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Old March 15th 06, 12:44 AM posted to rec.aviation.homebuilt
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Default Tech: Aluminum Forming Question

Scott Rodriguez wrote:
Can anyone tell me how to form the internally rolled edge on the turtledeck
access panel seen here?

http://www.steenaero.com/Files/Proje...01385_main.jpg

Thanks!

Scott


Make a formblock, form over the block. The link shows steps for forming
a part using a formblock. These parts were formed soft then heat treated.

http://www.eaa292.org/noon_patrol/jan_00.html

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