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Metalshaping – The Lost Sheet Metal Machines #1 |
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Two chapters reveal the full history of automatic power hammers with original materials not seen in years. Two chapters show step-by-step body-making instructions in photos. One chapter covers making louvers in detail. New discoveries in metal resurfacing are detailed in depth. Included is an historical overview as to why this technology has been suppressed. Over 600 individuals and entities in 14 countries contributed to this effort, which captures an overview and timeline of this industry. These books are 40% larger than most soft cover technical books. SEE BOOK DELIVERY DATE SECTION |
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Metalshaping – The Lost Sheet Metal Machines #2 |
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| Title Pages Preface Table Of Contents Acknowledgements Introduction Chapter 1 - Rolla-Ball & The Forgotten Crowning Machines Chapter 2 - Wheeling & Raising Machines – An Overview Chapter 3 - Traditional Wheeling & Raising Machines – aka “English Wheels” Chapter 4 - John Glover’s “English Wheel” - The New Age Of Wheeling Chapter 5 - Fender Smoothers & Pneumatic Planishers, Part One – The Early Days Chapter 6 - Pneumatic Planishers, Part Two – WW2 & Increased Power Appendix I: Sourcing Contacts Appendix II: Contact List |
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Three chapters cover the history in depth of English Wheels with original patents and ads. Two chapters cover “fender smoothers”, which evolved into pneumatic planishers and bulls-eye picks. One chapter covers the very secretive “crowning machines”, a technology that most readers have never heard of. SEE BOOK DELIVERY DATE SECTION |
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Metalshaping – The Lost Sheet Metal Machines #3 |
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| Title Pages Preface Table Of Contents Introduction Chapter 1 - The Hand-Built Delahaye Project Chapter 2 - Swedish Pullmax Universals Part One - The Machines Chapter 3 - Swedish Pullmax Universals Part Two - The Tooling Chapter 4 - Shrinking & Stretching Machines Chapter 5 - Reforming, Contour Forming & Finish-Forming Appendix: Contact List |
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For the first time the “holy grail” of machine information is provided. Two chapters cover the Pullmax Universal machines, and its generated tooling. The technique of reforming is demonstrated, and shrinker-stretcher machines are the subject of an additional chapter. SEE BOOK DELIVERY DATE SECTION |
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Metalshaping – The Lost Sheet Metal Machines #4 |
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| Title Pages Preface Table of Contents Introduction Chapter 1 - Stretch Forming, Cowl Stretching & The Forgotten Artz Press Chapter 2 - Pressing Part One - Embossing & Drop Hammers Chapter 3 - Pressing Part Two – Instant Tooling & Deep Draws Chapter 4 - Pressing Part Three - Hendrick Motorsports Plastic Dies Chapter 5 - Body Bucks & Shape Patterns Chapter 6 - Hydroforming & Explosive Forming Chapter 7 - Reconfigurable Dies - Large Panel Stretching & Pressing Chapter 8 - The Swiss Eckold System Chapter 9 - The Swiss Eckold Training Guide Appendix: Contact List |
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Book four is mind-blowing. Press and drop hammer hi-tech is the subject. The new reveals include: (1) pouring plastic large press dies; (2) generating large metal press dies in one day, (3) dies that allow a computer to dial-in a surface, and (4) explosive forming of metal. One of the best chapters deals with a new form of skin-stretching as developed for aerospace. ECKOLD, the first family of sheet metal shaping machines is profiled from their origins through today’s new line of products. SEE BOOK DELIVERY DATE SECTION |
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Metalshaping – The Lost Sheet Metal Machines #5 |
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| Title Pages Preface Table Of Contents Introduction Chapter 1 - Patterns & Templates Chapter 2 - Parting & Perforating Chapter 3 - Joining Options Chapter 4 - Rolling, Folding & Edging Chapter 6 - Hand Work – The Earliest Shaping Method Chapter 7 - Making Suits Of Armour Chapter 8 - Modern Metal Clothing Chapter 9 - Engine-Turning & Surface Brushing Chapter 10 - Superplastic Aluminum Appendix: Contact List |
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Back-to-basics include pattern-making and basic parting, forming and joining recommendations. Hand work is discussed in depth, plus there are instructions on building a suit of armour. For kicks, learn how to make metal shoes and hats. Engine-turning and stainless brushing is covered. A new process for blow-molding sheet aluminum is revealed. With this process the aluminum can stretch to 10 times its size. An Auburn boat tail body section is made from scratch. SEE BOOK DELIVERY DATE SECTION |
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Metalshaping – The Lost Sheet Metal Machines #6 |
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| Title Pages Preface Table Of Contents Introduction Chapter 1 - Coordinated Measurement Chapter 2 - Work Fixtures & Flat-Panel Bodies Chapter 3 - Drape-Forming Sheet Steel Bodies Chapter 4 - Understanding Wood-Based Body Structures Chapter 5 - Understanding Metal-Based Body Structures Chapter 6 - Sheet Metal Spinning Chapter 7 - Making An Auburn Boat tail Body By Wheeling Appendix: Contact List |
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This book is a back-to-basics as well, and these lessons are seldom taught. Two chapters discuss wood-based body structures, and metal-based body structures. Simple geometry bodies are discussed in two chapters; one discusses flat-panels and the other discusses draped curved bodies. There is a chapter on maintaining accurate measurements over a whole car. SEE BOOK DELIVERY DATE SECTION |
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Metalshaping – The Lost Sheet Metal Machines #7 |
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| Title Pages Preface Table Of Contents Introduction Chapter 1 - Micro-Car Coachbuilding Tools & Machines Chapter 2 - Tale Of The “Josie 56” Caddy Chapter 3 - Other Small Vehicles Chapter 4 - Making A Motorcycle Chin Spoiler Chapter 5 - Automated Cutting & Forming Chapter 6 - Peen-Forming Chapter 7 - More Future-Tech Chapter 8 - Determining Your Path Appendix: Contact List |
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Two chapters deal with micro cars, and the availability of micro-tools & machinery that can be used to build them. One chapter features the fabulous Eckold machines. Two jaw-dropping chapters feature advances in automated cutting & forming. Two chapters feature examples of future-tech. A lesson on making a complicated motorcycle chin spoiler is featured. Several of the best metal shapers contributed their advice on getting started in business. SEE BOOK DELIVERY DATE SECTION |
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