HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT PROFILE BENDING MACHINE
To determine the proper profile bending machine, it is critical that yield strength, thickness, and diameter (or radius) of the profiles are all considered because for example, a higher yield or tighter diameter will require more pressure to form.
When determining which section bending machine is best suited for the task one has at hand, it is important to research what each profile bending machine is designed to do, and to understand the materials that one will be working with. Manufacturers can usually provide detailed information about their machines, such as capacity and yield.
Compare the manufacturer’s information about how much force a machine can produce and what kind of metals it is designed to handle, and compare this to your site’s mill certificates or other relevant information to see which section bending machine best fits your needs.
Overview
Section bending machines are very common machines in environments where metal profiles need to be formed to a specific radius or diameter. Angle iron, solid square, solid rectangle, round tubing, and pipe are the most common type of profiles used with this type of equipment.
Because of the wide variety of metals needing to be shaped, and the even wider variety of tasks requiring shaped metal, the fabrication market is full of different varieties of profile bending machines, each with its own strengths, weaknesses, and particular uses.
To determine the proper profile bending machine, it is critical that yield strength, thickness, and diameter (or radius) of the profiles are all considered because for example, a higher yield or tighter diameter will require more pressure to form.
On the application side, you will need to know the minimum diameter of the profiles to be formed.
You also need to know whether to bend H & I-beam and horizontal bend channel or pipe, because this will determine the correct type , size and mold of the profile bending machine.
One of the key decision-making factors you should consider is not only what type of plate bender will meet your current needs, but which could also satisfy future business needs.
3-roll or 4-roll?
Choosing from Hamlet is already a difficult problem.
But to choose between a 3-roller and a 4-roller profile bending machine, I recommend choosing a three-roller.
- For machines with the same section modulus bending capacity, the bending capacity of the four-roller is significantly lower than that of the three-roller
- The four-roll machine will increase the complexity of the operation
- When the mold of the three-roll machine is very precise, the bending accuracy is the same for both.
- The price of four rollers is also expensive
Pyramidal machines vs Single pinch machines vs Double-pinch machines
For the choice between these three, please read here:Pre-bending and bending process
Production cost: The double-pinch section bending machine is the most expensive structure because there are more movable parts and, therefore, more components. The pyramidal type and the single-pinch type have roughly the same production cost.
Flexibility: Double double-pinch profile bending machines are the most flexible. During operation, the position of the profile can be kept stable on the loading side of the machine, and the profile can be bent using rolls only on the opposite side. It can also be operated in this way in a single-pinch section bending machine, but cannot be operated in a pyramid section bending machine.
Therefore, although the pyramid type and single pinch type are cost-effective, they are more labor intensive than modern similar products in the production environment.
Different bending capacity of section
The types of metal an section bending machine can process largely depends on its bending capacity, we use the section modulus to evaluate the capabilities of the machine.
Capacity is one of the most notable differences between these machines, each section bending machine has a section modulus rating.
Make a list of the materials and the size of the metal profile you work with on a regular basis and consult an expert to figure out what type of machine is best for you.
When determining which angle rolling machine is best suited for the task one has at hand, it is important to research what each a section bending machine is designed to do, and to understand the materials that one will be working with.
We provided detailed information about the section bending machines, such as capacity and yield.
Compare information about how much force a machine can produce and what kind of metals (sheet, roll, etc.) it is designed to handle, and compare this to your site’s mill certificates or other relevant information to see which section bending machine best fits your needs.
Below we also provide the processing capabilities of BIT’s section bending machines for your reference.
READING REFERENCE ABOUT SECTION MODULUS:
HOW IS SECTION MODULUS USED IN PROFILE BENDING STEEL?
UNDERSTANDS THE SECTION MODULUS OF STRUCTURAL STEEL BENDING
YIELD STRENGTH
Regarding the yield strength of the machine, BIT machines are uniformly calculated based on the yield value of Q245, have a yield strength of between 36,000 and 38,000 pounds per square inch (PSI).
If you have special requirements, please indicate the yield strength of the metal material in the inquiry.
The yield value of Q245: refers to the yield value of this material, around 245MPa (34,075 psi).
After reading this, I think you will make the right decision.
SELECTION PARAMETER TABLE
If the bending section you need is larger than the size in the chart, please contact us. The maximum section modulus of BIT can reach 1000CM3.
| Model | PBH 120 | PBH 140 | PBH 200 | PBH 300 | PBH 360 | PBH 450 | PBH 500 | PBH 550 | PBH 600 | PBH 700 | |
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Max.Section(mm) | 80×10 | 100×25 | 120×25 | 150×30 | 175×40 | 200×50 | 250×70 | 250×70 | 300×70 | 300×80 |
| Min.bending DIA(mm) | Φ800 | Φ700 | Φ1000 | Φ1500 | Φ1500 | Φ2500 | Φ3500 | Φ3500 | Φ4000 | Φ5000 | |
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Max.Section(mm) | 180×20 | 200×35 | 250×30 | 250×40 | 350×50 | 400×60 | 450×70 | 500×80 | 500×100 | 650×100 |
| Min.bending DIA(mm) | Φ1500 | Φ600 | Φ1000 | Φ1000 | Φ900 | Φ2000 | Φ1000 | Φ1200 | Φ1600 | Φ2000 | |
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Max.Section(mm) | 50×50 | 60×60 | 70×70 | 80×80 | 110×110 | 130×130 | 145×145 | 165×165 | 200×200 | 240×240 |
| Min.bending DIA(mm) | Φ500 | Φ600 | Φ800 | Φ1500 | Φ1600 | Φ2000 | Φ2500 | Φ3000 | Φ3500 | Φ4000 | |
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Max.Section(mm) | Φ76×4 | Φ102×4 | Φ140×4 | Φ170×6 | Φ219×6 | Φ245×8 | Φ325×8 | Φ400×8 | Φ452×10 | Φ510×20 |
| Min.bending DIA(mm) | Φ700 | Φ1000 | Φ1800 | Φ2000 | Φ2500 | Φ3000 | Φ4000 | Φ8000 | Φ8000 | Φ10000 | |
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Max.Section(mm) | 65x65x6 | 90x90x5 | 100x100x6 | 120x120x8 | 150x150x8 | 180x180x10 | 200x200x10 | 250x250x12 | 300x300x12 | 350x350x12 |
| Min.bending DIA(mm) | Φ1000 | Φ1500 | Φ2000 | Φ3000 | Φ5000 | Φ6000 | Φ8000 | Φ10000 | Φ15000 | Φ30000 | |
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Max.Section(mm) | 80x80x10 | 100x100x12 | 120x120x12 | 140x140x14 | 160x160x20 | 180x180x12 | 200x200x20 | 200x200x28 | 200x200x30 | 200x200x30 |
| Min.bending DIA(mm) | Φ1000 | Φ1200 | Φ1500 | Φ1500 | Φ1800 | Φ3000 | Φ4000 | Φ4000 | Φ4500 | Φ4500 | |
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Max.Section(mm) | 80x80x10 | 100x100x12 | 120x120x12 | 140x140x14 | 160x160x20 | 180x180x12 | 200x200x20 | 200x200x28 | 200x200x30 | 200x200x30 |
| Min.bending DIA(mm) | Φ1500 | Φ2000 | Φ2000 | Φ2500 | Φ3000 | Φ4000 | Φ4500 | Φ6000 | Φ8000 | Φ8000 | |
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Max.Section(mm) | 120 | 140 | 200 | 300 | 360 | 450 | 500 | 550 | 600 | 700 |
| Min.bending DIA(mm) | Φ600 | Φ600 | Φ1000 | Φ1200 | Φ2000 | Φ2500 | Φ3000 | Φ4000 | Φ5000 | Φ6000 | |
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Max.Section(mm) | 120 | 140 | 200 | 300 | 360 | 450 | 500 | 550 | 600 | 700 |
| Min.bending DIA(mm) | Φ600 | Φ600 | Φ1000 | Φ1200 | Φ2000 | Φ2500 | Φ3000 | Φ4000 | Φ5000 | Φ6000 | |
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Max.Section(mm) | 80x80x9 | 80x80x10 | 100x100x10 | 130x130x15 | 150x150x20 | 180x180x20 | 200x200x20 | 250x250x30 | 300x300x30 | 350x350x35 |
| Min.bending DIA(mm) | Φ700 | Φ800 | Φ1000 | Φ1500 | Φ2000 | Φ3000 | Φ3000 | Φ4000 | Φ4000 | Φ5000 | |
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Max.Section(mm) | 120 | 140 | 200 | 300 | 360 | 450 | 500 | 550 | 600 | 700 |
| Min.bending DIA(mm) | Φ600 | Φ600 | Φ1000 | Φ1200 | Φ2000 | Φ2500 | Φ3000 | Φ4000 | Φ5000 | Φ6000 | |
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Max.Section(mm) | 120 | 160 | 200 | 240 | 320 | 400 | 450 | 500 | ||
| Min.bending DIA(mm) | Φ4000 | Φ6000 | Φ9000 | Φ15000 | Φ32000 | Φ35000 | Φ40000 | Φ40000 | |||
| Sectional modulus cm 3 | 10-20 | 16-45 | 45-75 | 75-140 | 140-180 | 180-250 | 250-320 | 320-400 | 400-500 | 500-600 | |
| Motor power | 5.5 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 18.5 | 22 | 30 | 37 | 37 | 45 | |
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- Pre-bending and bending process
- How to choose the right profile bending machine
- Try out, debug profile bending machine, installation
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CNC ALUMINUM PROFILE BENDING MACHINE
Suitable for bending of aluminum profiles for automobiles, doors and windows
Hydraulic profile bending machine
It can bend copper, carbon steel, stainless steel and aluminum profiles.
Angle, channel, beam, flat bar, round & square bar,pipe,square tube.
PBT-25 CNC TUBE BENDING MACHINE
High-performance cold pipe bending machine, CNC control, multiple programs, multiple angle settings, simpler operation and program settings.
It is widely used and can be used in mass-produced or standardized products, such as exhaust pipes, seats, bumpers and all steel furniture.
Manual or semi-hydraulic section bender
Small section bender, with manual and semi-hydraulic drives, can bend profiles other than beam.