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|name= | |name=3-in-1 Sheetmetal Machine (12" Chester Multiformer) <!-- Name of the item. --> | ||
|image=Multiformer.JPG <!-- Image of the item. Leave with placeholder image if none exists. --> | |image=Multiformer.JPG <!-- Image of the item. Leave with placeholder image if none exists. --> | ||
|model=Chester 12" <!-- Model --> | |model=Chester 12" <!-- Model --> | ||
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|owner=Nigle | |owner=Nigle | ||
|location=<!-- Floor, room/zone and location within that area --> | |location=Metalworking shop<!-- Floor, room/zone and location within that area --> | ||
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=Description= | =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. | ||
Still owned in the space but in storage behind the laser cutter, the [[Equipment/600mm 3-in-1 Sheetmetal Machine|600mm 3-in-1 Sheetmetal Machine]] that has since been acquired is a more capable machine and this is kept as a spare | |||
No training requirement, but please seek advice from other metalshop users if you are unfamiliar with its use | |||
February 2016, the rollers fall out so its only good for 90 degree bends and shear work. | February 2016, the rollers fall out so its only good for 90 degree bends and shear work. | ||
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Net Weight 45Kg | Net Weight 45Kg | ||
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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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It should be bolted down to a base. | It should be bolted down to a base. | ||
