Category: Press Brakes

The Evolution of Workpiece Positioning As the long-ago blacksmith hammered away on a workpiece, precision was in large part determined by sight and touch, coupled with his years of experience. When machines that could work metal were invented, developed along with them were means of securing the workpieces in or on the machines so that […]

What Is Air Bending? Air bending is a common technique used by press brake operators in sheet and plate metal fabrication. It is a method of bending flat metal into an angle on a press brake using a punch and die to shape the metal through the application of force. Unlike the methods called bottom […]

To keep their machines performing at their peak, owners and operators need to take a proactive approach to preventing press brake problems before they can develop. Doing so will not only likely preclude the loss of time and money down the road but may well ensure the safety of operators and bystanders. To avoid common […]