Metal can in fact bend. When sheet metal is being fabricated, metal has to bend in order to not just be molded into a certain shape, but also pass safety regulation in times which impact is dealt to the metal, causing it to bend instead of break....
What is Bend Allowance in Sheet Metal Fabrication?
Nov 29, 2019 9:00:00 AMClamping Down on the Alligatoring Defect in Sheet Metal Rolling
Nov 22, 2019 9:00:00 AMWhen you are using a rolling mill, you want smooth and perfectly-shaped metal for one of many different applications. If the rolled metal moves out of place or the machine malfunctions, you might end up with a split piece of metal through its width,...
Accounting for Springback in Sheet Metal Bending
Nov 15, 2019 9:00:00 AMFor engineers and operators starting out with bending sheet metal, they might assume that the angle they bend ends up becoming the angle that occurs permanently in the metal. However, that is not the case. After bending, the metal will tend to...
3 Most Common Weld Symbol Mistakes
Nov 8, 2019 10:00:00 AMThere is much for a welder to decipher. While there are many elements in welding, understanding common weld mistake symbols is imperative to an excellent welding experience. However, due to the massive technicality of this activity, simple errors...
What Kinds of Materials are Used for Building Ships?
Nov 1, 2019 8:00:00 AMAs you may know, a ton of work goes into building a ship. Fortunately, the formula has not changed for generations, but the process for building ships has become faster and easier than even decades ago.