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Sheet metal bending calculation basics - The Fabricator
2012年11月9日 · The second flat-blank-development example adds the two dimensions (from edge to the apex), and subtracts a bend deduction. In this case, the calculations use a …
Die Basics 101: Intro to stamping - The Fabricator
2005年4月11日 · Blanking—A dual-purpose cutting operation usually performed on a larger scale, blanking is used in operations in which the slug is saved for further pressworking.It also is …
Bending Basics: The fundamentals of how to bend metal
2014年1月2日 · While sheet metal gauges run from 0.005 to 0.249 inch thick, aluminum and steel plate thicknesses start at 0.250 in. and go all the way up to 13 in. or even more.
Arc Welding 101: CV or CC - What’s the difference? - The Fabricator
2014年5月9日 · The Welder, formerly known as Practical Welding Today, is a showcase of the real people who make the products we use and work with every day. This magazine has …
Guidelines for tungsten electrode and color types - The Fabricator
2006年3月7日 · Editor's note: To read an update regarding tungsten electrodes guidelines, click here. Tungsten is a rare metallic element used for manufacturing gas tungsten arc welding …
Die basics 101 starts with eight basic components - The Fabricator
2006年8月8日 · A stamping die is a special, one-of-a-kind precision tool that cuts and forms sheet metal into a desired shape or profile. Most dies are constructed of several basic components, …
Bending aluminum 101: How to bend 6061-T6 aluminum - The …
2018年8月17日 · Question: We’re having trouble bending 6061-T6 aluminum without cracking, and I was wondering if you could give us a few pointers? Answer: 6061-T6 aluminum is …
Die Basics 101: Forming operations - The Fabricator
2005年6月14日 · Solid Form/Dead Hit Dies. Solid form/dead hit dies—also called crash forming dies—deform the metal using only a punch and cavity. These dies do not control metal flow …
5 steps for proper weld preparation - The Fabricator
2020年11月25日 · Making the initial cut as clean, straight, and consistent as possible will make it easier for you to produce quality results. Offhand cutting with a right-angle grinder is …