Technical information for custom sheet metal folding

SuissePliage · Configurator · Feasibility

Technical information
for custom sheet metal folding

The configurator applies folding constraints to prevent an unmanufacturable part: minimum dimensions, achievable angles and maximum length compatible with the selected material.

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Quick answer: a fold cannot be configured below 45°. Other limits depend on the material, thickness and fold layout.

01 — Built-in rules

Folding constraints

01

Minimum edge flange

The minimum feasible edge flange varies according to the selected material and thickness.

02

Minimum angle

No fold can be manufactured below 45°.

03

Hemmed fold

Availability of a hemmed fold depends on the material and its thickness.

04

Distance between folds

The required distance between folds varies according to the edge fold arrangement.

05

Maximum part length

The maximum length of the part is limited according to the material selected.

02 — Reading the profile

Folding diagram
Technical diagram for sheet metal folding constraints

The diagram identifies edge flanges, angles and distances between folds to be entered. For acceptable variations after production, see the manufacturing tolerances page.

1. Select

Choose the material and thickness.

2. Dimension

Enter the dimensions and angles of your profile.

3. Validate

The configurator flags limits before ordering.

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SuissePliage · Configurator

Technical information
for folding

Built-in constraints for a manufacturable part.
Key point: minimum angle 45°. Other limits depend on material, thickness and profile.

Folding constraints

01 — Minimum edge flange

Varies by material and thickness.

02 — Minimum angle

No fold can be produced below 45°.

03 — Hemmed fold

Depends on the material and thickness.

04 — Between-fold distance

Depends on the edge fold arrangement.

05 — Maximum length

Limited by the selected material.
Illustrative diagram
Sheet metal folding diagram
Automatic check: values outside the limits are flagged before validation. See also manufacturing tolerances.

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