Sheet Metal Bending Service
CipherFAB uses CNC press brakes to form sheet metal into precise bends, flanges, channels, and enclosures. A cost-effective alternative to machining and welding, it is ideal for brackets, panels, and structural profiles, with instant quoting and DFM feedback on every design.
CipherFAB values your privacy and security. Learn More
Get an Instant Sheet Metal Bending Service Quote
Upload your CAD FilesSupported files: STEP, STP, SLDPRT, DXF, IPT, PRT, SAT
Pending
pending
Sheet Bending — Materials List
Sheet bending is compatible with a wide range of metals in sheet and plate form.
Sheet Bending — Materials List
Sheet bending is compatible with a wide range of metals in sheet and plate form.
- Mild Steel A36
- Cold Rolled Steel 1018
- Hot Rolled Steel 1045
- Galvanised Steel G90
- Corten A588 (Weathered) Steel
- Stainless Steel 304
- Stainless Steel 316
- Stainless Steel 410
- Aluminium 5052-H32
- Aluminium 6061-T6
- Aluminium 7075-T6
- Copper 110
- Brass 260
- Titanium Grade 2
- Titanium Grade 5
Sheet Bent Metal — General Tolerances
| Description | General Tolerance |
|---|---|
| Angular Tolerance | ±0.5° standard; ±0.25° with precision tooling |
| Linear Dimension | ±0.010″ standard |
| Bend Radius (Inside) | Minimum 1× material thickness recommended |
| Minimum Flange Length | 4× material thickness minimum |
| Maximum Sheet Thickness | Up to 0.500″ mild steel; up to 0.250″ stainless steel |
| Springback | Compensated by tooling offset; part-specific |
| Flatness (After Bending) | Determined by material temper and blank size |
Design Guide: Sheet Metal Bending
We have compiled our best tips into this guide to help you understand press brake processes, how to prepare your files, design considerations for bend radius, minimum flange length, springback compensation, grain direction, and hole-to-bend clearance, and when to choose bending over welded fabrication or machined profiles for your project.
Advantages of Sheet Metal Bending
Sheet metal bending is the fastest and most cost-effective solution for producing formed metal components from flat blanks without material removal. For enclosures, brackets, panels, channels, and structural frames — where machining is wasteful and welded assemblies introduce distortion and additional labour — press brake bending is the definitive choice. CipherFAB's sheet bending service handles mild steel, stainless, aluminium, and copper alloys from thin gauge through heavy plate, with instant online pricing from prototype through high-volume production runs.
