Forgetting to account for material thickness when laying out bends
1st YearMeasuring & Layout
Before scribing any bend line, write down the material thickness and confirm whether your dimension is to the inside or outside of the bend. Add or subtra…
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Before scribing any bend line, write down the material thickness and confirm whether your dimension is to the inside or outside of the bend. Add or subtract accordingly before you mark.
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