The Sheet Metal Fabrication Process
Posted November 20, 2009 – 2:25 am in: EquipmentThe process of sheet metal fabrication is commonly defined as metal that has been thinned and then flattened in order to form a light weight form of sheet metal.This makes it perfect for shaping, cutting, folding and bending.The precise thickness of sheet metal can vary from plate metal all the way down to foil.This thickness [...]
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Posted November 13, 2009 – 5:26 pm in: EquipmentSheet metal is measured by gauge number (ga) which is relative to the thickness of the sheet metal.Thickness is inversley proportional to this gauge number. Because of the surprisingly precise nature of sheet metal fabrication, there are certain tools that are essential when cutting and shaping.
1) Hammers and Mallets
A sheet metal hammer (or [...]
Intro to Sheet Metal Fabrication
Posted October 25, 2009 – 7:25 pm in: EquipmentMetal Fabrication describes the process of loading raw materials into machines for various industrial applications.This is usually carried out on site at the plant or construction site as the fabrication process is one of the most critical projects of large construction projects.
The advantage of sheet metal fabrication is that custom metal projects can be [...]
How to Spot Weld Sheet Metal
Posted October 24, 2009 – 12:03 am in: EquipmentFor metalworkers, the most commonly used types of weld techniques are spot welding and seam welding.For sheet metal in particular the preferred method is to use spot welding since this concentrates all the welding into a small area of the sheet.This reduces greatly damage to the metal and it also minimizes the time it takes [...]
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