CNC Bending is a core in-house capability at VT machining, supported by full inspection and a single engineering contact from quote to delivery.
CNC bending forms sheet metal to precise angles using a programmed press brake and back-gauge. Because the same engineers handle quoting, programming and inspection, nothing is lost between your drawing and the finished part.
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CNC Punching BuilderConfigure CNC turret punched sheet metal parts: repeatable hole grids, slots and form features punched with programmable tooling. Every builder includes the Freeform Corner & Region Editor: cut or add material of any shape directly on the 3D model, then submit an RFQ.This tool is for visual configuration only. Final dimensions, tolerances, materials, coatings, and manufacturability will be reviewed from your drawing or specification.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSWhat can CNC turret punching produce?
Repeatable hole grids, slots and form features in sheet metal using programmable standard round, square, obround or custom tooling — fast and economical for perforated patterns and enclosure blanks.
CNC Bending shapes sheet and plate by controlled plastic deformation rather than material removal. CNC ram depth and back-gauge positioning make bend angles and flange dimensions repeatable across a batch, with springback compensated in the program.
VT machining runs CNC Bending in-house, so scheduling, quality and revisions stay under one roof. CNC bending forms sheet metal to precise angles using a programmed press brake and back-gauge — and the parameters are set from your material and geometry, not a default recipe. Send a CAD model or a 2D print and we will confirm feasibility, tolerances and lead time before you commit.
How CNC Bending Works at VT machining
The metal blank is bent or formed against tooling under CNC-controlled ram travel and back-gauge positioning. Bend allowance and springback are compensated in the program so finished angles hit the print.
Every job begins from your CAD model or 2D drawing. Fixturing and tool paths are planned so the most critical dimensions are produced in the most rigid, repeatable setup. Critical dimensions are checked on the first part and monitored through the run.
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Send your drawing
CAD model, PDF print — or a drawing you build free on this page. We reply with feasibility, price and lead time.
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Bend sequence & compensation
Bend allowance, springback and collision-free sequencing are worked out before forming.
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CNC Bending run
First article is verified against the print before the balance of the batch is released.
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Inspection & dispatch
In-process checks plus final inspection, with CMM reports, mill certs and FAIR on request.
CNC Bending Tolerances & Surface Finish
Formed metal holds bend angles to about ±0.5° and consistent flange dimensions, with bend allowance compensated for the material and thickness.
Final tolerances are governed by the material's behaviour, wall thickness and overall stiffness. We give honest DFM feedback if a callout would be costly or better achieved another way.
CNC Bending — capability summary
Bend length
Up to 3200 mm
Thickness
0.5–8 mm
Angle accuracy
±0.5°
Min flange
≈ 4× thickness + radius
Tooling
Air, bottom and coining dies
Lead time
Prototypes 5–10 days · production 10–20 days
Documentation
Dimensional report, material certificate, FAIR on request
Figures are typical in-house capability. Send your drawing and we will confirm what is achievable for your specific part.
CNC Bending by Metal — Choose Your Material
Choose a metal below for grade-level detail, achievable tolerances and typical parts in that material.
Small design adjustments often cut cost and lead time. Consistent bend radii, adequate flange lengths and grain-direction awareness reduce cracking and springback in formed metal. If you send your model early, we will return practical DFM feedback before you commit to production.
Secondary Operations & Finishing
Most metal parts need some finishing, which we manage in-house or through vetted partners. Options include deburring and edge-breaking, heat treatment, surface grinding, polishing, and plating or anodising for corrosion resistance and appearance. Give us the finished-part requirement and we will sequence every operation correctly.
CNC Bending Quality & Inspection
Quality is built in, not inspected on. We monitor key features during the run and confirm them at final inspection, with CMM verification available for tight tolerances. We provide the inspection and traceability records your quality system requires.
Industries That Order CNC Bending
CNC Bending parts made by VT machining go into the sectors below. Each page lists the typical components, preferred alloys and the tolerance expectations for that industry.
5-axis machining centre in cut — CNC Bending at VT machiningCNC turning brass bar stock — CNC Bending at VT machiningLaser cutting aluminium sheet — CNC Bending at VT machining
Ordering metal parts is straightforward. Provide the drawing, material, quantity and any certification needs. Our engineers reply — in English — with feasibility, pricing and a realistic lead time, usually within one business day.
Have a drawing ready? Send it with your quantity and material for a quotation, usually within one business day.
What is the typical lead time and minimum order for CNC Bending?
CNC Bending prototypes for can be produced quickly and scaled to series production. Send your drawing and quantity and we will advise lead time and any minimum order.
What is CNC Bending and how is it done?
CNC Bending refers to cNC bending forms sheet metal to precise angles using a programmed press brake and back-gauge. VT machining produces each part to your CAD drawing, selecting parameters from your tolerance, finish and quantity requirements.
Can VT machining make custom parts to my drawing?
Yes. CNC Bending is made to order from your CAD/2D drawing. Share your geometry, material grade, tolerance and quantity and we will confirm feasibility, lead time and pricing.
How clean are the edges produced by CNC Bending on ?
Machined the metal edges are clean and to specification; edge-break or deburring is added when your drawing calls for it.
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