Sheet Metal Forming Terminology

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Sheet metal forming terminology.

A constant bending process in which sheet metal coil bar or strips of metal pass through rolls that form the metal. A sheet metal forming technique where a sheet is formed into the final workpiece by a series of small incremental deformations. Generally the sheet is formed by a round tipped tool typically 5 to 20mm in diameter. This process is most efficient in large production runs.

See also drawing and forming blank 1 sheet metal stock from which a product is to be made. An acronym for the sheet metal air conditioning contractors national association. Manufacturing and assembly for the aerospace industry. The plastic deformation of a piece of sheet metal by tensile loads into a three dimensional shape often without significant changes in sheet thickness or surface characteristics.

2 workpiece resulting from blanking operation. Also known as turn over refers to the process of round hole flanging forming of the workpiece with die on the ordinary punch or other equipment. We produce high quality parts and components to specification for a variety of applications for industry professionals. Sheet metal terminology part 1 roll forming is a constant bending process in which sheet metal coil bar or strips of metal pass through rolls that form the metal.

Hamilton metalcraft is a precision sheet metal fabricator and problem solver. Metal forming materials applications. The process of cutting shearing rolling bending and punching sheet metal to fabricate parts and pieces. We manufacture frame channels stair pans trailer components kick plates and many other products servicing the automotive construction ornamental and industrial.

Santa fe springs ca 90670 tel. The process of using the mold to deform the workpiece in the ordinary punch or other equipment.