A press brake is a machine that takes sheet metal and forms it. Press brakes are an old practice and have shifted to become computer controlled for more accuracy. With the computerized press brake technology our fabricators use, the machines can be tooled with interchangeable die sets to bend different shapes. They are a great way to make metal forms in lower quantities to avoid investing in a stamping tool.
Fabricators represented by Buchanan Sales specialize in press brake forming, which is an added bonus if customers require multiple components. Press brake forming is very common in metal fabrication. In addition to bending, press brake forming can also be used to remove parts of the sheet metal. For example, a press brake can take big sheets of steel and, based on tonnage, it will shear smaller pieces from the sheet. From the design you provide to Buchanan Sales, one of our representatives can advise you on what method of press brake forming can best produce your parts.
