Where is Accurpress made?
The company’s four manufacturing plants – two in Canada and one each in Aberdeen and Willmar, Minn., – will continue making the company’s line of industrial press brakes and shears.
What is press brake tooling?
Press brake tooling includes dies and punches used with a press brake to form, bend or flatten sheet metal.
What material is used for press brake tooling?
The material used for the press brake tool belongs to cold working die steel, and the main performance requirements include strength, toughness and wear resistance.
What is CNC press brake machine?
CNC press brakes or CNC Metal benders are essentially machines designed to bend sheet metal and sheet metal components to various profiles and designs.
Why is a press brake called a press brake?
The 15th century definition of brake was “an instrument for crushing or pounding.” Ultimately the term “brake” became synonymous with “machine,” derived over time from machines used to crush grain and plant fibers. So in its simplest form, a “pressing machine” and a “press brake” are one in the same.
What steel are press brake dies made of?
Brake die steel is typically 4150 steel. It comes in bar stock lengths. It’s Rockwell hardness is 27- 30c. It can be flame hardened to 50-55 Rockwell-C for approximately 3/32 inch depth.
What are press dies?
Press die is a special tool for forming metallic material, which uses the up-and-down movement of press machine. Press die can be separated to upper die and lower die.
Why choose accurpress tooling system?
Accurpress Tooling System’s primary purpose is to provide you with cost-effective, high-quality solutions for your forming needs. Our innovative manufacturing processes and attention to detail ensure you the best possible value with Accurpress Tooling.
Where can I find custom tooling for my product?
Accurpress has your custom tooling solutions. Dedicated tooling specialists are just a phone call away! For additional information, or to locate your nearest Accurpress dealer please contact us toll free at 1-877-633-8665.
How do I locate my nearest accurpress dealer?
For additional information, or to locate your nearest Accurpress dealer please contact us toll free at 1-877-633-8665.