Do It Yourself Method In Sheet Metal Fabrication

By Enid Hinton


Metals play a vital role in a lot of business operations. Even in a typical household, we see how beneficial metals are. The demand for this product is so high that it is no longer a surprise when we see more businesses specializing in its production.

But all of the benefits that we receive from this will not be that tremendous without the processes that it undergoes prior to public distribution. The raw form of aluminum for intance is not useful to a household. But if its shaped and produced so that it can be used for ovens, then that is a different story. Sheet metal fabrication Orange County are entities who are in charge of producing these useful materials. They deform, weld, cut and all other processes that involve altering the original form of the metal to make it more useful.

There service however are for big manufacturing and are needed by bigger companies and establishments. If you are a home owner who just wants to get a grip of how it is done in a smaller level, you can. Here is a short guide on how you can do it.

First, decide on what scale or design that you want to have and draw it on a graph paper. Provide the appropriate dimensions for the design. Include as well the type and the size of metal that you will need to create it. Once done, you may not proceed on buying the sheet metal. Buy a slightly bigger size than the dimensions in case there are issues on the measurement.

Second, find an area where you want to do the cutting. The most appropriate place would be a flat surface. A table would do in this case. Just make sure you protect the table with a cardboard or anything that can cover it to avoid from getting scratches. Next, get a clean paper or cardboard and draw again the design. At this point, make sure you use the right dimensions.

Three, make the mock item using from the one you draw on the cardboard. This will serve as a sort of replica and a reference before doing the process on the actual thing. If the item is bigger than the cardboard, get masking tapes and use it to connect the parts.

Fourth, gear up for the real deal. Wear protective gloves to prevent yourself from getting cut. Next, lay down the pattern above the sheet. Attach it to the material using tapes and outline it on the metal using sharp transfer pencil. You need to have a clear view on the lines so it is important that you maintain a sharp pencil.

Lastly, get cutting shears and cut the lines you have made using the pencil. If your design is very detailed, it will be best to have someone assist you on the cutting. This will not only make the work faster and easier. It will also make it cleaner.

Be reminded that this guide is for trial purposes only and can be employed for small or minor materials only like screen covering. Bending metals for more practical purposes like that of making household appliance requires the expertise of the professionals.




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