Technical Blog

A comprehensive engineering guide to selecting press brake tooling based on material properties, bend geometry, and production requirements.

Engineering considerations for tooling selection when bending stainless steel, including work hardening, springback, and surface finish requirements.

When standard tooling cannot meet your requirements, custom-engineered solutions provide optimized performance for specialized applications.

Troubleshooting guide for common bending issues including angle variation, cracking, marking, and dimensional inconsistency.

Engineering comparison of V-die and U-die bending methods, including applications, advantages, and limitations of each approach.

Factors affecting tool life including material properties, maintenance practices, and usage patterns. Expected service life for different applications.

Comparing the advantages of buying directly from manufacturers versus distributors. Lead times, pricing, technical support, and customization options.

Comprehensive cost analysis including initial investment, operational costs, and total cost of ownership for different tooling types and materials.

Guide to European tooling systems including Promecam, Beyeler, Wila, and other standards. Compatibility, specifications, and selection criteria.

Special considerations for bending thick plates (>6mm): tonnage requirements, tooling selection, radius control, and common challenges.