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Bending Basics: The fundamentals of how to bend metal
WEBJan 2, 2014 · Bending and Forming. Figure 1: A plate’s grains run parallel to the rolling direction. 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. Likewise, plate steel varies in strengths from mild varieties to some very high-strength ...
Gas tungsten arc welding fundamentals: Understanding GTAW
WEBFeb 19, 2001 · 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 tungsten starts readily and maintains a stable arc. It has a greater resistance to contamination and will maintain a sharp point and will …
Die basics 101 starts with eight basic components - The Fabricator
WEBAug 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 used to secure them—spools ...
Die Science: Stamping 101 - Die basics - The Fabricator
WEBJan 15, 2008 · Processing, designing, and building a stamping die can be very complicated. This broad overview of stamping dies—what they are, types, how they are made, and the components that comprise them—is intended to provide a foundation for understanding dies and answer questions about die fundamentals.
6 steps to successful brazing - The Fabricator
WEBMar 7, 2006 · Step 1: Ensure good fit and proper clearances. Brazing uses capillary action to distribute molten filler metal between the surfaces of the base metals. So when you're brazing, maintain a clearance between the base metals to allow capillary action to work most effectively. In almost all cases, this means a close clearance.
Bending aluminum 101: How to bend 6061-T6 aluminum - The …
WEBAug 17, 2018 · Detune the acetylene torch and coat the area to be bent with soot. Turn back the O2 and set your rosebud tip to an ordinary flame. Heat the part uniformly until the black soot goes away. This should anneal the 6061-T6 (or other “T”) into a T-0 material. This makes the aluminum about as bendable as it can get.
5 steps for proper weld preparation - The Fabricator
WEBNov 25, 2020 · Enter the grinding stroke on a pull rather than on a push to help control the aggression of the grinding wheel. Grind in line with the material using smooth, even strokes rather than short, choppy strokes. This provides effective results with coated abrasives and bonded abrasives. • Avoid arm grinding.
Stamping 101: Anatomy of a Mechanical Stamping Press - The …
WEBJan 15, 2008 · Stamped components are made by forming, drawing, trimming, blanking, or piercing metal—in sheet or coil form—between two halves (upper and lower) of a press tool, called a die (see "Stamping 101: Die basics," page 22). The upper member is attached to a slide, and the lower member is clamped or bolted to the bed or bolster.
Start with the basics: Understanding flux-cored wires
WEBJan 15, 2008 · Start at the Beginning. Gas-shielded and self-shielded flux-cored wires are available for flat/horizontal or all-position welding on base materials ranging from mild and low-alloy steel to stainless steel and special alloyed metals like chrome-moly. Flux-cored wires also are available for hardsurfacing new parts to protect them from impact and ...