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In recent years, the application cases of industrial robots have increased rapidly, mainly in the fields of welding, spraying, and handling, and there are not many applications in sheet metal bending. Let us look into what a robot can do to sheet metal bending.

Sheet metal bending can be challenging when it comes to bending pipes or cylindrical rods. Also, depending upon the quantity required, this may be a repetitive task which also requires precision. Although technology has evolved to overcome these challenges of workmanship, materials and tools used needs to be precise to be able to achieve a perfect sheet metal bend. This post offers some tips for sheet metal bending.

CNC machines are electro-mechanical devices that manipulate machine shop tools using computer programming inputs. Did you know? The name “CNC” actually stands for Computer Numerical Control and it represents methods to process materials and manufacture parts, using digital software files.

Press brake is an important type of machine pressing tool that is used for bending sheet metal. This tool is mainly used in automotive and industrial workshops along with traditional or CNC equipment for creating precise bends out of metal sheets.

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These 5 tips will help you optimize your next Sheet Metal project to reduce costs and maximize your efficiency.

Sheet metal is an ideal material for creating durable parts, from single prototypes to high-volume production runs. Sheet metal has many commercial applications and can be a cost-effective way to create your parts. However, because sheet metal parts are made from a single, flat sheet, there are additional design considerations compared to other machining processes.

There is still a place for punching in fabrication, and here are some practices and applications to get the best performance out of your punching equipment.

For years punch presses were at the forefront of sheet metal fabrication for versatile part manufacturing. Since the introduction of the laser, however, the punch press has slowly been losing work to the newer technology. Still, many shops continue to see the value of the punch for the consistency of part, cost of equipment and operation, and the ability to eliminate secondary operations.

This question is asked a lot, and even with plenty of experience answering it, it remains subjective by its nature. There is no “absolute best” press brake. There is, however, an absolute best press brake for you, and that really is the heart of your question.

Finishing is the final step in preparing metal products for use, a crucial component for any metal fabrication project. Finishing helps to make products more resistant to corrosion, while providing higher electrical, chemical or tarnish resistance. Beyond that, finishing adds additional durability and makes metal surfaces look their best.

When you are fabricating sheet metal, you want the results to be as precise as possible; a less-than-satisfactory job can result in a lot of problems later down the line. However, certain press brakes have tools with them that increase their efficiency and precision; they come with extra tools and parts that make them easier to work with.