Which equipment is used to create bends in sheet metal?

• A. SHEAR
• B. BRAKE (BENDING MACHINE)
• C. PUNCH PRESS FOR CREATING HOLES
• D. DEEP DRAWING/ STRETCH FORMING

Answer: (B)

Bends in sheet metal are formed using a brake. This machine clamps the sheet and uses a punch and die (or a clamping bar with a die) to deform the metal along a line, producing a precise bend with a controlled angle and radius. The brake is designed specifically for creating angular folds without removing material, which is the defining feature of bending.

In contrast, a shear is used for cutting straight edges, a punch press is for punching holes or shapes, and deep drawing/stretch forming plastically deforms the sheet to form hollow or cup-like parts rather than a simple bend.