Technical Blog
Practical knowledge from our shop floor: welding, bending, materials, processes and industry technology.
Bending
CNC press brake operations, bend allowance and precision forming. Ask us about your bending challenge.
Bend Allowance and K-Factor: Getting Flat Patterns Right
How bend allowance, K-factor and tooling choice affect the accuracy of developed flat patterns.
Springback Compensation in High-Strength Materials
Why springback increases with material strength and the compensation techniques we apply on CNC press brakes.
Understanding Sheet Metal Springback: Causes and Prevention
Why bent parts open up after forming, and practical strategies to compensate for springback in CNC press brake operations.
What Is the Minimum Bend Radius for 304 Stainless Steel?
Understanding the minimum inside bend radius for 304 SS by thickness, grain direction and tooling, with practical guidelines to avoid cracking.
Bend Sequencing and Tooling Setup: Lessons from the Press Brake Floor
A practical sharing on planning bend sequences, selecting punch and die combinations, and avoiding tool interference on complex sheet metal parts.