Sheet metal bending is a really delicate process and for this, it requires a lot of care and attention in order to avoid damaging the workpiece. Sometimes, working in haste or for a lack of attention, the sheet metal surface might be compromised by scratches or marks.
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This may be a minor issue for less precious works, but it becomes a real problem when the work requires a workpiece to look perfect. It is the case of stainless steel, for example, which is used for products that must be flawless. Especially in this case, it is necessary to pay a lot of attention when the sheet metal slides along the die.
Most of the damages happen exactly at this stage, as the friction between the two parts can often cause scratches. Think about shower doors or kitchen profiles: it is evident that these pieces cannot have any flaws.
What can we do then?
The first rule is to clean every surface carefully, so that dust and debris do not enhance the risk of damage. Removing any debris from the tooling allows for more efficient operations. The smallest grain of dust, or any other kind of foreign material, might cause surface imperfections that would compromise the quality of the final product. Wiping the work area with a clean cloth helps preventing this from happening.
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Eurostamp's solution.
Eurostamp has created ES SHEET: an effective solution which, placed between the die and the sheet metal, prevents scratches and damages.
BENDING WITHOUT ES SHEET:
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BENDING WITH ES SHEET:
Watch the difference between press brake bending operations with or without ES SHEET in this video.
Top quality tooling.
During bending operations, there is direct contact between tooling and sheet metal: the final result mostly depends on the quality, resistance and performance of the tooling.
This is why choosing the press brake tooling carefully is fundamental.
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