Are You Designing with Real Bending Behavior in Mind?

In sheet metal design, bends look simple in CAD — but real materials behave differently.

Things that often cause issues:

• Ignoring springback differences between aluminum and steel
• Designing bend radii smaller than material allows
• Placing holes too close to bend lines
• Not accounting for K-factor variation

A design that looks perfect on screen can shift slightly after forming.

💬 Discussion:
How do you usually handle bend allowance and springback in your designs?
Do you rely on standard K-factors, or adjust based on experience?