Metal Working Equipment
The metal working equipment can cut, bend, and roll thin sheet metal. In the Maker Lab we have a Woodward Fab throatless rotary shear (pictured), box and pan brake, and slip roll.
Quick Reference
Training Required: Basic Training
Workspace:
- Throatless Rotary Shear- up to 1/8" thick
- Box and Pan Brake- 20 gauge capacity, maximum width 12", maximum box depth 1-3/4"
- Slip Roll- 20 gauge/0.9" (Steel), 18 gauge/1.2" (Brass), 17 gauge/1.36" (Aluminum); wire grooves for 1/16", 1/8", and 3/16"
Materials: Metal
Material Fees: We don't provide any materials.
Common Terminology: Throatless Rotary Shear- allows for easy cuts of any shape up to 1/8" (3mm) of sheet metal. You can manually guide the material or use a fence for straight cuts. Box and Pan Brake- allows for accurately and quickly bend sheet metal. The adjustable dies/fingers gives this tool the versatility to create channels and boxes of various sizes. Slip Roll- used to roll sheets and strips of metal.
Video Links
Metal Working Equipment Safety Video
Manufacture Information
Woodward Fab Throatless Rotary Shear Website
Woodward Fab Box and Pan Brake Website
Woodward Fab Slip Roll Website
Sample Projects
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Spray bottle holder prototypes Prototypes for potential spray bottle holders out of metal, acrylic, and 3D printed PETG.
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