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What is Metal Folding?

Metal folding is a way of quickly forging large metal products into a desired shape using powerful machinery. Metal folding is a widely used process used to fabricate a wide range of beams, joists, parallel flange channels and other structural metals.

Metal Folding on Press Break

Our state-of-the-art folding facilities are home to some of the most flexible and agile folding machine technologies available. Having this unbridled capability means that TPW Engineering is in a unique position to satisfy a wide range of folding requirements for any project, product or client.

Mild Steel Capacity
MS 16 mm Thick x 3000mm
Stainless Steel Capacity
8 mm Thick X 2000 mm

How do We Fold Metal?

CNC Press Brakes – These are probably the most commonly used machines for bending Metal products. The material is placed on top of a V-shaped die whilst a powerful punch head forces it to fold into the die’s angle.

What metals can TPW fold?

  • Stainless steel
  • Mild steel
  • Aluminium
  • Coated steels
  • Alloys

WHY IS METAL FOLDING SO EFFECTIVE?

Quick – At TPW  we are able to fold metals at an impressive output speed. The capabilities of our press break machines and the number of dedicated operators mean that our accurate folding process is succinct, efficient and organised.

Accurate – In terms of producing complex and intricate shapes, there are very few limits when it comes to folding. Using tight angles and calculated amounts of pressure, we can produce accurately detailed shapes that

Stronger – The process of bending steels and metal results in higher strength and overall toughness. During the bending process, loose impurities within the steel are dislocated. When they re-align, they do so by snapping back in a lattice-like structure, making the composition of the metal more uniform and therefore stronger.    

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