Sheet Metal Question
How does one calculate the amount of tons required to bend a piece of sheet metal? How about punching and shearing?
I know this is a bit off topic, however, I am wrestling with how I should make a U shaped part with two holes in it. One way is to create a sheet metal part with the holes punched and the other is to make an assembly of three parts with the holes drilled. Either way, the strip of metal has to be either cut or sheared. I need to know the tons required so I know the equipment can handle it.
The 'on topic' part of this is that I would model either way in Alibre!
Thanks in advance,
Bill
How does one calculate the amount of tons required to bend a piece of sheet metal? How about punching and shearing?
I know this is a bit off topic, however, I am wrestling with how I should make a U shaped part with two holes in it. One way is to create a sheet metal part with the holes punched and the other is to make an assembly of three parts with the holes drilled. Either way, the strip of metal has to be either cut or sheared. I need to know the tons required so I know the equipment can handle it.
The 'on topic' part of this is that I would model either way in Alibre!
Thanks in advance,
Bill