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    trenthoskings
    Posts: 54
    Registered: ‎11-25-2011

    hinge

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    11-16-2012 04:59 AM

    I`m stuck at this point.I have 2 brackets which they both need cutting so as to create a hinge.The part is sheet metal formed.How does one make the cuts so as to create the hinge and also how can i flatten these 2 pieces please?

     

    Trent

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    japike
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    Registered: ‎02-06-2004

    Re: hinge

    11-16-2012 05:18 AM in reply to: trenthoskings

    I'm not sure how you need these cut but I attached one possibility. Look at the browser to see how it was done. As to the flat, pick a face a click on "Create Flat Pattern".

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    Jeff
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    trenthoskings
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    Registered: ‎11-25-2011

    Re: hinge

    11-16-2012 07:03 AM in reply to: japike

    Thanks Jeff

    I also did a bit of a search and there is a cut across bend??..not sure how that works but i will try and find more info...thanks for your solution

    Trent

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    japike
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    Re: hinge

    11-16-2012 07:07 AM in reply to: trenthoskings

    Can you give a better discription of what you are trying to accomplish?

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    Jeff
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    trenthoskings
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    Re: hinge

    11-16-2012 07:17 AM in reply to: japike

    OK...1 bracket will have the middle third cut out and the other hinge will have the 2 outside cut off leaving just a third in the middle....Thank you

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    japike
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    Re: hinge

    11-16-2012 07:50 AM in reply to: trenthoskings

    I think you'll need two different brackets. See attached.

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    Jeff
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