{"title":"Edge Bending","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"colmaindes\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNorck provides extremely reliable, top quality, and fast \u003ca title=\"Sheet Metal Fabrication\" href=\"\/en\/collections\/sheet-metal-fabrication\"\u003esheet metal fabrication\u003c\/a\u003e services such as \u003ca title=\"Sheet Metal Cutting\" href=\"\/en\/collections\/sheet-metal-cutting\"\u003esheet metal cutting\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca title=\"Stamping\" href=\"\/en\/collections\/stamping\"\u003estamping\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca title=\"Bending\" href=\"\/en\/collections\/bending\"\u003ebending\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca title=\"Blanking \/ Punching\" href=\"\/en\/collections\/blanking-punching\"\u003eblanking\/punching\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca title=\"Deep Drawing\" href=\"\/en\/collections\/deep-drawing\"\u003edeep drawing\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca title=\"Shearing\" href=\"\/en\/collections\/shearing\"\u003eshearing\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca title=\"Edge Bending\" href=\"\/en\/collections\/edge-bending\"\u003eedge bending\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca title=\"Squeezing\" href=\"\/en\/collections\/squeezing\"\u003esqueezing \u003c\/a\u003efor industries including aerospace, defense, robotics, industrial, automotive and many others. Our team of highly qualified engineers and cutting-edge facilities will provide you with quality products with the quickest turnaround time at a competitive price. Whether you have high volume production projects or rapid protototyping needs, Norck can manage it with the results better than expectations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"https:\/\/www.norck.com\/pages\/get-a-quote\" href=\"https:\/\/www.norck.com\/pages\/get-a-quote\"\u003eClick here to get a quote\u003c\/a\u003e for your next project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is sheet metal edge bending?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSheet metal edge bending, also known as flange forming, is a process that involves applying force to an edge of a metal sheet to cause it to bend along a straight axis. It involves using a punch and die tool designed to create a bend along the edge of a sheet metal part.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEdge bending is mainly used in sheet metal fabrication to create flanges along an edge of sheet metal parts Flanges can be used for attaching other components, adding strength to a part, or for aesthetic or functional reasons.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere is it used?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSheet metal components are used in the following:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bending components for construction projects such as roofing and siding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutomotive:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bending sheet metal for use in body parts such as doors, hoods, and fenders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAerospace:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bending sheet metal for use in the manufacturing of fuselage, doors, and fenders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdvertising:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bending sheet metal for signage and advertising, including signs and billboards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFood processing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bending sheet metal for beverages, kitchen equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTransportation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bending sheet metal parts for cars, trains, buses, and aircraft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArt:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bending sheet metal for use in building cladding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow is it fabricated?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEdge bending consists of transforming an edge of sheet metal into an angle. It is fixed between two die parts, and the free edge is punched to form\u003cbr\u003ethe desired shape.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLoading the sheet metal:\u003c\/strong\u003e The sheet metal is placed into the press brake machine, ensuring that the edge that needs to be bent is appropriately aligned with the punch and die tool. The alignment is crucial to ensure the accuracy and precision of the bend. The sheet metal is secured using clamps or other holding devices to prevent movement or shifting during bending.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"collection_images-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"coll_images oneimgsc\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"img-col\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/4679\/3277\/files\/Edgebending_01.png?v=1675925687\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHolding the sheet metal in place: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe upper die is lowered to clamp the metal sheet securely between the two dies, holding it in place while the punch applies force to the sheet. The clamping force created by the upper die helps to keep the metal sheet stable during the bending process, ensuring that the bend is formed consistently and accurately\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"collection_images-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"coll_images oneimgsc\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"img-col\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/4679\/3277\/files\/Edgebending_03.png?v=1675925701\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdge bending the workpiece: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe punch is lowered towards the metal sheet using a press brake machine. Which applies a force to the sheet metal. As the punch presses into the sheet metal, the force causes the sheet metal to deform and take on the shape of the punch, creating a bend at the desired angle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"collection_images-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"coll_images oneimgsc\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"img-col\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/4679\/3277\/files\/Edgebending_05.png?v=1675925714\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnloading:\u003c\/strong\u003e Once the bending process is completed, the workpiece is removed from the die of the press brake machine. After the inspection, the workpiece can be moved to the next step in the manufacturing process, such as welding, finishing, or assembly.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"collection_images-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"coll_images oneimgsc\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"img-col\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/4679\/3277\/files\/Edgebending_09.png?v=1675925734\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/4679\/3277\/collections\/Norck_logo_for_collection_c266a6c7-9c44-495f-9c3d-c23322b35a1c.png?v=1718495758","url":"https:\/\/portugues.norck.com\/en\/collections\/edge-bending.oembed","provider":"NORCK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}