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Mis-setting brake press stop causing repeated wrong-angle bends

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Always make a test bend on a scrap piece of the same gauge before running production. Measure the test bend with a protractor and adjust the stop before t…

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Always make a test bend on a scrap piece of the same gauge before running production. Measure the test bend with a protractor and adjust the stop before touching good material.

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Can you verify this before I keep going? I’m looking at: Mis-setting brake press stop causing repeated wrong-angle bends. What’s the approved correction for this job?

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Do not hide, force, cover, or “make it work” if this affects safety, access, airflow, rated assemblies, supports, equipment, or inspection. Stop and verify the approved correction.

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