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What is sheet metal?
What is sheet metal?
Sheet metal is used all around us, even though we are not aware of it. Here are some examples :
Fencing ,Roofing ,Soft drink cans, Automotive bodies, Steel section structuring
Sheet metal is a metal that has been rolled by a huge industrial roller to be thin and flexible. The thickness can range from as thin as 0.1mm to 2mm. It is manufactured in huge rolls and then cut down to individual sheets. It can be made from steel, aluminium, copper and many other metals.
Aprons is a good way to keep our clothes safe while working with sheet metal.
It also allows you to hold the sheet metal against your body while working with it.
Leather gloves is a good way to protect your hands if you are working with small, intricate, sharp pieces of sheet metal.
Even a basic pair of school shoes are a must when working with sheet metal. The small sharp burrs that are left on the ground after cutting sheet metal will puncture your feet if you don't protect them.
Working safely with sheet metal.
Working safely with sheet metal.
Sheet metal by nature will leave sharp edges when you are working with it. This will result in a high possibility of you cutting yourself or damaging your clothes.
Here are some tools and PPE to use with sheet metal work.
Tools for Sheet metal.
Tools for Sheet metal.
There will be a variety of tools that you will be using when working with sheet metal. Have a look at a few and familiarize yourself with them.
Scriber - used for marking sheet metal.
Steel Rule - Used for marking and measuring
Tin Snips - Used for cutting sheet metal designs
Steel File - Used for removing sharp edges and burrs.
Press Brake - Used for folding sheet metal on a line.
Bench Shears - Used for cutting sheet metal. Like tin snips but bigger and has a longer cut.
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