Baileigh Magnetic Sheet Metal Brake
Tool Info
Manufacturer: Baileigh
Model: BB-4816M
Our Baileigh BB-4816M magnetic sheet metal brake can bend totally enclosed boxes, triangles, alternate bends on varying planes, and round items such as scrolling applications. This bending machine is perfect for bending sheets of mild steel, stainless steel, aluminum, coated materials, and heated plastics.
A scaled stroke angle control can be set for repeatable bends. Material is held down by 6 tons of force.
Bend Angle 0 – 180°
Length 48”
How to Use This Tool:
1. Purchase a membership
2. Come in during our open hours!
No Tool Training required for this tool! Follow the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to use it safely.
Specifications:
| Material | Max Gauge | Max(in) | Max(mm) | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mild steel | 16 ga | 0.0598″ | 1.52mm | |
| High carbon steel | No Bend | Do not bend hardened steel | ||
| Stainless steel | 20 ga | 0.0375″ | 0.95mm | Note lower capacity |
| Galvanized steel | 18 ga | 0.0516″ | 1.31mm | 16 ga exceeds capacity |
| Aluminum | 16 ga | 0.0508″ | 1.29mm | |
| Copper | 16 ga | 0.0508″ | 1.29mm | (Slightly over 32 oz) |
| Acrylic (“Plexiglas”) | No Bend | Use strip heater and bend over a form | ||
| Polycarbonate (“Lexan”) | 3/32″ | 0.094 | 2.38mm |