Making aluminium chassiseseseses

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Making aluminium chassiseseseses

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I would like to bend aluminium (16g max) to create a four-sided chassis (box) shape. Ideally I'd like to make this with additionally folded-in 'lips' as per the picture.

What is the 'machine' used for this kind of work called? and is there a 'baby version' suitable for home users?

Anyone got any experience of bending? (Wes?) :lol:
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Box pan folder...they cost a small fortune for a good one but do come up on fleabay for reasonable money sometimes.

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wrinx wrote:Box pan folder...they cost a small fortune for a good one but do come up on fleabay for reasonable money sometimes.

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Nahh, press brake, much easier :lol:
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Would I get one in my shed though? :lol:
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A nice little 30tonner would... with a little reinforcement to the floor!
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Well the missus comes in there now and again so I reckon I'm good to go......... :lol:
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