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| name = Multiformer <!-- Name of the item. --> | |||
| image = Multiformer.JPG <!-- Image of the item. Leave with placeholder image if none exists. --> | |||
| model = Chester 12" <!-- Model --> | |||
| category = Equipment <!-- Main category. Please leave alone to keep item in this category --> | |||
| subcat = Metalworking <!-- Sub-category if one exists. Please check main listing to see other categories contained within the main one --> | |||
| status = Unknown <!-- Set to one of; Good working order, Faulty, Out of order, Under construction, Out of consumables, Scrapped, or Unknown --> | |||
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| owner = Nigle <!-- Provide a link to owners members page if other than LHS --> | |||
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=Description= | |||
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. | 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. | ||
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[[File:Multiformer_manual_3-1N-1_305MM.pdf|Multiformer manual]] | [[File:Multiformer_manual_3-1N-1_305MM.pdf|Multiformer manual]] | ||
This tool is on | This tool is on loan from Nigle. | ||
It is a relatively cheap Chinese import, supplied by Chester UK. | It is a relatively cheap Chinese import, supplied by Chester UK. | ||
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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. | ||
=Specification & documentation= | |||
Model 12" | |||
Bed Width 305mm | |||
Shearing Thickness (Steel) 0.6mm | |||
Bending Thickness 1mm | |||
Bending Angle 90 deg | |||
Rolling Thickness 1mm | |||
Min. Rolling Diameter 39mm | |||
Net Weight 45Kg | |||
=Training & instruction= | |||
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 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. | ||
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All the machinery in the space should only be used after appropriate training. | All the machinery in the space should only be used after appropriate training. | ||
==Usage notes== | |||
==Consumables== | |||
If using any consumables, link here to recommended providers or current pledges to purchace. | |||
=Log= | |||
=Links= | |||
[http://www.chesteruk.net/products/detail/698 Chester page about this machine] | [http://www.chesteruk.net/products/detail/698 Chester page about this machine] | ||
