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Once again we had a great turn out for the Solidfacts user group meeting on the 1st day of Spring (although it was that bloody cold outside you would have sworn it was the first day of winter!). It was good to see some new faces mixed in with the regular attendees.

First up we had Stalin from NC Computer systems give a great presentation on MetaWorks for Solidworks. MetaWorks is a highly advanced integrated sheet metal programming solution that ties the core engine of MetaCAM seamlessly into the SolidWorks design environment. Great for guys doing a lot of laser cutting or turret punching.

Manuel from Solidtec was next up to teach some of the old dogs new tricks with his advanced assembly techniques. No matter how long you’ve been using Solidworks or how well you think you know the software, it amazing how many of the little things that exist that you never knew were there. Manuels presentation was a classic example of this and it was entertaining to see the response from a lot of the on lookers as they discovered you could do things that they didn’t think was possible.

The Oakleigh club put on their usual spread of seafood and caviar and everyone caught up on the Solidworks Gossip.

The next meeting will be held in late November. We are looking for people interested in presenting so if you’re interested let us know info@solidfacts.org.au

Here is the list of Mazak Laser and Punch Press machines compatible with MetaCAM Sheetmetal software

LASER

1. STX-1.5KW
2. STX-2.0KW
3. SUPERCHARGER-1.5KW
4. SUPERCHARGER-2.0KW
5. MK2-1.5KW
6. MK2-1.8KW
7. MK2-2.5KW
8. MK2-4.0KW
9. NTX-1KW
10. NTX-1.5KW
11. STX-CHAMPION-1.3KW
12. HyperGear-MK2-2.5KW
13. HyperGear-MK2-4.0KW
14. STX-48 Super charger     103.186inch x 49.586inch
15.  STX-510
16.  LASER-PATH
17.  NTX-48
18.  NTX-510
19.  SpaceGear-48                   Table Size : 131.2 x 60.41
20.  LaserCenter-48   Mazatrol L-32C, 6shelf tower 101.6 x 71.1
21.  Mazak X44 SUPER TURBO
22.  NTX-48-1KW
23.  HYPER GEAR-510/4.0KW
24.  HYPER GEAR-510/2.5KW
25.  SG48-MK2-2D   SPACE GEAR 48 Mk2 2.5KW for 2D Part -> YT: 20060530
26.  SG48-MK2-3D   SPACE GEAR 48 Mk2 2.5KW for 3D Part -> YT: 20060530
27. STX-44 Mark‡U
28.  HYPER GEAR 510 Mazatrol Pre View
29.  SPACE GEAR-48 Mk2 2.5KW
30.  SPACE GEAR-48 Mk2 3D 2.5KW for 3DCAM
31.  STX510 Mark‡U 1.8KW(3050×1525) STX-510-MARKII 1.8KW
32.  SPACE GEAR-510 Mk2 2.5KW
33.  SPACE GEAR-U44 3D 1.5KW for 3DCAM
34.  SPACE GEAR-U44 2D 1.5KW
35.  NTX-36 1.5KW
36.  1259. STX510 Mark‡U 2.5KW(3050×1525)STX-510-MARKII 2.5KW Preview
37.  STX-48 champion 1.3KW
38.  STX-510-MARKII 2KW
39.  HYPER TurboX510 4KW(3050×1525) Hybrid
40.  HYPER TurboX48 4KW(2500×1250) Hybrid
41.  HYPER TurboX612 4KW(4000×2000) Hybrid
42. . NTX48 Hi-PRO 1KW(2500×1250) NTX-48 1KW
43.   TBX-48 1KW
44.   STX48 SuperCharger 1.5KW(2500×1250) STX-48 Super charger 1.5KW
45.   F5M-Press mode for Special use
46.   Press Mode L32 48
47.   45. STX510 Hi-PRO 2KW(3050×1525) STX-510 2KW
48.   Press Mode L32 New Turbo 510
49.   Mazak Turbo X Junior
50.   STX-36 1.5KW
51.   TBX-510
52.   TBX-36
53.   STX48 L32 (Super Turbo-X)
54.   NTX510 L32B (New Turbo-X)
55.   STX510 SuperCharger 2KW(3050×1525) STX-510SC LX32 (Super Turbo-X Super charger)
56.   STX-48SC L PLUS
57.   STX-48 HI-PRO 2KW
58.   STX48 Mark‡U 1.8KW(2500×1250) STX-48-MARKII 1.8KW
59.   LASER-PATH4040
60.   STX510 Mark‡U 4KW(3050×1525) STX-510-MARKII 4KW
61.   SPACE GEAR 48

Punch Press

1. F5M-VIPOS for special use
2. FC-1000X 6MB   1220×1000 42ST@Symbolic Code
3. FC-1000X 3000C 1220×1000 42ST@Symbolic Code
4. FC-1000NXB 1220×1000 62ST-2AI
5. FC-1000E 1220×1000 20ST
6. FC-1300NX 1??0×1300 62ST-2AI G-code
7. FC-635 635×635   12ST
8. FC-1000NXA 1220×1000 30ST-2AI
9. FC-1000X 3000C 1220×1000 40ST@Symbolic Code
10. FC-1250/45-42ST G-code
11. FC1000X 42ST NoAI  G-Code
12. FC-1000E 6MB   1220×1000 20ST@Symbolic Code

 More more information on MetaCAM and its compatibility with MAZAK machines please visite www.nccs.com.au or call 1300 021 046 or send an email to support@nccs.com.au .

 

MetaWorks an integrated Sheetmetal solution for SolidWorks will be presented by Stalin D’Souza

(MD N C Computer Systems) at Solid Facts User group meeting in Melbourne Australia on 1^st September 2010 at 6.30pm.

Click here to know the details about Solid Facts user group meeting.   

About the Talk – MetaWorks is advanced integrated sheet metal software that ties the core engine of MetaCAM (CAM software) seamlessly into SolidWorks design environment. I will be focusing more on how MetaWorks process/translate SolidWorks models into sheet metal parts with the defined technology right from the SolidWorks window. I will also be touching on

•             Automatically creating programmed sheet metal parts from SolidWorks model,

•             The ease of updating model revisions and reprogram parts,

•             How MetaCAM (CAM Software) runs in single integrated UI inside SolidWorks, etc.

Click here to watch the MetaWorks video.   

To know more about MetaWorks you can give a call on 1300 021 046 or send an email to support@nccs.com.au

 

Nippei Toyama

1. TLV-0L

2. TLV510B-2KW (3100×1550) – TLV-16L

3. TLM-608B

4. TLX-16L

5. TLN-510

6. TLM-608A

7. TLV714 4300×2200 3KW

8. TLG-414 4300×1300

9. TLG-408 2500×1300 1.2KW F11M

10. TLV-16L-Pipe Index

11. TLM-610C-17SM 3010×1530 1.7KW

12. TLV510J20F

17. TLV-408B17SM F-0M (2500×1300 1.7KW)

18. TLV510-F16iL 4KW

19. TLV510-1.7KW-F0M

20. TLM-408C-15M

21. TLM-606 1900x1900x800 2KW

22. TLM-610 3DCAM

23. TLM-610 04R for 2D

24. TLZ-408 Yasukawa-Siemens NC

25. TLM-404B17SM

26. TLV510-F16iL 4KW C-Index

27. TLV721E-40F 4.0kw

28. TLV-408-F20 2.0KW

29. TLA-510-40F 4.0KW

30. TLG-510

31. TLZ-510-40F

32. TLM-614

33. TLV510E-40F 4.0kw

34. TLZ-408 F-2000

35. TLZ-510 Yasukawa-Siemens NC

36. TLV510E-20F 2.0kw

37. TLZ-510 DC25-PC FANUC 2.5KW

38. TLV-408-F40 4.0KW

39. TLV404-2KW (1300×1250) TLV-404-20F 2.0KW

40. TLX-1045R60F 15000×3200 6Kw

41. TLV510G-2KW (3100×1550) TLV-510G20F

42. TLM-404 04R 2.0KW 3DCAM

43. TLM-404 04R 2.0KW

44. TLF510-4.0KW for 2D

45. TLM408-2KW-2D (2500×1300)

46. TLV404-1.5KW (1300×1250)

Panasonic

1. Panasonic 16bit

2. YB2512

3. Panasonic scriber 200W

4. YD0034LCS 1KW 1300×1300

5. YB1212LS2@@1250*1250@1KW

6. YB-L5AS4

7. YB1506LA5 (FUNUC 0M)

8. YB-L22R32 490×500 250W scriber

9. YB-L48S4T013 2KW

10. YB-L44S

11. YB1506LB5 (FUNUC 0M)

12. YB-3015LS4T8

13. YB-L200B7P1 2Kw (2700×1250)

Nigata Laser

1. NLF

2. CT-1250A 1KW

3. NL-408 2440*1220@2KW

4. NL-510

Mazak Laser

1. NTX48 Hi-PRO 1KW (2500×1250) NTX-48 1KW

2. TBX-48 1KW

3. STX48 SuperCharger 1.5KW (2500×1250) STX-48 Super charger 1.5KW

4. F5M-Press mode for Special use

5. Press Mode L32 48

6. STX510 Hi-PRO 2KW (3050×1525) STX-510 2KW

7. Press Mode L32 New Turbo 510

8. Mazak Turbo X Junior

9. STX-36 1.5KW

10. TBX-510

11. TBX-36

12. STX48 L32 (Super Turbo-X)

13. NTX510 L32B (New Turbo-X)

14. STX510 SuperCharger 2KW (3050×1525) STX-510SC LX32 (Super Turbo-X Super charger)

15. STX-48SC L PLUS

16. STX-48 HI-PRO 2KW

17. STX48 Mark‡U 1.8KW (2500×1250) STX-48-MARKII 1.8KW

18. LASER-PATH4040

19. STX510 Mark‡U 4KW (3050×1525) STX-510-MARKII 4KW

20. SPACE GEAR 48

21. STX-44 Mark‡U

22. HYPER GEAR 510 Mazatrol Preview

23. SPACE GEAR-48 Mk2 2.5KW

24. SPACE GEAR-48 Mk2 3D 2.5KW for 3DCAM

25. STX510 Mark‡U 1.8KW (3050×1525) STX-510-MARKII 1.8KW

26. SPACE GEAR-510 Mk2 2.5KW

27. SPACE GEAR-U44 3D 1.5KW for 3DCAM

28. SPACE GEAR-U44 2D 1.5KW

29. NTX-36 1.5KW

30. STX510 Mark‡U 2.5KW (3050×1525) STX-510-MARKII 2.5KW Preview

31. STX-48 champion 1.3KW

32. STX-510-MARKII 2KW

33. HYPER TurboX510 4KW (3050×1525) Hybrid

34. HYPER TurboX48 4KW (2500×1250) Hybrid

35. HYPER TurboX612 4KW (4000×2000) Hybrid

Mitsubishi Laser

1. ML2012HD 32bit Standard type

2. MLxxxx 16bit Type 1

3. MLxxxx 16bit Type 2

4. ML2515HC LC10B3

5. MLxxxx 32bit Old type

6. ML25SRP 16bit Type 3 1200×1200

7. ML2516HC LC10BV

8. ML2512HCB 32bit G92 type

9. ML2512HD 32bit Y origin 80mm shift

10. ML3015HC (Laser oscillator 3016F3)

11. ML2012HC M2 32bit G65type for G98

12. ML2512H2 LC-6 16bit G65type for G98

13. MEL10X 16bit Type

14. ML13036-5036 13000×3500

15. ML2512ZX 64bit type

16. ML2512HD2-LC20B

17. ML1212HD2-LC20B

18. ML2012HD2-LC20B

19. ML3015HD2-LC20B

20. ML2012HT-0.8KW-2D (2030×1250) ML2012HT-LC10T2

21. ML2512HD-LC10BV

22. ML3015HD-LC10BC

23. ML2412HB2-LC10B

24. ML2512LZD-2Kw (2500×1250) ML2512LZD-3020D

25. ML2512HD-3016D

26. ML2012HB2

27. ML1212H2-LC6

28. ML2012HD-LC10BV

29. ML2012-15S3@LC5@16bit

30. ML3015H-LC6

31. ML2512LVP

32. ML2512LX-LC10BV

33. ML2512HC-LC10B

34. ML3015HB2-LC10B

35. ML2512LZP-2Kw (2500×1250) ML2512LZP-3020D

36. ML1212-LC10

37. ML2512HB-LC10

38. ML3015HD-LC10-MACRO

39. ML2512HC-LC10B@L-UL

40. ML13030xx-LC10

41. ML6025xx-LC10

42. ML3016xx-LC10

43. ML2512LXP-LC10BV

44. ML806T3-LC10

45. ML3015LXP-LC10

46. ML3020HT 5-axis machine for 3DCAM

47. ML3015LZP-5036D@LC20BP

48. ML2012H2-LC6

49. ML3015LVP-4Kw (3100×1550) ML2512HB2-LC10

50. ML2512HB2-3Kw (2500×1250) ML3015LVP

51. ML2512HD2-2Kw (2500×1250) ML2512HD2-3020D

52. ML3122VZ2 5-axis machine for 3DCAM

53. ML6030-7050D

54. ML3122VZ2-2KW-2D (3100×2200) ML3122VZ2 2DCAM

55. ML3015HV-4Kw (3100×1550) ML3015HV-40CF

56. ML3015HV-2Kw (3100×1550) ML3015HV-3020D-LC20BV

57. ML3015LX-LC10BV

58. ML3122VZ1 5-axis machine for 3DCAM

59. ML3122VZ1 2DCAM

60. ML1212HC LC10T

61. ML3020HT-3.5KW-2D (3100×2000) ML3020HT for 2D

62. ML13030-LC20BP

63. ML3015LVP-Rotary Rotary machine for 3DCAM

64. ML3015HV-40CF Mark

65. ML2512HV-2Kw (2500×1250) ML2512HV-3020D-LC20BV

66. ML2512LZP-5036D

67. ML3015HB2-LC10B C-Index

68. ML1212HV-2Kw (1250×1250) ML1212HV-3020D

69. ML2015VZ1 2DCAM

70. ML3015HV-40CF C-Index

71. ML2015HD2-LC10

72. ML2015VZ1 5-axis machine for 3DCAM

73. ML2015VZ2 5-axis machine for 3DCAM

74. ML2015VZ2 2DCAM

75. ML2512HV-4Kw (2500×1250) ML2512HV-40FC

76. ML3015HV-3020D-LC20BV C-Index

77. ML2512HVP-LC20BV

78. ML2512HV-40FC C-Index

79. ML3015HVP-LC20BV

80. ML13030-7050D-LC20BP 5Kw

81. ML3015HD-3Kw (3100×1550) ML3015HD-4030D-LC10BV

82. MELCUT520 6000×1500 M0B (16bit)

83. ML2512HV-2Kw (2500×1250)(ID.2234)ML2512HV-20CF

84. ML3015LMP-LC20BP2

85. ML2512HV-20CF C-Index

86. ML3015HD-2Kw (3100×1550) ML3015HD-3020D-LC10BV

87. ML1212HC LC10B2

88. ML2512HVP-3Kw (2500×1250) ML2512HVP-30CF

89. ML3015HV-40CF-Rotary Rotary machine for 3DCAM

90. ML3015HV-2Kw (3100×1550)(ID.2225) ML3015HV-20CF

91. ML2512HV-20CF-Rotary Rotary machine for 3DCAM

92. ML3015HVP-4Kw (3100×1550) ML3015HVP-40CF

93. ML3015HV-20CF-Rotary machine for 3DCAM

94. ML3015HVP-3Kw-R (3100×1550) ML3015HVP-30CF-R

95. ML3015NX-60CF-R

96. ML3015NX-4Kw-R (3200×1600) ML3015NX-40CF-R

97. ML2512HVP-30CF Rotary machine for 3DCAM

98. ML4020-3Kw (4100×2100) ML4020-4030D-LC10BV-3.0Kw

99. ML3015HB2-3Kw (3100×1550) ML3015HB2-3016C-3Kw

100. ML3015HD2-LC20B C-Index

101. ML3015HVP-2Kw (3100×1550) ML3015HVP-20CF

102. ML2512HVU-2Kw (2500×1250)

103. ML2512HVU-3Kw (2500×1250)

104. ML2512LVP-2Kw (2500×1250)

For more information about MetaCAM sheet metal softwares and its machine compatibility please feel fee to ring us on (Aust : 1300 021 046) (NZ : +61 3 9561 9022) or send us an email support@nccs.com.au

Here is the list of Amada Machines on which MetaCAM Sheetmetal software can run

Amada punch press for US & overseas

1.  VIPROS-255-31ST-3AI
2. ARIES-255-31ST-3A
3.  VIPROS-358KING-70ST-2AI
4.  PEGA-357-58ST-2AI
5.  ARIES-255-30ST-2AI
6. VIPROS-357QUEEN-58ST-2AI
7. PEGA-367-58ST-2AI
8.  VIPROS-367QUEEN-58ST-2AI
9.  ARIES-245II-30ST-2AI
10.  PEGA-358S-70ST-2AI
11.  VIPROS-2510-31ST-2AI
12.  VIPROS-357QUEEN-45ST-4AI
13.  VIPROS358K-58ST-4AI
14. VIPROS358K-48ST-4AI
15. VIPROS255-29ST-3AI
16. PEGA244-24ST-2AI
17. ARCADE212-28ST-3AI 2030×1270
18.  PEGA357-45T-4AI
19.  ARIES245-19ST-3AI
20.  VIPROS357-58ST-2AI
21.  PEGA344-58ST-2AI 1000×1000
22. COMA557-58ST-2AI 1830×1270
23. VIPROS367-58ST-2AI
24. VIPRROS-Z358PDC
25. VELAII355-44ST-2AI
26. VELAII355-56ST non-AI
27.  PEGA345K-58ST-2AI
28.  PEGA357-44ST-2AI
29. VIPROS368K-58ST-4AI
30. COMA567-44ST-2AI
31.  PEGA244-36ST (No AI)
32. ARIES245-20ST-2AI
33.  ARIES224-10ST (No AI)
34.  VIPROS358K-58ST-4AI M115 for multi tool in T115
35. VIPROS358K-58ST-4AI M144 for multi tool in T144
36. ARIES245-18ST-2AI
37. PEGA244-18ST-2AI
38. EUROPE258-27ST-3AI
39. COMA-567-72ST (Non AI)
40. EROPE258-31ST-3AI
41. OCTO-9ST-1AI   1000×750
42. VELAII355-56ST@non-AI only YESCO use
43.  ARIES245II-24ST-2AI
44.  COMA567-58ST-2AI
45. VIPROS2510K-58ST-2AI
46.  PEGA344-56ST (No AI)
47.  COMA557-56ST (No AI)
48.  VIPROS-2510C-34ST-2AI
49. VIPROS367Q-45ST-4AI
50. PEGA345-58ST-2AI
51.  OCTO-8ST          
52. ARIES245-18ST-2AI thin-turret
53. VIPROS357Q-58ST-2AI-SP custom spec X=2000
54. VIPROS568-62ST-2AI
55. PEGA357S-58ST-4AI
56.  EM2510NT 58ST-2AI   2500×1270
57. OCTO-8ST-1AI   thin-turret
58. VIPROS367-45ST-4AI
59.  COMA557-48ST (Non AI)
60.  EM2510NT 45ST-4AI61. PEGA358S-58ST-4AI
61.  VIP357-58ST-2AI + BLS : machine for Groen
62. VIP358K-58ST-4AI + BLS : machine for Hussman
63.  COMA557-44ST-2A
64.  VIP358K-58ST-4AI + HBLS : Hussman 2nd machine
65.  PEGA345Q-40ST-2AI
66. VIP345-58ST-2AI
67. EM3610NT 45ST-4AI
68.  PEGAxxx-32ST
69. EM3610NT 45ST-4AI-8TAP
70.  EM3610NT 58ST-4AI
71. COMA555-34ST-2AI
72. AC255NT 58ST-2AI
73. AC2510NT 45ST-4AT
74. PEGA244-20ST-2AI
75. PEGA357-58ST-2AI/SABER
76. VIPROS-357QUEEN-45ST-4AI/SABER
77. EM3510NT 58ST-2AI   2500×1270
78. EM3510NT 45ST-4AI   2500×1270
79. AC2510NT 58ST-2AT
80. AC2510NT 51ST-4AT
81. EMK3510-58ST-4AI
82.  ARIES 222-10ST
83. ARIES245-20ST
84.  PEGA345-44ST-2AI
85. EM2510-58ST-4AI
86.  VELAII355-58ST-2AI
87.  VIPROS357 48ST

If you have any of these above Amada machines in Australia and New Zealand please contact N C Computer systems by dialing 1300 021 046 or send us an email on support@nccs.com.au

Dear Valued Customer,

A lot has changed at N C Computer Systems since we last provided you with Teksoft ProCAM CAD CAM software for Sheet metal. As you may be aware In the light of recent advances in the CAD CAM and  manufacturing industry Teksoft have decided not to develop ProCAM any further with the restrictions on the platform that Procam was created more than 20 years ago, To make room in our line of products for most cutting-edge technology possible, We are now happy to announce MetaCAM software for Sheetmetal work which we feel is the best replacement for ProCAM especially if you are interested in technologically advanced features which will help you stay on the edge in this highly competitive and fast paced market.

                To compare ProCAM with MetaCAM please click here. Please contact us on 1300 021 046   to organize an obligation free demo to showcase the new capabilities of MetaCAM and how it can add value to your business. We are confident we can provide high quality Sheet metal software which will for sure increase your production efficiency with very less or no wastage of material, which we believe will help you stay competitive in the Sheetmetal market.    

                N C Computer Systems provides complete service such as installation, training and support and the good news is we have decided to offer MetaCAM to all our existing ProCAM customers for a special price till August 31^st 2010. To enquire more about MetaCAM and special offers get in touch with us today. We look forward to once again supplying your requirements.

Sincerely

N C Computer Systems

Amada machines are one of the commonly used Turret or Laser Machines in Australia. Apart from brand new machines, there are lot of second hand Laser and Turret Machines which are imported from overseas. For this reason we get a lot of enquiries everyday about the right software’s that help run these machines.

MetaCAM CAM software sold by N C Computer Systems  www.nccs.com.au is one of the leading CAD CAM systems when it comes to programming these machines. It supports all the new features for the Amada EM machines to the old Aries including the New Amada tooling support, Pallet changers, auto loaders conveyers etc. The Intelligence behind any Cad Cam software “post processors “are quite powerful in Metacam, and easy to customize. Also another advantage compared to the CAD CAM software that comes with new Amada machines is that Metacam can program non Amada machines that you may have , or you may buy it in the future. You are not forced to buy one brand of Machine for rest of your life because all your cam data is locked to the default software that came with the machine. In fact one of our customers recently found out when he purchased the new machine with CAD CAM system he could only program the Amada machine and his other machine (another popular Japanese Machine Muratec) could not be programmed .

One of the other main reason why lot of second hand dealers recommend N C Computer Systems and Metacam is our 30 years of experience with Amada Machines (right from the JMA days). Main reason is we deal only with cad cam software’s, unlike some software vendors who sell the tooling and second hand machines and everything under the sun. Our focus is to get the most productive software for our customers, and our knowledge  and experience on these Amada machines  , from the tiny Aries 222 to the popular Pega 357 to Vipros, Laser like LC 644, LC 667, 3015 you name the Amada machine and we can supply the customised software.

You may be thinking of purchasing a second hand machine through auction or  through  second hand machine dealer, give us a call on 1300 021 046 for an unbiased opinion  on how your newly purchased machine can run with maximum efficiency and minimum programming time.
One of the key factors in getting the most out of your old machines is to have modern software. That would use modern intelligent tools to program your machine, it can also do smart auto tooling, the optimised nesting of parts with minimum scrap or  you have products designed in 3D software’s like Solidworks (please visit www.metaworks-sw.com) Metacam can work inside these 3d packages auto tool them and nest inside Solidworks.

Also visit www.nccs.com.au to know more about some of the CAD CAM software’s we deal with.

 

It’s a good idea to start with the basic definition of sheet metal. Sheet metal can be classified or can be understood as a flat metal sheet. Depending on its thickness it is either called a leaf/foil or a plate. Very thin metal sheet is called a leaf foil and metal sheets thicker than 6mm are called as plates. Sheet metal is one of the basic forms of manufacturing where the metal sheets are cut and bent into various forms depending upon various needs and uses. Normally there are two processes involved in Sheetmetal fabrication they are Deep Drawing and Flat Rolling. Now let us look at these two processes with some detail.

Deep Drawing     

Deep drawing is a sheet metal forming process in which a sheet metal blank is radially drawn into a forming die by the mechanical action of a punch. It is thus a shape transformation process with material retention. The process is considered “deep” drawing when the depth of the drawn part exceeds its’ diameter. This is achieved by redrawing the part trough a series of dies. The flange region (sheet metal in the die shoulder area) experiences a radial drawing stress and a tangential compressive stress due to the material retention property. These compressive stresses (hoop stresses) result in flange wrinkles (wrinkles of the first order). Wrinkles can be prevented by using a blank holder, the function of which is to facilitate controlled material flow into the die radius.

Flat Rolling

In the process of flat rolling, metal is fed through a roller, which reduces the thickness of the metal. This can be done for large pieces of sheet metal, and can produce a large variance of thicknesses relatively easily. Depending on the desired thickness of the metal, it may have to be fed through many rollers to be sufficiently flattened. In most cases, the rollers are mechanically driven. Because the pressure needed to flatten the metal is very great, the rollers must be able to exert very large forces in order to create uniform sheet metal.

Shaping in Sheet metal

The metal sheets are shaped in2 different ways they are press breaking and spinning. Press breaking is a process where the metal is bent by forcing it between the V shaped groove.  This process is very similar to the deep drawing process since it exerts pressure on the metal plates when it is stationary. This is very useful technique for bending metal in defined angles. Spinning is used for objects such as cones. It is a process in which sheet metal is spun and pressed around a mandrel to create axially symmetric pieces. The intense spinning exerts a centrifugal force on the metal, which thins it and expands its radius concurrently. The mandrel is used to maintain the shape of the piece. Its function is very similar to the function of the V-shaped groove.

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