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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!
SendCutSend offers a number of high quality materials in various thicknesses for bending:
Reference our material thickness max/min chart for a full list of our in-stock material thicknesses.
Our bending calculator allows you to enter your material, units, base length, and flange information and we’ll calculate your bend allowance and bend deduction for you.
As long as your part has a maximum flat size of 30”x30” and is no thicker than .250,” depending on flange length, we can bend it.
Top-notch equipment, robotics and automation help us achieve tolerances of +/- 1 degree or better with our bending services.
We want to make it as easy as possible for you to get your parts bent with SendCutSend. That’s why we’ve put together a variety of guidelines, articles, and videos to help you design parts for bending.
Bending your metal parts adds a $9 minimum to your order, per design. Pricing starts at $2 per bend, once you’ve met the minimum charge.
Our customer support team and application engineers are available to assist you with any questions you have about your order. Email us at support@sendcutsend.com and we’ll get back to you within 4 hours during business hours.
Standard orders are shipped with 2-day free shipping, anywhere in the USA. We also ship parts to anywhere in Canada for $19 flat-rate shipping on all standard orders.
It’s important that the file you upload for bending is a flat, 2D file. We have several tutorials 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 checkout
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: Your design needs bend reliefs Bend reliefs can help prevent bulging
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,” 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 or mark removal, but one
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: 5052 Aluminum .040”-.125” Brass .040”-.125” Copper .063” and .125” Mild Steel .030”-.250” 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
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.
