Radius Bending
Radius bending is most commonly used to make cylinders and cones, as shown in Figure 7.
Both shapes are formed by making a series of small, closely spaced bends in the work piece.
Figure 7 — Radius Bending
For cylinders, the bends are evenly spaced, i.e. every bend is identical.
For Cones, simply move one side of your stock out further than the other every time you make a
bend.
Pan Forming
The Hand Brake Roll can be used to make various sizes of pans. The maximum lip (side) height
supported by this tool is 1”.
To form a pan:
Step 1. Pre-measure and cut your material before bending. Notch the corners according to the
desired lip height as shown in Figure 8.
Step 2. Insert material between the UPPER BRAKING DIE (#12) and the MOVING CUTTER
PLATE (#11). Bend the material until as 90 degree angle has been formed.
Step 3. Rotate the material 90º counterclockwise. Allow the completed side to extend just
beyond the dies. Bend the second side.
Step 4. Repeat Step 3 for the third side.
Step 5. Rotate to the final side, and insert work piece between the dies. Your formed sides will
be on the outside of the dies.
Step 6. Before bending, tap one corner nearer to the middle of the machine. This will allow the
material to clear the UPPER BRAKING DIE when raised.
Work
Bench
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