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Bending Formulas

Bending Formulas

Bend Allowance = Angle * (PI / 180) * (Radius + K-factor * Thickness)

Bend Compensation = Bend Allowance – (2 * Set Back)

Inside Set Back = tan (Angle / 2) * Radius

Outside Set Back = tan (Angle / 2) * (Radius + Thickness)

Sheet Metal Bending Definitions