheet in a press brake, there are two points that we must handle: the first, the punch, since we must choose a suitable radius so that the radius of the metal sheet is as we...
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How to close and crush metal sheet to make flanges?
Making "flange" or "edges" on the metal sheets, especially on the thinner ones, is very common. There are different reasons for making these "flattened bends" and the most common are: - Give a better finish to the pieces - Prevent users from...
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How to avoid bending marks on the metal sheet?
Stainless steel sheet of 3 m/m with protection, with marks Stainless steel sheet of 3m/m with bending marks Stainless steel sheet of 3 m/m without bending marks In the 21st century, it is no longer necessary to say how important quality is in all the products that are...
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How to avoid that the holes get deformed near the bending area?
This video is based on a real case that happened following a question from one of our costumers: How to avoid that the holes get deformed near the bending area? In this case it was a metal sheet of 6m / m. We gave him the most suitable solution for these cases; The...
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How to avoid the bending marks in lacquered aluminium
The lacquering of aluminum consists of the electrostatic application of a powder paint to the surface of the aluminum. The paints used for this finish are polyester or polyurethane resins and this gives them great resistance to UV rays, atmospheric agents and...
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How to make a “Z”-shaped bending?
How can I bend Z-shaped metal sheet? Many customers ask us the different methods and systems that exist to make "Z" shaped bends with a press brake and what type of bending tools are needed. In the next post we will see the three main methods that exist as well as a...
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How to turn the punch in a press brake with a Promecam mooring?
HOW TO TURN THE PUNCH IN A PRESS BRAKE WITH PROMECAM MOORING? Many customers ask us how they can turn the punch with the Promecam mooring system in their metal sheet press brake. Since, sometimes due to the design or configuration of the piece to be folded, they need...
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