Most buyers concentrate on a limited number of features when purchasing a bending machine, without checking the real capacity of the model chosen. To avoid buying the wrong machine for your needs, we recommend checking the 5 main features below.
Maximum Material Thickness and Width
The thickness of the material to be bent, and the width of the material being bent, need to match the rating of the bending machine. So for example, if you are intending to bend an 8 mm flat bar then the maximum thickness of material to be bent by the machine, must be greater than or equal to 8 mm, and the maximum width of material to be bent, must be greater than or equal to the width of the flat bar.
Bending Radius Range
These can be given as a minimum and maximum bending radius and must be checked against the form of the parts you intend to make. This will ensure that you do not try to make a part with a very tight bend in a very hard material that is likely to crack or that you cannot make a part with a very large bend.
Tonnage and Force Rating
The force rating of a horizontal bending machine indicates whether your workpieces are going to be bent successfully or if the drive is going to be put under too much strain. Here, thick and hard alloys are required of greater force than the corresponding mild steel workpieces. This force rating for materials and corresponding workpiece sections is clearly published by Euromac Bending Machines.
Working Stroke Length
Stroke length: The working distance of the bending head and therefore the limit for the number of bends and the complexity of the bend. If you want Euromac Bending Machines, https://www.cotswold-machinery-sales.co.uk/euromac-bending-machines/horizontal-bending-machines is a good place to start.
Tooling Compatibility
The effective capacity of a bending machine is restricted by the tooling that is fitted to it. This tooling must be compatible with the machine in respect of the mounting system for the individual tools, and it must be rated to the correct force. Work equipment must be suitable for the intended use (Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations). This also applies to the tooling.
Getting the five numbers right before you buy a horizontal bending machine will help you avoid many problems once the machine is delivered and installed in your workshop.
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