CNC sheet metal bending
We bend sheet metal under CNC control, with the groundwork done in our engineering office to hold angles, radii and repeatability on one-off parts and batches alike.
Precision bending · Batches · Prototypes
What the service involves
Bending turns a flat part into a three-dimensional one. The CNC press brake controls the position, depth and sequence of every bend, so part number one hundred comes out like the first.
The decisive part of bending, though, happens before the machine: the flat pattern. Engineering works out how much material each bend consumes for that material and radius, and cuts the blank to that size. Get this wrong and the bent part will miss the drawing dimensions no matter how accurate the press brake is.
It is the natural next step after sheet laser cutting, and we do it in the same plant so both stages stay in step.
Materials we work with
Materials and thicknesses we work with as standard. If your project needs a material that is not listed, say so in your enquiry and we will confirm whether we can handle it.
This service works with the same materials and thicknesses as the rest of the plant. The full table is on the Sheet metal laser cutting page.
File formats we accept
- DXF
- DWG
- STEP / STP
- STL
- IGS / IGES
- PNG
- JPG
Technical capabilities
| Control | CNC press brakes with industrial tooling |
|---|---|
| Preparation | Flat patterns and bend sequence calculated in-house |
| Materials | The materials and thicknesses in the laser cutting table |
| Volumes | Prototype, one-off and batch |
Parts and applications
- Enclosures, covers and folded sheet housings.
- Brackets, angles and custom formed profiles.
- Trays, channels and parts with successive bends.
- Bent parts that are then welded into an assembly.
- Prototypes to validate dimensions and fit before the batch.
Why work with Catà Germans
- Every process under one roof
- Cutting, forming, machining, welding and finishing in the same plant. The part does not travel between workshops, which cuts lead times and points of failure.
- In-house engineering office
- We review the drawing before manufacturing and prepare production from CAD/CAM. If something does not add up, we ask you instead of interpreting it ourselves.
- Raw material in stock
- We keep sheet and tube permanently in stock, so many standard jobs can start without waiting for material.
- Over 65 years of the trade
- A family business founded in 1958, specialised in industrial subcontracting of metal parts. You deal directly with the people who make the part.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to send the part already flattened?
No. Send us the finished part in 3D or the drawing with final dimensions and our engineering office will work out the flat pattern. If you already have the flat, we can use that too.
Will the angle stay the same across the batch?
That is exactly what CNC control delivers: repeatability. The parameters for each bend are fixed in the program, so the batch comes out consistent.
Can you bend parts I have already had cut?
Yes, bending on customer-supplied material can be quoted. Mention it in your enquiry so we take it into account.
Which file formats do you accept?
We accept PDF, DXF, DWG, STEP/STP, STL, IGS/IGES and also PNG or JPG images. If you do not have a final drawing yet, send us a dimensioned sketch and we will review it all the same.
Do you make one-off parts or only production runs?
We handle one-off parts and prototypes as well as small, medium and large batches and repeat production. You can specify this in the quote request.
How quickly do you reply to an enquiry?
We send a technical response in under 48 hours from receiving the drawing and the part details.
Can several processes be combined on the same part?
Yes — that is the normal way we work. A part can go through laser cutting, bending, welding and finishing inside the same plant, under a single order and a single point of contact.
Request information or a quote
Send us the drawing and the part details and we will come back with a technical answer in under 48 hours.
Technical answer in 48 h