Deep C-channel in 2 mm stainless
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Hi all, working on a sheet metal design and trying to form a C-channel in 2mm stainless (304). The depth is 50mm, and I’m wondering if I’m asking for trouble with bending—springback, cracking, or just general forming headaches. Anyone dealt with something similar? Would tweaking the bend reliefs or flange lengths help keep things in shape, or is there a better way to approach this?
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