elementcollector1 Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 I am working on a welding project, and would like to know how to introduce a sharp bend in a piece of relatively thin (1-2mm) sheet steel. Would heating be required? I would like the smallest bending radius possible, but don't have access to fancy equipment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arc Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 https://www.google.com/search?q=sheet+metal+brake&espv=210&es_sm=93&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=_N0rU9jeCcHZoATQtIBI&ved=0CAkQ_AUoAg&biw=1517&bih=714&dpr=0.9#imgdii=_ Most community colleges have these machines they would probably help you out. If you can get to Portland, Oregon I will bend it on mine for free. Heating and air conditioning shops have them also, find the closest one and tell them what you need and they will probably be fairly cheap if its not to complex or time consuming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enthalpy Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 Ordinary (ferritic carbon steel) accepts sharp bends without heating. Depending on the width, you can do it with a hammer in vice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Cuthber Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 What are you seeking to bend? The answer to the question might be a lump of wood or some expensive bit of technical kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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