Importance of bend allowance calculation

rocker13 Posts: 2, Reputation: 1

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Jan 14, 2011, 06:23 AM

Importance of bend allowance calculation

Why is calculating bend allowance important in sheetmetal work?

HowHardCanItBe Posts: 46, Reputation: 2

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Mar 28, 2014, 09:23 PM

To better determine how much material will be needed.

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