A bending machine is a mechanical device used to bend, fold, or shape sheet metal, pipes, bars, or profiles into specific angles or curves. It works by applying force through hydraulic, pneumatic, electric, or mechanical systems to deform the material without breaking it.
Function: Bends materials into desired shapes (e.g., angles, arcs, or curves).
Types:
Sheet metal bending machines (press brakes, panel benders)
Pipe and tube bending machines (rotary draw, roll bending, mandrel bending)
Bar and profile benders
Operation: Can be manual, semi-automatic, or fully CNC-controlled.
Applications: Widely used in manufacturing, construction, automotive, aerospace, furniture, and metal fabrication industries.