Sheet Metal Forming Service

Maximum Bend Length

47 in.

Minimum Qualifying Part Size

0.05 in x 0.05 in (12.7mm x 12.7mm) for formed parts

Maximum Pressing Force

80 tons

Bend Angles

1 degree ‘kick’ to 135 degrees

Bending Output

Linear bends—external and internal flanges

Maximum U-Channel Ratio

2:1 (width:height)

Internal Radius Tooling Options

0.01 in. to 1 in. (standard tooling increments)

>1 in. radius bends will be bump formed

Offsets

Standard offset tooling sizes

Hems

Closed hems up to 47 in., open hems up to 36 in.

Forming Best Practices

• Relieve bendsin CAD designs

• For best price and lead time, use manufacturer-recommended radius tooling

• Ensure appropriate placement of nearby features (e.g., holes,hardware inserts, other bends)

Material

Grade

Thicknesses Available

Aluminum

• 5052-H32

• 6061-T6 (requires review)

• 5052: 0.025 in. – 0.250 in. (0.635mm – 6.35mm)

• 6061: 0.025 in. – 0.134 in. (0.635mm – 3.40mm)*

Steel

• CRS/HRPO

• Galvanneal (pre-plated)

• Galvanized (pre-plated)

• CRS/HRPO: 0.025 in. – 0.250 in. (0.635mm – 6.35mm)

• Pre-plated: 0.025 in. – 0.134 in. (0.635mm – 3.40mm)

Stainless Steel

• 304-2B

• 304-#4

• 316-2B

• 304-2B: 0.025 in. – 0.250 in. (0.635mm – 6.35mm)

• 304-#4: 0.025 in – 0.119 in. (0.635mm – 3.023mm)

• 316-2B: 0.025 in. – 0.134 in. (0.635mm – 3.40mm)

Copper

• C1010

• C1100

• 0.025 in – 0.125 in. (0.635mm – 3.175mm)

Brass

• C260

• 0.025 in. – 0.125 in. (0.635mm – 3.175mm)