In the work for editing and bending metal strips and sheets, one cannot do without a bending machine. This device is important in the construction of various structures. Drawings and a certain skill will allow you to do the bending machine with your own hands. It will help to significantly save time and effort, although many prefer shopping for simple and inexpensive models of such devices.
Diversity
There are five types of plate bending machines: manual, mechanical, electromagnetic, hydraulic and pneumatic. Let's consider some of them.
- Manual bending machine of simple design is used in work with metal strips or sheets of small sizes with a coating, as well as with copper and aluminum. It is bought by small business owners or individuals for the manufacture of roof elements, structures for advertising or additional elements when performing installation roofing.
- The hydraulic bending machine, as well as its mechanical and pneumatic types, are among the options for mass production. This device is notable for its ease of operation and low noise characteristics due to vibration suppression systems. Hydraulic bending machine is considered the best option for simple bending of metal sheets. The latest technologies have made it possible to create these devices with automated control systems, which ensures the execution of the work process with high accuracy.
Necessary materials
Having decided to make a bending machine with your own hands, you need to remember that with it it is possible to perform only the simplest types of work. For complex and more precise tasks, professional equipment should be used. A welding machine and other materials will be needed in order to create a do-it-yourself bending machine. Its details must be strong and even. For the frame, you need to purchase a large channel, a solid pipe and corner. Metal depots offer a wide selection of the right material, and in construction stores you can buy a rule of aluminum and accessories. Different angles will be needed for the manufacture of the clamping and swinging beams.
Construction structure
Getting to the assembly of the frame. To do this, you need:
- To file a channel and a big corner.
- Then weld the pipes along the edges of the channel. This must be done carefully.
- On top of the pipes, you need to weld the corner so that its vertical side is located with its plane to the master, who decided to build a bending machine with his own hands. Accurate exposure of all parts will allow you to get a smooth design.
- After assembling the frame, it is necessary to hang the clamping beam. To do this, lean the planes of the rule and channel tightly, and then fix them. Then you need to weld the hinges to the pressure beam and to the back corner of the frame. After that, we check their legal capacity.
- For the manufacture of the clamp on the corner welded loop. Treat this process carefully. Then these loops must be welded to the vertical side of the frame to its edge. The rotation of the clamping angle should be 150-160 °. This is an important condition. Then some hinges are mounted on this corner, and the second - on the pressure beam. After fastening them with bolts, traction should be obtained, the adjustment of which depends on the thickness of the metal sheet. For the manufacture of a swivel beam and clamping beam, it is necessary to use a corner of the same length.