V-Opening Calculator
This V-Opening Calculator helps you find the recommended minimum, optimal, and maximum V-opening sizes based on your sheet thickness. It ensures clean, accurate bends while protecting tooling and reducing trial-and-error during press brake setup.
- Sheet Thickness (mm): Enter your sheet metal thickness to calculate suitable V-opening values for safe and precise bending.
- Minimum V-Opening (mm): The smallest safe V-opening for your sheet thickness.
- Optimal V-Opening (mm): The recommended V-opening for best bending results.
- Maximum V-Opening (mm): The largest usable V-opening while maintaining bend quality.
V-Opening Guidelines
| Thickness (mm) | Multiplier | V Range (mm) |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 - 2.5 | 6× | 4 - 16 |
| 3 - 8 | 8× | 20 - 64 |
| 9 - 10 | 10× | 80 - 100 |
| 12 - 16 | 12× | 120 - 200 |
