Forming
Complex bends formed with paperless precision.
Utilizing advanced CNC press brake technology, our forming capabilities support complex bends, tight tolerances, and high repeatability for both prototype and production volumes.
Integrated real-time scheduling and paperless programming systems streamline workflow management, improve production visibility, and enhance operational efficiency from setup through final production. This technology-driven approach enables faster changeovers, optimized machine utilization, and accurate job tracking while reducing downtime and manual processing errors.
Our experienced team works with carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and specialty alloys to produce components that meet exact customer specifications. With programmable precision, flexible production capacity, and digitally connected manufacturing processes, New Tech Metals delivers reliable forming solutions for demanding schedules and complex part geometries.
Capabilities
Press Brake Forming
- Accurpress 519012 x 12' (190 Ton)
- (2) Accurpress 7606 x 8' (60 Ton)
- Safan E-Brake 40-1600 x 5' (40 Ton)
- Safan E-Brake 80-2550 x 8' (80 Ton)
- Safan E-Brake 150-3100 x 10' (150 Ton)
Rolling
- Baileigh 50-Inch Electric Slip Roll, Closed Stand SR-5016
- Peck, Stow & Wilcox Co 390E Slip Roll Former
Forming in Action.
From drawing to delivered bend.
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Drawing Review
Customer submits engineering drawings, flat patterns, material specifications, and quantities. Native CAD (STEP, IGES) preferred so bend lines, flange dimensions, and inside radii can be read directly off the model rather than re-derived from a PDF.
- 02
Bend Sequence Programming
Paperless CNC programming determines the bend order, tool selection, and gauge positioning for each part.
- 03
Tooling Setup
Upper punches and lower V-dies are selected based on material thickness, inside radius, and flange height. Tooling is loaded to the appropriate brake on the floor, sized to the part's bend length and required tonnage from the capacity matrix below.
- 04
Bend & In-Process Measurement
Operator forms the part on the selected press brake. Bend angle and flange dimensions are verified in-process against the drawing. Out-of-tolerance parts are corrected before the run continues. The paperless workflow keeps the operator and the program aligned in real time.
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First Article & Delivery
First Article Inspection completed when required by contract, CMM dimensional verification, material certifications, and Certificate of Conformance compiled before production release. Final inspection signs off before shipment.
Five press brakes. Two slip rolls.
Our forming cell pairs higher-tonnage Accurpress hydraulic brakes for heavy-gauge work with Safan E-Brake servo-electric machines for precision sheet work. The matrix below lists every brake and roll currently on the floor.
| Brand / Model | Tonnage | Max Bend Length | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accurpress 519012 | 190 Ton | 12 ft | Hydraulic |
| Accurpress 7606 (Unit 1) | 60 Ton | 8 ft | Hydraulic |
| Accurpress 7606 (Unit 2) | 60 Ton | 8 ft | Hydraulic |
| Safan E-Brake 40-1600 | 40 Ton | 5 ft | Electric (Servo) |
| Safan E-Brake 80-2550 | 80 Ton | 8 ft | Electric (Servo) |
| Safan E-Brake 150-3100 | 150 Ton | 10 ft | Electric (Servo) |
Accurpress 519012
190 Ton12 ft bend lengthHydraulicAccurpress 7606 (Unit 1)
60 Ton8 ft bend lengthHydraulicAccurpress 7606 (Unit 2)
60 Ton8 ft bend lengthHydraulicSafan E-Brake 40-1600
40 Ton5 ft bend lengthElectric (Servo)Safan E-Brake 80-2550
80 Ton8 ft bend lengthElectric (Servo)Safan E-Brake 150-3100
150 Ton10 ft bend lengthElectric (Servo)
Baileigh SR-5016
50-inch electric slip roll, closed stand
Peck, Stow & Wilcox 390E
Slip roll former
Equipment list reflects New Tech Metals' published forming capabilities.
What to send with your forming RFQ.
A complete forming RFQ lets us route the job to the right press brake on the first pass. These six items are what we need to commit on a lead-time and a price.
Drawing or native CAD with bend lines
STEP, IGES, or native CAD with the flat pattern and bend lines defined. PDFs without bend-line callouts extend programming time while we re-derive the bend sequence.
Material specification
Alloy, gauge, and temper. Carbon steel, stainless, aluminum, and specialty alloys are all in scope, but spring-back and minimum bend radius shift with each one.
Bend tolerance & flange dimensions
Critical flange dimensions and acceptable bend-angle tolerance per the drawing. Tighter tolerances are routed to the Safan E-Brake servo-electric brakes; production tonnage runs to the Accurpress hydraulics.
Inside radius preference
Inside Radius Preference: If the drawing calls a specific inside radius, note it. If the radius is open, our default is the radius produced based on optimal tooling available for the material thickness.
Surface finish requirements
Tooling marks, scratches, or cosmetic-finish acceptance criteria. Cosmetic parts may need protective film or specific V-die selection to minimize witness marks on the outside surface.
Quantity & delivery date
First-article quantity vs production quantity, required delivery date, and any contract flowdowns (ITAR, DFARS, NIST 800-171, CMMC) that govern the program.
Forming for Defense, Transportation, and M&E.
- Industry · 01
Defense
CNC-formed sheet and plate components supporting U.S. and allied defense programs, vehicle platforms, communications enclosures, electronics housings, structural assemblies, weapons support equipment, and shipboard infrastructures.
Press BrakeRollingView Defense→ - Industry · 02
Transportation
Formed panels, brackets, frames, guards, and housings for vehicle bodies across automotive, cargo trailers, fire apparatus, refuse vehicles, concrete mixers, and airport products.
Press BrakeRollingView Transportation→ - Industry · 03
Machine & Equipment Builders
Formed components and assemblies for paper converting, packaging equipment, drying & curing systems, commercial appliance, power equipment, and material handling builders.
Press BrakeRollingView Machine & Equipment Builders→
Deeper reading for forming buyers.
- Machine & Equipment Builders6 min
Sheet Metal Fabrication for Packaging Equipment OEMs: Tolerance, Finish, and Lead-Time Trade-offs
- Defense6 min
Lead Times for First-Article Defense Fabrication: What's Realistic
- Cross-cutting6 min
Metal Fabrication in Northeast Wisconsin: A Sourcing Guide for Fox Valley OEMs
What procurement engineers ask about forming.
- FAQ · 01 / 06
What's NTM's maximum bend tonnage?
190 tons, via the Accurpress 519012 hydraulic press brake. The 519012 also carries the longest bed in our forming cell, 12 feet, so the same machine handles our heaviest-tonnage and longest-flange work.
- FAQ · 02 / 06
What's NTM's maximum bend length?
12 feet, via the Accurpress 519012. The Safan E-Brake 150-3100 carries the next-longest bed at 10 feet, paired with 150 tons of servo-electric tonnage for tighter-tolerance long-flange work.
- FAQ · 03 / 06
Does NTM form aluminum and stainless steel?
Yes. Our forming cell supports carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and specialty alloys. Material selection drives V-die choice, inside radius, and spring-back compensation. Call out alloy, gauge, and temper on the RFQ so we can quote the right setup.
- FAQ · 04 / 06
What's the difference between NTM's hydraulic and electric press brakes?
The Accurpress brakes (190T × 12 ft, two 60T × 8 ft) are hydraulic. They carry the higher tonnage needed for heavy-gauge and longer-flange production work. The Safan brakes (40T × 5 ft, 80T × 8 ft, 150T × 10 ft) are servo-electric E-Brakes. They deliver tighter repeatability, lower energy draw, and quieter operation, which makes them the natural fit for tighter-tolerance and lighter-gauge work.
- FAQ · 05 / 06
What gauges does NTM form?
Formable gauge depends on material, bend length, and the resulting tonnage required. Heavier gauges and longer flanges concentrate at the higher-tonnage brakes; thinner sheet and shorter flanges route to the lighter-tonnage Safan E-Brakes. See the Press Brake Capacity Matrix above for the full lineup, and send the material + gauge + flange length on the RFQ for a brake-specific answer.
- FAQ · 06 / 06
Does NTM offer rolling for cylinders or curved parts?
Yes. We operate two slip rolls: a Baileigh SR-5016 (50-inch electric, closed stand) and a Peck, Stow & Wilcox 390E. These handle cylindrical and curved sheet work that the press brakes cannot produce in a single bend. Call out diameter, material, and gauge on the RFQ so we route to the right roll.
Forming QC at NTM.
Every formed part moves through documented quality control before it ships. The same compliance footprint that supports the homepage Certified Quality section applies to every bend.
See full quality system →Bend Angle Verification
In-process bend angle measurement against drawing tolerance, corrected before the run continues.
Flange Dimension Inspection
Critical flange dimensions measured against the drawing and the flat pattern at first piece and on a sample cadence through the run.
CMM Dimensional Measurement
Coordinate Measuring Machine variable-data measurement on First Article and as required by the customer.
First Article Inspection
PPAP or AS9102 First Article Inspection completed when required by contract, prior to production release.
Material Traceability
Mill Test Reports and heat lot identification carried from receiving through delivery.
Certificate of Conformance
C of C available per shipment with DFARS / ITAR / NIST flowdown references where applicable.
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NEW Tech Metals is a veteran-owned, family-owned small business supplying precision metal components and finished products to OEMs and Prime Contractors nationwide, supporting Defense, Transportation, and Machine & Equipment Building programs.