Hypertherm 45XP - Single side bevel

[Kwikvette]

So you are saying you replaced the HF press with this one??
https://www.trick-tools.com/Bend_Press_ ... UcQAvD_BwE

Yep, except I opted for the Deluxe kit (with 4 way die) and got the whole thing on sale. Saved a bit more when I got the air over hydraulic on Amazon for only $97 as well.

The recent work, and work I do often for a local shop, all require small parts with most of it being 3/16" steel. Helps that the brake paid for itself within 1 month of being put into service and I plan to keep it in the shop indefinitely.

I do plan to make a larger press brake that'll utilize American dies but I don't see a need at least for another year or two.

Even though I love welding and fabricating, I'm disabled so I never take on too much work at once, or work on items larger than I want to deal with.

[Kwikvette]

Forgot to mention, this is how I've got my brake mounted on my table.

Just a few shoulder bolts meant for fixture tables -





And I just use a foot pedal to operate it.

[acourtjester]

Interesting they recommend in their ad not to use a air over hydraulic for safety reasons, could over stress the press
But who is watching.

[Kwikvette]

Interesting they recommend in their ad not to use a air over hydraulic for safety reasons, could over stress the press
But who is watching.

Interesting

Even Trick-Tools commented on my video I did of this press brake, and it showed my air over hydraulic jack being used

[adbuch]

I watched this Trick Tools video and I was amazed that they seemed to get perfect 90 degree bends every time with no angle gauge or other assists.

[adbuch]

This is my mini press brake. I think Tom may appreciate this as I know you often work with smaller hobby type parts.

David

[Kwikvette]

I watched this Trick Tools video and I was amazed that they seemed to get perfect 90 degree bends every time with no angle gauge or other assists.

It's not hard after two or three parts.

Here's me running the press brake when it was on my other table -



But I did use my small carpenter square in the video just to ensure I didn't overbend. Since then, I don't even check for 90 until after I pull it out. I'm getting 90 every time right out of the brake.

[adbuch]

Those are some great looking parts, and a very nice shop you have there. I've got a small square that I use as well, along with a digital height gauge for repeatable bend angles. I usually end up having to make some slight adjustments to the part (once out of the press brake) to get them to exactly square. If you're doing this all the time, then you have your "feel" for the press brake dialed in for the particular parts you are making.

I have a few of the Rhino carts that look similar to your setup. I think I did buy them from Trick Tools as they offered a discount with free shipping at the time (probably around 2017 or so). Strong Hand Tools makes some great tooling as well.

Here are some photos of my Rhino carts.


Click on the link to see the slideshow.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/SsDsKC4MvY7FEAkU6

Click on the link to see the slideshow.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/7xdUae3eoVWjbSrL7

David

[Kwikvette]

Those are some great looking parts, and a very nice shop you have there. I've got a small square that I use as well, along with a digital height gauge for repeatable bend angles. I usually end up having to make some slight adjustments to the part (once out of the press brake) to get them to exactly square. If you're doing this all the time, then you have your "feel" for the press brake dialed in for the particular parts you are making.

I have a few of the Rhino carts that look similar to your setup. I think I did buy them from Trick Tools as they offered a discount with free shipping at the time (probably around 2017 or so). Strong Hand Tools makes some great tooling as well.

Here are some photos of my Rhino carts.


Click on the link to see the slideshow.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/SsDsKC4MvY7FEAkU6
rhino carts 1.jpg




Click on the link to see the slideshow.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/7xdUae3eoVWjbSrL7
rhino carts 2.jpg

David

Always liked those rhino carts, looks good!