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REQUIRED MATERIAL
Flat steel bar thickness 4.8 mm, max. width 50.8 mm.
2 flat steel bar 342.9 mm long
BENDING PROCEDURE
Make two letters "V" according to steps described on page 36.
Final steps
Place both "V" parts together according to the picture and stitch
weld them together. Make sure all three lower ends are properly
aligned. Grind and sandblast all sharp edges.
REQUIRED MATERIAL
Flat steel bar thickness 4.8 mm, max. width 50.8 mm.
1 flat steel bar 204.8 mm long
1 flat steel bar 152.4 mm long
BENDING PROCEDURE
(flat steel bar 204.8 mm long)
Mark the locations of the bends on the 204.8 mm long bar,
as seen on the picture.
Bend No. 1
Slide the work piece in the machine all the way to the
mark No. 1 (pic. A) and perform 73° angle bend. Check
the angle. Remove the stud that holds the sharp-angle die
in place. Remove it from the machine.
Bend No. 2
Turn the piece (see picture. B) and slide it toward the mark No. 2
and perform 73° angle bend. Check the angle. Remove the stud
that holds the sharp-angle die in place. Remove it from the
machine.
Final steps
Stitch weld both parts together. Make sure the vertical arms are
parallel to each other. Grind and sandblast all sharp edges.
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mm
25.4
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Letter manufacturing / bending (for headings and signs)
On these following pages you will find instructions how to make all 26 letters of the Alphabet (typical font):
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flat steel bar, thickness 4.8 mm
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height 152.4 mm
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width (depth) 50.8 mm
Notes:
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To manufacture letters, use hot-rolled steel - not thermally hardened.
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Follow these steps exactly and in the same sequence. Pay extra attention when making the letter "S",
the most difficult to shape.
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To gain experience and not to waste material, try to manufacture few letters from a flat steel bar with
thickness of 4.8 mm and width 12.7 mm.
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If you have to manufacture two or more identical letters, make them first and then move on to manufacture
others.
