In this manual, we will look at how to expand the functionality of a hydraulic press. Now he can bend almost any plate into a corner with a clear angle of 90 degrees. It is very useful. homemade for those who like to craft and work with metal. However, you can bend the plate at a smaller angle, but this is already being done by eye, by fitting.
As for the press, the author is very simple and assembled on the basis of a hydraulic jack. If the project interests you, I propose to study it in more detail!
Materials and tools used by the author:
Material List:
- corners;
- two iron rods;
- pipe for guides;
- profile pipes;
- two springs;
- a thick iron plate;
- paint.
Tool List:
- grinder;
- tape measure, marker;
- Miter saw;
- welding machine.
Homemade manufacturing process:
Step one. The foundation
First of all, we will collect the basis, for this we need profile pipes. We cut them into pieces of the right size and weld.
Next, two corners are welded to the base, this will directly be the place where the product will be bent. An angle of 90 degrees should be formed between the corners, so we weld the corners exactly.
Step Two Wedge
A wedge will press on top of the product, it is made of thick sheet iron. We clamp the plate in a vise and “sharpen”, then a grinder with a grinding disc comes to our aid. Pipes are welded along the edges of the plate, these are guides.
Step Three Racks and painting
We are welded to the base of the rack, here you will need a round log. We also select springs on the racks that will themselves raise the wedge to its original position.
After that, everything will be ready, it remains only to paint the details of the machine so that nothing rusts. The homemade product is ready, the plate machine bends without problems at a clearly defined angle of 90 degrees. If desired, you can come up with other inserts at other angles.
I hope you liked the homemade product, and you found useful thoughts for yourself. Good luck and creative inspiration, if you decide to repeat this! Do not forget to share your ideas and homemade things with us!
