Forming By Bending

Forming by Bending

Technical Description of Forming by Bending

The experimental set-up enables fundamental experimentation in the mechanics of deformation. Flat rods can be permanently deformed by means of a simple bending device. The necessary deformation work, e.g. to produce a 90° angle, is recorded in the experiment using a force measurement system. A range of different materials and bend radii can be investigated using this experiment. The experiments should be conducted in a workshop environment, as the bending device has to be clamped into a vice. A suitable force measuring device and a wide range of specimens are supplied. The well-structured instructional material sets out the fundamentals and provides a step-by-step guide through the experiments.

Specification of Forming by Bending

• Experimental set-up for deformation experiments on flat sections
• Bending device for insertion in a vice
• Device to measure the deformation forces
• Rotatable moulding to allow for 4 different bend radii
• Deformation forces on the lever up to 200N

Technical Data of Forming by Bending

• Bending device
• Lever length: 500mm
• Bend specimens
• Cross-section: 10x6mm
• Material: steel, copper, brass, aluminium
• Force measuring device: 200N
• Bend radii: R1, R2, R4, R8

Dimensions and Weight of Forming by Bending

• l x w x h: 640x120x100mm
• Weight: approx. 10kg