Generally speaking, a bending machine can bend steel plates whose thickness does not exceed 1/8 of the working length of the bending machine.

1. Overview of bending machine

The bending machine is a common metal processing machinery and equipment that can bend metal sheets into various shapes and is used to make various 

industrial products and components. The working principle of the bending machine is to bend the metal sheet into the required shape through the pressure of the upper and lower molds.

2. How thick a steel plate can the bending machine bend?

The thickness of the steel plate that the bending machine can bend depends on the working length and working intensity of the bending machine. Generally speaking, a bending machine can bend steel plates whose thickness does not exceed 1/8 of the working length of the bending machine. For example, a 6-meter-long bending machine can bend steel plates with a thickness of no more than 15mm. Of course, the bending ability of a specific bending machine will also be affected by other factors, such as the manufacturing process of the machine, the quality of the mold, etc.

3. What issues should be paid attention to when bending steel plates with a bending machine?

1. The maximum bending radius of the steel plate should be no less than 8 times the plate thickness, otherwise folds and cracks will easily occur.

2. When the bending machine bends the steel plate, it is necessary to reasonably select the working parameters of the upper and lower molds and the bending machine according to the material, thickness, strength and other parameters of the steel plate.

3. When the bending machine is working, it is necessary to prevent irregular feeding and ensure that the steel plates are on the same level when entering the bending machine.

4. The pre-bending angle can be adjusted before bending the steel plate, which can reduce the bending error.

In conclusion:

The bending machine can bend steel plates whose thickness does not exceed 1/8 of the working length of the bending machine. When selecting a bending machine for steel plate bending, it is necessary to reasonably select the working parameters of the upper and lower molds and the bending machine based on the material, thickness, and strength of the steel plate. In addition, there are some issues that need to be paid attention to when bending steel plates, such as ensuring that the steel plate feed is not neat, pre-adjusting the bending angle, etc.