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Example Shapes make on Magnetic sheet metel brake
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Applications
Some uses of Magnetic sheet-metal bending machines School projects: tool boxes, letterboxes, cookware. Electronics: chassis, boxes, racks. Marine fittings. Office equipment: shelves, cabinets, computer-stands. Food processing: stainless sinks & bench tops, exhaust hoods, vats. Illuminated sig...Read more -
Magnetic sheet-metal folding machines compared with conventional box and pan folders
Much greater versatility than conventional sheetmetal benders. No limitation to depth of boxes. Can form deep channels, and completely closed sections. Automatic clamping and unclamping means faster operation, less fatigue. Accurate and continuous indication of beam angle. Quick and accurate...Read more -
A new concept in sheet-metal bending technology
The fundamental principle of the Magnetic sheet metal brake machine is that it uses electromagnetic, rather than mechanical, clamping. The machine is basically a long electromagnet with a steel clampbar located above it. In operation, a sheetmetal workpiece is clamped between the two by a force o...Read more -
Following many requests I am now adding detailed drawings of the Magnabend centreless hinges to this website.
Please note however that these hinges are too difficult to make for a one-off machine.. The main parts of the hinge require accurate casting (for example by the investment process) or machining by NC methods. Hobbyists should probably not try to make this hinge. However manufacturers may find the...Read more -
MAGNABEND COIL CALCULATOR
People often ask me to check their calculations for “Magnabend” coil designs . This prompted me to come up with this web page which enables automatic calculations to be performed once some basic coil data has been entered. Many thanks to my colleague, Tony Grainger, for the JavaScrip...Read more -
User Manual for Models 650E, 1000E, and 1250E (PDF). JDC BEND Anna specification
User Manual for Models 650E, 1000E, and 1250E (PDF). JDC BEND Anna specificationRead more -
Magnabend Magnetic sheet metal brake Original Patent 1976 Inventor Alan Bottomley
Magnabend Magnetic sheet metal brake Original Patent 1976 Inventor Alan BottomleyRead more -
User Manual for models 2000E, 2500E, 3200E (PDF).User Manual-Long 3200E
User Manual for models 2000E, 2500E, 3200E (PDF).User Manual-Long 3200ERead more -
Sheet Metal Gauge
A sheet metal gauge (sometimes spelled “gage”) indicates the standard thickness of sheet metal for a specific material. As the gauge number increases, the material thickness decreases. Sheet metal thickness gauges for steel are based on a weight of 41.82 pounds per square foot per inc...Read more -
Sheet Metal Hems
The term hemming has its origins in fabric making where the edge of cloth is folded back on itself and then stitched shut. In sheet metal hemming means to fold the metal back on itself. When working with a Brake Press hems are always created in a two step process: Create a bend with Acute Angle...Read more -
Hinge Patent, 1985, Inventor Geoff Fenton
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