Bending Basics: The fundamentals of how to bend metal
WEBJan 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 thicknesses start at 0.250 in. and go all the way up to 13 in. or even more. Likewise, plate steel varies in strengths from mild varieties to some very high-strength ...
Gas tungsten arc welding fundamentals: Understanding GTAW
WEBFeb 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 tungsten starts readily and maintains a stable arc. It has a greater resistance to contamination and will maintain a sharp point and will not break down as readily as pure …
5 steps for proper weld preparation - The Fabricator
WEBNov 25, 2020 · Enter the grinding stroke on a pull rather than on a push to help control the aggression of the grinding wheel. Grind in line with the material using smooth, even strokes rather than short, choppy strokes. This provides effective results with coated abrasives and bonded abrasives. • Avoid arm grinding.
Bending Basics: The hows and whys of springback and springforward
WEBJul 9, 2014 · Figure 3 Coining, bottom bending, and air forming affect stressstrain properties differently. The curved line in the air forming zone shows how springback changes at different bend angles. In bottoming and coining, bending methods that usually produce 90-degree bend angles, the line curves to the right of the vertical axis, showing how the …
The truth about pipeline welding and pipeline welder salary
WEBMar 25, 2020 · Photos courtesy of Keith Armentrout, Burnet, Texas. On average, a pipeline welder can make between $36 and $52 an hour on arm pay, anywhere from $15 to $25 an hour for the truck pay, and then somewhere between $100 and $150 for the per diem. With all that, let's just say for an example, on a 60-hour workweek a pipeline welder could be …
Identifying the right welding and cutting torch tips
WEBOct 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 used at equal pressures of acetylene and oxygen. These single-hole copper-alloy tips are attached to a torch handle equipped with a mixer that mixes the fuel with the ...
Tube bending basics: How to bend tubing and metal pipe - The …
WEBFeb 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 rotary draw bendin g. Figure 1. Pipe is specified by its nominal pipe size, while tube is specified by its outside diameter.
Die basics 101 starts with eight basic components - The Fabricator
WEBAug 8, 2006 · A stamping die is a special, one-of-a-kind precision tool that cuts and forms sheet metal into a desired shape or profile. Most dies are constructed of several basic components, including die plates, shoes, die sets, guide pins, bushings, heel blocks, heel plates, screws, dowels, and keys. Dies also need stripper, pressure, and drawing pads, …
The story behind the Iron Man welding helmet - The Fabricator
WEBMay 11, 2022 · The answer is Precision Welding Academy, a Katy, Texas-based welding school. Why is that? Well, the school’s founder and students are responsible for a couple of viral TikTok posts showing off a helmet identical to the one worn by the Marvel superhero Iron Man that they converted into a welding hood. The original post has more than 9 …
Die Basics 101: Forming operations - The Fabricator
WEBJun 14, 2005 · Bending and Forming. Figure 1. Embossing. All forming operations deform sheet material by exposing it to tension, compression, or both. Most part defects, such as splits and wrinkles, occur in forming operations. Successful sheet metal forming relies heavily on the metal's mechanical properties. The metal being formed must have the …