Top 6 Essential Tools used for Sheet Metal Fabrication in Melbourne- FORM2000

1. Top 6 Essential Tools used for Sheet Metal Fabrication in Melbourne Press brakes Press brakes, also known as sheet metal brakes, are a must-have machine pressing tool designed to bend sheet metal and plate material. It comes in various sizes ranging from 3 feet to 20 feet in length; however, typically it is narrow and large so that large pieces of metal can easily get bent by it. Drill press The purpose of the drill press is to make clean and clear holes through any flat surface of the metal and other materials. You just need to make sure that you twist the wheel and bring the bit into connection with the metal. This way, you can achieve the perfect hole. Vice Another tool that you need besides your workbench is vice grips and C-clamps. You’ll need them almost in every metalwork project. They primarily serve the purpose of keeping two pieces together while an adhesive dries. Abrasives Abrasives are another essential tool in metalwork and are widely known for their versatility and toughness. After metal cutting and other processes, you need to smoothen and finish your final product for which abrasives will be needed. Your metalwork project would be incomplete without the application of abrasives. Chop saw A chop saw is a versatile tool that has a rotating abrasive wheel fixed on a hinged arm. It is then brought down onto a fixed metal piece to make cuts. This means it allows you to cut your working metals into different shapes and lengths. It is a great tool for beginners if they're not ready to use a jigsaw. Angle grinder This handy power tool is used by almost every metal fabricator on a daily basis. It makes the work of cutting and grinding different types of metal and different shapes quick and easy. You can consider the type of metal you’re working on and change the disks accordingly. of angle grinders Form 2000 Sheetmetal Pty Ltd www.form2000.com.au