alot of available jobs for this machine,, just wondering
2007-09-06 05:28:17 · 4 answers · asked by cynthia b 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Safety
Running a press brake is easy. It will take a little experience to get good at it... like everything else. It's like this...
1. Pick the right die set.
2. Insert the right dies, (Heavy long steel bars)
3. Adjust the shut height of the press to the dies and the amount of bend you want to put into the piece.
4. Test a brake. MAKE SURE YOUR HANDS ARE SAFE AND THAT THE PIECE WILL NOT COME UPI AND HIT YOU WHEN IT'S BROKE. AGAIN.. BE SAFE!!!!!!
Step on the peddle and see what you get.
5. Measure the piece to see if it is as specified on the drawing, or spec sheet.
6. After the piece comes out right, repeat steps 4 and 5.
This can be for material that weighs a few pounds, or the material may weigh several hundred pounds... depends on what the manufacturer is making.
Anyone that cares about the quality of their work can do this, apply. The new CNC Press Brakes are easy. some of the bending can get complicated, you'll learn quickly. Just one last word... SAFETY !!!!
2007-09-06 05:46:29 · answer #1 · answered by ManHere 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most modern brake presses are computer controlled and are for bending and forming sheet metal. The operator takes a piece of metal, sticks it partly into the machine, and activates it with a foot pedal. The upper half of the press will push down, pinching the sheet and bend it to a predetermined angle. It's how things like computer enclosures are made.
2007-09-06 12:37:04 · answer #2 · answered by elmechino 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it forms metal at different angles where I worked we could form to 3/8" thick it is pretty easy to learn but will be hard work, and you will need to be 100% focused all day or you will have a handful of short fingers
2007-09-06 20:40:31 · answer #3 · answered by bungee 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a sheet metal forming tool, if I remember correctly from high school metal shop.
2007-09-06 17:35:25 · answer #4 · answered by Scott H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋