Patent ID: 7021096
Filing Date: 2006-04-04
Classification: B21D

Abstract:
1. A front gauge for a sheet bending brake, wherein the brake comprises a first longitudinally extending member forming a clamping surface, a second longitudinally extending member positioned over the first member and movable toward and away from the first member for clamping a sheet mater workpiece against the clamping surface and having a longitudinal front edge forming a bending anvil, and a third longitudinally extending member pivotally mounted to the first member for bending over the bending anvil a workpiece that is clamped between the first and second members; wherein the brake is operable in any orientation and, regardless of orientation, “over” is defined to mean on the second member's side of the workpiece, “under” is defined to mean on the first member's side of the workpiece, and “front” is defined to mean a lateral outside or outward facing side of the brake, which is also the side from which the workpiece is inserted past the bending anvil into the brake; the front gauge comprising: a scale for gauging that extends outward from the front of the sheet bending brake; and mounting that connects the scale to the brake such that the scale is positioned under the workpiece.