DIY 20 TON BENCH TOP PRESS BRAKE BUILD W/ DIGITAL READOUT PRECISION
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- Опубліковано 1 жов 2024
- In this video I show you how I built a precision 20 ton bench top press brake with a digital readout. This is a great addition to any fabrication shop because it allows you to bend custom tabs and brackets as well as form boxes and lids and things for custom projects and reduces the amount of welding that you have to do. If you have any questions, please ask in the comments section and I will get right back to you.
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Here is a link to the hydraulic ram that I used. amzn.to/3pZo7R7
You could also use a 20 ton jack as well to build this press. amzn.to/3iNlsZk
Here is a link to the Digital Readout that I used in the build. amzn.to/35vU1uW
I love the digital readout for the cylinder travel; that's such a great way to get precision & repeatability for about $60 bucks. The fact that you can just plug it into a laptop or tablet for data logging is incredible. I can think of dozens of uses for one of these. You're putting out amazing content. Thanks for sharing all this!
Awesome build well done, i want to build something similar but that mounts onto a 100 ton already existing hydraulic press
You could bend just about anything you want with 100 tons! Sounds like a great project! 😁👍
You did a nice job on that build, very professional.
Thank you Barry! I really appreciate it!😊🙏
Question: How would I install software for heat plates ona digital mainframe?
Well that is a great question! I’ve never had a need for such a thing so I’m sorry but I have no idea how to install that.🤔
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we okay! Thank you anyway. My search will continue...
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Great work! Thank you for taking the time to film this. 🤗
Great build. Looking to build something with 24" capabilities. Are the base plates and the press edge( or die) just regular A36 mild steel or was it hardened such as 1080? What angle and is it machined is the die I guess you would call it? How is the weight, is it portable or does it kinda need to nest on a bench all the while?
Hi Mandel, the base plates and die are all just hot rolled steel. Nothing special at all. 90 degrees is the angle and it is way over built so it weighs about 85 pounds. It is portable but I wish it weighed 50 pounds! 🤣👍
do you ave a material list or plans for your press? it is just what I have been looking for
Hi John, I’m sorry I don’t have any plans for this press. I basically copied this fab brake from Certiflat. weldtables.com/collections/clamps-accessories/products/certiflat-fabpress-diy-press-brake I expanded it in width and height so I could bend 18” wide and accommodate the 20 ton ram which is taller than their stubby jack that they use. Mine is 23” wide and 26” tall with the tubing being 2” square and the cross members are 3/4” thick plate. The bending plate is also made of the same 3/4” steel. If you have any other questions, feel free to ask me anytime. 😁👍
Hi did you buy the 6” travel or 12” travel Dro? Thanks
Hi Gregory! I used the 12” DRO. I think I might have trimmed it down to about 10 or 11” to fit my press. 👍😁
@@PranaTech thank you so much I was going to buy 12” travel but looks like 6” would be fine. I am not really knowledgeable on DRO scales, do I have to cut it down or can I leave the extra length would that throw something off?
I went with 12” just in case I needed it later for more travel. I plan on making other base plates and attachments that I can form shapes and such. It also fit my frame better than the 6”. I would have had to make an extension for the 6” to reach the bottom of the frame. With DROs you can easily cut this style down to size because it is a magnetic strip design. The other type used on mills and lathes is a glass optical scale and those are difficult to cut without breaking. 👍😁
@@PranaTech thank you I understand now. I probably won’t cut mine down just yet is it okay to run with the extra length mean time? I really appreciate all the help.
Yes, it will work great either way. Feel free to ask me any questions you might have. I’m always happy to help. 👍😊
what wall thickness is the square tubing?
Hi John, sorry for the delay in my response. I didn’t see your question until today. The wall thickness I used was 1/4”. Probably way overkill on strength with all the gussets, but I didn’t want it bend under heavy loads. 👍😊
where did you get the springs and how long are they?
Hi John! The springs I got at Ace hardware and they measure 6” long by 1 and 1/4” diameter at the thickest part. 😊👍
Its no problem to weld 10 mm thickness of metal plate with this welder , because is on 220v ? Usually in EU mostly welders with bigger amperage is on 380v
Hello Bobo! Yes, it can easily weld 10mm steel at max 250 amps. I have welded 12mm with no problem at all.😊👍
Nice,
Thanks😁