{"title":"Magnetic Sheet Metal Brakes","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMagnetic Sheet Metal Brakes — Unlimited Box Depth, Bends No Finger Brake Can Make\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA magnetic sheet metal brake replaces the upper clamping beam with an electromagnet built into the bed. That one change removes the limits a conventional \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/box-and-pan-brakes\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Box and Pan Brakes\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ebox and pan brake\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e works under: with nothing above the workpiece, box depth is unlimited — and because the magnet holds any ferrous stock, you can clamp a length of steel tube as a die and form radius bends, hems and rolls on the same machine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll hear these called mag brakes, and often magnabends after the original 1975 Magnabend design. We carry the genuine \u003ca href=\"\/products\/magnabend-4-magnetic-sheet-metal-brake\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Magnabend 4' Magnetic Sheet Metal Brake\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMagnabend 4'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — still made in the USA by Roper Whitney, and running on ordinary 115V power — alongside \u003ca href=\"\/products\/eastwood-48-inch-electro-brake-magnetic-sheet-metal-brake-32601\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Eastwood 48 Inch Electro-Brake\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEastwood's Electro-Brakes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e in 24\" and 48\" widths, and Baileigh's magnetic box and pan brakes in 4-, 6- and 8-foot widths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe honest trade-off: clamping force sets gauge capacity, so magnetic brakes top out around 16–18 gauge mild steel at full width — narrower bends take heavier stock. And if you've been searching for a \"magnetic press brake\" — that machine doesn't exist. Magnetic clamping is a sheet metal technology, so a magnetic sheet metal brake is what you're after. Looking to bend heavier gauge metal or plate instead? A \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/press-brakes\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Press Brakes\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epress brake\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e is probably what you need. Questions? Call \u003ca href=\"tel:+18556054599\"\u003e(855) 605-4599\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"baileighh-bb-4816m-v2-magnetic-sheet-metal-brake","title":"Baileigh BB-4816M-V2 Magnetic Sheet Metal Brake","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBend to Your Will: Baileigh BB-4816M-V2 Magnetic Sheet Metal Brake\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its open-ended design, the \u003cstrong\u003eBaileigh BB-4816M-V2\u003c\/strong\u003e lets you bend shapes that are not possible on traditional box and pan brake, letting you create enclosed shapes such as ducts and boxes. The open-ended design also removes any depth limitations letting you bend boxes or pans to almost any depth as the usual finger depth limitation is removed. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e6-ton clamping force over the entire 48\" width\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe powerful electro-magnetic power generates 6-tons of clamping force letting you bend mild steel up to 16 gauge and ensures that your bend lines are crisp from one side to the other, even in the middle. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMultiple clamping solutions to suit your needs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a choice of 4 included clamping solutions and the option to use any magnetic material (e.g. steel tube, steel plate, steel bar etc) as a clamp, you are only limited by your imagination as to what you can bend. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBB-4816M-V2 \u003c\/strong\u003eincludes the following bending bars - \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNotched \/ slotted \u003c\/strong\u003eclamping bar - full width. Lets you easily bend pans and trays, or any form where an existing edge needs clearance for your current bend. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNarrow clamping bar\u003c\/strong\u003e - full width. For bending between narrow spaces. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWide clamping bar\u003c\/strong\u003e - full width. For full clamping force.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSegmented \/ Finger\u003c\/strong\u003e clamping bars - assortment. Great for bending boxes. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can also bend radii by using a steel tube as the clamp and bending your profile around the tube. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBB-4816M-V2 Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 ton clamping force lets you bend up to 16 gauge mild steel with crisp edges the entire length.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRequires 220v single phase power. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBends maximum 180 degrees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBends up to 48\" wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeighs 387 lbs. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee the full range of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/magnetic-sheet-metal-brakes\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Magnetic Sheet Metal Brakes\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emagnetic sheet metal brakes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e at Shape The Metal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote - To achieve proper performance and prevent damage to the machine, the power supplied must be 220VAC +\/-5% (209VAC to 231VAC). Please contact us on 855 605 4599 to check power setup prior to purchase.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Baileigh","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44170679746768,"sku":"BA9-1231889","price":3599.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0635\/0775\/9312\/files\/Baileigh-BB4816M-main.png?v=1725546744"},{"product_id":"magnabend-4-magnetic-sheet-metal-brake","title":"Magnabend 4' Magnetic Sheet Metal Brake","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Original Magnabend - And Still the Best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBased on the original Australian design dating back to 1975, the Magnabend continues to be made by Roper Whitney in the USA to this day distinguishing it from the competition. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUnrivaled Bending Capabilities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe unique electromagnetic clamping system used on the Magnabend gives you unrivaled bending capabilities when compared to traditional sheet metal brakes, letting you form complex shapes with ease. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot only do you get a regular sheet metal brake, the un-obstructed sides and rear let you form unlimited depth boxes and pans and the magnetic clamping lets you clamp round and other profiles as \"dies\" letting you form rolls and other shapes up to 4-foot wide with ease. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eElectromagnetic Clamping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Electromagnetic clamping system pioneered by the Magnabend eliminates the obstruction caused by an upper beam in traditional sheet metal brakes, freeing you to create larger and more complex shapes from only one machine, saving space in your workshop and increasing productivity. The clamping force lets you bend up to 18-gauge mild-steel 4' wide and up to 10-gauge for shorter widths. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eTriple-Hinge System\u003c\/strong\u003e design of the Magnabend ensures you have a light-weight operation whilst still ensuring long-term durability and stability. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn \u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated Bend-Angle Gauge\u003c\/strong\u003e with integrated stop lets you easily bend precise angles with repeatability, great for production-run work. The additional \u003cstrong\u003eBack-Gauge\u003c\/strong\u003e further ensures repeatability to set depths time and time again. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMagnabend 4' Includes:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull-length 52.5in Bending Bar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e26\" Bending Bar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12\" Bending Bar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6\" Bending Bar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4\" Bending Bar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3\" Bending Bar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2\" Bending Bar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1.5\" Bending Bar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\" Bending Bar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e0.75\" Bending bar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMagnabend Details:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e115V\u003c\/strong\u003e - can be run in just about any workshop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMax Bending Width - 49 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMax Box Depth - Unlimited\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinger Nose Angle - 67.5 degrees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMax Bending Capacities:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMild Steel - 18 gauge at 48in wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMild Steel - 16 gauge at 36in wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMild Steel - 14 gauge at 24in wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMild Steel - 12 gauge at 12in wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless Steel - 22 gauge at 48in wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3 Year Manufacturer Warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeighs 275 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee the full range of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/magnetic-sheet-metal-brakes\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Magnetic Sheet Metal Brakes\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emagnetic sheet metal brakes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e at Shape The Metal.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Roper Whitney","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44239613034704,"sku":"156185125","price":4676.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0635\/0775\/9312\/files\/RoperWhitney-Magnabend-main.png?v=1728322942"},{"product_id":"baileigh-bb-7216m-6-foot-magnetic-box-and-pan-brake","title":"Baileigh BB-7216M 6-foot Magnetic Box and Pan Brake","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBend up to 6-foot Box and Pans with the Baileigh BB-7216M-V2 Magnetic Sheet Metal Brake\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith 6-tons of magnetic clamping force, the BB-7216M allows you to make enclosed shapes up to 6-foot wide that would be impossible on traditional box and pan brakes. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBB-7216M\u003c\/strong\u003e offers all the features of the ever popular \u003ca href=\"\/products\/baileighh-bb-4816m-v2-magnetic-sheet-metal-brake\" title=\"Baileigh BB-4816M-V2 4-foot Magnetic Box and Pan Brake\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBB-4816M-V2\u003c\/a\u003e with an additional 2-feet of capacity to let you handle those larger jobs. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMagnetic Pre-Clamping \u003c\/strong\u003eallows you to set your workpiece in place and easily make adjustments then complete the bend without having to touch the workpiece. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Buy the Baileigh BB-7216M-V2:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e6-foot \u003c\/strong\u003emagnetic clamping with 6-ton of clamping force lets you bend up 16-gauge mild steel a full 180-degrees across the entire 6-foot width.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelection of clamping plates let you make straight bends as well as boxes, pans and other enclosed shapes. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMagnetic clamping system provides unlimited box-depth allowing you to make bends not possible on traditional box and pan brakes. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjust finger setback with ease to accommodate different sheet metal thicknesses. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeighs 750 lbs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 Yr Manufacturer Warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese magnetic brakes require 220v single phase power. Power supply must be within 5% (209 VAC to 231VAC). If your power outlet is not within this spec a transformer will need to be installed to correct the voltage - please call Shape The Metal on 855-605-4599 prior to purchase to confirm power requirements. Failure to provide correct power will void warranty. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Baileigh","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44361984016592,"sku":"BA9-1231890","price":8499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0635\/0775\/9312\/files\/Baileigh-BB-7216M_main.png?v=1734459948"},{"product_id":"baileigh-bb-9616m-v2-8-foot-magnetic-box-and-pan-brake","title":"Baileigh BB-9616M-V2 8-foot Magnetic Box and Pan Brake","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBend 8-foot sheet metal boxes and pans with the Baileigh BB-9616M-V2 Magnetic Sheet Metal Brake\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith 6-tons of magnetic clamping force across the entire 8-foot width, the BB-9616M-V2 Magnetic Sheet Metal Brake lets you bend fully enclosed ducts with ease, with the capacity for up to \u003cstrong\u003e16-gauge mild steel or 20-gauge stainless steel\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOpen Ended Box and Pan Design\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe open-ended design unique to magnetic brakes gives you unlimited depth allowing you to bend boxes, pans and ducts of any depth. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBaileigh BB-9616M-V2 Details:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6-ton magnetic clamping force across entire 8-foot width lets you bend up to 16-gauge mild steel 8-foot wide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen-ended design unique to magnetic sheet metal brakes lets you bend boxes and pans with unlimited depth. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBend up to 180-degrees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes full width clamping bars and finger bars.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoot Pedal Controls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeighs 2755 lbs\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1Yr Manufacturer Warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese magnetic brakes require 220v single phase power. Power supply must be within 5% (209 VAC to 231VAC). If your power outlet is not within this spec a transformer will need to be installed to correct the voltage - please call Shape The Metal on 855-605-4599 prior to purchase to confirm power requirements. Failure to provide correct power will void warranty. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0635\/0775\/9312\/files\/Baileigh-BB-9616M-V2_Manual.pdf?v=1734462749\" title=\"Download Baileigh BB-9616M-V2 8-foot Magnetic Box and Pan Sheet Metal Brake Manual\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Baileigh","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44361985949904,"sku":"BA9-1231891","price":9999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0635\/0775\/9312\/files\/Baileigh-BB-9616M-V2_main.png?v=1734462923"},{"product_id":"eastwood-48-inch-electro-brake-magnetic-sheet-metal-brake-32601","title":"Eastwood 48 Inch Electro-Brake Magnetic Sheet Metal Brake (32601)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMagnetic Sheet Metal Brake with No Limitations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Eastwood 48 Inch Electro-Brake provides 6-tons of clamping force across its entire width, letting you use the 2 or 4 inch clamping bars to hold sheet metal in ways not possible on regular box-and-pan brakes, making for unlimited box depths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncluded are a number of clamping bars covering full width bars as well as smaller \"finger\" bars and you can also use any ferrous \/ magnetic metal as a clamp, letting you create bends not possible on regular brakes such as curves and hems. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRunning on Single Phase 208-240v power, you can run this magnetic brake in most garages and workshops. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee the full range of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/magnetic-sheet-metal-brakes\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Magnetic Sheet Metal Brakes\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emagnetic sheet metal brakes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e at Shape The Metal.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eastwood","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44400690299088,"sku":"32601","price":3099.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0635\/0775\/9312\/files\/Eastwood-32601-48InElectroBrake-1.png?v=1737692805"},{"product_id":"eastwood-24-inch-electro-brake-68512","title":"Eastwood 24 Inch Electro-Brake (68512)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMagnetic Sheet Metal Brake Flexibility in a Space-Saving 24\" Format\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Shape The Metal, we are big fans of \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Magnetic Sheet Metal Brakes\" href=\"https:\/\/shapethemetal.com\/collections\/magnetic-sheet-metal-brakes\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMagnetic Sheet Metal Brakes \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e- they provide flexibility that allows you to make bends that no other type of sheet metal brake can do such as radius bends, deep boxes and more, with the capabilities of a box and pan brake without the height or depth constraints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e24-inch Magnetic Sheet Metal Brake\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Eastwood 24\" Electro-Brake provides all the benefits of a Magnetic Sheet Metal Brake in a convenient 24\" Format, letting you bend 16ga mild steel up to 2-feet wide all in a convenient footprint that saves workshop space. 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