Automotive Sheet Metal Forming and Fabrication

Description: This Automotive Sheet Metal Forming and Fabrication is published by Cartech Books. CarTech Books, founded in 1993, is without a doubt considered the leading publisher of how-to automotive books for the hardcore motorsports enthusiast. CarTech has expanded their title offerings to over 100, in print and video. The authors writing for CarTech books are well respected leaders in the automotive topic area that they write about... The CarTech Books linup always include high quality photography (most in full color unless the title is print on demand), in depth how-to procedures along with outstanding tips to take your high-performance enhancement or restoration project to the next level. CarTech Books cover automotive how-to topics for the hardcore and serious enthusiast. Pick up your favorite title from our CarTech Books offerings today so you can have the expert facts, steps and advice to help your project succeed tomorrow. OUR PRICES INCLUDE FREE SHIPPING IN THE CONTINENTAL USA New manual. Latest edition by the publisher. In plastic wrapper. Satisfaction guaranteed by The Motor Bookstore. ISBN-13: 9781613251713 BINDING: Paperback - 8.5 x 11 inches PAGES: 144 - With 385 b&w photos and illustrations WEIGHT (pounds): 2 YEARS: Manufacture Part Number: SA196P TABLE of CONTENTS: FIRST CONSIDERATIONS A wide range of possible projects Limits of material, skills and imagination Subtle factors to consider AUTO BODY METAL Characteristics of sheet metal Alloys: steel and aluminum Work hardening and strengthening Workability Heating and annealing Selecting metals and their alloys Acquiring metal stock THE ART of MAKING SHEET METAL WORK WITH YOU Basic theories of metal forming Bilaterism and other tricks The importance of good foundations PLANNING and IMPLEMENTING Choosing constructions, materials and tools Modeling, patterning and templating Measuring, drawing and laying out work Structural vs. nonstructural fabrications MAJOR FORMING and FABRICATING PROCESSES Cutting Simple bending Flanging Creating the correct crown Wheeling Power hammer forming Avoiding unnecessary damage OTHER PROCESSES and SKILLS Filing Sanding Edge deburring Drilling, piercing and punching Edge treatments and bead rolling Louvers and exotic trim formations Using tension FINISHING PROCESSES and TOUCHES Checking final dimensions, contours and attachments Weld finishing Metal finishing Checking metal integrity FILLING with LEAD and PLASTIC Four types of filler Proper filler application Proper shaping and smoothing techniques Proper surface preparation TOOLS and EQUIPMENT Hand and vise tools Specialty tools Clamping and fixturing tools Making special-purpose hand tools Small equipment Multi-purpose devices Power and hand tools Blacksmith tools THE ART of the ENGLISH WHEEL Using an English Wheel Effective versus harmful techniques POWER-OPERATED MACHINES Power hammers Big machine basics Special power hammer tooling METHODS of ATTACHMENT Non-welding jointure techniques Welding Tips for fabrication welds SMALL DEMONSTRATION PROJECT: THE LITTLE BLACK BOX Meet the Little Black Box The basic plan Preliminaries Forming the top piece Making the skirt Assembling the two pieces LARGE DEMONSTRATION PROJECT: FENDER FABRICATION Planning and patterning Fabricating the side section Fabricating the top section Joining the two pieces Wire edging and fender panel Making support and base brackets APPENDIX Radiated colors Gauge specifications Powered by SixBit's eCommerce Solution

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