How To Bend A Thick Sheet Of Stainless Steel

Measure and mark the bend location along one edge of the stainless steel sheet with the tape measure and awl.

How to bend a thick sheet of stainless steel.

In other words if you re bending 1 8 sheet use a tool with a 1 8 radius to form the inside of the bend. Wipe bending or edge bending is another way to bend sheet metal edges. Step 2 put on your safety glasses. In some cases as with thicker sheet of metal you may need to use a sheet metal brake to apply your bend.

Place a second bend mark on the edge of the stainless steel sheet parallel to the edge you just marked. The return of stainless steel is indeed troublesome. If you re bending 0 020 thick material use a 0 020 radius. For most applications with stainless steel or aluminum you can get away with a zero radius bend on anything under 0 050 thick.

The slack between the wipe die and the punch plays an important role in getting a good result. As a result the wipe die also determines the bend s inner radius. To remove irregularity or improve uneven bends place a hardwood piece lengthwise along the bend and hit the bend with increased strength using a heavy duty hammer or mallet.