Using a Metal Press on Metal Shears

Video Transcript

"Hi! This is Jon on behalf of expertvillage.com. In this video clip, I will be taking you through the procedure for pressing a piece of metal. For this job, we will be using the metal press which is located right here. This will allow us to make 90 degree bends in pieces of metal. The first thing you need to do is measure and mark out your work piece where you want your bend to be at. Next you need to place your metal in the press at the location so that when it comes down, it will hit exactly where your line is. After that you need to turn it on and step on the foot pedal. Once the bend has been made, you can turn the machine off and take out your work piece. "