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I know this is a loaded question and that there's a lot of variables. I understand some concepts, such as the k factor, bend deduction, bend angle, but once you throw the dies into the mix I get really confused. The shop I work at has whole racks full and I have no clue what the process is to choose one top or bottom die from one another. We do a lot of different kinds of bending, 1/8' to 3/4'' mostly in mild steel, all shapes and sizes, everything from single bends to cones. Thanks!

I'm getting alot of crowning when using a. .23 vee especially with stainless parts. I'm using adjustments but they seem to be heavy adjustments for such little improvement. Anyone have any suggestions? Maybe I'm overlooking something?