Box and Pan Brake

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Box and Pan Brake
Box and Pan Brake
General Info
Make Varied
Model Varied
Serial Unknown
Specs n/a
Manual n/a
Asylum Info
Location Metal Shop
Rubric n/a
Training Tool classes
Testing Tool testing, or come to the shop on Tool Testing Night
Restrictions green


Materials

Use for:

  • Up to 22 Ga sheet metal (1/32")
  • Mild Steel
  • Soft Metals


Do not use for:

  • Sheet metal exceeding 1/32" thickness
  • Stainless steel
  • High-carbon or Hardened steel
  • Round or square stock

Safety Hazards

Warning Safety glasses Eye protection required!


  • Workpiece can unexpectedly snap
  • Pinching injuries
  • Cuts/scrapes from sharp edges and burrs

Operation Notes

Brake
Metal Shop Sheet Metal Brake


  • Brake maximum capacity – 22 GA x 48” width
  • Attached gauge wheel is used to judge if your material is appropriate for the machine.
  • Spare parts, including an Allen wrench, are stored underneath.
  • A 6 mm Allen wrench is used to adjust fingers. The proper size wrench will help to prolong the life of the screw heads.

Basic Operating Instructions

Brake Parts
Parts of the Brake
Brake Adjustments
Adjusting the Brake
  • Align fingers by loosening all, then raising the apron to line them up. Re-tighten.
  • Place sheet metal under fingers and position as needed.
  • Use a 6 mm Allen wrench to adjust fingers 1/18” to 1/16” from edge. Material width from edge is a good rule of thumb.
  • Lock your material by pressing both clamp handles down. (Left one is bent, and tricky)
  • To bend sheet metal, grab Apron Handles and lift. (Remember, steel has spring-back.)

Video

Box and Pan Brake