Brake Forming Is One of The Oldest Mechanical Metal Deformation Process

Brake forming is one of the oldest mechanical metal deformation process. During the process, a piece of sheet metal is formed along a straight axis.

California, CA (prHWY.com) January 17, 2013 - California, Jan 17, 2013 - Brake forming is one of the oldest mechanical metal deformation process. During the process, a piece of sheet metal is formed along a straight axis. This may be accomplished by a "V"- shaped, "U"-shaped, or channel-shaped punch and die set. There are several reasons why the press brake is a powerful tool - things like repeatability, precision and power come to mind. Let's not forget CNC control either, which turns a piece of valuable sheet metal fabrication equipment - like a press brake - into a veritable monster.

Brake Forming - The press brake isn't just a souped-up sheet metal brake; we need to remember that it is, in fact, a form of hydraulic press. Obviously then, there is no good reason why it couldn't shape sheet metal in a way most often associated with stampers and punch presses. Press brake tooling manufacturers have that figured out too, and can deliver punches and dies for a variety of tasks, such as rib forming, flattening, offsetting, radius forming and many more. Thus, a press brake could assume the role of a roll former and easily be used to make something like half- and quarter-round profiles, like rain gutters and the like. Curling can be done too, so combine that with radius forming tools of the right kind, and you're set to make rain gutters.

Bake forming can commonly form metals up to 10" thick and some machinery will form pieces as long as 20 feet. The press braking process can produce a variety of shapes.

Press Brake Forming is commonly thought of as a "simple" process in the metal stamping industry; at least to those who are only mildly familiar with it. Contrary to popular belief, press brake forming is anything but a simple, non-complex operation. The complexity associated with press brake forming comes from the proper selection of tooling and procedural steps are necessary to attain a desired result. Because press brake forming applies to such a wide variety of materials and needed shapes, expertise in the principles of press brake forming are essential for setting up and monitoring consistent, repeatable, and cost effective production.


Titanium Hot Forming - Titanium is just one of the exotic metals that is actively researching process improvements, equipment manufacturing and modification, and advances in tooling technologies. Titanium, renowned for its weight to strength ratio, and resistance to corrosion, makes it a perfect material within the aerospace industry.


About the Author:

Brake Forming - Laser Industries, Inc., located in Orange, CA, is the premier job shop on the West Coast specializing in precision laser and water jet cutting. With over twenty years in business, Laser Industries has developed a diverse capability in tight tolerance sheet and plate cutting on materials from .001" to 10.0" thick and in precision 5-axis laser trimming and processing of 3-dimensional formed sheet metal details and tubes.

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677 N. Hariton Street
Orange, California, 92868

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