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[[File:Multiformer.JPG|thumb|Multiformer]] | [[File:Multiformer.JPG|thumb|Multiformer]] | ||
A 12" multiformer. This tool can slice mild steel sheet, bend steel sheet into curves and make 90degree bends. The manual calls it a | A 12" multiformer. This tool can slice mild steel sheet, bend steel sheet into curves and make 90degree bends. The manual calls it a shear, brake and roll machine. | ||
December 2012, Cepmender reports that one of the side castings has cracked and he is discussing the matter with Chester. | December 2012, Cepmender reports that one of the side castings has cracked and he is discussing the matter with Chester. | ||
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We broke the original machine by being rough with it while trying to cut a hard metal plate. | We broke the original machine by being rough with it while trying to cut a hard metal plate. | ||
The instruction manual and the label on the back says it can | The instruction manual and the label on the back says it can shear 1mm thick mild steel plate, however the suppliers webpage says 0.6mm maximum. This seems like a hint that 1mm thick plate is pushing it. | ||
The original machine was sucessfully used to cut 0.8mm mild steel sheet and put 90degree bends in it to make a lid for a vectorscope. | The original machine was sucessfully used to cut 0.8mm mild steel sheet and put 90degree bends in it to make a lid for a vectorscope. | ||
