The bending of aluminum is a forming process in which aluminum plates or profiles are brought into a desired shape by mechanical or thermal action.
Special features
- Aluminum is soft and flexible, but sensitive to breakage or cracking if not processed properly.
- In the case of complex shapes, heating to moderate temperatures can improve formability.
Procedure
- Free bending: Suitable for simple shapes.
- Die bending: Precise production of complicated geometries.
- Roll bending: For large-area bends.
Applications
- Vehicle construction: frames and body parts.
- Architecture: façade elements and roof constructions.
- Furniture construction: Decorative aluminum structures.