Start Creating Better Parts
In this course, you will learn how to better understand part formation, select the right tooling, and calculate correct bend and gage allowances. This course will guide you through the process of setting up a part for success, as well as troubleshooting common issues. By the end of this class, you will have a solid foundation in forming fundamentals and be ready to take your skills to the next level.
Course Curriculum
Course Introduction
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Part Design
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- Part Design Introduction (0:19)
- Terminology: Flange vs. Leg (0:29)
- Understanding Bend Allowance (0:53)
- When to use the Bend Allowance Formula (0:24)
- Bend Allowance Calculation - Explaining the 1.57 Constant (0:53)
- Bend Allowance Calculation with 0.060" Radius (1:03)
- Bend Allowance Calculation & Inside Radius Change (1:20)
- How Bend Allowance Affects Blank Size (0:35)
- Bend Allowance Calculation with 0.250" Radius (0:34)
- Bend Allowance Calculation & Inside Radius Change (0:42)
- Blank Size & Inside Radius Explained (0:25)
- Bend Radius vs Tooling (0:45)
- Chart Reference: Vee Die & Upper Die Radius (0:40)
- Vee Die Opening Calculation (0:38)
- Vee Die Opening - Alternative Calculations (0:49)
- Blank Size vs Vee Opening Explained (0:17)
- K-factor & Bend Allowance Relation (0:27)
- 0.4 K-Factor Effect (0:26)
- 0.3 K-Factor Effect (0:21)
- 0.4 vs 0.3 K-Factor Comparison (0:18)
- K-Factor Demystification (0:22)
- K-Factor vs Blank Size Increases Explained (0:16)
- K-Factor Ranges Explained (0:25)
- Transition to Forming (0:14)
Forming
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- Forming Section Introduction (0:14)
- Types of Press Tooling (0:41)
- Air Bending vs Bottom Bending Explained (1:41)
- Air Bend Dies vs Bottom Bend Dies (0:35)
- Calculating Vee Die Opening (0:53)
- Chart Reference: Vee Die Opening (0:29)
- Calculation of Minimum Flange Length (0:42)
- Recommended Upper Die Radius (0:19)
- Chart Reference: Upper Die Radius (0:15)
- Calculate Vee Die Opening for 16ga (0:21)
- Chart Reference: Vee Die & Tonnage Calculations (0:28)
- Tonnage Calculations: Air Bend & Bottom Bend (2:04)
- Chart Reference: Formability Factor (0:25)
- Chart Reference: 0.250" Tonnage Calculation (0:44)
- Maximum Tons Per Foot for Dies (0:40)
- Relation of Filler Block to Lower Die (0:39)
Results
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- Results Section Introduction (0:10)
- Sample Channel Part Revisited (0:18)
- Chart Reference: Vee Die & Tonnage (16 ga) (0:18)
- Flange Error (0:24)
- Determining Flange Error (0:19)
- Gage Allowance Definition (1:03)
- Chart Reference: Same Material, Different Vee Die Openings (0:15)
- Flange Error Comparison (0:39)
- Part Tolerances and Adjustments (0:29)
- 1/4" Thick Part Examination (0:42)
- Minimum Flange Dimension for 2" Vee (0:23)
- Vee Die Opening vs Inside Radius vs. Flange Length (0:14)
- Is the Part Within Tolerance? (0:19)
- Part Tolerances (0:20)
- Bringing It All Together (0:35)
Class Completion
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