METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FOLDING OF SHEET MATERIALS

摘要

A method and apparatus for folding of sheet materials for forming a three- dimensional structure from a substantially two-dimensional sheet material includes a restraint assembly for restraining a work piece from movement in one direction, a low flange assembly movably mounted on the frame for biasing the work piece against the restraint assembly and effecting folding along the low-flange fold line, a high flange assembly movably mounted on the frame to effect folding along the high-flange fold line, and a control assembly for sequentially operating the low flange assembly and the high flange assembly. A method of using the method and apparatus for folding of sheet materials, and the structure created thereby, is also disclosed.