Enter the V-opening width and the material thickness into the calculator to determine the bend radius for a press brake operation.
Press Brake Radius Formula
The following formula is used to calculate the bend radius for a press brake operation:
R = (V - MT) / 2
Variables:
- R is the bend radius (mm)
- V is the V-opening width (mm)
- MT is the material thickness (mm)
To calculate the bend radius, subtract the material thickness from the V-opening width and then divide by 2.
What is a Press Brake Radius?
A press brake radius is the inside radius of the bend produced by a press brake. The press brake is a machine used to bend sheet metal, and the radius of the bend is determined by the V-opening width of the die and the thickness of the material being bent. The bend radius is a critical parameter in the bending process as it affects the final shape and strength of the bent material.
How to Calculate Press Brake Radius?
The following steps outline how to calculate the Press Brake Radius:
- First, determine the V-opening width (V) in millimeters.
- Next, determine the material thickness (MT) in millimeters.
- Next, gather the formula from above = R = (V – MT) / 2.
- Finally, calculate the Press Brake Radius (R) in millimeters.
- After inserting the variables and calculating the result, check your answer with the calculator above.
Example Problem:
Use the following variables as an example problem to test your knowledge.
V-opening width (V) = 50 mm
Material thickness (MT) = 5 mm
