Title: Demonstrate the use of a sheet metal brake.
Course: Motorsports Technology I (20105-I) > Section: Using Tools

Demonstration of using sheet metal brake (pan brake, finger brake) should include

- ensuring the area around the brake is clear of obstruction
- determining the maximum thickness of metal that can be used in the sheet metal brake
- determining the desired angle to be bent
- setting the depth of the finger to the thickness of the plate or the radius needed
- bending the material to the desired angle.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What safety issues occur when operating a sheet metal brake?
- What condition should the edge of the metal be in before bending?
- What type of line would be more precise when laying off material to be bent?