Procedure Sheet Metal

Tig welding sheet metal.

Procedure sheet metal.

This is the last sheet metal project i assign in my level one manufacturing class. Don t attempt to weld thin materials like sheet metal with flux cored wires which put more heat into the base metal. Sheet metal stock can be heavy to move and awkward to maneuver so use mechanical lifting devices get help with the load or break the materials into small manageable loads. Sheet metal is awkward to carry it is difficult to grip the sheets are substantial and it generally is cumbersome to carry or move.

Which is to expand the parts with complex structure into a flat. Wear a respirator or dust mask to prevent inhalation of sheet metal dust. Also called three view drawing. The complete process may also include bending and or drawing.

You start off by drilling a small diameter pilot hole and then drill gradually larger holes until you get. Its role is to express the structure of sheet metal parts by drawing. Keep your back straight and let your legs do the work. Always wear heavy duty gloves when handling sheet metal.

Never attempt to carry an oversized piece of sheet metal by yourself. Design and draw drawings of sheet metal parts. This is a great project to make if you are new to working with sheet metal. Drilling a hole in sheet metal with a twist drill is a rather straightforward operation.

Notching as discussed is generally a progressive process in the creation of a profile. I like this project because it makes the students re. The sheet metal technological process may vary but not more than the following stated 10 processes. Sheet metal fabrication safety tips.

Sheet metal manufacturing is a good example of an industry that uses a large amount of progressive processing. Use good lifting techniques. Sheet metal should be stored on. If it must be moved manually employees should practice proper lifting procedures and get assistance when needed.

Sheet metal tool tray. I get my part modeled and then have problems when i get to the drawing view and spend a long time folding undfolding creating unfolds watching my hole patterns or mirrors not function any. Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water after working with sheet metal even if you wore gloves. Forget the larger 1 8 inch tungsten electrode and use a smaller one.

Many other sheet metal cutting operations may occur in a larger progressive process. To weld sheet metal with solid wires use electrode positive ep or reverse polarity. At this point in my class all of our sheet metal projects have been very simple with at most one bend. Whenever possible sheet metal should be moved mechanically.

Draw the expansion diagram. Is there an order to go in when constructing sheet metal parts.