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SAFE OPERATING PROCEDURE
Magnabend Folding Machine DO NOT use this machine unless you have had instruction and training in its safe use and operation. Teacher permission MUST be given to operate this machine. The risk of injury when using this machine is MODERATE IDENTIFIED RISKS AND HAZARDS Hazards that may arise when...Read more -
Give Me a Brake: Types of Sheet Metal Brakes and How to Use Them
The metalworking industry employs several types of machinery for its operations. One of these machines is the sheet metal brake, which is used to bend various types of metal. If you need to bend sheet metal, then the sheet metal brake is your best bet. There are three major components of a sheet ...Read more -
Safety Alert
MagnabendTM – Electromagnetic sheet metal folding machine What is MagnabendTM? The MagnabendTM is a machine for folding sheet metal and is a common item used in the metal work environment. It can be used to bend both magnetic metals like galvanised steel and non-magnetic metals such as brass and ...Read more -
Bend Angles
Angles, and the math and terminology associated with them, are an everyday part of being a sheet metal engineer and Brake Press operator. While it’s not necessarily required that you understand all of the geometry and trigonometry associated with triangles it will benefit you to know the basics....Read more -
Design Guidelines
ends Bends are the most typical feature of sheet metal parts and can be formed by a variety of methods and machines which negate the absolute need for some of the below tips. However for typical parts meant to be cost effective and easily produced the following tips should be useful. The minumum...Read more -
Gauge To mm Conversion
Converting sheet metal gauge numbers to millimeters is as simple as following the chart below. For a more comprehensive gauge chart you can check out our sheet metal gauge chart here. This chart covers the common and uncommon sheet metal sizes for steel, aluminum and galvanized steel. Typicall...Read more -
Terminology
Air Bending – One of the three types of bending for sheet metal where the outside mold line is not pressed against the die. Air Bend Force Chart – A chart used to calculate the tonnage required for a bend based on thickness, tooling and length. Annealing – Annealing is a treatment for metals wher...Read more -
Acute Angle Tooling
Acute angle tooling generally refers to any tooling which is intended to reach a bend greater than 90°. While custom sizes are always available this tooling is typically stocked at 30°, 45° and 60°. Typically acute tooling is used for Air Bending parts. This is because the tonnage required to ...Read more -
Sheet Metal Gauge Chart
Sheet metal thickness is denoted by gauge, sometimes spelled gage, which indicates a standard thickness before processing. Click here for a Gauge to mm Conversion Chart. Processing may include polishing, or the applying of protective plastics which will decrease or increase a sheet’s thickness ...Read more -
METALWORKING GLOSSARY
METALWORKING GLOSSARY Arc The bend degree or angle of the curved portion of a piece of pipe, tube, or beam. Bevel An angular cut around the outer diameter (OD) or inside diameter (ID) of a tube end. The bevel allows a piece of tube or pipe to fit into and be welded to another piece of metal. Box ...Read more -
Regarding DUTY CYCLE
I assume that it is a JDC bend machine that we are referring to. A duty cycle of 30% means that the magnet should not be ON (activated) for more than about 30 minutes out of 100 minutes. It is a nominal rating meaning that it is only approximate. If the duty cycle is exceeded then eventually the ...Read more -
Tooling Terminology
Acute – Tooling with an angle less than 90°. Adapter – Intermediate tooling which converts an American Style punch holder to a European Style, or vice versa. They can also be used to lengthen the punch holder. Adjustable – A die where the v opening can be changed by turning a screw mechanism to ...Read more