Press Brake Hinge Forming Tool for Sheet Metal Panels
The press brake hinge forming tool is designed to form sheet metal into a rolled hinge profile for doors, electrical cabinets and enclosure panels. After forming, the rolled sheet metal section can be assembled with a hinge pin to create an integrated opening and closing structure. The lower die shown uses a plug-in structure, while other mounting configurations and customized tool dimensions are available according to customer requirements.
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Description
Press Brake Hinge Forming Tool
This press brake hinge forming tool is designed for manufacturing rolled sheet metal hinge profiles directly from the workpiece.
During the forming process, the sheet edge is progressively shaped around the tool profile to create a cylindrical or partially closed hinge barrel. After forming, a hinge pin can be inserted through the rolled section so that the door, panel or enclosure can rotate around the pin.
This type of tooling is commonly used for electrical cabinets, control enclosures, sheet metal doors and industrial equipment panels, where an integrated sheet metal hinge is required.
Sheet Metal Hinge Forming Process
Unlike a conventional welded hinge, this process forms the hinge structure directly from the sheet metal edge.
The forming geometry controls the curvature and closing shape of the hinge barrel so that the finished profile can match the required pin diameter and assembly clearance.
The drawing shown illustrates one example with a sheet thickness of approximately 2 mm and formed radii around R9.2 and R11.2. These dimensions are application-specific and can be redesigned according to the required hinge diameter, material thickness and workpiece geometry.
Key Features
- Designed for sheet metal hinge forming on press brakes
- Forms rolled hinge barrels directly from the workpiece
- Suitable for use with hinge pins
- Commonly used for cabinet doors and enclosure panels
- Plug-in lower die structure shown
- Alternative lower die structures available
- Custom hinge diameter and forming profile available
- Tool height, width and mounting system can be customized
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Press Brake Hinge Forming Tool |
| Application | Sheet Metal Hinge / Knuckle Forming |
| Forming Method | Rolled Edge Forming |
| Typical Material Thickness | According to Workpiece Requirement |
| Example Drawing Thickness | Approx. 2 mm |
| Example Forming Radii | R9.2 / R11.2 |
| Lower Die Structure | Plug-in Type |
| Alternative Base | 60 mm Base or Custom Structure |
| Tool Height | Customizable |
| Tool Width | Customizable |
| Hinge Diameter | Customizable |
| Forming Profile | Customizable |
| Mounting Interface | Customizable |
Typical Applications
This hinge forming tool is suitable for manufacturing integrated sheet metal hinges used in:
- Electrical cabinets
- Control cabinets
- Sheet metal doors
- Machine enclosures
- Industrial equipment panels
- Access panels
- Custom fabricated housings
By forming the hinge directly from the sheet metal, manufacturers can create a compact and integrated hinge structure without relying entirely on separately welded hinge components.
Manufacturing & Customization
The tooling shown is one example of a hinge forming solution and does not limit the manufacturing capability of WYS Machinery.
The tool height, width, forming radius, hinge diameter, lower die structure and mounting interface can all be customized according to the actual workpiece and press brake configuration.
Lower die options can include:
- Plug-in structure
- 60 mm base structure
- Quick-insertion structure
- Other customized mounting designs
Customized versions can also be manufactured for Trumpf-type, WILA-type, LVD-type, AMADA-type, Bystronic-type and other press brake tooling systems.
Customers can provide the workpiece drawing, sheet thickness, required hinge diameter and press brake information. WYS Machinery can design the corresponding forming profile and tooling structure.
