[simpits-tech] Bending Aluminium

[Andreas Fransson]

Stig,

May I suggest that you cut a V shape in the bend? Two 45 degree cuts. That's
how I would do it anyway. You shouldn't need to heat the material. Alu bends
easily anyway.

(Clarifying a bit in Swedish: Såga av flänsarna på profilen i 45 grader,
lämna livplåten.)

Some very poor ascii art:
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Andreas
http://valhallainc.d2g.com


From: "Stig Joergensen" <stig.joergensen@clearsky.dk>
> Hi All knowing ppl out there - i have yet an other question....
>
> How do you achive the sharpest bend on the correct spot on a aluprofile?
>
> I have an U-profile where i have cut a piece out where the bend need to
> be
>
> seen from the side:
>
>  _________       _______
> |_________|___|_______
>                   ^
>         bend point
>
> so the result should look like this :
>
> bend point
> v
>  _____________
> |    ||__________
> |    |
> |__|
>
> Shout i heat it first? with a flame? or perhaps with hot-air? perhaps
> cut a small rife (if thats a word?) in the buttom of the profile where
> the bend point is (perhaps 1/3 though, strength is not my primary
> concern)?
>
> /Stig
>
> BTW Using auto paint on glass works like a charm, but care must be taken
> - otherwise "paint running" might occure