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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.
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 …
A guide to shielding gases for GMAW - The Fabricator
2019年7月24日 · Beyond quality issues, poor shielding gas performance can also drive up costs in the operation. A flow rate that is too high, for example, means you are wasting gas and …
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, …
K-factors, Y-factors, and press brake bending precision - The …
2018年3月7日 · Calculating K-factors. The K-factor is defined mathematically as t/Mt, where t is the neutral axis location and Mt is the material thickness. Because of the specific properties of …
Tube bending basics: How to bend tubing and metal pipe - The …
2014年2月24日 · The pressure die (also called a pressure slide) supports the outside radius during bending. The pressure die can be stationary; it can follow the workpiece, sliding on …
Gas tungsten arc welding fundamentals: Understanding GTAW
2001年2月19日 · 2. Thoriated tungstenis the most common type of tungsten electrode for use on carbon and stainless steel.It can be purchased with 1 or 2 percent thorium. The thoriated …
Aluminum TIG welding settings: What you need to know - The …
2018年7月19日 · Manufacturing products with aluminum can help extend part life, reduce weight, and deliver greater integrity in cold temperatures, making the material well-suited for …
Understanding GMAW transfer modes - The Fabricator
2008年12月14日 · The gas metal arc welding (GMAW) process uses four basic modes to transfer metal from the electrode to the workpiece. Each mode of transfer depends on the welding …