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Begin with the material
List the metal grade, thickness range and the longest bend. Material strength and tooling influence the required bending force, so a machine cannot be selected from thickness alone.
Explain the part geometry
Provide the flat pattern and the finished drawing. Flange lengths, return bends and access around the tooling can be as important as overall capacity.
Describe production
Include typical batch sizes, operator involvement and changeover frequency. Discuss backgauge axes, sheet supports and controller workflow in this context.
Confirm the final configuration
Request the proposed tooling, control system, working capacity and acceptance criteria in writing before committing to a machine.
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