Originally Posted by
Runner 1
Chemical engineer here! For curiosity's sake, I dug up the stress-strain curve of fiber reinforced nylon:
It seems to me like you should probably get a new clamp.
EDIT: On second thought, you may have not applied enough stress to push it past its yield point, although I wouldn't risk it if you have an expensive camera mounted to it.
Well If he didn't push it past it's "Yield" point, he would not have had to bend it back.
To the OP, Cheep clamp, not fit for your use. As other posters have said it is now weaker than before.