Littleton, MA Mon to Fri, 7am to 5pm ET

Sheet Metal Bending Services.

Repeatable, accurate forming up to 96 inches. Cut and bent under one roof, so your parts arrive ready to install, not ready for another vendor.

Fanned stack of identical stainless steel parts formed on the press brake at ACP Waterjet Formed in Littleton, MA
How It Forms

From flat blank to finished bracket.

Press brake forming with repeatable accuracy across most materials except plastics. The ideal inside radius matches material thickness, designs that follow that rule form cleanly and consistently.

Witness marks from the brake are visible after bending and can be more noticeable on some materials, flag cosmetic parts when you order and we'll advise.

  • Long parts welcome, bends up to 96″ in length
  • Cut + form in one PO, no shipping flat blanks to a second shop
  • Design help, we flag bend relief and distortion issues before cutting

Process Specifications

SpecificationValue
Maximum part length96″
Minimum thickness0.020″
Maximum thickness0.500″
Minimum part size1.000″ × 1.000″
Ideal inside radius= material thickness
Tolerances: Part size ±0.030″ · Angle ±1°.
Design note: holes, edges, and cutouts close to bend lines will distort during forming. Bend reliefs may be required depending on design, our design guidelines cover the rules of thumb.
See How It Works

Instant pricing in one upload.

No back and forth on email, no waiting on a quote to land. Upload your file and the price updates as you choose options.

In most cases the ideal inside radius matches the material thickness. Designs that follow that rule form cleanly and consistently.

1

Upload your file

Drag in a STEP, STP, or DXF. Your files stay private and you retain all intellectual rights.

2

Choose material and quantity

Pick your material and thickness, set the quantity, and add operations like tapping.

3

See price and lead time

Pricing updates instantly as you change options, so you can adjust the design to fit your budget.

4

Check out and we cut

Approve the order and it goes straight into our schedule here in Littleton, Massachusetts.

Upload a file, pick your options, and see price and lead time instantly. Try it live →

Formed bend radius inspected under a measuring loupe against a rule at ACP Waterjet
Quality

Checked at the radius, not just the edges.

Bend angle and inside radius get verified against the drawing, because a bracket that's a degree off doesn't assemble, no matter how good the cut was.

Formed parts can continue straight into tapping, hardware insertion, and deburring without leaving the building.

Bending FAQ

Common questions

What's the largest part you can bend?

Up to 96″ in length.

Will my bent parts show marks?

Yes, witness marks from the bending process are visible and can be more noticeable depending on material. Let us know if a part is cosmetic.

What inside radius should I design for?

The ideal inside radius equals the material thickness. Tighter radii may be possible but can crack some materials, ask before you commit a design.

Can you bend plastic?

No, bending covers most metals, but not plastics.

Where can I find exact limits and tolerances?

This page describes what the shop can do. For the standard Instant Quote sizes, thicknesses, and tolerances, see the press brake forming guidelines.

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Cut, formed, and ready to install.

Upload your file and get pricing on cut and formed parts in one quote.