Press Brake Forming
Linders Specialty Company has been an expert in metal bending and rolling for 40 years. Using the latest press brake equipment, our capabilities are supported by sheet metal pressing and additional forming services. Our technical expertise allows us to understand how to produce high-precision bends in materials with press brake forming, achieving highly repeatable parts that meet application requirements.
What is Press Brake Forming?
Press brake forming uses a punch and die set to bend plate or sheet metal along a straight axis, creating predetermined bends in the material. During the forming process, the material is placed on the die, and then the punch is driven downward to work with the dies to bend the workpiece. This sheet metal fabrication process requires minimal tooling and can be used in low- and medium-production runs.
The punch and die set can be custom, V-shaped, U-shaped, or channel-shaped, working alongside the press and material type to achieve precision bends. Maintaining precision can be challenging due to material rebound characteristics and friction produced between the die and sheet metal.
Capabilities for Sheet Metal Pressing
Supporting our custom fabrication services, we offer press brake forming to create complete components. We can form metal with high precision and repeatability to your specifications using state-of-the-art press brake equipment, such as the Cincinnati Auto-Form brake. In conjunction with the press brake, our 6-axis back gauge allows for the fast production of multiple precision bends and complex structures. The specifications for our equipment are:
- Accommodates 230 Tons
- Overall Die Surface of 12 Ft
- Stroke Length of 10 In
- Open Height of 18 In
- 6-Axis Programmable Back Gauge
Sheet metal press braking employs quick change and modular tooling to accommodate quick setup for your projects, leading to faster delivery times and more cost-effective production. Our capabilities for plate and sheet metal fabrication services include:
We can create custom tooling to meet your requirements if we don’t have the right die available for your desired application. Our full-service metal fabrication includes welding services, as well as additional metal cutting and forming capabilities to produce a finished part ready for your application.
Brake Formed Metal Options
To assess potential spring-back, materials used in sheet metal pressing should be considered for their yield strength, ductility, hardness, and material condition. The metals we regularly work with include:
- Mild Steel
- Stainless Steel
- Aluminum
- AR400
- Corten Steel
- And Other Alloys
Applications of Sheet Metal Pressing Services
Sheet metal press braking is an ideal fabrication process for components with exceptional precision and repeatability. Using the latest technology, we can deliver a multitude of precise bends with press brake forming to meet your specifications. Our capabilities produce a variety of applications, including complex structures and tight-tolerance parts, but are not limited to:
- Brackets
- Braces
- Frames
- Stair Treads
- Equipment Doors
- Cabinet Components and Panels
- Solar Panel Mounts
- Countertops
- Bump-formed Cones
Contact Linders Specialty Company for Precision Press Brake Forming Services
We are a full-service metal fabricator offering a range of metal bending and rolling techniques with value-added capabilities, including sheet metal pressing. Our sheet metal fabrication services deliver incredible precision and high repeatability to meet your requirements. With decades of experience in metal fabrication, we produce application-ready parts to exact specifications.
Contact us with your questions or request a quote to begin.
