Bending & Forming
Cole Industries is a premier provider of metal bending & forming services in the Greater Los Angeles area.
More on Bending & Forming
Bending involves applying force along specific lines to create bends or folds, while forming utilizes dies and punches to shape the sheet into desired forms. Both techniques are crucial for achieving structural integrity and functionality in various applications.
Machine Specs & Capabilities
Cincinnati ProForm+ Brake 230PF+12
Our 12' 230-ton Proform+ offers 2 ten thousandths of an inch resolution, with a dual-pressure transducer system that feeds back pressure of the bend on both sides of the machine for accurate bends, every time. With a longer stroke than most brakes, the Proform+ allowing for taller tools and tool adaptors for deep boxes and forms.
Overall Die Surface (ft.) | Closed Height (in.) | Stroke Length (in.) | Open Height (in.) | Throat (in.) | App. Speed (ipm) | Forming Speed (ipm) | Return Speed (ipm) | Motor (HP) |
14 | 7 | 10 | 17 | 8 | 155 | 35 | 175 | 15 |
Cincinnati 9 Series 12' Manual Brake
225 Ton X 12' Mechanical Press Brake with Hurco Autobend Control and Backgage, Air Clutch, Tilting Ram Adjustment with Forward and Reverse Controls.
Capacity (Near Bottom of Stroke) | Capacity (Mid-Stroke) | Overall Length of Bed & Ram | Distance Between Housings | Stroke | Shut Height | Ram Adjustment | Throat |
225 tons | 150 tons | 12' | 10'6" | 3" | 12" | 5" | 8" |
Niagara Press Brake N150-6-8
The Niagara N Series is a robust workhorse known for its reliable accuracy in bending operations. A sturdy, no-frills machine, the N Series is built to tackle demanding jobs with ease.
Capacity (Near Bottom of Stroke) | Capacity (Mid-Stroke) | Overall Length of Bed & Ram | Distance Between Housings | Stroke Std. | Adjustment of Ram | Shut Height (Str. Down Adj. Up Bed to Ram) | Throat |
225 tons | 150 tons | 10' | 8'6" | 3" | 5" | 12" | 8" |
