How To Adjust Sheet Metal Brake

Radius set back refers to the distance between the leading edge of the clamp and the inside edge of the apron.

How to adjust sheet metal brake. Lock the brake down. Use test strips of metal approximately 3 inches by 3 inches each of the thickness you will be forming for the following adjustments. For clamp adjustment here are some suggestions. Adjust the nose gap by turning the large brake nose gap adjustment knobs at the rear of the upper jaw to achieve its proper alignment.

Check clamping pressure by placing test strips in the brake about 3 or 4 inches away from each end of the brake. Set the clamping pressure so that it is enough to keep the material from slipping during a bend. Do this on both sides of the brake. Adjust top leaf with top adjustment on side that is overbending.

Instructions how to use a sheet metal brake machine 1 unclamp handles j slightly on side that is overbending. Adjust the brake cut five cards of aluminum coil stock and slide them in at each casting. Tighten down each casting with the allen wrench until it is just tight enough that you can t pull it out. Adjust by means of clamping handle adjusting nuts as shown.

Check end to end clamp alignment by placing a test strip. To tighten clamping pressure release the top nut and tighten the bottom nut.