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Old 05-06-2021, 06:50 AM
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Sorry guys about bad expressions in English. Google Translate....
It is simply necessary to create a solid edge. Only strengthen the edge. It doesn't matter the way. You attach a profile or make a bend directly on the sheet this material.


Then you delete everything. After shaping into the correct shape, you can loosen the straightened edge or straighten it back. The shaped center will no longer change.



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Old 05-06-2021, 03:28 PM
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Yes. Thanks guys.👍
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I think it's different than hammer forming into a die. I've heard the sheet blank holder you mention described as a "slip ring" But this controls the metal, much like a thumbnail tool, trapping the metal to persuade it to shrink as the metal is pulled over a radius in a corner, so to speak.


I believe Jaroslav is advocating for leaving an angled ring or flange around your part to "trap" the center so when stretching (by EW for example) the center will rise the material up to meet your sweeps.
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Old 05-07-2021, 05:50 AM
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So basically i quickly did this as an example with just 2 sides, i had 35mmX35mm square tube i used, already with this quick mock up it has slightly ballooned the middle area in both ways. Even the sweeps are more filled, not great but more filled. This certainly makes a difference.

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Old 05-07-2021, 09:29 AM
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It's ok. Your English is fine👍👍👍

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Sorry guys about bad expressions in English. Google Translate....
It is simply necessary to create a solid edge. Only strengthen the edge. It doesn't matter the way. You attach a profile or make a bend directly on the sheet this material.


Then you delete everything. After shaping into the correct shape, you can loosen the straightened edge or straighten it back. The shaped center will no longer change.



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Old 05-08-2021, 02:22 AM
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Bart. You have to bend or reinforce all 4 sides.
Are you shaping it up in Pullmax?
I think a good EW would do a good job.

This is a big panel. For the production of such large panels, carmakers bought special huge presses .... It's challenging.

I would bend the edge 40mm up. On all sides. This will reinforce the panel. You can even make the edge bend you need. Then you shape and bend the middle area.



I saw Grace make a roof somewhere. She just knocked on a large reversing machine. But it was only part of the process.



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Old 05-08-2021, 05:44 AM
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Im using EW.
Yes I'll do 4 sides. I'll weld it up. It's 35mm square tube. I hope this is good enough. Tomorrow is mother's day so I'll have to ask the wife nicely to help me��
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Bart. You have to bend or reinforce all 4 sides.
Are you shaping it up in Pullmax?
I think a good EW would do a good job.

This is a big panel. For the production of such large panels, carmakers bought special huge presses .... It's challenging.

I would bend the edge 40mm up. On all sides. This will reinforce the panel. You can even make the edge bend you need. Then you shape and bend the middle area.



I saw Grace make a roof somewhere. She just knocked on a large reversing machine. But it was only part of the process.



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Old 05-08-2021, 02:17 PM
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Some instances will block the edge-flanging method.
In these we only screw on some tubing or wood dowel /square.
When panels are long - 8+ feet - and floppy - the edge stiffening can become thoughtful for weight considerations.
(handling big panels can require overhead swing, or from under - tripod roller balls supporting, here and there.)


Get into the shape, and "we are shaped by what we shape."
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Old 05-09-2021, 04:05 AM
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Bit more progress.
Just clamped in a few places. I will weld it in a few places then release the clamps

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Old 05-09-2021, 05:19 AM
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Bart. The reinforcement is good. If you can't shape. Make an upward bend on all sides.

Don't worry about the bend going up. You can straighten the bend back at any time. It's just a tool. It doesn't matter if it's not accurate, especially if it reinforces it.

I'm curious about you. Now it's like a detective story about whether it will be a good result or scrap. But we all deal with it here. Fear of failure is not the right feeling.
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Old 05-09-2021, 06:18 AM
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I hope its not scrap but we will see. I have to restore a car with a rusty and bent roof.
Thanks for your help, thanks for everyone for your help.
Ill wheel more and see how it goes. I ran out of time today, so tomorrow ill start again. All part of learning, if i have to start again with new sheet i will start with this frame first.
First thing is to add more clamps and weld, or bend the edges up if i have too.
Ill post pics as i progress.

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Bart. The reinforcement is good. If you can't shape. Make an upward bend on all sides.

Don't worry about the bend going up. You can straighten the bend back at any time. It's just a tool. It doesn't matter if it's not accurate, especially if it reinforces it.

I'm curious about you. Now it's like a detective story about whether it will be a good result or scrap. But we all deal with it here. Fear of failure is not the right feeling.
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