Press brake work is a process that is used to bend and fold sheet metal. The press brake bends the workpiece in accordance with predetermined bend lines, with the bend created as a result of the material being clamped between a corresponding punch and die.
Press brake work is a staple process under the sheet metal forming umbrella, with modern CNC press brakes affording faster production and shorter lead times. Bending and folding are cost-effective processes that can be used on a wide variety of materials, including mild steel, aluminium, stainless steel, structural steel, carbon steel, copper and brass, to name but a few.
There are thousands of applications for bending processes and it is largely used across a vast range of industries including automotive, industrial machinery, electronics, food & beverage, aerospace and many more.
Used to produce
Folds and bends in sheet metal.
Materials
A wide variety of materials can be used including mild steel, aluminium, stainless steel, structural steel, carbon steel, copper and brass, to name but a few.
Advantages
Cost-effective, widely-available process.
Fast production, resulting in shorter lead times.
Disadvantages
May not be suitable for use on thicker materials.
Can result in indentations occurring on some materials, meaning that secondary operations may be necessary to improve quality/aesthetics.
