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Slotted Clampbar: Accessory for Electromagnetic Sheet Metal Folding Machine

The Magnabend sheet metal brake Slotted Clampbar The slotted clampbar is one of several innovations that were developed for the Magnabend sheetmetal folding machine. It provides for the bending of shallow boxes and trays without the need for adjustable “fingers”. The sections between ... Read More

Magnetic sheet metal brake Sheet Metal Hems

The term hemming has its origins in fabric making where the edge of cloth is folded back on itself and then stitched shut. In sheet metal hemming means to fold the metal back on itself. When working with a Brake Press hems are always created in a two step process: Create a bend with Acute Angle T... Read More

Why is it called a press brake? It has to do with the origins of words BY STEVE BENSON

Question: Why is a press brake called a press brake? Why not a sheet metal bender or a metal former? Does it have to do with the old flywheel on mechanical brakes? The flywheel had a brake, like that on a car, allowing me to stop the motion of the ram before the forming of the sheet or plate bega... Read More

Ways to Prevent the Common Sheet Metal Bending Brakes Mistakes

Bending brakes are one of the complex machines used in sheet metal bending operations. The machines demand accurate setting of parameters and meticulous operation from the operator’s end. Otherwise, several mistakes may be introduced in sheet metal bending operations which further result in losse... Read More

How to Achieve a Perfect Sheet Metal Bend?

Sheet metal fabrication comprises various processes that facilitate the shaping of the metal in the required form and size. CNC machining has long been used for shaping and structuring of metals. This may involve deburring, forming, cutting, bending, and many such processes depending upon the req... Read More

FUNDAMENTAL DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS

Basic Magnet Design  The Magnabend machine is designed as a powerful DC magnet with limited duty cycle. The machine consists of 3 basic parts:- The magnet body which forms the base of the machine and contains the electro-magnet coil. The clamp bar which provides a path for magnetic flux between ... Read More