Which Materials Are CNC Press Brakes Suitable For?

CNC press brakes are machine tools used for metal forming and are widely applied in automotive, aerospace, shipbuilding, electrical and construction industries. They can process various metals such as stainless steel, aluminum alloys, carbon steel and copper, and can also handle some non-metal materials like plastics and wood.

The processing steps include shearing, bending and pressing. By setting programs and parameters, CNC press brakes achieve high-precision forming and ensure product quality. Typical applications by material:

1. Stainless steel: stainless steel offers corrosion resistance and is used in cookware and construction. CNC press brakes can bend and cut stainless steel; select appropriate tooling and parameters to ensure finished accuracy.

2. Aluminum alloys: aluminum is lightweight with good corrosion resistance and thermal conductivity, common in aerospace and automotive. CNC press brakes can bend, press and trim aluminum—consider material hardness and strength when choosing tooling and parameters.

3. Carbon steel: common in construction and machinery. CNC press brakes can shear, bend and punch carbon steel; choose tooling and settings based on hardness and strength.

4. Copper: copper has excellent conductivity and is used in electrical applications. CNC press brakes can bend and cut copper while paying attention to its softness and thermal properties when selecting tooling and parameters.

Beyond metals, CNC press brakes can process plastics and wood in some scenarios. Always consider material hardness, softness and toughness when selecting parameters and tooling to ensure quality and precision.