{"product_id":"edwards-ac1033","title":"EDWARDS 7\" Brake w\/ 4-Way Die - ED9-AC1033","description":"\u003ch2\u003eEDWARDS 7\" Brake w\/ 4-Way Die - ED9-AC1033\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFabricate brackets, frames, pans and tanks with this Brake with 4-Way Die. Includes a standard punch that allows 1\/16\", 1\/8\", 3\/16\" and 1\/4\" material to be formed to a 90° angle. Easily create repeatable bends when paired with the Press Brake Back Gauge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product attibute jpw_bullet_01\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with all Edwards Ironworkers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasily create repeatable bends when paired with the Press Brake Back Gauge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFabricate brackets, frames, pans, and tanks with this Brake with 4-Way Die.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes a standard punch that allows 1\/16\", 1\/8\", 3\/16\" and 1\/4\" material to be formed to a 90° angle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eWhat our Experts Think\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"13bs1f7\" data-start=\"27\" data-end=\"275\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"29\" data-end=\"62\"\u003eVersatile Metal Brake Tooling\u003c\/strong\u003e — the \u003cem data-start=\"69\" data-end=\"113\"\u003eEDWARDS 7\" Brake w\/ 4‑Way Die (ED9‑AC1033)\u003c\/em\u003e lets you form \u003cstrong data-start=\"128\" data-end=\"190\"\u003e1\/16\", 1\/8\", 3\/16\", and 1\/4\" material to precise 90° bends\u003c\/strong\u003e, ideal for brackets, pans, frames and tanks. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1cmcrom\" data-start=\"276\" data-end=\"463\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"278\" data-end=\"302\"\u003eCompact \u0026amp; Compatible\u003c\/strong\u003e — designed for use with \u003cstrong data-start=\"327\" data-end=\"354\"\u003eall Edwards Ironworkers\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving smaller machines bending capability without extra equipment. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"w7t1b7\" data-start=\"464\" data-end=\"632\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"466\" data-end=\"491\"\u003e4‑Way Die Flexibility\u003c\/strong\u003e — single die block supports multiple material thicknesses, reducing tool changes and speeding setup. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"iizp87\" data-start=\"633\" data-end=\"833\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"635\" data-end=\"665\"\u003eRepeatable, Accurate Bends\u003c\/strong\u003e — works with the ironworker’s electric stroke control (and optional back gauge) for \u003cstrong data-start=\"750\" data-end=\"777\"\u003econsistent bend quality\u003c\/strong\u003e batch to batch. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1incwa6\" data-start=\"834\" data-end=\"982\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"836\" data-end=\"863\"\u003eRugged Shop‑Ready Build\u003c\/strong\u003e — USA‑made construction stands up to frequent use in fabrication environments. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"11o5vps\" data-start=\"983\" data-end=\"1163\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"985\" data-end=\"1015\"\u003eGreat for Fabrication Work\u003c\/strong\u003e — ideal for \u003cstrong data-start=\"1028\" data-end=\"1086\"\u003emetalworking shops doing light to medium bending tasks\u003c\/strong\u003e as part of assembly and fabrication.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eQ\u0026amp;A\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"59\" data-end=\"321\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"59\" data-end=\"115\"\u003eQ1: What is the \u003cstrong data-start=\"77\" data-end=\"91\"\u003eED9‑AC1033\u003c\/strong\u003e Brake with 4‑Way Die?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"115\" data-end=\"118\"\u003eA: It’s a \u003cstrong data-start=\"128\" data-end=\"162\"\u003emetal forming brake attachment\u003c\/strong\u003e for ironworkers that lets you bend sheet and plate stock up to 7″ wide to \u003cstrong data-start=\"237\" data-end=\"251\"\u003e90° angles\u003c\/strong\u003e using a versatile four‑way die. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"323\" data-end=\"537\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"323\" data-end=\"367\"\u003eQ2: What material thickness can it bend?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"367\" data-end=\"370\"\u003eA: The included four‑way die supports bends in \u003cstrong data-start=\"417\" data-end=\"449\"\u003e1\/16″, 1\/8″, 3\/16″, and 1\/4″\u003c\/strong\u003e material thicknesses for repeatable forming work. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"539\" data-end=\"786\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"539\" data-end=\"574\"\u003eQ3: What does “4‑way die” mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"574\" data-end=\"577\"\u003eA: The four‑way die provides \u003cstrong data-start=\"606\" data-end=\"641\"\u003efour different bending channels\u003c\/strong\u003e in one unit, letting you quickly switch between thicknesses and bend configurations without changing dies. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"788\" data-end=\"990\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"788\" data-end=\"829\"\u003eQ4: What applications is it best for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"829\" data-end=\"832\"\u003eA: Ideal for fabricating \u003cstrong data-start=\"857\" data-end=\"904\"\u003ebrackets, frames, pans, channels, and tanks\u003c\/strong\u003e, especially where precise 90° bends are needed. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"992\" data-end=\"1238\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"992\" data-end=\"1037\"\u003eQ5: Which machines is it compatible with?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1037\" data-end=\"1040\"\u003eA: Designed to work with \u003cstrong data-start=\"1065\" data-end=\"1108\"\u003eEdwards ironworkers of various tonnages\u003c\/strong\u003e — simply mount in a compatible workstation using the ironworker’s power and stroke control. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1240\" data-end=\"1464\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1240\" data-end=\"1277\"\u003eQ6: How does it improve workflow?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1277\" data-end=\"1280\"\u003eA: It provides \u003cstrong data-start=\"1295\" data-end=\"1327\"\u003econsistent, repeatable bends\u003c\/strong\u003e with minimal setup when used with an ironworker’s electric stroke control and optional back gauge. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1466\" data-end=\"1642\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1466\" data-end=\"1498\"\u003eQ7: Does it include tooling?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1498\" data-end=\"1501\"\u003eA: Yes — \u003cstrong data-start=\"1510\" data-end=\"1546\"\u003estandard punch and the 4‑way die\u003c\/strong\u003e are included in the assembly for immediate bending tasks. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1644\" data-end=\"1827\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1644\" data-end=\"1686\"\u003eQ8: Is it suitable for industrial use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1686\" data-end=\"1689\"\u003eA: Absolutely — built sturdy with heavy‑duty components for \u003cstrong data-start=\"1749\" data-end=\"1777\"\u003eshop‑level metal forming\u003c\/strong\u003e operations. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1829\" data-end=\"2006\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1829\" data-end=\"1873\"\u003eQ9: What size workpieces does it handle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1873\" data-end=\"1876\"\u003eA: Up to \u003cstrong data-start=\"1885\" 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