Conventional shears have a scissors action that results in distortion of one or both of the cut pieces. Gabro has a better way. By using a blade and a die, a thin strip of material is blanked out. Both sections are left entirely undistorted and free from sharp burrs and edges. The clearance between the blade and the die is readily adjustable for the thickness of the material.
(2) Interrupted or partial folds made simply and quickly
Gabro manual press brakes are extremely versatile machines suited for prototype applications, production work, and general overall use. They are ideal for both basic shop work and for intricate sheet metal work.
As a box pan folder, a unique feature of the BF Series for forming box ends is the use of standard steel angle cut as required for work clamping rather than conventional segments. A narrow bed assures that return bends are made with the work piece suspended inside the folder. Even boxes or pans with sloping sides are easily fabricated.
The SF600 is the newest Gabro model that can told nearly two feet of 22 ga. mild steel or one foot of 18 ga. it is extremely economical, ideal for metal craftsmen and home shops as well as for general metal forming applications.