Fundamentals of Press Brake Tooling, 2nd Edition

This book contains a wide breadth of information about press brakes. The author uses his 45 years of experience with press brake tooling applications to provide a basic understanding of what to consider when selecting proper tooling, determining minimum machine requirements, using blank size calculations, and arriving at an acceptable bend sequence. The technical information allows the reader to understand the complex concepts and techniques used in forming operations. Although this book is based on an engineering background, the technical information has been simplified to allow press brake users to understand the complex concepts and techniques used in forming operations. This information is derived from real-world experience based on the actual parameters that have to be considered in order to produce quality parts.

Introduction

Chapter 1 : Review of the Press Brake
Chapter 2 : Press Brake Tooling (Normally Called Dies)
Chapter 3 : The Basic 90° Bend
Chapter 4 : Air Bend Tonnage
Chapter 5 : Fundamental Information.
Chapter 6 : Forming Other Types of Material
Chapter 7 : Gaging
Chapter 8 : Bend Allowance (What Size Should I Cut My Blank?)
Chapter 9 : Safe Use of a Press Brake
Chapter 10 : Minimizing Die Marks on the Material
Chapter 11 : Offsets, Joggles, and “Z” Bends
Chapter 12 : Simple Channels
Chapter 13 : Hems and Seams
Chapter 14 : Radius Dies
Chapter 15 : Rib Shapes
Chapter 16 : Corrugations
Chapter 17 : Box Forming
Chapter 18 : Beads or Curls
Chapter 19 : Wiping Dies
Chapter 20 : Plate Forming
Chapter 21 : European-Style Press Brake Tooling
Chapter 22 : Punching
Chapter 23 : Multiple Dies in the Press Brake
Chapter 24 : Other Important Information Needed for Making Good Tooling Decisions
Chapter 25 : Determining How to Make a Good Part
Chapter 26 : Understanding Words Used in the Context of Press Brake Tooling

Index