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* Always make sure your hands are out of the way of the fingers and all moving parts
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* Be aware of your surroundings to ensure that you do not bump others with the counterweight.
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* If bending a small piece of metal, place it in the center of the brake.
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* Do not attempt to bend material thicker than 16 gauge.
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* Only use sheet metal with the brake. Don't try to bend round material!
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* You may not use the sheet metal machines without safety glasses!! (Should be obvious if you are following the rules of the shop)
  
 
==Description==
 
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==Documentation==
 
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[[Media:Chicago-hand-operated-bending-brakes-brochure.pdf|Bending Brake User Manual]]
  
 
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*Bending Handle-
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*Clamping Handle-
  
 
====Parts of the Machine====
 
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[[:File:Chicago-hand-operated-bending-brakes-brochure.pdf|User Manual]]
 
  
 
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====Operation====
  
 
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To demonstrate competency on the Bending brake you will be required to bend a piece of sheet metal to a 90 degree angle.
  
 
====General Procedure====
 
====General Procedure====
  
 
=== Bending Steps ===
 
=== Bending Steps ===
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#Ensure that your sheet metal is thinner or equivalent to 14-gauge sheet metal, and ensure that it is less than 48" in width.
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#Ensure that your sheet metal is thinner or equivalent to 16-gauge sheet metal, and ensure that it is less than 48" in width.
 
#If making a bend for a box or a pan, adjust the fingers so that the equivalent width of the fingers is just shorter than your sheet metal.
 
#If making a bend for a box or a pan, adjust the fingers so that the equivalent width of the fingers is just shorter than your sheet metal.
 
#Adjust the clamping force and the clamping handle to allow room to insert your work piece.
 
#Adjust the clamping force and the clamping handle to allow room to insert your work piece.
 
#Insert your work piece to the line you want to bend, centered in the brake, and clamp your piece securely.
 
#Insert your work piece to the line you want to bend, centered in the brake, and clamp your piece securely.
 
#Pull up on the bending handle of the leaf slowly until your piece is bent to the desired angle, and slowly lower the leaf.
 
#Pull up on the bending handle of the leaf slowly until your piece is bent to the desired angle, and slowly lower the leaf.
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#If the piece does not bend straight, unclamp the handle on the overbent side and adjust the top leaf.
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#If the piece does not bend straight, unclamp the handle on the over-bent side and adjust the top leaf.
 
#Adjust the clamp handle, and remove your piece.
 
#Adjust the clamp handle, and remove your piece.
 
#Put back any fingers if adjusted, and deburr if any rough edges are left.
 
#Put back any fingers if adjusted, and deburr if any rough edges are left.
  
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==Reset the Space==
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=== Safety First ===
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#Always make sure your hands are out of the way of the fingers and all moving parts.  
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Here is how you can reset the space for the {{PAGENAME}}. Remember to leave the space better than you found it!!!
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#Be aware of your surroundings to ensure that you do not bump others with the counterweight.  
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* If you removed or adjusted any fingers, put them back where they belong.
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#If bending a small piece of metal, place it in the center of the brake.
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* Reset all materials, scrap pieces go in the scrap bin.
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#Do not attempt to bend material thicker than 16 gauge.
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* Ensure that the Brake and surrounding area are clean.  
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#Only use sheet metal with the brake. Don't try to bend round material!
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* Return any borrowed gloves or other equipment to their proper storage locations.  
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#You may not use the sheet metal machines without safety glasses!! (Should be obvious if you are following the rules of the shop)
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=== Reset the Space ===
 
 
==Certification==
 
==Certification==
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Complete the <strong>Machine Shop - {{PAGENAME}} Module</strong> at the link below to gain access to the {{PAGENAME}}. The Maker Hub Canvas course pertains to all facilities and equipment contained in the Maker Hub; simply complete the quizzes for the facilities/equipment you wish to use in the Maker Hub. Please email <span style="color:blue">makerhub@georgefox.edu</span> if you have any questions.
  
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==Troubleshooting==
 
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====General maintenance====
 
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The machine needs to be cleaned and pivot points should be lubricated.
  
 
====Specific Maintenance Tasks====
 
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Revision as of 00:06, 26 August 2023

Bending brakeIcon.png
48 inch bending brake, 14 gauge

Make: Chicago Steel

Model: W31

Serial Number: 91016

Ace: Nathan Hayward (nhayward21@georgefox.edu).

Location: Machine Shop


Safety First

Safety First HD2.png

Here are some safety instructions for the Bending Brake. Remember... SAFETY FIRST!!!

  • Always make sure your hands are out of the way of the fingers and all moving parts
  • Be aware of your surroundings to ensure that you do not bump others with the counterweight.
  • If bending a small piece of metal, place it in the center of the brake.
  • Do not attempt to bend material thicker than 16 gauge.
  • Only use sheet metal with the brake. Don't try to bend round material!
  • You may not use the sheet metal machines without safety glasses!! (Should be obvious if you are following the rules of the shop)

Description

A bending brake is a metalworking machine that allows the bending of sheet metal. The brake is a Chicago W31 steel box and pan brake. The max material thickness capacity of this machine is 16 gauge mild steel. In a box-and-pan brake (also known as a finger brake), the clamping bar includes several removable blocks, which may be removed and rearranged to permit bending of restricted areas of a piece of sheet metal or of already partially formed pieces. After bending, a box or pan form is then completed by screw, solder, weld, rivet, or other metal fixing process.

Here is an example of this piece of equipment being used.

Documentation

Bending Brake User Manual

Terminology

  • Bending Handle-
  • Clamping Handle-

Parts of the Machine

Clamping Handle and Fingers
Bending Handle and Counterweight

Training

Operation

Insert Text

Demonstration

To demonstrate competency on the Bending brake you will be required to bend a piece of sheet metal to a 90 degree angle.

General Procedure

Bending Steps

  1. Ensure that your sheet metal is thinner or equivalent to 16-gauge sheet metal, and ensure that it is less than 48" in width.
  2. If making a bend for a box or a pan, adjust the fingers so that the equivalent width of the fingers is just shorter than your sheet metal.
  3. Adjust the clamping force and the clamping handle to allow room to insert your work piece.
  4. Insert your work piece to the line you want to bend, centered in the brake, and clamp your piece securely.
  5. Pull up on the bending handle of the leaf slowly until your piece is bent to the desired angle, and slowly lower the leaf.
  6. If the piece does not bend straight, unclamp the handle on the over-bent side and adjust the top leaf.
  7. Adjust the clamp handle, and remove your piece.
  8. Put back any fingers if adjusted, and deburr if any rough edges are left.

Reset the Space

Reset The Space HD2.png

Here is how you can reset the space for the Bending Brake. Remember to leave the space better than you found it!!!

  • If you removed or adjusted any fingers, put them back where they belong.
  • Reset all materials, scrap pieces go in the scrap bin.
  • Ensure that the Brake and surrounding area are clean.
  • Return any borrowed gloves or other equipment to their proper storage locations.


Certification

Complete the Machine Shop - Bending Brake Module at the link below to gain access to the Bending Brake. The Maker Hub Canvas course pertains to all facilities and equipment contained in the Maker Hub; simply complete the quizzes for the facilities/equipment you wish to use in the Maker Hub. Please email makerhub@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Maker Hub Canvas Course

Troubleshooting

Maintenance

General maintenance

The machine needs to be cleaned and pivot points should be lubricated.

Specific Maintenance Tasks

Maintenance Procedure Frequency Done By
Oil Surfaces As Needed Technician
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