you can be easy to see what specification of press brake you need for mild steel.but in actual metal forming work,we also usually come across aluminum sheet and brass sheet. what about is it?after checking carefully,we give you some ratios to take reference. of course,this ratio is resourced from mild steel.

Question:how much is for stainless steel?

Answer:you can use 1.55 times power ability to bend this machine.our example suits for 304 stainless steel.this material usually called SS too.

Question: how much is for aluminum panel ?

Answer: in daily life,we mainly use three aluminum style,For H14,0.35 times is enough.For 34.you should use 0.65 times.For T64,you must choose 0.75 times.

Question:what about brass?

actually,the hardness of brass is same as mild steel.but we still advise you select press brake with 1.1 times power to bend.