What You Should Know About Bend Radii and Bend Deductions

A discussion is documented of the three different types of press brake bending--sharp bends, radius bends, and profound bends--and their effect on proper design and the forming process. This paper includes an explanation of what is actually achievable and why. The effects these decisions make on the bend deduction (K factors) are also covered. Author: Steven D. Benson, Advanced Sheet Metal Applications, Salem, OR.