Bending brake, 30" (Powerfist)
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- 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.