You may hear some different terms used to describe bend relief. Typically when there is a … See more

Some bends require relief and ignoring it can have negative consequences for your part. When material is bent, some of that material is stretched (the outside of the bend) and s… See more

So we’ve discussed what bend relief is and why it’s needed, but how do you know how much material you need to remove? Basically you want to remove the material at the edge … See more

The final thing to determine about your bend relief before actually implementing it in your design is what shape it should be. The good news is if your part is being laser cut or waterj… See more