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Bending Brake
The Model M1042/M1045 has adjustable and removable
fingers to offer a wide variety of bending brake options.
It has the capacity to bend up to 22 gage (0.034") mild
steel.
To use the brake, do these steps:
1. Install the stop assembly in the holes in the brake
die as shown in Figure 10. Adjust the stop to the
required depth. (It can also be mounted on the front
of the brake.)
2. Using the handle assembly, raise the fingers on the
brake until there is enough gap to fit the workpiece.
3. Bend the metal by lowering the fingers until you
have the desired angle.
Note: The brake die is designed to bend material up
to 90°.
4. Raise the fingers and remove the workpiece.
To adjust the fingers for making pans and boxes, do
these steps:
1.
Place a thin and flat piece of material (a spacer) over
the notch of the brake die. This flat surface will help
you obtain equal finger length.
2. With the handle assembly, lower the fingers so they
are just touching the top of the spacer on the brake
die.
3. Loosen, but do not remove, the six cap screws shown
in Figure 11.
4. Slide the fingers horizontally to the desired position
or rearrange them to get the desired width combina-
tion for your project.
5. Using the handle assembly, lower the fingers to apply
light pressure. Check to make sure each finger has
continuous contact with the spacer.
6. Tighten the six cap screws.
M1042/M1045 3-in-1 Sheet Metal Machine
Figure 10. Stop installed.
Figure 11. Finger adjustments.
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Cap Screws
Spacer
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