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Sheet metal bending calculation basics - The Fabricator
Nov 9, 2012 · 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 complementary angle for the OSSB, and the dimensions are called from the edge to the apex—again, as specified in Figure 4.. Outside Setback (OSSB)
Bending Basics: The fundamentals of how to bend metal
Jan 2, 2014 · 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.
Die Basics 101: Intro to stamping - The Fabricator
Apr 11, 2005 · 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 used to cut finished piece parts free from the sheet metal. The profiled sheet metal slug removed from the sheet by this process is called the blank, or starting piece of sheet metal that will be cut or …
Guidelines for tungsten electrode and color types - The Fabricator
Mar 7, 2006 · 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 (GTAW) electrodes. The GTAW process relies on tungsten's hardness and high-temperature resistance to carry the welding current to the arc. Tungsten has the highest melting point of …
Die Science: Deep drawing step by step - The Fabricator
Sep 5, 2017 · To calculate the blank size needed for drawing the round cup, calculate the surface area into a flat blank diameter, divide the surface area in square inches by 3.141, or π, and take the square root of the sum.
Die basics 101 starts with eight basic components - The Fabricator
Aug 8, 2006 · 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, including die plates, shoes, die sets, guide pins, bushings, heel blocks, heel plates, screws, dowels, and keys. Dies also need stripper, pressure, and drawing pads, as well as the devices …
Metal Grades: Designations for grading sheet metals - The Fabricator
Sep 12, 2016 · Martensitic stainless steels (also part of the 4XX series) have more carbon than the ferritic grades. They are capable of being heat-treated to a variety of useful hardness and strength levels. However, they are not as corrosion-resistant as austenitic or ferritic grades.
What to know before becoming a welder - The Fabricator
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The Tube and Pipe Journal. The Tube and Pipe Journal became the first magazine dedicated to serving the metal tube and pipe industry in 1990. Today, it remains the only North American publication devoted to this industry, and it has become the most trusted source of information for tube and pipe professionals.