How To Use A Sheet Metal Folder

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How to use a sheet metal folder. This sheet metal folder is an extremely easy tool to both make and use. Once again place the sheet metal strip 0 50mm from previous step between bender and bed but this time a little higher from the surface of bed bender. Conversely smaller files are finer. They leave a rougher finish but remove more stock.

Adjust the brake so as to be adjoined to metal strip tightly. They remove less stock but leave a smoother finish 1 x research sourcestep 2 choose a file shape. Use a flat file for general purpose work a square file for enlarging rectangular holes and a round file for enlarging round holes. Next put your wooden or metal form blocks in the vice and clamp your sheet of metal between the forms.

To bend sheet metal in a vice start by marking a line on the metal where you want to bend it. Use a triangular file on acute angles and a half round file to smooth curved faces of grooves 2. Step 1 select a file size. The width of the throat is 1300mm but obviously the whole machine can be lengthened or shortened to suit ones needs.

If your sheet metal is long ask a friend to stabilize the part hanging out from the form blocks so it doesn t affect the bend. Place another piece from the same sheet metal strip 0 50mm vertically onto the bed and between the brake and the first one. Here is a simple sheet metal folder or brake that can be easily made at home with a few basic tools.