FORMING BASICS FOR SHEET METAL DESIGN
FORMING BASICS i) Press Brake Forming :- The fundamental advantage of press brake as a forming tool is its flexibility. Standard vee-dies are used for cost savings on small lots and prototypes. These rules increases manufacturability of designs:- a) Dimension the part in a single direction wherever possible b) Use consistent bend radius for all bends per part c) Generally, dimensioning should be done from a feature to an edge Tolerances in the title block of a drawing may be restrictive for certain dimensions and angles, while appropriate for others due to above guidelines. ...