davesharps
Plastic
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- Mar 4, 2015
Hey All,
So i'm looking to get one of two machines, either a cnc press brake or a cnc folder (box/pan). As I've been sifting through the internet I've found a ton of info on cnc press brakes, but next to nothing on the folding machines.
The main reason why I am considering a folding machine a bit over a press brake is that I'm working on some very long components (10ft ish) that have a 1in flange on each end, and unless I'm missing something my understanding is a press brake will have lift up that entire 10ft length unsupported into the air which to me sounds like a very big safety hazard. A folding machine would keep the entire length stable and supported only needing to bend that small end.
However, some of the other sheet metal components I'm doing are a good deal smaller, one piece has a bend that's about a 20-30 degree angle, and I just want to be sure that a cnc folder would be able to do that kind of job.
So am I crazy in thinking that a folder would be ideal for my applications?
Additionally does anyone have any experience using a Cidan machine ideally their Forma 30 or a RAS cnc folding machine?
Thanks for your help!
So i'm looking to get one of two machines, either a cnc press brake or a cnc folder (box/pan). As I've been sifting through the internet I've found a ton of info on cnc press brakes, but next to nothing on the folding machines.
The main reason why I am considering a folding machine a bit over a press brake is that I'm working on some very long components (10ft ish) that have a 1in flange on each end, and unless I'm missing something my understanding is a press brake will have lift up that entire 10ft length unsupported into the air which to me sounds like a very big safety hazard. A folding machine would keep the entire length stable and supported only needing to bend that small end.
However, some of the other sheet metal components I'm doing are a good deal smaller, one piece has a bend that's about a 20-30 degree angle, and I just want to be sure that a cnc folder would be able to do that kind of job.
So am I crazy in thinking that a folder would be ideal for my applications?
Additionally does anyone have any experience using a Cidan machine ideally their Forma 30 or a RAS cnc folding machine?
Thanks for your help!