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    Default aluminum bending help needed

    so my hobby is building custom computers. to do this i use alot of aluminum. i have been considering buying a metal brake to help me make cleaner bends and save some time. can you guys make some suggestions for one that wont break the bank. i use 5052 aluminum and usually a thickness of .06 to .08

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    Hi Sparta and welcome to a Top Forum.
    Something along the lines of this is probably what will do the job, https://www.machineryhouse.com.au/S260
    It's supposed to be able to bend a piece of steel about 49.6" X .06, I know it's wider than you need, but the wider capacity allows for a thicker material to be bent on a narrower width material.
    Because we're down under, it's hard to recommend an outlet for this machine up there. You'll need to find an outlet there, as they should be readily available, because they would possibly be made in China.
    Hope this helps,
    Kryn
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    Quote Originally Posted by sparta View Post
    so my hobby is building custom computers. to do this i use alot of aluminum. i have been considering buying a metal brake to help me make cleaner bends and save some time. can you guys make some suggestions for one that wont break the bank. i use 5052 aluminum and usually a thickness of .06 to .08
    Hi sparta,
    Firstly welcome to our Metalwork Forums.I'll PM some links shortly to help you understand and operate effectively within our forums.

    Bear in mind most people most people reading your post are Aussies so any recommendation might come from Australian sources, most of us not being overly familar with what is available stateside.

    Do you seek a simple folder or a finger brake? A simple folder brake will do parallel bends.It cannot do the more complex bends such as might be found in a sheet metal drawer or a computer enclosure. A finger break can do both types of bend.

    Obviously you have some metalwork experience if you are making your own computer enclosures. Something that comes to mind if you you have the tools is to make one your self.

    DIY Sheet Metal Bender Brake : 10 Steps (with Pictures)

    DIY finger brakes a somewhat more difficult. As a purchased unit are fairly costly. Here is a commercial finger brake from your side of the pond.

    48" Pan & Box Brake - 16 Gauge | Grizzly Industrial


    Grahame

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    Being as it's for computers I doubt you would be bending anything longer than 600mm. There is a 610mm long box and pan brake available for around $350 in Australia. I'd imagine Grizzly would have something similar and probably for a lot leass than we pay in Oz. Here's an ad for the brake on OZ ebay and another from Hafco:

    https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/KAKA-610...UAAOSwWCZaJjlE

    https://www.machineryhouse.com.au/S249

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