Editorial scaffold
How to verify a calculator: shop-floor test bend protocol
Editorial scaffold for validating bend calculators with a repeatable coupon test, measurement routine, and setup record.
Published 2026-05-15Updated 2026-05-15test bend protocol
Outline
- Define when a calculator estimate needs a coupon verification.
- Specify coupon size, material lot, grain direction, tooling, and bend angle.
- List measurements: thickness, flat length, leg dimensions, inside radius, final angle.
- Explain how to store the accepted setup for the next job.
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FAQ
What is the minimum useful test bend record?
Planned answer: material, actual thickness, grain direction, tooling, final angle, inside radius, flat length or bend allowance, and the accepted calculator inputs.