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Profile bending is a process used in the manufacturing industry to produce curved elements that are found in architecture, aerospace, automotive and other applications. It allows any type of sheet metal or tube to be bent.
Profile bending is a metal forming process. It maintains the original cross-section of a profile whilst altering the curvature of the material into a specific shape, curve, or bend. It is also known as section bending, or section rolling.
For the profile bending process, specialist machinery that encompasses rollers and dies is used, with the sheet metal being passed through for processing.
Bending Machines
There are several commonly used methods for profile bending, with various machines that can fulfil the process. These methods include pull-bending, roll-bending, press-bending and three-roller bending.
A PBH profile bending machine is ideal for lines where continuous production is essential. It is fast, easy to operate, reliable, durable, and energy-conserving. It has curvilinear rollers that ensure a faultless finish. It offers a high drive torque and a minimised cycle time and the machine has a long life span.
PBM profile bending machines have large shaft diameters and shaft bearings that can withstand high loads. This means that operators can greatly reduce the margin for errors, resulting in high precision and accuracy. They have hardened steel rollers, hydraulic motor-supported cylinders, lower shafts and remarkable safety features.
Suppliers and Installers
The type of machinery required for profile bending will depend on the degree of accuracy required and the type of material being used, as well as individual industry-specific production requirements. For more information on the supply and installation of specialist machinery such as punching, notching and bending machines, visit a specialist company that offers a range of profile bending machines for purchase on both a new and used basis. They can provide advice on production requirements as well as installation.
Leading industry makers such as Euromac and Roscamat offer machinery that is easy to work with, whilst keeping production costs low. Tools can be changed quickly and easily, allowing production processes flexibility and efficiency.
