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Re: Sheet metal brake

We have a brake and use it frequently for sheet metal parts, but I would be cautious as to what parts are being bent and how crucial the dimensions are to function. We have had solid experience with doing structural flanges on gussets for support, but when you start adding crucial holes on both sides of the bend, you start relying not just on how well those holes were cut while the piece was flat, but also how well the bends were done by hand and to a somewhat arbitrary angle. just a thought. I kinda wish we had one of those fancy sheet metal presses with the precise angle dies...

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