Method for producing a recess using a bending machine, and bending machine configured for this purpose

A method for producing a recess in a workpiece made of flat material using a bending machine,

• the bending machine comprising:
• a first clamping jaw;
• a second clamping jaw that is mounted movably relative to the first clamping jaw and configured to clamp, together with the first clamping jaw, the workpiece;
• a first bending unit that is arranged on the first clamping jaw and has a first bending tool, the first bending unit being configured to bend a portion of the workpiece by moving the first bending tool relative to the first clamping jaw to form a fold;
• and
• a second bending unit that is arranged on the second clamping jaw and has a second bending tool, the second bending unit being configured to bend a portion of the workpiece by moving the second bending tool relative to the second clamping jaw;
• the method comprising:
• clamping the workpiece with the first clamping jaw and the second clamping jaw such that a protruding portion of the workpiece protrudes from the clamping jaws;
• moving one of the two bending tools into a counteraction position such that it rests against the protruding portion of the workpiece at a distance from the clamping jaws;
• and
• extending the other bending tool such that it presses against the workpiece so that the recess is formed in the workpiece.