Bending 1/8" stainless steel cage
Bending 1/8" stainless steel cage
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Good evening!
I am planning to make a cage from 1/8" stainless steel flat plate. The plate will be cut with a water jet. After it is cut, I will need to bend the cage to conform to the front of a helmet. The overall dimension of the cage will be roughly 6" wide by 12" long.
What is the best way to bend this material? I've looked at roller machines, but they all seem to cap out at about 20ga. for the smaller machines. Should I look at a hydraulic press and a form to bend the cage into?
Thanks in advance for your help!
I am planning to make a cage from 1/8" stainless steel flat plate. The plate will be cut with a water jet. After it is cut, I will need to bend the cage to conform to the front of a helmet. The overall dimension of the cage will be roughly 6" wide by 12" long.
What is the best way to bend this material? I've looked at roller machines, but they all seem to cap out at about 20ga. for the smaller machines. Should I look at a hydraulic press and a form to bend the cage into?
Thanks in advance for your help!





RE: Bending 1/8" stainless steel cage
How many do you need to make? 1 , 100, or 1,000,000
RE: Bending 1/8" stainless steel cage
Ideally, I'd like to be able to fabricate them as they are needed. I have a local water jetting company that will do 5 at a time for a very cheap price (cutting).
RE: Bending 1/8" stainless steel cage
Is the forming in only 1 direction.. Really need to see a print to make any educated guess on cost effective solutions.
RE: Bending 1/8" stainless steel cage
Depending on the design, you may be able to bend the product by hand.
Mike Halloran
Pembroke Pines, FL, USA
RE: Bending 1/8" stainless steel cage
Here's something like what I'm looking to do. Not exactly this, but it will give you an idea.
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RE: Bending 1/8" stainless steel cage
This sounds a bit like some of the stuff I used to do for the creative anachronism guys.
B.E.
RE: Bending 1/8" stainless steel cage
Mike Halloran
Pembroke Pines, FL, USA
RE: Bending 1/8" stainless steel cage
Mike Halloran
Pembroke Pines, FL, USA
RE: Bending 1/8" stainless steel cage