Example: Bending Letters for Signs (continued)
STOCK REQUIRED
3/'s-in. stock; 2-in.
max.
width
Two 6-in.
b
la
n
ks
One 33/.-in. blank
Setup
None.
Anlshing
Tack-weld the pieces together as shown. Recheck that
the pieces are at
90"
angles to each other.
Grind and
sand
all sharp corners.
STOCK REQUIRED
3/'s-in. stock; 2-in.
max.
width
Two 5-in. blanks
One 55/
•
...(n. blank
Setup
BEND SeQUENCE
(5-in. blanks)
2
1
1",
..
1
11'/."1
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3'
1
Make chalk marks on the 5-in. blanks as shown on the "Bend Sequence."
Bend'1
Insert the blank into the Bender to the
#1
chalk
mark,
and bend
it
to
45°.
Recheck the angle.
Chalk-mark the ring, or set a stop, for ease
of
repeating
the
45°
bend.
Bend
*2
Reverse the stock end-for-end. Slide
it
to the
#2
chalk mark, and bend
it
to
45°.
Recheck the angle.
8
To remove the part from the bender, remove
the pin that holds the sharp-angle-bend
attachment.
Finishing
Position the 5'1s-in. piece between the
bent pieces as shown and tack-weld it.
Recheck that the parts are at
90°.
Grind and sand all sharp corners.
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