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 |
| Loan status | Short Term Loan |
| Arrival date | 12Mar2013 |
| Location | Metalworking Shop |
| Functional status | Working |
| Usage permissions | Ask owner before use. |
| Certification | None |
| Wiki-ID | [[{{{id}}}]] |
| Label | 1.0" 1.5" 2.0" |
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.