Aircraft Sheet Metal Forming

Name several methods of forming sheet metal.

Aircraft sheet metal forming.

Transverse sheet stretch forming press fet t up to 12 independently controlled axes allow for the forming of leading edge and fuselage. Our firm specializes in the complete fabrication of drop hammer formed parts. We prepare the raw materials by either shearing or cutting prior to processing on the punch router water jet laser press brake and or machining. Types of shrinking and stretching tools used for aircraft metal structural repair.

And brake form hydro form and roll formed sheet metal parts. Forming sheet stretch forming is a fast economical and accurate way to form a large panel from a metal sheet. Forming at room temperature is known as cold forming. The rubber pad is contained in a metal box that just fits around a lower platen.

The terms are used in sheet metal forming and flat pattern layout. Any bend formed on a. This process is often referred to as hydroforming which is actually a similar process which uses a different forming method. 316 942 9351 2121 s.

Hydro forming sheet metal green country aircraft can process many types of materials through its various equipment. We manufacture the forming trim drill and other related tools required to perform these and other aluminum and steel sheet metal manufacturing. Bend allowance and bend radius all the space between the band tangent lines is the. Aircraft and commercial sheet metal parts and assemblies approved processes employee portal phone.

In particular we will take an in depth look at the theory making a. How bend calculations are used in a bending operation. Flange is the shorter part of a formed angle. A a aerospace forming and fabrication corp.

A a aerospace specializes in precision machining sheet metal hand forming check straightening and deburring of aircraft. Stretch formed aircraft skins. Edwards wichita ks 67213 1868. The process involves stretching the sheet to a calculated yield point and forming it over a tool.

Base measurement is the outside dimensions of a formed part. Bending or folding stretching shrinking bumping and crimping. When repairing an all metal aircraft how do you determine what metals should be used. The rubber pad press forms sheet metal parts by press forming a part over a male die with a rubber pad acting as the conforming female die.

In this episode we are going to be looking at bending aluminum sheet metal for aircraft. Aircraft technician relies on a wide variety of powered and hand operated tools to precisely bend and fold sheet metal to achieve the perfect shape. Always use metal of the same type and thickness as the original structure.