LVD bending app supports calculations and more

LVD's new Bend app for smartphones and tablets provides quick access to helpful bending calculations and tooling information to aid in press brake set-up and part production, and offers LVD news and product updates. Users have key bending calculations at their fingertips, including bending force estimation and bend allowance and the ability to select key variables, such as vee opening, minimum flange length and internal bend radius in metric or inch mode settings. Tooling brochures can be downloaded from the app to help identify and select the correct tooling style and form for the job. Available content also includes LVD latest product news and updates, customer case studies, technical articles, and LVD's Discovery magazine. The LVD Bend app is offered as a free download from Apple's iTunes store and the Android market place.