Sheet Metal Bend Parameters
Sheet Metal Bend Parameters
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I am desigining a Sheet Metal box (.015 thk material)that will be made with a CNC Bending Machine.
When I turn this into a sheet metal part using "Insert Bends" I am not sure what I can get away with on the "Bend Parameters" "Bend Radius", using .015 thk steel what would be a safe radius for most shops, I would like to keep the radius as small as possible without causing much trouble for the shop producing this.
I have attached a PDF of the box
Steve
When I turn this into a sheet metal part using "Insert Bends" I am not sure what I can get away with on the "Bend Parameters" "Bend Radius", using .015 thk steel what would be a safe radius for most shops, I would like to keep the radius as small as possible without causing much trouble for the shop producing this.
I have attached a PDF of the box
Steve






RE: Sheet Metal Bend Parameters
No point in specifying a 1/64" rad bend if the smallest they have is 1/16". In some cases, special tooling may be required, but that will add costs to the product.
RE: Sheet Metal Bend Parameters
Bend factor does change with bend radius. Usually about 0.35 for 1008 steel.
RE: Sheet Metal Bend Parameters
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