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  • Bending sheet metal

    I ordered some .020 4130 sheet about12x36

    I notice the writing on the sheet runs parallel to the 12" edge.

    Do I understand the grain of the steel is parallel to the 12"edge?
    If I plan on bending this sheet, is there harm in bending across the grain? - Mike
    Mike Horowitz
    Falls Church, Va
    BC-12D, N5188M
    TF - 14954

  • #2
    Re: Bending sheet metal

    Mike,
    Sheet aluminum will bend a little differently with the grain, but it won't matter much with such thin sheet.
    Best Regards,
    Mark Julicher

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    • #3
      Re: Bending sheet metal

      Mike,

      I agree with Mark. There is more concern for having the correct or ample bend radius in the corner of the bend than the grain direction. .020" bends pretty easily.

      Jack D.
      N44057

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      • #4
        Re: Bending sheet metal

        Steel doesn't really care about grain direction like aluminum. Bend it anyway you want.

        Mike

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