Tag: Press Brakes

A press brake is a machine used for bending sheet metal and metal plate, most commonly sheet metal. It forms predetermined bends by clamping the workpiece between a matching top tool and bottom die. Typically, two C-frames form the sides of the press brake, connected to a table at the bottom and on a movable…

Press Brakes are utilized in the forming lengths of sheet metal components. A press brake is a vital necessity to most metal fabricating shops with shape cutting capabilities, and is one of the most sought after and yet misunderstood machines available for metal working. Press Brakes are rated generally by their pressing capacity, or tonnage,…