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What is Weld Distortion?

What is Weld Distortion? Weld Distortion is the deformation or misalignment of metal components caused by the expansion and contraction of the weld metal and base metal during welding process. This occurs accidentally, and there are many techniques to avoid distorting the metal throughout the welding process. Weld Distortion occurs when an incorrect amount of […]

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The Difference of Rolling and Bending Metal

What is the Difference Between Bending and Rolling Metal?  What is the difference between bending and rolling a metal sheet? At Toledo Metal Spinning, when we fabricate our cylindrical tanks and tubes, we use the process of roll bending. Custom Cylinder Configurator Customize Roll Bending Also known as angle bending or plate rolling, this is

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The Draw Ratio

Click Here to Learn More Clarifying Elements to the Deep Draw Design Process – The Draw Ratio  When it comes to tool design, the most important formula is The Draw Ratio, also known as Limiting Draw Ratio (LDR). The formula is: LDR = D / d D = blank diameter d = cup ID or

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All You Need to Know About Planishing

The Planishing Process  What is the process of planishing? Planishing is a highly effective technique used to reduce weld build-up and enhance the surface finish of welded areas. Planishing is Effective on a Range of Materials Planishing is a very popular process because of the variability of materials that it can handle. At Toledo Metal

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Commonly Asked Questions about Cylindrical Applications 

Commonly Asked Questions about Cylindrical Applications  A spool is a fabricated length of tubing with clamp fittings, or flanges at both ends. A couple popular names are cylinders, extensions, tubes, spools, rings, or cylinders. These pieces are classified as spools when the flanges are on both ends. What is a Stainless Steel Sleeve or Ring?

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