Sheet Metal Bending

Bending is an important part of sheet metal manufacturing. With almost each industry requiring some form of sheet metal work, the bending process has evolved to include a wide variety of tools and methods to transform flat sheet metal material into the 3D shapes needed for manufactured products.

Sheet Metal Material Choices

Sheet metal bend allowances and product performance varies depending on the materials selected and its thickness,weight, form , etc. Some materials are simply more or less ductile, and possess more or less tensile strength. Common material choices for bending operations include:

Aluminum
Stainless Steel
Copper
Specialized Alloys
Brass
Carbon Steel