Sheet metal bending
YDF bends sheet metal, including thick plates, using press brakes, and bends tubes to fixed or variable radii. These processes form part of our bespoke projects.
We can meet our clients' varied requirements by working with different metals to produce a wide range of shapes, from the simplest to the most complex, assessing the selected material's mechanical properties each time.
Sheet metal, thick plate and tubes
Sheet metal
Profiles, panels and components bent to drawings, with the mechanical properties of the chosen metal assessed for each job.
Thick sheet metal
Bends in thick sheet metal for industrial structures, frames and components.
Bent tubes
Fixed-radius tube bending for uniform curves, or variable-radius bending for curves that change along the component: handrails, frames and structures.
When to choose V-groove folding
When an edge remains visible and needs to be sharp, V-groove folding is the ideal solution. A V-groove is machined along the bend line before the sheet is folded, producing a sharp edge, generally at 90°. This process is suitable for boxes, profiles and cladding in brass, stainless steel, steel and aluminium, particularly when geometric precision and the appearance of the edge are essential.
With a press brake, the bend retains an internal radius determined by the material, thickness and tooling. This is suitable for components, structures and sheets of different thicknesses, without preliminary grooving.
Curved and bent sheet metal
Before and after folding
Let's discuss your project
Tell us about the furnishing or architectural element you would like to create. We will assess the materials, processes and finishes together.