Horizontal bending machines are suitable for a wide variety of metalwork, whether a one-off or production work.
Structural Sections for Gates and Frames
Angle iron, flat bar and box section are typical materials used for making Gates and Frames. These can be bent accurately on a Horizontal bending machine without any distortion to the material, enabling precise bends and angles to be created, to enable accurate fitting on site.
Handrail and Balustrade Curves
Forming Handrail Sections Using A Horizontal Bending Machine. There is little point making individual sections of handrail, only to end up with a patchwork of bends as if they have been made by hand. In most cases a horizontal bending machine will allow you to form up repetitive curved sections of handrail, to a set radius, saving hours of work in the long run and providing a neat and uniform finish to your balustrade.
Ring and Scroll Work
Architectural ironwork is frequently made up of components such as rings and scrolls. Machines are available which are capable of forming tight scrolls in flat bar and other sections as well as in round sections and these are ideal for blacksmiths and metal fabricators who require to make repeat decorative components.
Pipe and Tube for Service Runs
Horizontal bending machines can also be used for installation of hydraulic and pneumatic pipes and tubes. It is often necessary to create a number of bends to run around machinery or to create a service route through a building. The pipes and tubes can be formed to exact angles and to precise radii using a horizontal bending machine. Pipes and tubes are often bent to exacting standards and it is essential that all bends are smooth and of high quality. If there are any kinks in the pipe then this can restrict the flow of fluids and cause problems with the installation as a whole.
Production Batches of Identical Parts
A horizontal bending machine is ideal for producing dozens of identical bent parts, such as brackets and braces, in a fabrication workshop or production environment. Consistent quality parts are produced quickly and accurately with minimal variation between parts. There is more on Bending Machines at https://www.cotswold-machinery-sales.co.uk/euromac-bending-machines/horizontal-bending-machines/. Always check the capacity chart for the machine you are using as this will provide a list of profiles and material grades that the machine is capable of bending.
Remember to check the machine’s capacity chart for the part you are making, as different profiles and materials have different maximums for different materials.
