Box and Pan Brake
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| Box and Pan Brake | |
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| 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
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Eye protection required! |
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- Workpiece can unexpectedly snap
- Pinching injuries
- Cuts/scrapes from sharp edges and burrs
Operation Notes
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| 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
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| Parts of the Brake |
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| 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.)
