by Ed Wiley | Aug 30, 2024 | Metal Deformation, Metal Ductility, Metal Fabrication
Many fabrication projects involve bending sheet metal into what can be quite complex shapes. This reduces part counts, simplifies assembly and increases strength. It may also be done to add visual interest to a design. (For an example of this last point, just compare...
by Ben Wiley | Jan 16, 2020 | Aluminum Extrusion, Bending, Extruded Section, Metal Ductility
When aluminum is extruded through a die it’s supposed to come out straight. Die designers put a lot of effort into achieving that result because bent or twisted extrusion is of no use in many applications. There are occasions when curved or radiused aluminum...
