Bending over the X-axis or Y-axis

Construction profiles can be bent over both the Y axis (weak axis) and the X axis (strong axis).

The most suitable bending method depends on the bending orientation of the profile. By this we mean the axis over which the profile should be bent. 

A brief explanation: 

• The "easy way" is to bend a profile around its weak (Y-Y) axis and the "hard way" is to bend around its strong (X-X) axis;
• "Flanges/Toes in" or "flanges/Toes out" refers to the direction of the flanges on bent profiles;
• If a corner is bent on its diagonal, the heel (the intersection point of each leg) can be facing inwards, outwards or upwards.

Below is an overview of some common possibilities:

• Channels
• Beams
• Equal angles
• Unequal angles
• T-sections
• Hollow sections
• Solids/flats

Channels

Channel X-X axis

Channel Y-Y axis flanches out

Channel Y-Y axis flanches in

Beams

Beam Y-Y axis

Beam X-X axis

 

Equal Angles

Angle Leg In

Angle Leg Out

Angle Heel In

Angle Heel Out

 

Unequal Angles

Angle Long Leg In

Angle Long Leg Out

Angle Short Leg In

Angle Short Leg Out

 

T-sections

T Leg In

T Leg Out

T Leg Up

 

Hollow sections

Rectangular Hollow Section Y-Y axis

Rectangular Hollow Section X-X axis

Square Hollow Section

Circular Hollow Section (Tube)

 

Solids/Flats

Flat Bar Y-Y axis

Flat Bar X-X axis

Solid Square

Solid Round