5 Types
Sheet Metal Bend Types
Learn about different bend types available for your custom enclosure design. Each bend serves a specific structural or aesthetic purpose.
01 Step Bends
The process of taking a large bend radius and dividing it up into multiple smaller bends in order to approximate a larger radius.
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02 Hem Bends
An edge of sheet metal that is bent 180 degrees and flattened on top of itself.
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03 Internal Bends
A bend that is placed on a particular area of a part where material surrounds the bend.
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04 Jog Bends
Both jog bends and material-offset bends are often used for adding clearance to a design.
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05 W Bends
A technique used to form deep U-shaped profiles without the need for specialized tooling.
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