Edge Forming Sheet Metal

Sheet metal is one of the fundamental forms used in metalworking and it can be cut and bent into a variety of shapes countless everyday objects are fabricated from sheet metal.

Edge forming sheet metal.

Spring back is the unwanted tendency of sheet metal to retain or go back to its original flat form after the forming process features such as collars near pierced areas also serve a purpose. Sheet metal edge shapers make different edge styles on your sheet metal with these forming tools. Curling sheet metal is the process of adding a hollow circular roll to the edge of the sheet. Therefore the minimum distance between the extruded hole to edge if maintained.

They come with rollers for turning wiring burring beading and crimping. Center of extruded holes a 5 hole dia 2t extruded hole and bend edge c 3t r d 2. Sheet metal is metal formed by an industrial process into thin flat pieces. As a family owned business we pride ourselves on manufacturing precision sheet metal made in america.

Sheet metal edge shapers make different edge styles on your sheet metal with these forming tools. Hansen steel is an expert in metal forming tube bending cutting and fabrication for various markets throughout california. The curled edge provides strength to the edge and makes it safe for handling. Curling is different than a tear drop hem because in a curl the edge finishes inside itself where a hem leaves the initial edge exposed.

Extremely thin sheets are considered foil or leaf and pieces thicker than 6 mm 0 25 in are considered. Why choose edge fabrication. Cleaveland tool s edge forming tool how to adjust and use the edge rolling tool. Extruded holes very close to the part edge can lead to sheet metal deformation or tearing.

With a single tool create both sharp creases and soft curves along the edges of sheet metal. They come with rollers for turning wiring burring beading and crimping. Thicknesses can vary significantly.