Bend Sheet Metal Into Circle

Start by rolling a conduit holder to a circle that the end of the bolt will fit in.

Bend sheet metal into circle.

How to bend sheet metal without a brake. I ll be bending the metal using a jig just like the one in this ible i m a big fan of atomic zombie s builds. The average hack requires at least one angled metal part and the best tool to make one is still the good ol press brake. 0 017453 x 90 x 0 020 0 33 x 0 024 0 0438558984 inch bend allowance keep in mind that some metals are more brittle than others.

Enjoy the videos and music you love upload original content and share it all with friends family and the world on youtube. Update check out this super two person trike my partner and i are offering on kickstarter. Cut a 9 and inch and 4 inch piece of flat metal your long piece may differ in size depending on the size of your bottom roller. Continue wrapping the metal until you ve bent it to the desired shape.

The penetrating effect also ensures a very small inside radius for the bend. Wrap sheet metal around the circumference of the jig and into the curve or groove. This along with the high forces used about 5 8 times as much as in partial bending guarantee high precision. Braise the 9 and in piece on the inside of the 3rd roller holder channel.

Except i like curved lines once in a while. Because the die penetrates into the sheet pressing a dent into the workpiece.