8 feet long to a 90-degree bend. These machines are
Press Brake
generally used to bend plate steel to various degrees up
The power press brake is a large hydraulically
to 90 degrees. Press brakes may also be used to bend
driven machine that bends metal to desired angles using
cone and cylindrically shaped objects by making
punches and dies. Most press brakes are rated at 300
several smaller bends close together to roll the plate. In
tons of hydraulic bending pressure. They are capable
this section, we will look at the safety precautions,
of bending steel plate between l/8 to l/2 inch thick by
Figure 13-39.--Sliproll forming machine troubleshooting chart.
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