Press brake bending is the operation in which a cut sheet metal part is bent into shape under control on a press brake. This is the step where a flat sheet becomes a box, a profile, a bracket or a machine body. The dimensional accuracy of the finished part depends largely on the quality of this bend.

At Depota, cutting and bending run in the same facility. Because the part never travels between workshops, lead times shorten and the risk of dimensional deviation — along with the blame-shifting that comes with using two separate suppliers — disappears. When you send us your drawing, the flat pattern, bend allowance and bending sequence are all planned by us.

Our Bending Capacity

We bend mild steel, DKP, stainless steel, galvanised sheet and aluminium on our press brakes. The workable thickness range and maximum bending length vary by material; we confirm the capacity suitable for your project from your technical drawing.

Bending Integrated with Cutting

Bending is not a step independent of cutting. A bend-allowance flat pattern is derived from your DXF file, the part is cut to that pattern and then bent. This sequence prevents the single most common problem in sheet metal work: the part not holding its dimensions after bending.

With our fiber laser cutting service you can run cutting and bending under one roof instead of coordinating two suppliers.

Welded Assembly After Bending

Where bent parts need to be joined, the process continues with welding. In machine bodies, chassis, panels and structural work, bending and welding are two consecutive steps.

Thanks to our MIG/MAG welding service, your bent parts are joined in the same facility and delivered with assembly completed.

To see cutting, bending and welding as a single job, visit our sheet metal processing services page.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you calculate the bend allowance?

Yes. The flat pattern, bend allowance and bending sequence are calculated by us; sending your DXF file is enough. If the flat pattern is already given in your drawing, we check it before taking the job into production.

Which materials can be bent?

Mild steel, DKP, stainless steel, galvanised sheet and aluminium can be bent. The workable thickness varies depending on the material type and the press brake tonnage.

Can we bring a part we had cut elsewhere for bending?

Yes, we also offer bending as a standalone service. Send your parts together with the technical drawing and the bending operation will be applied and delivered to you.

How is angle consistency maintained in serial work?

Through CNC controlled press brakes and first part approval. Once the sample part passes dimensional inspection, serial production continues with the same settings, preventing angle variation between parts.