All About Bending Machines

Bending machines are used to create sheet metal through a mechanical brake. There are many different kinds of bending machine breaks depending on the type of sheet metal desired. Obtaining the perfect kind of bending machine will increase press brake productivity.

A brake is a metalworking machine which allows for the bending of sheet metal. The brake has a flat surface where the material is placed. A clamping bar comes down to hold the material firmly during a bend. The clamping action can be manual, automatic, or operated with a foot pedal.

The machine has a front, gate-like plate which is hinged. It is lifted in order to force the material to extend over a straight edge in order to bend to follow the plate. The bends can be any angle, but the practical limit is 120 degrees. If the area to be bent is narrow enough, a sharper bend can be made by inserting the bend under the clamping bar and lowering it.

The Benefits of Metalix Software

The Metalix CAD/CAM Software System, known as cncKad, provides solutions for all Punch, Laser, and Combination Machines. cncKad is integrated with solid modellers, including SolidWorks, SolidEdge, Autodesk, Inventor, Pro/ENGINEER, and Vertex G4. There is no need for any intermediate files, like DXF, in order to transfer projects to cncKad.

Geometry, Dimensions, and Technology (including Punching and Cutting) are completely associative in cncKad. When the Geometry is modified, Dimensions and Technology are automatically updated. cncKad features 2D and 3D design, Automatic Nesting, NC Generation, Graphic Simulation, and Machine Communication.

cncKad can read DWG files directly from AutoCAD, IGES, CADL, DXF, and other formats. Sheet Metal oriented commands make creating geometry in cncKad extremely easy. It is easy to validate the geometry with features that are simple to use. These features include Correction, Analysis, and Modification.

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