Bending Basics: The fundamentals of how to bend metal
Jan 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 …
Sheet metal bending calculation basics - The Fabricator
Nov 9, 2012 · Sheet Metal Bending Calculation. Bend Allowance (BA) BA = [ (0.017453 × Inside radius) + (0.0078 × Material thickness)] × Bend angle, which is always complementary. The …
Guidelines for tungsten electrode and color types - The Fabricator
Mar 7, 2006 · To ball the end of the tungsten properly, simply apply the AC amperage recommended for a given electrode diameter (see Figure 1), and a ball will form on the end of …
Tube bending basics: How to bend tubing and metal pipe - The …
Feb 24, 2014 · Specialty tube bending processes abound, some old and some new. Most tubes, though, are bent one of four ways: ram-type bending, roll bending, compression bending, or …
Aluminum TIG welding settings: What you need to know - The …
Jul 19, 2018 · The rule of thumb for aluminum GTAW is to use 1 amp for every thousandth (0.001) of material thickness. In other words, welding a base material that is 1⁄8 in. (0.125) …
Analyzing the k-factor in sheet metal bending - The Fabricator
Sep 12, 2018 · To understand the k-factor, you need a firm grasp of a few basic terms, the first being the neutral axis. The neutral axis is a theoretical area lying at 50 percent of the material …
Identifying the right welding and cutting torch tips
Oct 9, 2003 · The tip of a welding or cutting torch is where the action is (see Figure 1). Welding tips usually produce positive pressure (higher than 1 pound per square inch [PSI]) and are …
K-factors, Y-factors, and press brake bending precision - The …
Mar 7, 2018 · 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 any …
The formula for successful punching - The Fabricator
Aug 8, 2006 · The Stripper. The stripper performs two vital functions during the punching process. The most obvious is to hold the workpiece material against the die as the punch approaches, …
Gas tungsten arc welding fundamentals: Understanding GTAW
Feb 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 …