All of our press brakes are high spec 6 axis fully CNC controlled machines for metal bending, folding and forming and we employ additional clearance for box depths of up to 199mm. Protection is used for stainless steel and other aesthetically important parts for mark free bending.

Contact us to find out more about our metal folding service.

While retaining our 320-tonne 4m press and 150-tonne 3m press, Wrightform recently added the Bystronic Xpert 80 1.5m and the Xpert 40 1m press to our Suffolk facility. These two new presses fold small and medium parts economically with a working speed of up to 30mm per second. This can be up to three times faster than using the large press and benefits from low energy consumption. The machines are mobile, enabling us to use the workshop space economically.

Whilst utilising the traditional press tooling Wrightform also operate using Rolla V equipment, this allows for much shorter flanges, folds closer to holes and slots and minimal to no marking of parts.

Wrightform shop floor showing folding and forming machines for sheet metal

If you have parts up to a bending length of around five feet and a maximum thickness of ¾ of an inch, the Xpert 80 is built for these requirements. Therefore, the Xpert 80 offers a large bending length and press capacity and benefits from being quickly changeable from being a manual machine to that of a fully automated one – with robotics and a conveyor system taking the parts direct to packaging. The Xpert 40 machine has a bending length of just over 3.2 feet and offers a wide range of applications from thin and thicker materials with a ultra-high performance back gauge system.

Sheet Metal Bending, folding and Forming

Wrightform stands out as the premier choice for sheet metal bending, folding, and forming due to our extensive industry expertise, state-of-the-art equipment, and commitment to quality. Our skilled team leverages advanced machinery to deliver precise, high-quality results tailored to your requirements. We prioritise customer satisfaction by ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and reliability in every project. Trust Wrightform for exceptional service and superior craftsmanship in all your sheet metal fabrication needs.

Quick Turnaround

Quick Turnaround

With four CNC press brakes operating in-house, including machines dedicated to smaller and larger components, we have the flexibility to manage everything from individual parts to higher-volume production.

Our range of press capacities helps us match each job to the most efficient machine and maintain competitive lead times.

State of the Art Facilities

State of the Art Facilities

Our 6-axis CNC controlled press brakes provide accurate and repeatable bending across a wide range of component sizes and materials.

With capacity up to 320 tonnes and 4 metres, alongside specialist Rolla-V tooling, we can accommodate complex folds, short flanges and folds close to holes and slots.

Value-Added Services

Value-Added Services

Our team provides drawing and manufacturing support, responsive customer service and practical engineering input, alongside laser cutting, metal flattening, deburring, finishing, welding and fabrication — helping customers take components from initial requirement through to finished parts.

Quality & Expertise

Quality & Expertise

Our folding and forming service is supported by an ISO 9001 certified Quality Management System, helping ensure controlled, consistent processes across bespoke and repeat production.

We also hold ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certification, alongside EN 1090 Execution Class 2 for applicable structural work.

Our Capabilities

Metal Specifications

Do you require more than one metal fabrication service? Read more information about our other services, including our exclusive precision metal flattening service or our electro-chemical marking.

Mild Steel

Mild Steel

High Capacity

Mark Free Bending

Weight Up to 320 Tonnes

Sheet size Up to 4 Metres

Stainless Steel

Stainless Steel

High Capacity

Mark Free Bending

Weight Up to 320 Tonnes

Sheet size Up to 4 Metres

Aluminium

Aluminium

High Capacity

Mark Free Bending

Weight Up to 320 Tonnes

Sheet size Up to 4 Metres

Copper

Copper

High Capacity

Mark Free Bending

Weight Up to 320 Tonnes

Sheet size Up to 4 Metres

Brass

Brass

High Capacity

Mark Free Bending

Weight Up to 320 Tonnes

Sheet size Up to 4 Metres

Our Customer’s
Words

“Had the recent pleasure of a guided tour here and found it to be extremely interesting. They very obviously do top-class work here and everyone I encountered seemed very happy to be working at Wrightform. Their new facility in Suffolk which is under construction will, I was informed, speed up many of their processes. Thanks Steve Larkins for a very informative experience.”

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