Welcome ESS Metron

We welcome you and glad to have you a part of our community! Please, take a few moments and look around the site and see what TheArtofPressBrake.com has to offer.

We offer textbooks and videos to complete training programs ready for you to use.  Or, try the Springback Calculator available from the Menu Bar/Tools. The PowerPoints for this special event along software and printables are located below.

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The PowerPoints

Open the PowerPoint of your choice and begin viewing. Please review the Math Step-by-Step instructions on how to perform the math equations in the Bend Function section.

Introduction 

Mathematics

Blueprint Interpretation

Bend Functions                   

Methods and Machines

Press Brake Punches

Press Brake Dies

Other Tools and Methods

Forming Order

Inspection and Quality Control

Bottom Bending

Press Brake Safety

Extremely Small Parts

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Software

Software: download to and install ASMA 6.0.1 software

1. The software installs directly from the web.
   
2. ASMA 6.0.1 is a Windows-based program.
3. The software requires you to use Internet Explorer 9 or better; other browsers will not work for the install.
4. The program was written to the new Windows 7 and 8 .net format but is backward compatible with Windows NT.
5. Operational instructions are located within the software; center bottom of the program.

We welcome you and glad to have you in our community! Take a few moments and look around the site as a guest and see what TheArtofPressBrake.com has to offer. From textbooks and videos to complete training programs ready for you to use.

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Extras

Charts, graphs, etc. are located here:  Extras .

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Videos

The videos are not included, however, if you are interested in one or more of these DVD’s click on the “Bookstore” link on the Menu Bar. If you use this case specific code: ww45tj3ulk  you will receive a 20% discount on anything purchased from our bookstore.