I was curious what best practice would be to put some bends into 1/8" high-tensile or stainless steel.
I was reading the manual for the Baileigh Pan and Box Brake and it is only rated (overrated according to the internet at large) to 0.9 mm stainless sheet for a 46" bend. Granted my bend would be 2.1" not 46" but it would be much thicker at about 3.175 mm.
So I’m guessing I need to use the press brake.
My questions are 1) do I have to use the press break or can I get away with using the box brake since my material is narrow and 2) if I have to use the press brake can I make reasonable accurate bends that aren’t 45 degrees? Looking at the brake we have here at work, the die/insert produces ~45 degree bends (bends the work 135 degrees) when you fully press it. Are there multiple inserts or do you vary the bend by carefully modulating your press?
I’m also considering slotting the plate for weight reduction so that would further reduce the effective width of the bend.
It’s going to be too thick I think, even with the smaller area because the magnetic form will have so little room to actually place a hold. Our unit is adjustable angle magnetic system. I don’t know about any press brakes around besides the small one in machine, but that would be a @nicksilva question.
Erik, we ordered the press brake attachment & I would expect it in a few days. It will need to be welded together once here. That will bend it easily. We do need to get those press plates before it can be used.
