Bend Force Calculator

Calculate Bend Force









Formula

The formula for calculating the bend force is:

\[ BF = \frac{k \cdot L \cdot St \cdot t^2}{d} \]

Where:

What is a Bend Force?

A bending force is the total force required to bend a material with a particular die shape and opening. It is crucial in various manufacturing processes, such as metal forming and sheet metal bending, to ensure the material is bent accurately and efficiently.

Example Calculation

Let's assume the following values:

Using the formula to calculate the bend force:

\[ BF = \frac{1.33 \cdot 10 \cdot 50000 \cdot 0.25^2}{2} = \frac{1.33 \cdot 10 \cdot 50000 \cdot 0.0625}{2} = \frac{41562.5}{2} = 20781.25 \text{ lbs} \]

The bend force is 20781.25 lbs.