Typically, fabricating a four-sided sheet metal pan is a time consuming process requiring multiple bends on the press brake, followed by secondary welding and grinding operations to finish the corners. A new corner forming tool from Wilson Tool International makes it possible to bend and finish corners in the press brake. The Corner Former and Corner Cropper saves time by eliminating secondary operations and produces a higher quality part with a smoother finish.
The Corner Former and Corner Cropper work in three steps: