Sheet Metal Forming Service

Maximum Bend Length 

47 in.

Minimum Qualifying Part Size 

0.05 in x 0.05 in (12.7mm x 12.7mm) for formed parts 

Maximum Pressing Force 

80 tons 

Bend Angles 

1 degree ‘kick’ to 135 degrees 

Bending Output 

Linear bends—external and internal flanges

Maximum U-Channel Ratio 

2:1 (width:height) 

Internal Radius Tooling Options 

0.01 in. to 1 in. (standard tooling increments)  

>1 in. radius bends will be bump formed 

Offsets 

Standard offset tooling sizes 

Hems 

Closed hems up to 47 in., open hems up to 36 in.

Forming Best Practices 

• Relieve bends in CAD designs  

• For best price and lead time, use manufacturer-recommended radius tooling 

• Ensure appropriate placement of nearby features (e.g., holes, hardware inserts, other bends)  

Material 

Grade 

Thicknesses Available 

Aluminum 

• 5052-H32 

• 6061-T6 (requires review) 

• 5052: 0.025 in. – 0.250 in. (0.635mm – 6.35mm) 

• 6061: 0.025 in. – 0.134 in. (0.635mm – 3.40mm)* 

Steel 

• CRS/HRPO 

• Galvanneal (pre-plated) 

• Galvanized (pre-plated) 

• CRS/HRPO: 0.025 in. – 0.250 in. (0.635mm – 6.35mm) 

• Pre-plated: 0.025 in. – 0.134 in. (0.635mm – 3.40mm) 

Stainless Steel 

• 304-2B 

• 304-#4 

• 316-2B 

• 304-2B: 0.025 in. – 0.250 in. (0.635mm – 6.35mm) 

• 304-#4: 0.025 in – 0.119 in. (0.635mm – 3.023mm) 

• 316-2B: 0.025 in. – 0.134 in. (0.635mm – 3.40mm) 

Copper 

• C1010 

• C1100 

• 0.025 in – 0.125 in. (0.635mm – 3.175mm) 

Brass 

• C260 

• 0.025 in. – 0.125 in. (0.635mm – 3.175mm)