NO PRESS BRAKE NEEDED

Our folds are made mostly by hand. You fold at home, using simple tools.

This exclusively concerns sculptures designed and developed by 4A Métal — does not apply to other products or sculptures resold on this site.

4A Métal metal sculpture — designed and tested in the workshop

Tiger 700 — Steel kit for bending

70 × 17.1 × 28.3 cm (L × W × H) · 1.5 mm steel · 79 laser-cut parts

1.5 mm steel kit — all parts laser-cut

✓ Designed and cut in France, in our workshop

  • 79 cut, numbered, and engraved parts
  • Integrated fold lines (no press brake needed)
  • PDF bending folder, piece by piece
  • PDF assembly guide — numbered views
  • Manual bending — to be done at home

Cut parts shipped flat — you fold, assemble, and weld at home.

Designed, tested, and cut in our workshop. Now it's your turn to shape it.

79 parts. One color per part. One Tiger 700.

Each piece of the kit is cut separately from a 1.5 mm steel sheet, then numbered. In this overview, each color represents a distinct piece — exactly what you will receive flat, ready to fold. The same visual also details the dimensions of the model once assembled.

Tiger 700 — placement of numbered parts and dimensions

79 laser-cut parts · 130 folds · 235 welds · 1.5 mm steel sheet.

Designed for manual bending

Each fold line is prepared by laser with a system of fold lines that guides and facilitates manual folding, without a press brake — see the detailed method in the visual below.

This system comes from our real-world workshop tests and has evolved through several prototypes to reduce complex folds and facilitate assembly.

Tiger 700 — our manufacturing method: cutting, manual bending, assembly by welding

Two PDF folders included with the kit

You don't just receive cut steel: each part is documented, including bending and assembly.

Folder 1

Bending folder

One sheet per part: direction of the fold (towards you or away), suggested bending order, and identification of welds with neighboring parts — the detailed method is illustrated above. Everything you need to advance piece by piece without getting lost.

Folder 2

Assembly guide

Numbered views from all angles — see the overview above. Each part finds its exact position in the sculpture, and zones using our positioning systems are identified so you can weld correctly on the first try.

These two folders are supplied only with the steel kit.

Dimensions

  • Length70 cm
  • Width17.1 cm
  • Total height28.3 cm
  • Sheet thickness1.5 mm

What you have left to do

  • Fold each part by hand, using the bending folder
  • Position the parts according to the assembly guide
  • Tack and then weld each assembly
  • Finish the surface as desired (raw, painted, powder-coated...)

Equipment and level

  • Pliers, mallet, and locking pliers — no press brake
  • MIG/MAG welding machine (or TIG for finishing)
  • Level: DIY enthusiast accustomed to sheet metal work and welding
  • Compact format (70 cm long assembled) — easily worked on a workbench

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a press brake?

No. The fold lines are laser-prepared to be folded by hand, using simple tools (pliers, mallet, locking pliers).

Do I need to know how to weld?

Yes. The parts are assembled by tacking then welding (MIG/MAG or TIG). This is a kit for a DIY enthusiast already comfortable with sheet metal and welding, not a beginner's kit.

Are the parts already folded upon delivery?

No, they are shipped flat, laser-cut with integrated fold lines. The folding is done at your place.

Is the DXF file included with the kit?

No, the kit contains the pre-cut parts. The DXF file alone is sold separately for those who have their own laser cutter.

Are the bending and assembly folders provided?

Yes, both are included with the kit: a piece-by-piece bending folder and an assembly guide with numbered views.

Can I resell the Tiger 700 once assembled?

Yes, you can assemble, exhibit, and resell the finished object. However, the provided PDF folders remain for personal use (see our license below).

A simple license

You may assemble, exhibit, and resell the Tiger 700 once built from the parts in this kit. The PDF folders (bending and assembly) provided with the kit remain reserved for your personal use: you cannot resell, share, or redistribute them. To manufacture and sell multiple Tiger 700s, see the DXF file version below.

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