Success factor 4: Levelers ensure perfect bending resultsMany laser job shops are not aware of the fact that leveled panels contribute significantly toenhance the efficiency of sheet metal fabrication. The more the sheet metal has been processed,the more difficult it is to rectify material faults later on. That is why leveling the material initiallyis a major advantage. During laser cutting, parts of un-leveled sheets can warp and damagethe laser head. Additionally, when shaping the sheet metal after the cutting process, internalstresses can have a negative impact on the reliability of the bending process. Once the robotbegins to feed the panels into the press brake and the operator can no longer easily carry outcorrections during the bending process, flat sheet metal parts with minimal internal stressesshow their worth. Leveled panels help to ensure highly reliable bending.