Technologia

Bending over the X-axis or Y-axis

Construction profiles can be bent over both the Y axis (weak axis) and the X axis (strong axis).

The most suitable bending method depends on the bending orientation of the profile. By this we mean the axis over which the profile should be bent. 

A brief explanation: 

  • The "easy way" is to bend a profile around its weak (Y-Y) axis and the "hard way" is to bend around its strong (X-X) axis;
  • "Flanges/Toes in" or "flanges/Toes out" refers to the direction of the flanges on bent profiles;
  • If a corner is bent on its diagonal, the heel (the intersection point of each leg) can be facing inwards, outwards or upwards.

Below is an overview of some common possibilities:

Channels


Channel X-X axis


Channel Y-Y axis flanches out


Channel Y-Y axis flanches in


Beams


Beam Y-Y axis


Beam X-X axis

 

Equal Angles


Angle Leg In


Angle Leg Out


Angle Heel In


Angle Heel Out

 

Unequal Angles


Angle Long Leg In


Angle Long Leg Out


Angle Short Leg In


Angle Short Leg Out

 

T-sections


T Leg In


T Leg Out


T Leg Up

 

Hollow sections


Rectangular Hollow Section Y-Y axis


Rectangular Hollow Section X-X axis


Square Hollow Section


Circular Hollow Section (Tube)

 

Solids/Flats


Flat Bar Y-Y axis


Flat Bar X-X axis


Solid Square


Solid Round