I want smooth bends with no kinks.
They all seem to crush.
what about a slitting disc (or slitting saw) thin to full depth, and a thicker disc to half depth creating a "tapered" slot, would make it a thinner gap at the bottom of the "wedge" when it closes up. might give you more strength (less distortion) on the front face, because you're removing less material.
I assume you've got access to a TIG then and will be welding it back up again? If that's the case then why not build the bend out of some sheet rather than trying to bend the box? Probably much easier to bend a flat sheet on that radius to get the curved portion and then cut out the edge with a plasma / jigsaw / hacksaw.
I have just fixed the DRO on my Bridgeport. Had to have a playI was meaning more with a grinder and slitting disc, if you're welding it up, milling it out seems well over the top.... grinding would be more than precise enough i would have thought
I want smooth curves not sharp bends otherwise would have been ideal.Is the method described in this thread not a possibility?
I have to admit I've never tried it with aluminium box section.
All the Best,
CJ
I have just fixed the DRO on my Bridgeport. Had to have a play
You need to invest in more machinery, specifically a CNC PlasmaI have just fixed the DRO on my Bridgeport. Had to have a play
Make your own, I didI would LOVE a cnc plasma - but I can never find anything under £4k
Make your own, I did