Sheet Metalwork Resources

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Module 1 - Sheet Metal Fundamentals

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1. Induction MSWord

 

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2. Manual Handling

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3. Marking Out & Cutting

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4. Folding & Joint Allowance

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5. Internal Cutting & Punching

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6. Filing, Drilling & Forming

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7. Tapping, Threading & Assembly

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8. Tray Corner

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9. One-Piece Hemmed Tray

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10. Cylindrical Work

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11. Wiring

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12. Riveting

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13. Chain Guard

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14. Exhaust Pipe

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15. Precision Marking Out, Cutting & Forming

     

Module 2 - Geometry & Pattern Development

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1. Basic Construction

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2. Orthographic Projections

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3. Parallel Line Development

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4. Cones and Pyramids (Radial Line Development)

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5. Oblique Cylinders (Parallel Line Development)

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6. Segmental Bends (Parallel Line Development)

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7. Gusset Pieces (Parallel Line Development) MSWord   PDF
8. Moulded Sections (Parallel Line Development) MSWord   PDF
9. Triangulation Between Parallel Planes MSWord   PDF
10. Oblique Cones (Radial Line Development) MSWord   PDF
11. Common Central Sphere MSWord   PDF
12. Unequal Dia T-Pieces (Parallel Line Development)

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Module 3 - Thermal Processes

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1. Oxy-Acetylene Welding (Introduction) MSWord   PDF
2. Oxy-Acetylene Welding - Feather-Edge Weld MSWord   PDF
3. Oxy-Acetylene Welding - Open Corner Joint MSWord   PDF
4. Oxy-Acetylene Welding - Square Butt Joint (Flat Position with Filler Rod) MSWord   PDF
5. Oxy-Acetylene Welding - T-Fillet (Flat Position) MSWord   PDF
6. Brazing - Hard Soldering MSWord   PDF
7. Introduction to CNC Plasma Cutting MSWord   PDF
8. Soft Soldering - Lap Joint

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9. Resistance Welding - Lap Joint

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10. MMA (Depositing Straight Weld Run)

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11. MMA (T-Fillet - Flat Position)

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12. MMA (Lap Joint - Flat Position) MSWord   PDF
13. MMA (Butt Weld - Flat Position) MSWord   PDF
14. TAGS Welding (Square Butt Weld - Flat Position) MSWord   PDF
15. TAGS Welding (Open Corner Joint - Flat Position) MSWord   PDF
16. Stainless Steel Frame Work MSWord   PDF
17. MAGS Welding - Straight Runs      
18. MAGS Welding - Open Corner Joint      
19. MAGS Welding - Lap Joint      

Module 4 - General Sheet Metalwork

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1. Cylinders with Paned-Down Joint MSWord   PDF
2. 135° Elbow MSWord   PDF
3. Cylindrical Offset MSWord   PDF
4. T-Piece MSWord   PDF
5. Saddle Piece MSWord   PDF
6. Blowcap, Stock & Apron MSWord   PDF
7. Right Conical Reducer MSWord   PDF
8. Common Central Sphere MSWord   PDF
9. Right Cone Cut by a Curve MSWord   PDF
10. On-Centre Square to Round MSWord   PDF
11. On-Centre Round to Square MSWord   PDF
12. Square Reducer MSWord   PDF
13. Off-Centre Rectangle to Round MSWord   PDF
14. Oblique Conical Reducer MSWord   PDF

Module 5 - Ductwork

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1. Cylinder with Damper, Square & Rectangular Duct MSWord   PDF
2. 90° Square Bend with S & C Cleats MSWord   PDF
3. 90° Radius Bend with Rollformed Flanges MSWord   PDF
4. Reducer (Flat on Bottom) with Slip Joints MSWord   PDF
5. Take-Off with Blank-End & Spigot MSWord   PDF

Module 6 - Decorative Metalwork

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1. Hollowing & Planishing MSWord   PDF
2. Copper Rose Bowl MSWord   PDF
3. Decorative Canopies MSWord   PDF

Module 7 - Introduction to CNC Sheet Metal Manufacturing

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1. Computer Fundamentals MSWord   PDF
2. CNC Machines MSWord   PDF
3. CNC Control Systems MSWord   PDF
4. CNC Drawings/Documentation MSWord   PDF
5. Data Input/Storage/Program Proving MSWord   PDF
6. Tooling & Material Handling MSWord   PDF
7. CNC Setting & Operation MSWord   PDF