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Forum: General Discussion 08-20-2023, 06:36 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,604
Posted By Ballantino
Interesting. Now that I look closer I see the...

Interesting. Now that I look closer I see the rounded corner. Do you know how much thickness the shrunk edge gained?
Forum: General Discussion 08-20-2023, 04:07 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,604
Posted By Ballantino
My guess is that it was done with an Eckold and...

My guess is that it was done with an Eckold and shrinking dies. Bend the flat sheet into an angle first, then use the eckold to shrink that top part and continue to shrink until it runs over itself,...
Forum: General Discussion 03-09-2021, 05:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,748
Posted By Ballantino
Thanks!, that will help for my current job. I...

Thanks!, that will help for my current job.
I would like to hear from some of the aircraft guys also, using pan brakes, tricks or industry practice when it comes to bend allowance and set back. I...
Forum: General Discussion 03-09-2021, 03:52 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,748
Posted By Ballantino
Bend Allowance and Set Back

This questions is more for the aircraft guys but anyone who has experience with this please chime in.
What is the common practice for making aircraft parts to print when bends are involved? I see...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 01-21-2021, 12:32 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,147
Posted By Ballantino
As a newbie myself, I highly recommend doing an...

As a newbie myself, I highly recommend doing an advanced search, "find threads started by user" and search for Mark G and Jaroslav (to start). They do an excellent job with pictures and...
Forum: Welding Sheet Metal 01-15-2021, 12:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,434
Posted By Ballantino
Find a local hydraulic hose shop. They should be...

Find a local hydraulic hose shop. They should be able to make up anything you need, ends and all. I had a rubber hose, propane rated, made from a local shop that works nicely for my casting furnace....
Forum: General Discussion 10-28-2020, 11:08 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,197
Posted By Ballantino
Get both. Put the money in the VFD and build your...

Get both. Put the money in the VFD and build your own rotary from a used motor. I have my mill and bandsaw running off the same VFD. They are hardwired to a box on the wall containing the VFD,...
Forum: Introductions 01-17-2019, 01:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,221
Posted By Ballantino
Old Dog, New Tricks

Hello All,

I'm Ron, I've been working metal for over twenty years and looking to expand my abilities. Lots of incredible talent on this site to learn from and I am looking forward to learning...
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