Bending brake, 30" (Powerfist)

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This article is about a tool that is no longer at Protospace. Further information can be found below.

• Type: 30" Benchtop Metal Bending Brake
• Make/Model: Powerfist SKU 8008201
• Serial Number: N/A
• Original Owner: Matt F
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• Loan Status: Short Term Loan
• Arrival Date: 12Mar2013
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• Location: Metalworking Shop
• Functional Status: Working
• Usage Permissions: Ask owner before use.
• Certification: None
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Specs

• 30" brake
• Handles up to 17g steel (about 1/16"). Will handle more but requires heavier clamping
• Bends up to 90 degrees

Usage Notes

• Clamp or bolt brake to worktable
• Flatten brake, line up workpiece sheet
• Lay bracing steel above workpiece
• Clamp bracing steel to workpiece and brake using c-clamps (two on edges minimum, extras if possible).
• Insert levers into holes
• Bend smoothly upwards
• Depending on springiness of workpiece, some overbend is necessary. Bracing steel is cut farther than 90 degrees to account for springback on 90 degree bends.
• Lower brake, check angle, disassemble clamps.

• For pieces with internal bends, use scrap steel cut to proper width. Do not cut up original bracing steel.