Sheet Metal Forming Service
Need custom formed sheet metal parts for rapid prototyping or production? Get them in as fast as 3 days.
Press brake forming is a precision metal fabrication technique that transforms flat sheet metal into custom geometries using specialized press brake machinery. By applying controlled force between an upper punch and lower die, it creates accurate linear bends across a wide range of metal materials and thicknesses. Modern press brakes feature advanced CNC controllers, ensuring exceptional precision, consistent part positioning, and high repeatability for every production run.
This versatile process excels at manufacturing components with complex bend geometries, including U-bends, flanges, channels, and internal bends. Ideal for both prototyping and full-scale production, press brake forming delivers high-quality formed parts with remarkable efficiency. For qualified projects, we offer industry-leading lead times, with finished formed parts ready in as fast as three days.
Design Guidelines and Capabilities
| Values | |||
| Maximum Bend Length | 47 in. | ||
| Minimum Qualifying Part Size | 0.05 in x 0.05 in (12.7mm x 12.7mm) for formed parts | ||
| Maximum Pressing Force | 80 tons | ||
| Bend Angles | 1 degree ‘kick’ to 135 degrees | ||
| Bending Output | Linear bends—external and internal flanges | ||
| Maximum U-Channel Ratio | 2:1 (width:height) | ||
| Internal Radius Tooling Options | 0.01 in. to 1 in. (standard tooling increments) >1 in. radius bends will be bump formed | ||
| Offsets | Standard offset tooling sizes | ||
| Hems | Closed hems up to 47 in., open hems up to 36 in. | ||
| Forming Best Practices | Relieve bends in CAD designs For best price and lead time, use manufacturer-recommended radius tooling Ensure appropriate placement of nearby features (e.g., holes, hardware inserts, other bends) | ||
Materials and Thicknesses
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We offer the following metal materials for custom-formed sheet metal parts.
Note that based on material thickness, maximum bending capabilities will vary.
| Material | Grade | Thicknesses Available |
| Aluminum | ·5052-H32 ·6061-T6 (requires review) | ·5052: 0.025 in. – 0.250 in. (0.635mm – 6.35mm) ·6061: 0.025 in. – 0.134 in. (0.635mm – 3.40mm)* |
| Steel | ·CRS/HRPO ·Galvanneal (pre-plated) ·Galvanized (pre-plated) | ·CRS/HRPO: 0.025 in. – 0.250 in. (0.635mm – 6.35mm) ·Pre-plated: 0.025 in. – 0.134 in. (0.635mm – 3.40mm) |
| Stainless Steel | ·304-2B ·304-#4 ·316-2B | ·304-2B: 0.025 in. – 0.250 in. (0.635mm – 6.35mm) ·304-#4: 0.025 in – 0.119 in. (0.635mm – 3.023mm) ·316-2B: 0.025 in. – 0.134 in. (0.635mm – 3.40mm) |
| Copper | ·C1010 ·C1100 | ·0.025 in – 0.125 in. (0.635mm – 3.175mm) |
| Brass | ·C260 | ·0.025 in. – 0.125 in. (0.635mm – 3.175mm) |
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Applications for Press Brake Formed Parts
Press brake forming is a staple manufacturing process across high-demand industries, including energy storage, computer electronics, robotics, medical devices, and aerospace. This versatile technique is widely employed to produce a diverse range of precision sheet metal components, such as:
✔️ brackets
✔️ busbars
✔️ covers
✔️ panels
✔️ mounts
✔️ housings or enclosures
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