Slimy38
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| posted on 17/6/18 at 01:15 PM |
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Bend or weld?
Out of interest, is it better to bend a single piece of metal or weld two pieces of metal at an angle? Or does it depend on the application?
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cliftyhanger
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| posted on 17/6/18 at 01:51 PM |
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Not an engineer, but thickness, type of metal and application will all have a bearing.
If steel, heat will mean the bend retains strength. But if you are thinking of something specific, we need details.
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Slimy38
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| posted on 17/6/18 at 02:01 PM |
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The three things that spring to mind are;
Steering rack mount.
Fuel tank.
Roll bar.
Assuming all are steel.
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907
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| posted on 17/6/18 at 04:48 PM |
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Always quicker to fold.
You can't fold every join, but by keeping welding to a minimum you'll get a stronger job in less time with less distortion.
I have to smile at six sided tanks that are constructed using 12 welds. Crazy
Paul G
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Slimy38
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| posted on 17/6/18 at 07:03 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by 907
I have to smile at six sided tanks that are constructed using 12 welds. Crazy
That's what I was thinking of doing... 
I had a go at making a metal folder, but I don't have a strong enough base or enough leverage to bend 1mm steel sheet. The steering rack
mountings were ok but I failed miserably when bending a sheet.
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907
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| posted on 17/6/18 at 07:35 PM |
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But your from the industrial north.
There must be thousands of benders, brakes & folders, both used and not so used, on your doorstep.
I bet you can't walk down your street without banging your ankles on an Edwards or equivalent.
Paul G
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nick205
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| posted on 18/6/18 at 08:54 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by 907
But your from the industrial north.
There must be thousands of benders, brakes & folders, both used and not so used, on your doorstep.
I bet you can't walk down your street without banging your ankles on an Edwards or equivalent.
Paul G
A comment I was about to make myself - folding and bending generally reuires having the right machinery (and skills) for the job.
When it comes to fuel tanks I chose to buy one from MK Engineering for my MK Indy. Made to measure and fitted perfectly. A combinationation of
bending and welding IIRC. Possibly made for MK Engineering by another supplier.
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jps
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| posted on 18/6/18 at 09:38 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by 907
But your from the industrial north.
Wolverhampton is not 'the North'...
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rusty nuts
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| posted on 18/6/18 at 12:17 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by jps
quote:
Originally posted by 907
But your from the industrial north.
Wolverhampton is not 'the North'...
It is from here! Not saying anything about genders though.
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nick205
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| posted on 18/6/18 at 12:35 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by rusty nuts
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Originally posted by jps
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Originally posted by 907
But your from the industrial north.
Wolverhampton is not 'the North'...
It is from here! Not saying anything about genders though.
Being from Hampshire I consider myself a southener.
To me Wolverhampton is the midlands!
That said I've spent plenty of time in the midlands and there are plenty of metal bashers around there.
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YOUSAY54
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 posted on 18/6/18 at 03:43 PM |
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Edwards
Live next door to a Edwards his name is Norman is that any good?
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 18/6/18 at 03:47 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by YOUSAY54
Live next door to a Edwards his name is Norman is that any good?
All depends... is he a bender?
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