If you’re looking to make your 2D sheet metal project into a 3D part, CNC bending is where to start.
If you’re looking to make your 2D sheet metal project into a 3D part, CNC bending is where to start.
Bending is specific to each metal and thickness, and requires a high level of precision. Achieving a final product that fits within tight tolerances is a difficult process made easy by SendCutSend. We will bend your laser-cut parts to your specifications within one degree of accuracy or better.
SendCutSend uses top-of-the-line CNC equipment and robotics, combined with expertly trained staff to give your parts the best possible bends. Just make sure your parts meet our bending requirements and you’re ready to bend!
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Order 1 or 1,000+. Get up to 70% off when you order in bulk.
Upload your CAD file, or use our Parts Builder and choose from a variety of templates.
Free anywhere in the USA, and only $19 to Canada.
Follow your order from upload to delivery.
Making sure your file meets our requirements will ensure you get your parts as quickly as possible.
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Top-notch equipment, robotics and automation help us achieve tolerances of +/- 1 degree or better with our bending services.
As long as your part has a maximum flat size of 44” x 30” and is no thicker than .250,” depending on flange length, we can bend it.
We want to make it as easy as possible for you to get your parts bent. That’s why we’ve put together a variety of guidelines, articles, and videos to help you design parts for bending.
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SendCutSend does not provide a custom bend radius for any bent parts since it is set for each material and thickness. Take a look at the material page for your chosen material to find the bend radius by thickness, or check out the bending specifications table at the bottom of our Bending Calculator page. The value for each
Per our bending guidelines, please enter bend definitions as measured from the outside of the bend. In the illustration below, you will see that the acute bend is being called out as 130°. You can think of it as the number of degrees the flange is actually bent from a flat position. When you enter
Bending, countersinking, and tapping services are performed before finishing services. Hardware is installed after anodizing and plating, but before powder coating. Parts with both hardware and powder coating services will have the hardware capped/plugged before being powder coated. Check out the individual guidelines pages for each service so you’ll know what to expect when you receive your parts!
If you want to confirm our bending tolerances, look no further! Check out our Bending Design Guidelines and Bending Deformation Guidelines for more information on file setup and what to expect when ordering bent parts from SendCutSend.
At SendCutSend, the maximum bend length for your part is dependent on the desired material thickness. You can find these specifications on each individual material info page and on our processing minimums/maximums page. Please note, the maximum bend length may be different from the maximum overall flat part size for the material. Check out
At SendCutSend, our minimum and maximum overall flat part sizes for bending are dependent on the desired material thickness of your part. You can find these specifications on each individual material info page and on our processing minimums/maximums page. Please note, the maximum overall flat part size for bending may be different from the
It’s important that the file you upload for bending is a flat, 2D vector file. We have tutorials here you can follow to learn how to turn a bent part into a flat pattern in various CAD software. Once you’ve uploaded your file, you can preview a 3D model of your part during the
When you upload your bent files for quoting, you’ll be able to view a model of it in 3D to check the angles and flange orientations. However, if your design is not previewing correctly in 3D, there could be a couple of reasons: Bend reliefs can help prevent bulging in the corners of your
We sure do! Bend relief is one of those small details in a bent part that’s easily overlooked. In parts where it’s required, leaving it out can at best cause unwanted tearing, or at worst make your part nearly impossible to physically make (at least the way it’s drawn). Reference our comprehensive guide to
Yes! We offer CNC bending using top-of-the-line equipment and robotics, alongside expertly trained staff. We have several requirements you must meet in order to use our bending services, so before uploading your design, please reference our bending guidelines. SendCutSend offers a number of high quality materials in various thicknesses for bending: 5052 Aluminum .040”-.125”
The tooling used in press brakes will often leave a surface mark on the bent sheet metal. These marks are called die marks, die lines, or witness marks, and while difficult to prevent, there are a few things you can do to hide or eliminate the unwanted markings. SendCutSend does not offer die protection
For bent part files, upload a “flat” .DXF, .AI or EPS as you normally would. We do not require a 3D file for bending, although you are encouraged to attach an image preview to your order to help us understand your project. If you design your parts in non-CAD software (Adobe Illustrator), please send
SendCutSend offers a number of high-quality materials in various thicknesses for bending: Bending can be tricky to design for, but it doesn’t have to be. The best way to ensure quick and simple sheet metal bending is to follow our bending and forming guidelines. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out
We created a handy bend deduction calculator to help you make sure that your flange lengths are spot-on, every time: https://sendcutsend.com/bending-calculator/ We walk you through our bending calculator in the following video.
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We proudly use hardware by PEM
| SKU | SO-440-8 |
| Thread Size | 4-40 x .250″ |
| Hole size in sheet (+0.003/-.0.000) | .168″ |
| Minimum sheet thickness | 0.040″ |
| Maximum sheet thickness | .125″ |
| Fastener material | Steel |
| Minimum distance hole C/L to edge | 0.230″ |
| When determining the distance between two or more fasteners, you can calculate the distance by the formula, C/L to edge + 1/2 the diameter of the second mounting hole. | .314″ |
| Recommended panel material | Steel/Aluminum |
| Coating type | Zinc |
| Length | .250″ |
| Aluminum material ranges (5052, 6061, 7075) | 0.040″-0.125″ |
| Steel material ranges (CRS, HRPO, HR) | 0.048″-0.119″ |
