Class Notes - Sheet Metal
Class Notes - Sheet Metal
Class Notes - Sheet Metal
Gauge: gauge is only a number to know the thickness of sheet and diameter of
wire.
GAUGE number Thickness or diameter
10 G 3.25mm
12G 2.64mm
14 G 2.03mm
16 G 1.63mm
18 G 1.22mm
20 G .91mm
22 G .71mm
24 G .56mm
26 G .46mm
28 G .38mm
30 G .30mm
Tools used in sheet metal work:
Ball peen hammer
Snip
Straight edge
Stake
Rivets
Steel rule
Scriber
Mallet
Trammel etc.
Cutting tools:
Snips are used to shear or cut the metal sheets to the sheets to the
required size and shape. Snips are used to cut thin sheet metal. The following
flat surface with two straight edges, a concave and a convex edge.
Half round stake:
It is used to form a round seam joint on the inner side of the job.
Horse stake:
It has tow square holes for holding one or two stakes to carry out different
operations on the job.
Taper stake:
It is used to form a conical or tapering job.
Hammers:
Hammers are used for forming shapes by hollowing, stretching or raising.
There are many types of hammers in use in sheet metal shop. (Some other
sheet metal.