V-Die

The V-die is the lower tooling component featuring a V-shaped groove that supports the material from below while the punch drives down from above to create the bend. The width of the V opening (known as the die opening) is the single most critical parameter in press brake setup, directly governing the achievable bend radius, the minimum flange length, and the tonnage required.

V-dies come in a wide range of opening widths and included angles, from narrow dies for thin gauges and tight radii to wide-opening dies for heavy plate and gentle bends. Multi-V dies feature several groove widths on a single die body that can be rotated to present different openings, reducing the number of die changes needed during production.

At Midwest Metal Fabrications, V-die selection is carefully matched to each job's material, thickness, and dimensional requirements to ensure optimal bend quality and efficient machine utilization.